Spanish Girl First Time Hearing John Farnham & Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - You are the voice 

Why is he so nice??? Hahahaha. That's just who he is.

He's over 70 now and until a year or two ago when he got throat cancer he was still singing as well as this performance! Pure power!

Welcome down the John farnham rabbit hole.there is a lot to discover

Yep... he is the best

John Farnham and Freddie Mercury both Legends.

What a fun reaction. You have just discovered Australias GOAT. John Farnham is a true living legend in Australia. The most beloved artist our country has ever had. There are so many great videos out there from him as most of his concerts, from a career spanning over 50 years, where also ahown on TV. Even though he is a mega star, he always made sure people could afford to go to his concerts, and if not then they could be watched on TV. Some of his concerts are also available on DVD. He is a family man and chose to stay mostly in Australia but he was also very popular in parts of Europe and the UK during the 80's and 90's As others have said...always watch John live as he is a very charismatic performer and sings just as good if not better live. Hes is not just a good singer, he is also a genuinley nice, funny, kind and gentle man with a huge heart. Always doing free concerts for charity and will stop and have a chat with his fans anytime. ❤ A few ideas to get you started. HELP, It's a Long way to the Top both live from the concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Chain Reaction Touch of Paradise That's Freedom Playing to Win All our Sons and Daughters Please Don't Ask Me When Something is Wrong with my Baby Once you start checking out John Farnham the Aussies will flock to your channel❤

Listen to his rendition of Help by the Beatles from the same concert. It shows how he's the master of voice control

“Who is this guy?”. Only the best singer in the world, that’s all.

He actually threw the Mic Stand in the air and caught it!

If it hasn’t been mentioned, we have been listening to JOHN FARNHAM SING for over 50 years - for us who are a bit senior lol 😊

John Farnham is an English born Australian artist, who started his career in 1967 as an 18 yr old pop idol; during the late 70's he transitioned into an adult entertainer. This concert is from 1989, and was a once off for tv concert; he covered hits from his early years, interspersed with his more modern hits of the 80's. You're The Voice his John's signature song, and is affectionately known as The Voice; another song from this concert is his version the classic Beatles song Help, which he original performed in 1980 in front of Queen Elizabeth at a Royal Variety Performance. Prior to John Lennon's in 1980, he was heard to say about this version, "this is how the song was meant to be sung"; for comparison, check out The Beatles version.

John Farnham is very popular in Australia, our most popular artist ever. His 1986 album that this song was off is still the biggest selling album by an Australian here, and the second biggest album ever! Australians absolutely love him because he has an amazing voice, and is also a charismatic performer and a lovely, lovely man. His career here spanned from when he was 17 to 70 years old. He is currently recovering from mouth cancer, so we have not heard him sing since 2020. You could try reacting to Help! with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (same concert as this) next, as it is vocally wonderful, although it does sometimes get blocked. A couple of others to try are Touch of Paradise, That's Freedom and Burn For You, all from the Chain Reaction concert (so search 'touch of paradise chain reaction' etc.). Please always react to John live, and he's absolutely brilliant live. There are so many more performances from him to see, and Australians should find your channel pretty quickly if you do. :)

John Farnham …. simply the best.

Only 3 vids in and you have already found The Voice. You will be blown away by anything he does, just make sure you watch him live on stage. You don't go to a Farnsey concert, you go to a mates party.

Farnsey is so good 👍

I must have been one of the few Americans to latch onto this song when it first came out because when I see Americans and western Europeans react to it, almost none of them have ever heard it. Such a shame that it wasn't a bigger hit outside of Australia because it definitely deserved to be. It has always been one of my ten favorite power pop songs of all time.

Aussie rock from down under. John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes great entertainers.

Best voice ever. He is a powerhouse vocalist. Also the song is called “You’re the voice” you might want to update it for the RU-vid algorithm. Thanks a lot of the awesome reaction much appreciated

John is just the nicest person, he has a 3 octave range which is high he has been on top for 50 years. He was big in Germany and a couple of countries north of there. The venue is in Melbourne i dont know its name but it holds 7000 people. Please watch the next song John sang on the night you wont be sorry.

John can sing any music opera to country or anything in between. His live appearances are the very best, no smoke and mirrors just pure talent, he’s an all around great guy used to see pushing the shopping trolley around the local supermarket, just another dad, who is loved by all Aussies.

Thank you for reacting to the Great John Farnham ( to pronounce the name - just drop the 'h' - FARNAM )

John chose family over international exposure, but did perform overseas on a couple of occasions; he took over as lead singer for Australia's Little River Band, and had even be approached to join Queen after the death of Freddie Mercury. Although not established overseas, some of his albums were received well in Europe and the United States. The tossing of the micstand before throwing it across the stage then to pick it up with a flick of his foot, is on of his occasional theatrics; his wife has tried to stop him from doing it but hasn't as yet succeeded. The addition of the bagpipes in this song, was at John's insistence when it was initially recorded; they've tried using a keytar in place of it, but it's just not the same. I hope you continue to delve into John's singing, and like those before by falling into that rabbit-hole; also, there are a lot, lot more talented Australian artists and bands to check out. ENJOY THE JOURNEY

John Farnham (pronounced Farn-um), is an Australian national treasure, with the best voice the world has never heard. He can sing and has sung anything from rock, opera, jazz, blues- the phone book! Lol. So many examples on RU-vid for you to explore. A career spanning over 50 years, John is now 74 and sadly no longer performs, following a diagnosis of cancer in his mouth and jaw, 2 years ago. In 2023, when asked if Farnham will ever tour again or release new material, his sons said "Anything's possible... I think he'd like to, and he can definitely still sing"

John is the most mesmerising performer, and his live performances are simply the best. He never, ever disappoints. I could watch him sing and perform all day. I could even just watch him talk all day as well. He always makes me smile. ❤

John Farnham, greatest singer on the planet. When Celine Dion was coming to Australia, she said she wanted to sing this song with him, and she did. Olivia Newton John said the one singer she wanted to sing with was John Farnham, and she toured with him. He also did a national tour with Tom Jones, which you can see on RU-vid. When Freddie Mercury died, Queen wanted John to take his place, but he refused because he didn't want to have to tour internationally. Try watching 'Help' with the MSO, same concert. Phenomenal. He's a legend!❤

If you liked this you need to see the duet with John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes When something is wrong with my baby. it will blow your socks off. 2 power house singers from Australia

John Farnham is one of teh most famous voices from Australia.....Brilliant across multiple octaves.

Hi, this is the best enterainer on the planet, in my humble opinion.....strap yourself in Spanish Girl, and go and look for more John Farnham, you will be glad you did!!!💖

It looked like at one stage, the hairs on the back of your neck stood up!

John was performing in Melbourne, his one of Australia's great singer, his songs are all worth listening to. 🙃🇦🇺

John is the GOAT!

Yep, he's "The voice". Welcome to John Farnham. Legend. And a hell of a nice bloke. The salute by the Piper............ and John's "Good onya son" reply. Fabulous.

Look for the song “Help” from the same concert. He sings it at the end of hours of performing and absolutely nails it! You will not be disappointed.

He is a legend in Australia. Thats why he is called the voice.

John Farnham is an Aussie legend here. What a showman. Did you see him throw the mic stand in the air then catch again? He also flicks the mic stand up from the ground with his feet. John is a cheeky larican Aussie. Regards from Adelaide, South Australia 🇦🇺

John is a Aussie music legend with arguably the best male voice Australia has ever had, and a down to earth nice bloke. Enjoy his many songs.

Please, please react to ‘Help’ from the same concert. It’s amazing!!

Suggest you listen to his version of "Black Dog" which he only used as a concert warm up. The version is audio only as the then sound tech. recorded the "warm up" before the concert. It's outstanding.

He is so way cool …Aussie icon through the ages

once heard john farnham described as the man every mother wants her daughter to marry.

Yes we’re very proud of John Farnham. Another of our GOATS is Guy Sebastian. I would love to see your reaction to any of his songs as well. Here’s a couple of his, but honestly, like John Farnhams’ music, you can’t go wrong with any of Guys’ songs. Antidote ft Sam Fischer, Battle Scars, Choir, Believer, just to name a few. ❤

John farnham is an Australian national treausre across multiple generations. Children from age 3 to people aged 103 he is loved by so many of us Aussies.

As others have said, If you're going to watch any of John's work, make sure it's the live version. Jimmy Barnes & John Farnham "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" John Farnham - When The War Is Over (Live) [The Last Time: Melbourne 2003] John Farnham - Reasons (Live) John Farnham - That's Freedom Help John Farnham & Melbourne Symphony Orchestra You're the voice John Farnham - Age of Reason John Farnham - Angels John Farnham - Pressure Down (Whispering Jack) John Farnham - Two Strong Hearts John Farnham - Chain Reaction John Farnham - See the Banners Fall John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes - When The War Is Over John Farnham - Burn For You Live John Farnham And Tom Jones - Sweet Soul Music And if you can find the video Celine Dion You're the Voice with John Farnham Melbourne 8 August 2018

You have a huge back catalogue of songs to hear from the Aussie legend that is John Farnham. The H is silent when you say his name. The best male vocoalist on the planet

gotta watch his version of the beatlrs song HELP at the same concert

Check out playing to win by John Farnham and the Melbourne symphony orchestra, and also long way to the top if you want to rock n roll it's a cover song off ACDC, to strong hearts as well there are so many great songs from John Farnham he's been singing since the later part of the 1960's . He has been recovering from cancer from an operation about a year or so ago. But even in his 70's he can still sing great and belt them notes out. Take it easy hello from Aus 👍🇭🇲🦘🙂

Well young lady...welcome to the john Farnham and aus music rabbit hole..😂😂 enjoy the ride

This man is Aussie music royalty

The world misses out on Australia's fantastic 1000 best bands

John is best served LIVE. Every performance is full of energy. Some of his best Please Don't Ask Me - John and Olivia Newton John Its a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll Burn for you Help (same concert ) I am sure others have named other songs. Once you go down the rabbit hole you won't be able to stop. 😃

Off his album "Whispering Jack". John Farnham is one of Australia's greatest singers.

Hola....Australia has another great artist Guy Sebastian, should be a world wide megastar..but the American music industry control everything

This concert is performed in the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Victoria. It's an outdoor venue set in a natural amphitheater. The stage is under a huge dome so the sound projects out really well. This song You're the Voice marked his comeback from some hard times he had suffered for the previous few years. One of Australia's favourite sons, and we all have a special place for him in our hearts. Many have suggested reacting to "Help", it's a Bealtes song sung in more of a ballad style. It really shows John's vocal range off.

It's strange you should mention Queen. Because when Freddie passed away, Brian May actually asked John to join the band. John refused because he would have to spend to much time away from his family. His wife, Jill, even gets upset when he has to do a national tour. So international tours are out of the question.

You missed him at 4:37 when he hurls the mike stand straight up in the air and catches it again - before thowing it off stage side, something he was known for in his live performances! Love your honest and open reactions

If you haven't reacted to Kasey Chambers version of Eminem's Lose Yourself. You should check her out.

Just found your channel, and already the handful of vids I've seen have been a delight. New subscriber. The reason you haven't heard of the Aussie legend John (Farnsey) Farnham is that after a brief tour with Little River Band, he decided that his wife and family were more important than international success, so he mostly restricted his touring to Australia. He has had top 10 records in Australia in every decade since the 60s when he was the King of Pop several years in a row. I still have fond memories of his first hit Sadie, even though he is embarrassed at how corny it is and refused to perform it for decades. I endorse what others have said: if you want to listen to more of his music, always find the live performance if you can. If you do happen to pick some more of his work, you'll quickly become amazed at not just his gorgeous voice, but both his versatility (something like 18 genres) and his sheer power. I'm always noticing that when you see the other singers, either his backing singers or co-stars, the others have to just about swallow their microphones to keep up with him, while John looks like he needs longer arms to keep from overpowering them. Australia has always punched above our weight in producing outstanding entertainers for such a small population.

You should watch this concert in its entirety!

yes and he is the nicest man too

You should hear him with Tom jones, jimmy Barnes, Anthony wallow, Olivia newton john, also some interviews he is funny and amazing. A really nice guy

Fun reaction! And the more times you listen the better it gets!

Love your reaction and comments!!! It’s such an epic song here in Australia! Loved that you sang along too!! Such fun ❤

Very fun. John F is (was) an Aussie treasure. Listen to a live performance of ‘Burn for You’ …. such a touching song.

Great reaction Nodia( not sure of spelling). John’s live performance of “Help “ is up there with the best of the best. The video you just reacted to has had some 6 million views. Now, as a comparison, I want to introduce you to a young immense talent by the name of Amira Willighagen. .. just call her Amira…. and one performance in particular, has had over 70 MILLION views. Details of this performance are: Amira Willighagen with Andre Rieu singing “ O Mio Babbino Caro “ to an audience in excess of 10,000, who rose as one to give her a standing ovation. Note that Amira was a mere 10 years of age. Amira is a once in a lifetime talent & has developed into a world renown Soprano that no Reactors should pass up. She is now 20 yo & studying her Batchelor of Music in Sth Africa. Her recent release is “ Down From His Glory “ & some is sung in Spanish, so you could tell us how accurate her pronunciation is. Cheers Graeme

Hes a nice Aussie. Super talented.

Farnsy is an Australian icon.

Thank you from Sydney 💕

John farnham songs to watch. = Help with the Melbourne SymphonyOrchestra, Playing to win with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra , Burn for you , something is wrong with my baby, Pressure down

If you like that song you should react to John Farnham’s cover of the Beatles song “ HELP” with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. Amazing 🇦🇺👍

If you like John Farnham, if you have not already listen to Dimash Kudaibergan, start with the song SOS.

John sings to your soul.........Welcome to the Family !

Try John Farnham Help live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Your world will change!!!!!!!

That is the Melbourne Tennis Centre where the Australian Tennis Open is played, he’s on centre court

You were not even close to being born when this was done :). He is a Australian Icon..

His first song was Saddie the Cleaning Lady

He's from Australia that's probably you have never heard of him, he was big there. It's pronounced FAR N HAM

It’s Far n am if that helps you are in for such a treat if you go down this rabbit hole two suggestions Touch of Paradise and I Burn for You. John is a funny, lovely person.

Hope you are having a better time now. Just remember, no matter how bad things seem, this too will pass.

Must lusten to help from same concert. Also When something is wrong with my baby live from Hey Hey its Saturday

If you like the bagpipes try listening to AC/DC, Long way to the top. A true Australian classic.

Check out his version of Help from the same concert.

Check out 'With a little help from my friend' Farnham, farn as in barn, no H sound, am as is ham

Maybe u can try reaction, - Tari kreasi Nusantara - hari tari sedunia. - Indonesia makes us feel alive. Thx 🇮🇩

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*Old stuff? haha.....this song is decades old...but everyone today still knows it*

watch his live version of HELP!

Yes he's an Aussie icon, however for the GREATEST VOCALIST please check out Dimash Qudaibergen, then you will gear the greatest VOCALIST alive today

😢😢You missed the 👍microphone stand 🎤 toss and catch 🤞after the bagpipes.💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

1989

Now try Jimmy barnes

YOU MUST REACT TO ANOTHER SONG FROM THIS SAME CONCERT ……. “HELP” which is his cover version of the Beatles song

This song was a hit all over the world, including parts or Europe. The album is still Australia’s highest selling here 🤟🤟🇦🇺🇦🇺 you should listen to Something’s Wrong With My Baby

Watch his version of help in the same concert! plus you missed what John does with the mic stand.

Next react Dimas Senopati cover song by heart "alone"his from Indonesia

You poor millianials you don't know what pure power and talent is You just put up with today's crazy music and so called singers you have missed it all,

Do have a look at a number of songs from this perfomance.I have no idea why you never heard o fhim, We are 24hrs plane ride away from spain?

You do realise you talked and sang over one of the best vocalists on earth. And it is one of our unofficial anthems. That was close to 65,000 people in a stadium - at the time one of the largest rock concert events ever. It's OK. You are forgiven. Simply we are blessed.

just listen to the words and what they mean.. not the sound.. it's like a national anthem! he is English born and I remember him before the 80's with a song like 'Sadie the cleaning lady'

Listen to Help from the same concert! You won't be able to speak

You know you do have a PAUSE button?