They want John back because he was an interim front man for LRB. On a personal note and coming from someone who can't sing one, I enjoy seeing your admiration for other peoples talent and appreciate the singers perspective that you bring. It helps a tone deaf person like myself appreciate the artists even more.
I think john became so well known in Australia that many didn’t appreciate his great talent. Now he has a health battle and may never sing again. I believe that he is one of the best performers ever, he has such a way of engaging with his audience and he is just so darn talented. I hope he recovers and I will always be grateful that he shared his incredible talent with us and was still able to keep it real and not be up himself.
OK, don't get upset! You know that John is my favorite singer of all time...period & he was great with Little River Band (one of my favorite bands - think I must be part Aussie) BUT I didn't like him as much with LRB as I did their original lead singer, Glenn Sharrock BECAUSE John's voice is SO powerful, he overpowered Beeb Birtles & Graeham Goble & their normal smooth 3 part harmonies. Glenn Sharrock blended perfectly with Beeb & Graeham. John needs to be a solo artist like he became again when he left LRB & just do occasional duets with whomever he chooses like Jimmy Barnes. So I'm not putting down the original LRB singers & I'm not putting down John, they're the best at what they do in their rightful places!😘 Here's why: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Tu3XkdJF7Bk.html
Interesting that Graeham enjoyed the Farnham years the most because he felt fulfilled having a lead who could sing anything. And he said he learnt so much from Farnham.
Glenn Frey loved their music and returned to Australia to tour with them in 1988. God he so easily slipped into their sound and when they played his Eagles hits they slipped so easily into his.
Ha glad that request made it through. I grew up with John being omnipresent on radio, to the point where I admit I basically took him for granted, or didn't really pay too much attention to him. It wasn't really until a few years ago that I spontaneously had the urge to see what he was like singing with the Little River Band - and I landed on this video and was absolutely blown away by the stage presence and performance. After that I went down the rabbit of hole of all the live performances I could find for him on RU-vid (and others I never had the chance to see live). Suffice it to say I realised i'd missed out on a LOT.
The original lead singer wanted to take a break and regroup at a later time but the band wanted to keep going and John stepped in, he left the band in '85 to pursue a solo career and what a brilliant decision that was.
oohhh i love lrb but i like the original vocalist glenn shorrock and i love the original version of reminiscing i was in my college yrs when it was released 1978
Yeah I agree he absolutely Killed It. And not in a good way in my view, cool change is not meant to be belted, it was meant to be smooth and crooned gently. It was one of his covers that I didn't like, even with the LRB band behind him.
I am a wiped out Farnham fan and Farnham outsings Shorrock every day of the week...but Glenn just had a chilled vibe that was right for some songs. I don't think you can ever replace the original singer successfully.
@@rickandersen2284 I would never say out sings, mainly because they are from two completely different genres. They are at the pinical of their own respective styles of singing. Trying to liken them is like chalk and cheese. John is Adult Contemporary with emphasis on Power Ballad. Glenn is Pop Rock and Soft Rock with emphasis on Smooth Crooning.
LRB have always been a brilliant band, Glenn Shorrock is their original singer (& he is amazing, too). It was great to see John Farnham step in though, - I mean, they're always going to be magic 🎤🎸🎷
I appreciate what you said about Jimmy, I have seen a lot of comments lately saying that all he does is scream and I just don’t understand it, maybe he’s not everybody’s taste in music but if anyone thinks he’s not a talented singer then they should really get their hearing checked.
It's worth listening to the version of this with the original LRB line-up and Glen Shorrock singing. It's hard for me to decide which I like better as they are both so good.
@@westnblu even John Lennon said that was his favourite tune at the time which was with the original lineup cuz that was the record that was released at that time and played on the radio
John farnham is the holy grale of singers. One of the very best to have walked the earth. Living legend. And he still delivers amazing vocals at the age of 72 yo.
John joined LRB after Glenn Shorrock left after many years leading LRB. Glenn Shorrock is another Aussie legend.Glenn was born in the UK but was raised in SA from a young age.
Even tired your voice is💰🔥❤️ Gotdayum John has an energy about him. He gave that performance with little to no feedback from the crowd... you can see the joy in his face. It's like a purity of spirit or something. I def recognize the bassist from videos of John performing live during his solo career. Thanks for checking this one out. I know a few of us hit the comments pretty hard 😁
No doubt someone has already pointed this out but LRB are a very successful Australian band from the "70's/80's and Farnham replaced the original lead singer, Glenn Shorrock, for a short period in the early to mid 80's. Either way, they are a phenomenal band.
just love seeing you react to the music from Australia . We had some amazing talent , great growing up in the 70's ang 80's. sherbet , john paul young and skyhooks
It has been a joy watching you discover and fall in love with our "Voice" here in Australia. Words cannot express the depth of feeling we hold for this once in a universe talent, that's right - universe. A few special singers may have an element or two at the same level as John, but no one has every dimension of their art operating at the level this guy does. Tone, from crystalline to whiskey-soaked; timing, from comedic to dramatic; ANY genre, any key, any audience - he commands them all. As a technical singer, he is unsurpassed, and vocal analysts will still be trying to understand the mechanics of how he does what he does many years from now. But anyone who has seen him live will attest his performance presence is every bit equal to his technical brilliance. You cannot take your eyes off him, from the front row to the back of the stadium - if you look around at a Farnham concert, it is almost eerie to see how all eyes remain transfixed on him the entire time. He has worked incredibly hard at his craft, but the sheer mercurial beauty he is able to produce hints that, at times, even John may not know exactly the detail of what he does. He is evidence of powers greater than us in the universe - a conduit that allows us a glimpse of true awe and beauty.
Been listening & loving John's music since Sadie the Cleaning Lady...I remember in an interview with John in the 70's he said...I just love singing... I'd sing for nothing! Then he laughed & said...I better not say that..he is so cool 😎🤩🇦🇺
Beeb Birtles the second guitarist takes the higher harmony on this track (and many others) A lot of the LRB fans did not like John joining the band.... the original singer Glenn Shorrock, although a fine vocalist, was pretty much a crooner who 'stayed in his lane' harmonically...unlike Farnham who uses his voice as an instrument (he doesn't actually play an instrument very well...he knows one song on the piano (help) and can strum a guitar) He's what I call a frustrated musician haha.... The bass guitarist (Wayne Nelson) left LRB to join Farnsey's backing band at one point. Great player and equally good singer.
@@gayleharris2957 True - I love Glen Shorrock too and actually agree that he was a better fit for LRBs sound. I too am an Aussie and Farnham will always be the benchmark for vocals for me.
Shorrock left of his own accord to pursue other things so John was invited to join. And ironically Nelson is the only one still in what is currently calling itself Little River Band.
Glen Shorrock was the original front man for LRB. John was always a solo act but joined LRB after Glen left which was a gamble by the band but as you can hear, he had the right sound so it worked. Check out Glen Shorrock's original band The Twilights. He has a great CV in the Australian music industry.
Do Cool Change next please. I remember the very moment hearing his voice - this concert - for the first time in 1984 - I was 17. I was eating dinner and it was on in the next room. I literally said “what?”, picked up my plate and went into the next room. And I never missed another airing of that concert. Finding this on RU-vid 30 years later. By far my favorite performance of all time. So happy you love it equally.
You have to hear “Take it easy on me” live version which really showcases the original lead singers great voice and also the great background singers in the band.
Your reactions are So great. Love watching you highlight Aussie talent. You should come on down to Oz land hook up with our fab musicians & record. You said you sing.
Oh Nick, i LOVE your reactions soooo much. That bit at 08.55 when you notice the "zombie crowd" is hillarious. You have to be the most entertaining and genuine reactor out there. Keep it coming!!!!
One of the best reactionists/reactioners/ reaction people hahaha on youtube fella.. I'm glad to see you appreciate our great singers from down under.. Also glad you haven't actually broke some shit yet lol..
Farnham was a teen pop idol from 1967 until 1979, billed then as Johnny Farnham, but has since forged a career as an adult contemporary singer. His career has mostly been as a solo artist, although he replaced Glenn Shorrock as lead singer of Little River Band from 1982 to 1985.
Loved John singing for LRB, I know fans like Glenn Shorock, I think he's fine, but John just blows him out the water. You do hear some members hitting higher notes than John, they were all talented singers in LRB, they produced such beautiful harmonies. Check out their cover of When The War Is Over, one of my favs from the Farnham years. Cheers
PS Being a trained singer I love that you understand the difference between singing and growling and both have that uniqueness vocally. John is so clean and I was trained by his backing vocalist Lindsay Field but Jimmy has such a ridiculous range in his own right. Much respect to knowing true vocalist/ singers when you hear them!! 🇦🇺🇦🇺
@@krisiglehart3061 of course he didn't need any lessons because of his God given talent but I certainly did. He's a master at his craft and watching him since I was a kid he had the voice that captivated me and when the opportunity came to be taught by his backing vocalist it was a dream come true. The knowledge that he imparted was essential when I was developing my sound as a singer. Forever grateful for the opportunity and once in a lifetime, how could I ask for anything more. 🙏
LRB have some awesome songs. Original lead Glen shorrock had a great voice too. Please do early cold chisel tho, Jimmy's voice was something else back in the day 😊
I think the problem with John joining the band was the singing key (if this is a phrase). Glenn Shorrock (who was the original singer) had a much lower key and this just didn't sound right to original LRB fans in the 70s and early 80s (when the band were big).
COME ON NOW, with coming correct on what Jimmy’s doing with his voice. You can’t “scream” for decades. That ish takes technique. I’m a Farnsey fan first, but I’ll accept no Barnsey slander on my watch 😉
I made a comment on one video where John and Jimmy were performing and I said that Jimmy was just screeching. I stand by that comment. I understand the gritty belt and Jimmy does have a real gravel - he sings really well, but the performance I saw was screeching. I stand by that too, especially as Jimmy himself said he gave a shocking vocal performance with John that night. So if the reference is to a post I made, that was me. Jimmy and John's performance on Something Is Wrong With My Baby is indicative of Jimmy's best singing IMO.
@@magpiegirl3783 I’m just saying as a professional singer of over 30 years, I can see his technique in what is frequently classified as a screeching. There are very specific types of vocal chords that are capable of it, it’s rare but defs a thing.
John F became the lead singer of the LRB after their long time singer Glen left the band. John took over the roll as a way to reach out to a younger crowd. But as all that LOVE JF, the front man got more attention then the LRB could take. It was time for a change. His long time manger Glen sold this house to fund JF new album & the group of musicians he took along for the ride for next 30+ years was just music perfection. JF, one of the Best to see LIVE.
@@kane29842 a bit of both really. Glenn wanted the band to take a break/rest. They didn't want to so they grabbed John rather than have a tired front man lacking enthusiasm. So you're right in that Glenn didn't leave but he also didn't want to continue.
To be honest John was not a good match for them and they should of seen that well before they signed him. Their music was polar opposites. For all his undeniable ability, he just didn't fit well with them at all.
Need to see the original with Glenn Shorrock. Both lead singers were fabulous in their own ways. However Glenn's era was more about the melodies of the LRB members combined. Whilst John's era was more about him as a lead performer. Completely different feels.
Dude, I dig your channel a lot. I’ve been a Farnham devotee since he joined Little River Band back in the 80s. He was only with them fir 4 years. Wanna really have your mind blown? Look up Farnham 2021 videos. He’s 73 years old and still singing BALLS OFF. I’ve been trying to sing as well as him for years. Give my stuff a listen. You’ll see what I mean. I wish you continued success, and I hope you continue to share your appreciation of great singers. God bless.
New subscriber here. Quite excited you are delving into some of the Aussie greats and I aint even Australian lol. love how you are doing your reactions. Not many bother to delve into the intricities of vocalising. As for Jimmy, try some of his ballads to hear his softer side. He was lead singer of the band "Cold Chisel" before he went solo. check out some of their songs. They are all brilliant.
You keep going like this and you will be able to apply for Honorary Australian Citizenship, I'm just happy you appreciate the music of this land, there is a huge amount of good music been made in Australia.
LRB, were huge in the US, however, when Glen left after a dispute with his band mates and John took over, audiences were not overly impressed with him as front man. I suppose it's like any major band when front men are changed, audiences find it hard to accept the newbies. LRB, are still around in name only. No original members. My favourite JF song with LRB was/is down on the border. 🥰🥰🇦🇺. Oh, and Van from LRF has his buzzer/horn, you have your silky touchdown scarfy thing, now just to get the big guy Jamel aka Jamal to have something to wave or press, hmmm, 🤔😅
Check out the song by Graeham Goble called "Someone's Taken Our History" about the current LRB situation. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0Lz9fC-u7Es.html
Some of my favorite singers have a horn quality to their voices - meaning their voice quality resembles the sound of a good trumpet player. This guy has that quality for sure.
Although John is an incredible vocalist, no one does this song better that the original Glenn Shorrock. The original version is slower than this but boy, what a song!
LRB went way back before John joined as front man and was big in the 70s. So cool you are going back. There are a lot of skips like me that will reminisce on this
Hey Man , really love the pleasure and groove you show reviewing this iconic Australian vocalist/singers/performers Very entertaining in itself watching you 😎🤛👌 If you where to name “just three” who are your favorite male singers/vocalist of all time Just curious Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
I knew it was only a matter of time before you found John's foray into being the front man for Little River Band. He fronted the band just before re-launching his solo career with (among other great albums) 'Whispering Jack' (the album that contained 'You're The Voice' and other great songs). LRB was known for their great harmonies and fans have wanted him back ever since he left. John was a great fit, but he really needed to be let loose to soar.
Glen Shorrock was the original lead singer of the band. Glen was replaced as lead singer, and John took over. John lasted five years with the band.he Like John, Glen is legendary in the Australian music industry. Glen was a member of Axiom a group very popular in the late 60s and early 70s. That band had some very talented guys. Brian Cadd among them. Brian was well known for his song writing, and unique voice. He wrote a number of songs in the States while there. Jimmy Barnes was the wild boy of music in Oz, he grew up in a different world to John. I'm from South Australia and Jimmy grew up in Elizabeth in a very low income area. I had relations live in the same area. It was a tough life for a kid, and Jimmy had scars from that time of his life. He's much better with his life nowadays. Hope I have given some insight
The Little River Band got it's name from a road sign outside the town of Little River. That sign was outside of the general store and petrol station that my grandparents used to own. It was an old sign, and my grandpa was going to take it down, and if he did on that day the band might have a different name.
I've watched all of the John Farnham reaction video's on this channel and has any of my fellow peeps suggested Farney's greatest hit and if your Australian you know exactly which song I'm talking about..and he has joked about it in concerts possibly the most famous cleaning lady...Sadie, the cleaning lady. We know for years he absolutely hated the song but the last few decades he has had a sense of humour about it. Watching all these old Farnham clips he definitely embraced those 80s and early 90s hairstyles or shall we say hairstyle. I'm calling it, he found a hairstyle that he liked and stuck with it. Trivia question who had the mullet first Billy Ray or Farnsey im curious if we can find RU-vid clips.
8:26 “There’s somebody higher than John here” You’re right - I’m pretty sure that would be Beeb Birtles - the guy directly to John’s right as you look at them. Beeb is an excellent high harmony singer - on par with such as Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills, Nash and (sometimes)Young. Beeb could sing a very competent lead vocal too, but didn’t do that too often.
Beeb said Glenn sang the melody and Beeb sang a bit higher than Glenn and Graeham sang the high part. When John sang with them, Beeb had to sing Glenn’s part, John sang the part that Beeb used to sing and Graeham sang the very high part. Beeb said it never really worked.
@@fayel5992 Thanks; actually, on reflection, what you are saying makes complete sense. One memory that stays with me to this day is the LRB live performance(s) of the "Night Owls" song where Wayne Nelson sang lead with the others (including John Farnham) as backing singers. (Brilliant - I mean ... John F. as your BACKING singer - you've gotta be kidding me). With all due respect to Glenn, that was (sonically) about the best that I've ever heard LRB perform .......🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
I forgot to add this link. Its a great collection of Johns career, some live, tv and many other sources from every stage of his career. Over 2 hours so not for reaction but for your own enjoyment. Cheers man ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCrFq2x2emk.html At the 17 min mark He sings PLEASE DONT ASK ME. MY FAV ballad he sing but you'll see his humour as well . enjoy
But since you are listening to some golden oldies from the land down under, may I suggest an NZL band, called Dragon. They were so popular in Aussie that the Aussies stole them from us kiwis as well🤣 and talking about the land down under you might as well check out men at work as well🤣
This man is tapping into some real good music outside of RnB and hiphop. My wife and I play this song so well together, her vocals are so cool, I guitar duet with her just to hear it.
Yeah so glad you did this one, I only found it a year ago maybe, we know John is so diverse and can sing the phone book, but I'd never heard a jazzy, soul side until I saw this, and those harmonies, so good!!! Thanks for this one.
