Vocal Coach Reacts: JOHN FARNHAM & JIMMY BARNES ' When The War Is Over' Duet - In Depth Analysis! 

This really brightened up my day! Two incredible vocalists - and I managed to get the whole video online :) Follow me on Patreon for free, join a tier whenever you'd like to: http:www.patreon.com/ninaschofield

This is a great reaction. But the BEST duet between the two is undoubtedly When Something Is Wrong With My Baby (live of course). You have to check it out!! They absolutely figured out how to harmonise in that one!

Best collab between these two is When Something is Wrong with my Baby ❤ Live version from Hey Hey its Saturday...or the Official Video. Both excellent ❤❤

When something is wrong with my baby. Another colab Jimmy and John did.❤

Surprised "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" was not suggested first. You have to do it, and now!!

In case you hadn't figured it out, this is a Cold Chisel song, which Jimmy Barnes was the lead vocalist for (well, one of them, Ian Moss was the other but he also played guitar in the band). You do need to check out Cold Chisel - I'd recommend "Bow River" the live version from the In the Round concert. Will give you a chance to her Ian Moss, who is an amazing talent in his own right, and then of course Jimmy is there too, so you have two amazing vocalists in the same band.

Hey Hey It's Saturday with Farnsy & Barnsy doing When Something Is Wrong With My Baby. The ending with Jimmy's Bro-in-law is fab For an untrained vocalist John is incredible. He keeps singing without any change to a song when bent over collecting bouquets & soft toys. Once a pair of granny knickers he said might just fit his Mother-in-law 😂

You 100% need to Listen to their duet of when something is wrong with my baby. It’s exactly as you wished for. The official version is Amazing but their live performance on Hey Hey it’s Saturday was next level. Joined also by Diesel (Johnny Diesel) on guitar and vocals, brother in law of Jimmy and also a very loved and talented Aussie muso in his own right. Can’t believe you haven’t done this reaction yet. You will not be disappointed! Love love love your reactions.

You're right, there was no thinking. It was an impromptu performance. Jimmy showed up at a Farnham concert and when John saw him, motioned for Jimmy to come up on stage and join him... that's why the handshake. Was a classic moment in time. 💞

Oh, this is nice but... I really wish you'd listened to the Cold Chisel live Ringside version from 2003. It's a Cold Chisel song obviously and that version is amazing. Jimmy Barnes is one of the two lead singers in Cold Chisel on that song. He duets it with Mossy. You need to hear Mossy sing. 😊

Vanessa Fields is one of the incredible backup vocalists ,alomg with Lisa Edwards ,they are the ones hitting those high notes. They are great friends.

These 2 were so so good on stage together.

John makes the comment to the audience right at the end of that video "I got a bigger kick out of that than you did."

And two of the most down to earth blokes. Great vocalists

Probably one of the best songs about a vet recovering from war, by 2 of australia's best singers. Thanks to the UK for giving them to us.

His audience interaction seems so great because every person there, feels like he’s singing for them.

As others have stated, When Something Is Wrong With My Baby - live version please. Hey Hey It's Saturday (Australian TV program) is a great version. Thanks!

cold chisel - wild thing for some crazy mic antics

The best live performance of this song is undoubtedly Cold Chisel’s 2003 recording from Ringside. I love Farnsey, but this song was written for Jimmy to sing with Ian Moss, and it’s absolutely magical.

Watching this video while in car with hubby (hubby driving). And on radio a Jimmy Barnes song comes on had to stop the video so I could work out which song it is 😂😂 it is little darling by Jimmy Barnes can recognise his voice anywhere 😂😂😂😂

Thanks Nina - this is such a great song and so relevant in today's world. Love your reaction and great appreciation for vocalists.

At 2:28 when he began to let rip, it was fairly tame. You should see him go all out in Cold Chisels 2003 concert. Whoa, his voice in absolutely insane!

If you want to hear how good their harmonys are and how good they sound then you need to react to When Something Is Wrong With My Baby live. Not the Hey Hey it's Saturday one because the instruments aren't live.

This was at a concert performed for the farming community during a years-long Australian drought. The BEST duo of them singing is, 'When Something Is Wrong With My Baby' LIVE at the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards before the cream of the Aussie music industry and televised, too. For BEAUTIFUL harmony check out John and all his band singing a capella, 'Love's In Need', LIVE . You will weep!

Farnhams live version from his Whispering Jack concert is clearly the standout. I'm surprised it hasnt been reviewed by most RU-vidrs..

The song was written by Steve Prestwich RIP ❤. He was Cold Chisel’s drummer. It was written for the duel harmonies of Jimmy Barnes and Ian Moss (this is a gift from God) John Farnham adopted the song for all his live shows. Absolutely amazing rendition but if you want to hear why it was written you need to hear Cold Chisels version live at Ringside. Then you will have the full story.

I was at that show- it was like an electric shock when we heard Barnesy hitting in the harmonies before coming on stage. The crowd went nuts but held it together to listen- the ultimate compliment to both

When ever I see them singing together,they always look like they’re having so much fun!

FYI the female backing vocalist you can see is Venetta Fields. She began singing with the Ikettes as a girl and has since sung on albums by hundreds of famous artists from Dylan to Steely Dan to Pink Floyd, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Bette Midler, Rolling Stones and on and on and toured with many more but she really, really loved singing with John.

Great reaction. You need to have a look at Mahalia a Barnes Kate Ceberano and Nikka Costa singing The Real Thing. Some female Australian power house voices.

John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes, what can be said but iconic talent from Australia. Two of the best soulful singers of all time

John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes singing When Something is Wrong With My Baby from Jimmy's Soul Deep 1991 is a great duet by these two great Australian artists, Jimmy's brother-in-law Johnny Diesel plays the guitar solo as well as adds a late third voice to this performance.

Love your reactions. Learning so much !!!❤❤❤

I spent most of my life avoiding this. Because it was on the radio to death. Really good and refreshing experience in your own experience.

I absolutely agree with all the coments about When Something is Wrong With My Baby (Live. The version from Hey Hey it's Saturday)... but now that you have done John Farnham's cover of When the War is Over... John Farnham covering When the War is Over feat. Jimy Barnes.... kind feels like you now need to do Cold Chisel (ie: The band Jimmy Barnes is from) doing the song... since it is their song to begin with :P

You should also check out one of Jimmy Barnes's songs from his Christmas album from last year try Rocking around the Christmas Tree. This is a Christmas song like you've never heard before.

At about 6:27 you can see Jimmy walking back stage to enter. ❤😂

Great Voices!! Great Artists! Great Track! Great Reaction!!!! Thank You so Much ✌✌✌ 🇦🇺

You should hear Jimmy do the high bit on the Ringside 2003 version, really smashes those high notes out of the park

Beyond Awesome ❤️‍🔥

As you are doing duets by John Farnham, I'd like to recommend his duet with Olivia Newton John singing Please Don't Ask Me from The Main Event Concert.

Love your reaction to our very own Johnny and Jimmy. If you want a suggestion for another John Farnham duet, might I suggest "Angels" = A duet he did with Lisa Edwards, one of his long time back-up singers, (seen in many of his videos) and an amazing vocalist in her own right. She has an incredible voice, and her voice complements John's perfectly. Definitely worth an analysis IMHO. (it's also 'almost' cappella with only a couple of instruments to block out John's and Lisa's amazing voices)

Now you should hear the original band playing this great song. Cold Chisel I would suggest the version from the Ringside tour.

Great reaction

Thanks for so knowledgeably appreciating 'our John' 😊 His audiences are incredibly loyal, and he gives 100% per cent in return. This song is a Cold Chisel classic. The original is a bit faster, but more understated. Worth checking out some time.

You really should check out the Cold Chisel version from the 2003 Ringside concert

Jimmy Barnes later invited John Farnham to collaborate on he’s soul music tribute album Soul Deep released in 1991 with a cover of Sam & Dave song When Something Is Wrong . This version is one the greatest cover songs ever recorded the original is classic but Jimmy’s & John’s version is next level. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby peaked at 3 on the Australian charts. But with this song When The War Is Over it’s originally a Cold Chisel ( Jimmy Barnes is the lead singer) song from 1982 which was a top 20 hit in Australia . Jimmy shared the lead vocals with Cold Chisel guitarist Ian Moss who has a smoother clear tone vocals . But in 1983 When The War Is Over songwriter drummer Steve Prestwich left Cold Chisel just before the whole band decided to call it a day and go their separate ways after a massive Australian tour. Well Steve Prestwich joined the Little River Band while John Farnham was the lead singer in 1984 . But the Little River Band was financially in debt and only the songwriters was getting paid through royalties whatever money the band made went towards paying off their debts . So on LRB’s Playing To Win tour 1985 they added When The War Is Over to their set list . LRB added When The War Is Over to their last album to feature John Farnham on vocals No Reins 1986 . By the time the No Reins album was released John and Steve had left the band . LRB record company only released When The War Is Over as a single to capitalise on John resurgence with his solo career with successful You’re The Voice . With the lack of promotion with LRB in 1986/87 on hiatus When The War Is Over failed to chart . John did he’s best to promote it adding to his set list in the late 80’s . John record company in 1988 even requested John to re-record When The War Is Over again to be used as a B side and CD bonus track . John said in an interview that he was reluctant to re-record it again the recording company talked him into it . He believed that he was happy to leave his version with LRB catalogue . But he did love the song and wasn’t a fan of how LRB’s producer put the band through to record their version and to do his own version on totally on his terms he was comfortable with . This performance Jimmy said he isn’t happy with . He didn’t have anytime to prepare himself apparently and he hadn’t sang the song since Cold Chisel final concert 5 years earlier so he believed he was little rusty . Jimmy Barnes has also recorded his own solo versions as well one was for his life story documentary soundtrack Working Class Boy in 2018 .

@ninaschofield I just love your Barnesy and Farnsey reactions! I think from these other comments you know exactly what to react to next with these amazing talents, with a dash of Diesel for good measure.

I love them together on stage for this live performance and the purity of the note that John hits off camera at 8.40 is sublime. A powerful song which is rearranged for John’s voice. Many Cold Chisel fans prefer the original Jimmy/Ian version, but I like this rendition of the song too and even though it was written about a relationship break up, the song took on a different meaning for the young men who served in Vietnam.

John and Jimmy are great vocalist, but Ian Moss with Jimmy are so well matched. I’d love to hear a reaction to cold chisel.

It would really do your life well to listen to some of Cold Chisel's early songs with Jimmy at his prime...There's plenty of material out there...No stopping you. ENJOY!

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Jimmy barnes was off the rails for a few years , this was one of them .

Should jimmy do the troggs wild thing, probably my favourite version

Ah, Farhnsy and Barnsy ... doesn’t get much better.

When The War Is Over was written by Steve Prestwich who was in Cold Chisel with Jimmy Barnes. Steve then went to Little River Band who had John Farnham as lead singer at the time. Look at the Cold Chisel version of the song. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x4Wwq9_zn_c.html

You need to check out Cold Chisel doing this song it’s their original and it’s still the best

Beautiful song. You should follow this up by listening to Cold Chisel singing this. 2011

You can never go wrong with these two guys but the best version ever of this particular song has to be the Cold Chisel live performance from the Ringside 2003 concert. Stripped back a little and absolutely perfect. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x4Wwq9_zn_c.html

Hey @ninaschofield can you PLEASE react to Stan Walker I Am!? You’ll love it!! ❤

Just subbed enjoy your critiques i would like to suggest a few from across the board 1st one of my many favourites Blow by Blow with M.S.O, i don't know how to send links lol,any live performances of One step away,Love to shine,One,ReasonsThats Freedom,The Time has Come,Burn for You,Loves in need is excellent, Talk of the Town,Hearts on Fire,A Long way to the top ( ACDC) cover with m.s.o is the best and maybe some opera from The Main Event concert (Granada) and lastly a duet with Oliva Newton John ,Please don't ask me this is just a very very very small amount of his repertoire ENJOY

Another reaction video..seriously there are ao many here on RU-vid.Do we need anymore?

“Something is wrong with my baby”

Something is wrong with my baby. Any version. Barnsey and farnsey. 😊

Definitely should be the Cold Chisel original song reacted to first. It is When the War is Over at its best. This is great but cannot beat Cold Chisel doing this song.

Hi Nina I appreciate that you enjoy Australian artists could you please play Tina Arena check out any of her songs many written by her and others great cover versions she is the most successful Australian female artist cheers from OZ

You've already heard it twice but here is the Cold Chisel version - it's their song - Jimmy Barnes is one of their two lead singers. Plenty more to hear from Jimmy and I'm going to guess that someone has already suggested another duet he did with John Farnham from Jimmy's Soul Deep album, 'When Something is Wrong With My Baby'. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x4Wwq9_zn_c.html

Cold Chisel has the best version of this song because you get Ian Moss' voice.

Pretty sure this is a fundraiser for farmers during drought ? It’s an outside gig. John has always been very philanthropic for local and overseas needs.

I don't actually like Farnsey's version, I prefer the original Cold Chisel version. It's also worth checking out for Ian Moss' vocals.

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This is absolutely the worst version of this song ever recorded and filmed live. Jimmy's version with his actual band, Cold Chisel is the definitive live performance. John's solo performances go in a different direction and are magnificent in his own way. This.. this is just Jimmy phoning it in after a hard day in the office. It's okay, but it's not what you'd expect.

Yeah ok I gave you a like because you look so beautiful.....but don't you know we all sing like that down here?

Have you seen. when my Baby. 😊

It's not ' John & Jimmy'...it's 'Barnesy & Farnsey'

Something is wrong with my baby is the one u want to hear then

Nina - as a vocal coach, don't you think Jimmy is straining his vocal chords? As much as he's good, he doesn't seem to have much vocal technique?! He pales in comparison to the vocal range, technique and control of John Farnham? The dead giveaway is at 70 John still sounded impeccable. Pretty sure Jimmy's voice is shot now...

Absolutely love this until Jimmy comes out 😵😵‍💫🤯

Jimmy was not happy with his performance. He wasn't properly prepared.

Wasn’t Jimmys best performance of this song

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You picked the wrong version, again You should have done Ian Moss and Jimmy Barnes This one was shite The cold chisel version is by far the greatest Appreciate your channel

Dont do When something is wrong with my baby live, there isn't a great version of it. The studio version shows enough of the talent and connection.

Sorry but nope...Cold Chisel, Mossy does it better 😂... period. The suggestion for a great duet by JB and JF has already been recommended by others here

You need to look at them sing together when theirs something wrong with my baby If you want to see them harmonise together They enjoy each other's singing and songs as well respect the effort it takes to make it Why they are friends and don't see each other as competition but rather see each other succeed If you watch the documentary on John Farnham there's interview with Jimmy speaking about John success Jimmy always knew John would make it at some stage and also herd him say I my John found he's voice look out Sadly John had been miss managed all his career until his mate Glen managed him Glen did it as thought it was a waste with the talent John had That no one had even herd his best and when ask so as his manager why where you successful in manager to John as others failed He replied John has always had abundant of talent but others restricted him to what they believed he should be Glen said I left John to do his thing I booked gigs and if John got to far out I'd have to rein him in due to budgets so we worked as a team Where John was free to do what he wanted with in the budget that's the only difference in managing John leave him to do what he loved Cheers 🦘🇦🇺👍