John Farnham & Jimmy Barnes - When the War is Over LIVE | First Time Viewing 

They are the best of friends, even though they have basically been in competition in the music industry for decades... Jimmy's band Cold Chisel is another Aussie rabbit hole you won't be sorry falling down in the future ! Jim is a rocker but has a huge blues heart.... I think you've already done When Something is wrong with my baby which featured John, Jim and Jim's brother in law Diesel (Mark Lizotte)...who has his own rabbit hole !! Talented people all three of them...

This combo is 🔥 🔥 🔥, two of the best on the planet on one stage together having a good time

This s great, but you haven’t heard anything until you hear Farnsy sing this on his own at The Last Time concert .

The version John sings on his own is even better. Cold chisel live version is great to

This song has added meaning when viewed by how Jimmy Barnes has used it in his story of awful domestic abuse. He and siblings used to climb out of the window to escape the violence in the house.....................when the war is over indeed, I know from personal experience that that is when it is safe to re-emerge as a child. Jimmy has so much heart and soul due to his upbringing, and the strength to break the cycle of abuse. He did suffer his own alcohol addiction for years, though. He could do an entire concert sipping a bottle of pure vodka throughout, and that was on top of pre-concert drinks and the beers on stage as well. His songs to his wife are because she helped turn him around.

This song always had meaning but the world on the cusp of war again well you’ll see the grit and heart behind this song by two incredible talents .thanks for pronouncing Farnham correctly xox love your channel

Much love and respect between the two of these legends.

John Farnham originally recorded When The War Is Over with the Little River Band in 1986 just before he left the band . Coincidence When The War Is Over songwriter drummer Steve Prestwich after Cold Chisel broke up in 1983 he was asked to join the Little River Band . Steve Prestwich recorded 2 albums with LRB . Playing To Win 1984 and No Reins 1986 which features this song . And Steve Prestwich left LRB few months before John did . LRB’s record label released When The War Is Over as a single to hopefully get some sales out and cash in out of John Farnham solo career taking off again with You’re The Voice and the album Whispering Jack was both sitting at number 1 on Australian charts . When The War Is Over failed to chart sadly . John Farnham re-recorded a solo version for the B- Side to he’s hit number 1 single in 1988 Age Of Reason that version was also added to CD version of the hit album Age Of Reason as a bonus track . The original is a hit single for Jimmy Barnes’s band Cold Chisel number 25 on Australian chart in 1982 it’s from the album Circus Animals . The original song also features Cold Chisel guitarist Ian Moss on vocals. He has a more smoother soulful vocals than Jimmy’s gravelly grit tone .

You need to hear John by himself.. so much better. John did a great version when he was in his fifties. John Farnham - When The War Is Over (Live) [The Last Time: Melbourne 2003]😊

Magic! Two of our most lovable iconic singers in Australia of all time! Farnsey is my favourite of all time. Farnsey humour mixed with his amazing, brilliant voice. You can’t lose with him! ❤️❤️❤️ Farnsey & Barnsey.

Jimmy Barnes was a member of the rock group Cold Chisel then went on to a solo career. This is one of Jimmy's signature song, along with Working Class Man. Always try to listen to Australian artists live.

You have smiling eyes,absolutely beautiful

Seeing your hooked on John’s music, please play John Farnham and Vanetta Fields singing “Amazing Grace”

Aww thanks so much Mikey this was just awesome loved it xoxoxo

No competition in Oz..we all love n work together...they've done heaps together

World class musso's and back up singers also 👌❣

If you can get Amazing Grace video with John, Vanetta Fields and Lindsay Fields... mostly without musical backing... great vocals!

Jimmy isn't at his best here, but John is incredible as always! TBH this song is better when Jimmy sings it with Cold Chisel, or when John performs it solo.

as an Aussie i know what's coming, and it's jimmy stomping in and hitting the Nitros button.

Mad song, as much as i love john, cant beat chisel doing there own thing.

You really want to check out John's version live from the 2003 'The Last Time' tour. This one was good as they are great friends and awesome singers. But I have to say, and I'm sorry for the die hard fans of Jimmy, but John's voice has a better range. This is why John can sing any genre, the lower notes, the higher notes, the extra high, with a little grit, and then comes the power wow. His live shows are the best to view, with the 2003 tour he puts a little comedy along with an awesome production. The 2003 live performance from John is the best I've ever heard this iconic song beautifully sung.

One of my favourite Cold Chisel songs. Check out the original!

Getting to that 1000 quickly, I hope to see you there very soon my friend..

Love this duet from them

It might be time to start onto the Jimmy Barnes sound track. It's a natural progression. Honestly you won't be disappointed. Trust me your Aussie fans will follow you on this trip.

Another fine reaction mate. I don't mind you educating me on some of the good music from the US that isn't as well known over in Oz

Loving your reactions Mike, long time fan of both barnsey and Farnsey. Give yourself a treat and watch John Fareham do a duet with Tom Jones, my yiddishe momme. Two absolute superstars with a mass of respect for each other. Beautiful and funny

A had a few before the performance but we love him .

Brother I love your reaction and appreciation of great music, new sub here from the land down under

Another song of John Farnhans you might like, Beyond The Call. Live from Classic Jack DVD.

Jo Jo zep and the falcons. Hit and run it was on the radio as i got some beers in the gararge. lol

Wishing you more subs especially from my country Australia.💞🐣🇦🇺 😉

I love your emotional reaktion.

I personally am a Cold Chisel/Jimmy Barnes fan, though loving the John Farnham reactions.

Comparing Farnham to Barnes is like comparing a Stradivarius to a broken chain saw.

Cold chisel live is a truer rendition

Here’s a younger Aussie musician to check out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eFrFVKGY5x0.html Tim Minchin sings airport piano

Really annoyed RU-vid keeps deleting my comments. I was trying to give you a little history from 76 through 80’s. Facts etc. NZ touring you had to tour Ozzy to get good. Example Dragon, Noiseworks, Split Enz. It was tough. You played all the same clubs, pubs it was expected. The support band not on the posters, really the roadies. Cover band circuit you got paid. Steinlager paid bands to do residencies (free beer)

Have a look at Bow River by Cold Chisel- Jimmy Barnes is just as much loved as John Farnham! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TdVRNDnTKTU.html

To hear both of these two together in a song that really shows off both of their great vocals watch 'when something is wrong with my baby' ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ihsfx1LuoKc.html on Jimmy's official channel :) enjoy

Can you please react to Robert palmer song called Know by now Please

Love to see you react to ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VD5Vt6zx_to.html This version of Help pays homage to the Beatles. Has as much energy and presence as any Farnham video Ive seen.

This is a Cold Chisel song, you should listen to them - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x4Wwq9_zn_c.html

That was not the best version of that by John. Look at one he did on his own.

Not a fan of Barnes.. his screaming is maddening! Jimmy Barnes does not hold a candle to John Farnham; Barnes should just give up trying. John is talented; Barnes not so much. Jimmy Barnes will never be in John Farnham's league. Sober up, Barnes!