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@kennethdodemaide8678
Жыл бұрын
He is the best male singer in the world in my opinion. He wasn't keen on touring overseas and being away from his wife and children and stayed in Australia. We were lucky, the rest of the world missed out. This song was written for his wife.
@stephaniebell4272
Жыл бұрын
It’s also a little sad that the USA forgot about him when he decided to stay home. It’s thanks to KZitem that the rest of the world gets to hear the genius we have always loved. Decades💖
@cgkennedy
Жыл бұрын
He is now 74, post operative from removal of part of his jaw due to removal of a mouth cancer and reconstruction of his jaw. It is unknown if he will be able to sing anymore.
@wyattfamily8997
Жыл бұрын
John co-wrote the song whilst on tour after his wife and he had a disagreement and she hung up on him.
@jamesyoung1012
Жыл бұрын
All the comments are just great John is one incredible singer entertainer just the best , and yes, one of the best singer in the world
@SweetThing
Жыл бұрын
@@stephaniebell4272 - it's interesting your choice of words.. it's like you said: "he decided to stay home". John made his choice. the US didn't forget about him; it's just hard to keep up with someone that doesn't feel the need to come & perform in other countries except their own. How would the US even know if he had a new album out? It's like he didn't care about other countries enjoying his music. I love Farney's music; But I only knew about him through my Aussie husband. You get what you give & he didn't reach out to the rest of the world. I hope he is faring well after his cancer surgery. Prayers. x 🙏😎
@wpeters4361
Жыл бұрын
Up until a couple years ago...I had never heard of John Farnham, or the name didn't ring a bell. But once I started listening to him, watching videos of his live performances I was stunned by how beautiful and powerful his voice is. John Farnham has one of the greatest voices I've ever heard.
@seraluv
Жыл бұрын
I grew up listening to John Farnham. He's got to be one of the best humans on this earth. Wishing him all the best on his journey to good health after having a tumour removed from his mouth late last year. Thanks for this one 🎶
@carolynh8866
Жыл бұрын
John is one of those guys who actually sings better live than he does in the studio. Studio versions give you the technical perfection but live gives you that same technical perfection, plus the emotion, passion, charisma, audience participation. There is nothing better than listening to John Farnham in concert. He might not be well know in the USA but he is a Superstar in Australia and parts of Europe and the UK. Enjoy the journey. Can't wait till you discover Rock Farnham..check out Blow by Blow. Not only one of the best singers the world has ever known. But a super nice man to boot.
@bernbee1679
Жыл бұрын
What a shame some scumbag has taken Johns name and commenting pretending to be him. Everyone knows John doesn’t do social media.
@carolynh8866
Жыл бұрын
@John Farnham good luck trying to convince his fans that you're JF. We know your a fake. Get a life
@r.fairlie7186
Жыл бұрын
@@bernbee1679 Yes! And to add to your comment, I’ve noticed that “How are you doing” is a common pick up line by scumbags on both KZitem and Quora. I’ve never heard an Australian guy use that on social media.
@anndarley9229
Жыл бұрын
Information only - Burn for You written by John Farnham, Phil Buckle, Ross Fraser and was first released by John Farnham in 1990. Great Aussie, loved by many.
@jenniwatson8799
Жыл бұрын
John Farnham is an Aussie legend. I have lost count of the times I saw him live in concert. Absolutely phenomenal
@rickandersen2284
Жыл бұрын
He is the goat. .sings the Rollingstone list under the table.
@anthonymiller6081
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful song sung by one of greatest singers
@txtamaman
5 ай бұрын
If not the best❤
@phoenix1473
Жыл бұрын
He's the voice, and I'm glad you understand it 😉✌🏻❤️
@kerrypapworth1526
Жыл бұрын
Our wonderful John is so adored here in Australia 💕💕
@barnowl5774
Жыл бұрын
John co-wrote this with others in his band while on tour in Asia. The song is about them missing their loved ones while on tour. This was a main reason why John quit touring in the world and only did so in his home country of Australia.
@carokat1111
Жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful song, co-written by John.
@bernbee1679
Жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful song sung beautifully by the GOAT. Love your appreciation of John.
@user-ed8bk6rz9s
Жыл бұрын
John is beloved to we Aussies! John always sings better live and he’s been around since the 60’s. He can sing ANYTHING rock blues ballads even opera! So glad you young ones are hearing him finally.♥️🇦🇺
@alimac1469
Жыл бұрын
ALWAYS GO LIVE 🎶💕🎶 with John.
@txtamaman
5 ай бұрын
John is one of 3 singers I've ever heard that do their songs better, EVERY TIME, live than the record is Steve Perry and Chris Stapleton .. you can't touch any of these guys
@queenslanddiva
Жыл бұрын
John is really famous - simply not where you live. He's a living legend and we love him.
@bramba1953
Жыл бұрын
Please listen to John sing "When something is wrong with my baby" with another Aussie legend Jimmy Barnes I promise you will not be disappointed.
@boomeraus0073
Жыл бұрын
For this singer it's 100% live or nothing full stop. :)
@rickandersen2284
Жыл бұрын
Good idea...let's just ditch 90% of his life's work.
@mssuziquzi
Жыл бұрын
John Farnham is the GOAT. Seriously, he can out sing anyone, any genre. He's known as The Voice and is an Aussie legend. Check out Help, or Long way to the top with the MSO, (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) for starters. He warms up with Led Zeplin's Black dog.. Always go for his live versions.
@carbine5378
Жыл бұрын
You should always watch John live. He’s 74 this year and is recovering from a lengthy operation he had to his jaw. He most probably won’t sing again but he has given us joy for the past 50 odd years.
@ronbishop3289
3 ай бұрын
John was simply...one of the best singers ever!!!
@dondelbiondo1258
Жыл бұрын
One of the planets great voices..... beautiful ballad.
@stephanielane1821
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for reacting to John, he can sing anything from rock to ballads and everything in between, best voice ever.
@alyn927
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful reaction to a great song from a perfect voice thankyou. More please
@realbser1956
Жыл бұрын
John is legendary in Australia, a national treasure. One of the best voices, male or female, that I’ve ever heard. This is a deep rabbit hole Polo, but one well worth diving into. The Aussie subs will represent for sure the more of John that you dig into. 🔥
@mauramanning852
Жыл бұрын
I discovered him whilst living in Japan during the 1980's. So many Australian bands were huge in Japan. When I got back stateside, I'd talk about all the fabulous Aussie music I'd discovered - but if they didn't come here... Try explaining John Farnham to someone with no reference.
@realbser1956
Жыл бұрын
@@mauramanning852 Agree, how do you describe near perfection? 😀
@barbaranorrick4164
Жыл бұрын
My first time hearing him. Don't know how I could have missed him
@wendyryder2708
Жыл бұрын
Probably because you live in The United States?
@jameskellner2278
Жыл бұрын
He's incredible live
@micheleallen
Жыл бұрын
Would love to hear more of your reactions to John. You are so right that he is better live. Besides being a wonderful singer he jokes and talks to the audience and particularly brings credit to his band and back up singers most of which stayed with him for decades. He is a lovely human being loved by most of us in Australia.
@georgeibrahim7945
Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite songs of his, a song dedicated to his wife as he used to tour away from her. His voice always gives me goosebumps. Should check out “a touch of paradise” from this same concert it’s an amazing song
@elizabethscott7660
Жыл бұрын
Touch of Paradise is the most beautiful love song I've ever heard. Probably Ross Wilson's best composition, but it's John's magic that elevates it.
@amandameale6000
Жыл бұрын
He tried to crack the US market but nothing happened. So we got to keep him to ourselves- this extraordinary talent. ❤
@maryjones4112
Жыл бұрын
He hated leaving Australia.
@andreabloor5679
Жыл бұрын
I hope that you keep discovering John Farnham. He is such a beautiful person, and it's a shame for anyone to miss out on experiencing 'The Voice'. So proud to have been able to enjoy him for so long.
@nikkil2580
Жыл бұрын
Hi from Australia 👋 Thanks for reacting to our national treasure. Please please please react to John's duet with another Aussie treasure Jimmy Barnes, doing When Something is Wrong with My Baby (Hey Hey Its Saturday version). It's fantastic!
@CodeeSuieko1981
Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough when I was a teen to have met him at a breakfast show competition. He was so lovely. He's a big deal for us, Gen X and Baby Boomers in Australia. You really should react to his biggest hit "You're the Voice" music clip.
@JohnSmith-sj2dk
Жыл бұрын
I have listened to John for 40 years, he is a genuine gentleman, I saw him once in a Doctors surgery , he was very unassuming.
@kennykarlsson6691
Жыл бұрын
Love your reaction to this. He is definetly one of the best male singers of all time. He can master any kind of genre to perfektion. He was pheonomal up to the point when he got sick. Check out some of his recent live performence. He is one of the greatest.
@alicedelphine2352
Жыл бұрын
We Aussies have been spoiled, I guess, as I'm never surprised at his flawless performances. Until it is pointed out that is. Thank you for pointing it out so I can truly appreciate him for the phenomenal talent that he is. It's been easy to take him for granted all these years because he's always been there. I've only just realised how lucky we have all been as it won't always be so.
@VitaminJay12
Жыл бұрын
Wow, I never heard this before either, but it's going on the playlist!
@rogerhammett5295
Жыл бұрын
John tried to retire, several times earlier in his career, however the Australian public, wouldn't have it, love John.
@sarahmacgregor4653
Жыл бұрын
Huge star down under. He was the lead singer of Little River Band then as a solo performer, he struck it big with the album Whispering Jack. A monumental album.
@aussiekit9172
Жыл бұрын
Actually he replaced glen for a few years than went back to his solo career he had enough of the in band fighting in LRB and he missed his wife and kids and hated being away overseas touring he wanted to be in Australia, aren’t we so lucky that we had John all these years 😊🇦🇺
@Bellas1717
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I loved to hear this again and enjoyed your perspective. Another beautiful ballad is John's duet with Australia's darling, Olivia Newton John, called 'Please Don’t Ask Me'.
@magpiegirl3783
Жыл бұрын
Agree.That was a perfect performance from them both.
@theghost6412
Жыл бұрын
LIVE is always better when things come to this guy, Every performance is always absolute top notch, but also slightly different as he changes it up ever so slightly depending on his mood, or mischieviousness. He has a good natured cheekiness and entertainer quality about him that pulls in the crowd.
@kathleenmayhorne3183
Жыл бұрын
He's not a star in the US because the record exects couldn't fix him in a genre. He's a very happily married man, who co-wrote this one for his wife.
@thelmatorrens7626
Жыл бұрын
Listen to him sing an old Beatles song HELP but you gotta listen to the 1 he sings live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra that song will give you chills 🤗💞
@magpiegirl3783
Жыл бұрын
Love your reaction. John’s voice is rich, strong and moving no matter what he sings. He never sought fame although he admits he loves performing. He’s done this for nearly 6 decades so there is a treasure trove of music to listen to. Love this particular performance - just John on stage singing with his heart. You are right - amazing. His best vocal imo is aged 54 at The Last Time concert on Melbourne 2003 - When The War Is Over. But, he has so many, just give up and listen to them all.
@debe3838
Жыл бұрын
John is famous down under & the UK, his most well known overseas hit is " the Voice" from the Whispering Jack albumn although he has endless hits in Oz
@chrisdriver7776
Жыл бұрын
Never heard of this guy... Cool discovery... Thanks for sharing.
@aussiemiss1442
Жыл бұрын
Check out John Farnham can sing anything . Gives you an overview of what he has been doing for the last 55 years. Always watch live . His studio diversions are a product of the era they were recorded. He is always amazing , don’t get me wrong. Live he is electrifying. Each song is better than the studio version, it is as if he gets a superhuman charge from the crowd and they in return are transformed. I have been to concerts of the greats of music, Elton John, Noel Diamond, Queen, Nothing touches a John Farnham tour. I envy you hearing it all for the first time. Enjoy!!!!
@johno40324
Жыл бұрын
Great reaction, don't worry you do not need to know his name, "The Voice" is just fine.
@johnsullivan5260
Жыл бұрын
Love your reaction Polo. As an Aussie I this man is loved and revered by the whole nation. He obviously is world class and thanks to KZitem just about everyone has access to him.
@wren1960
Жыл бұрын
The original is great but John is known as The Voice in Australia and is always so much better live. No one has ever heard him sing off key. And the last time he sang live was Feb 2020 at the age of 70 just before covid hit. And still sang in the same pitch. This was also the last time that Olivia Newton-John performed live.R.I.P He was diagnosed with cancer in the mouth in Aug 22. Possibly won't sing again. But health is more important.💯🇭🇲
@Lol-gu5bc
Жыл бұрын
Absolute delight listening to Farnham, just wow. Legend vocalist!
@brbandiera
Жыл бұрын
John wrote Burn for You. I lose it when I hear the first guitar chords. It is so beautiful. He is an Austrlian Icon we (in Australia) have been blessed with his music for decades. Watching you all discover and love him too makes my heart burst XXX
@sunisbest1234
Жыл бұрын
As everyone has said, always do John live. One exception, as he never did this live. It was his warm up song before concerts. "Black Dog." Will blow your mind how good this is!
@susanpatterson5412
Жыл бұрын
A beautiful voice and a wonderful man.
@jeffwilson7100
Жыл бұрын
John Farnham can sing opera, ballads, power ballads, country, R&B, anthemic, rock, hard rock, and if you can name another genre, he can sing it. FYI, he’s had no.1 albums in 5 decades in Australia, so he is famous here, and finally, this is an original.
@karenstrong8887
Жыл бұрын
You haven’t heard John sing Opera yet. He was born to sing live and he is a great showman. John stops for about 10 minutes halfway through a concert to put on dry clothes. Richard Marx told us that Sam Cooke was the best all time singer in the world but John was the best voice alive today in the world. He is loved more than he will ever know. I have watched him sing with Ray Charles and he was so careful with him. I saw John get emotional when Celine Dion sang his biggest hit, he sang it with her about halfway through. She told him she has always been his number one fan. Then I saw a video some years after Richard Marx talked about him. Richard walked on stage in Australia and played the piano for him. John is very humble and he still is amazed that famous people know him. He doesn’t think he is. All of these concerts were in Australia. America refused to sign him and so did Australia. They made a big mistake. John has had number one albums in five consecutive decades. He is 73 now and I last saw him sing before Covid at 70. He still sounds like that. He has given us a lifetime of music. Thank you. Oh and if you are reacting to him we all show up.
@amishgirl1000
10 ай бұрын
Tom Jones said John Farnham was the most incredible singer he ever heard. He is The Voice!!
@claudiadavies5110
Жыл бұрын
Incredible, and a beautiful reaction 😍😍😍
@dolfyn73
Жыл бұрын
I was at this concert! John Farnham is & always will be my favourite male singer. He's incredibly talented, hilariously funny, extremely humble, & always kind & generous to his fans. He is The Voice. ❤
@lynnmccurtayne4539
Жыл бұрын
You have just scratched the surface, with John. The reason why you have never heard of John Farnham is because the Music companies don’t you to go outside their catalogue. I get knocked out when Afro Americans discover new genres that has been around for decades. Just enjoy the ride.
@BobarissGish
Жыл бұрын
You are right studio versions of him are sterile but perfect. Where as the live versions are dynamic perfect but full of life and complexity.
@ChrisFirth-do2sm
2 ай бұрын
Three people wrote this. The singer, the guitar player, and the producer. This song helps to explain why you haven't heard of him.. His family is his no one priority.
@harpermcalpineblack8573
Жыл бұрын
Great reaction to John. He's a live performer. For whatever reason, no producer ever managed to capture the magic of his voice in the studio. The live performances are next level. A sublime voice.
@justlinsu
Жыл бұрын
Liked and Subscribed.... So much more to enjoy Polo. Waiving from Australia
@christineyates2618
Жыл бұрын
John is considered by every body to be better in concert than on disc, the audience seems to motivate him.
@maryhanrahan
Жыл бұрын
Grown up listening to this legend and you have chosen one of my favorites of his along with 'Angels' live 2000 - his voice and performance is so great - he is also one of the best humans in my opinion
@brigittekenny6599
Жыл бұрын
Our John is Australia treasure,he is the best singer in the world ,he’s singing this song to his wife.
@clairash2004
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to one of the greatest singers... ever!🙂🙂
@ladymanners618
Жыл бұрын
John Farnham - Beloved 1987 Australian of the Year. 50 yrs of back catalogue available for you.
@alicecobb7763
Жыл бұрын
Awesome reactions to an artist you hardly know . Much appreciated..... Cheerio from Down Under 🌺
@michellemicallef3250
Жыл бұрын
He is famous here in Australia. He was the King of Pop when I was a teenager. He's such a performer on stage. He throes the mic stand up and catches it. Just diagnoses with jaw cancer. Watch him sing Help
@aileengeddes984
7 ай бұрын
John a amazing aussie sing love all his song . God bless john ❤❤
@meykhou5823
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to more John Farnham on your channel. :) subscribed
@emsolo
Жыл бұрын
I recommend you react to Farnham's live performance of "We Two" with the Little River Band (We Two - Little River Band (1983)). Awesome!
@TY-ms1nf
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your reaction! Love John Farnham!
@hagar6359
Жыл бұрын
John Farnham is about the best there is, up there with Steve Perry. So much heart and passion and perfect tone. John has had a serious operation for cancer, I think he is on the mend. I hope he gets better soon. Great voice Mr Australia. Mr Voice. Oh and he sings better live. Love your reaction
@shenoashbay1361
Жыл бұрын
The other Australian singer that we have, is Guy Sebastian ,listen to his son the acoustic version of the song Battle Scars you be a fan of him also . I would say John Farnham is the king of singing for protecting his craft with a more younger version of Guy Sebastian who can sing his heart out as well.
@Joshualuv13
10 күн бұрын
Stunning , beautiful ❤
@seeshel63
Жыл бұрын
John Farnam is absolute legend in Australia- the US was resistent to pick him up until his album The Voice.
@trishdaniel6196
Жыл бұрын
Polo, you should also react to John singing with Jimmy Barnes, When Something's wrong with my baby.,.,.,.they blow the roof off the house!!!!!!!
@jimlofts5433
Жыл бұрын
JF always live - a great rabbit hole is the concert with the melbourne symphony orchestra - many choices all great songs
@user-lf5bx7if7u
Жыл бұрын
I am so glad you luv him too. He is an Australian Icon. This IS the original of the song. It is His.
@flipsmc8647
Жыл бұрын
My wife and I work opposite hours, and I miss her. So I sang this song to her at our wedding reception with my dad on guitar. Beautiful song.
@bella-xp7qd
Жыл бұрын
He co-wrote this to honor his wife putting up with his touring schedule. Phil Buckle was one of the co writers. Ross Fraser
@bigoz1977
Жыл бұрын
It amazes me that he uses this song as a breather. It has a few long gaps without taking a breath. His quality is unmatched IMO .
@kathyconway5327
Жыл бұрын
😢I imagine if Polo saw an older Farnham he’d go off. This younger Farnham is not usually reviewed. He got so many knockbacks and you can see he’s just beginning to kick back here, but where he ended is so much better. He wanted to tour the US but they said he was too old. Money/risk, dickheads. Johns best work was with a an orchestra. Someone said that a singer has to compete with an orchestra, but with John it’s the other way around … so it’s all really good.
@kathyconway5327
Жыл бұрын
Polo! If you take another look at him, please don’t do When The War Is Over like everyone else does and get it wrong. It’s a song which holds a lot of gravity, but Johns fandom don’t allow him to execute it. They’re visibly wetting their pants over war veterans wondering how they’ll fit back into civilian life. Not his fault, but wrong for him. It’s a great song and it should be executed by the originals. Cold Chisel. Live.
@juliedurlak
Жыл бұрын
I was in the crowd decades ago in Melbourne Australia and cried…… it’s so very touching…..
@seeshel63
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for appreciating our local hero!
@markflint2629
Жыл бұрын
Have not scratched the surface yet you have 40more years of hits to go
@nicolelamond4
9 ай бұрын
that was a lovely reaction, it's so great to see John making more people smile. He's great at that :) (Try a live version of Touch of Paradise for another beautiful ballad)
@coleheketoa
6 ай бұрын
Truly magical experience by John Farnham. An absolute icon of Australian music. Check out his song - Man of the Hour. Thankyou bro❤❤
@johnfranke9655
Жыл бұрын
Watch John Farnham sing Angels, with Lisa, she is one of his backing singers it's brilliant
@nomesy7653
Жыл бұрын
Hah! You said you couldn’t remember the song but remembered his voice, you should listen to Farnham’s song called ‘The Voice’ (live of course!) I was hoping you’d revisit one of our Aussie greats, thanks for the review 🙏
@paulauvray1962
5 ай бұрын
John Farnham a legend in the 80s in Australia 💖
@stevepark1123
Жыл бұрын
If you get the chance, check out Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham " Something wrong with my baby " The live vision on the T.V. show " Hey Hey it's Saturday " is outstanding. Enjoy cheers thanks.🤠
@narellesmith7932
Жыл бұрын
Gesthemane from JCS. Last performance in sydney ..
@helenedwards1240
Жыл бұрын
A golden singer of Aussie land
@amygone2pot
Жыл бұрын
So good.
@mariagalanis6476
9 ай бұрын
He’s a giant in Australia but he’s also collaborated with famous American artists too. His live concert encores were also epic, after performing for 2 hours, he and his backing vocalists would go on a kill it. You’d get a kick out of Amazing Grace which he and his backing singers dig deep and perform at the end of a live concert and his voice is still clear as a bell. Or, his arrangement and live performance at the end of a 2 hour concert of the Beatles’ cover of “Help”, it’s remarkable
@davidhandson2429
Жыл бұрын
Man you have got to react to Jimmy Barnes singing Stone Cold featuring Joe Bonamassa this guy has has a power and grit and it will blow your mind. Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham are the two greatest Australian singers ever. Please I can't wait to see you're face when you hear Jimmy he will become one of you're favourite singer's.
@mistymac9345
Жыл бұрын
John is our national treasure. You'll love Age of Reason.
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