1st Time Hearing ~ AMAZING GRACE by JOHN FARNHAM ~ Reaction

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10 ай бұрын

Amazing Grace by John Farnham ~ Reaction
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@lescraythorn2361 4 ай бұрын

Yes yes, they are all-stars! I have re-posted beresfordthomppson’s post because I thought Venetia Fields right from the start! I agree, and it brings back good memories from the past. “Epic” LesC! “These are two of John’s regular backing singers, Venetia fields and Lindsay field. This is my favorite version of this gospel classic and I think the best. Notice how far from the mic John is standing and still his magnificent voice resonates and powers through. Epic”

@playitagainsue 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Les 😀

@stevefoulston 2 ай бұрын

Venetta Lee Fields (born 1941) is an American-born Australian singer and musical theatre actress, and vocal coach. Fields was a backing vocalist for touring American and British rock and pop acts of the 1960s and 1970s, as well as working as a session recording vocalist, she worked with artists including Ike & Tina Turner, Pink Floyd, Humble Pie, Barbra Streisand, Elkie Brooks, Neil Diamond, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, Bob Seger and the Rolling Stones. After emigrating to Australia in 1982, she took up citizenship. She recorded or toured as a backing singer for Australian artists Richard Clapton, Australian Crawl, Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes, James Morrison and John Farnham. Peace out.

@playitagainsue 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks Steve. That is amazing. Venetta is truly impressive. She has sung with some huge stars. 😀

@GaryNoone-jz3mq 8 ай бұрын

The other guy was Lindsay Field. Another one of John's brilliant backing singers.

@playitagainsue 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Gary. They are all incredible 😍

@dickwilliam3793 10 ай бұрын

Venetta Fields is world renowned singer shes backed up many singer over the years including Tina Turner, Pink Floyd, Humble Pie, Barbra Streisand, Elkie Brooks, Neil Diamond, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, Bob Seger and the Rolling Stones. Australia is her home but she was born in Buffalo, New York.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Hi Dick, thanks for this! I knew I recognized Venetta's name. She has come up in comments before in a Humble Pie video I did but I didn't put it together until you just mentioned it now. Excellent. 😀💜

@wesleygalvin9983 10 ай бұрын

Yes, they took us to church. What I truly love about this performance, is that while this is during one of John's shows, Venetta is clearly the star here. And John is, as always, humble and gracious enough to know that. Thank you for loving and sharing great Australian music around the world. G'day mate, from Australia.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Hey Wesley, this was my pleasure. What a great point. John is clearly not only a great singer but an amazing human being as well 🤩

@stevefoulston 2 ай бұрын

A well known and highly respected talent in the Australian music industry Lindsay is recognised not only for his skills as a vocalist and musician but has also established a strong reputation as an inspirational vocal coach, arranger, musical director and executive producer. In addition Lindsay’s speaking voice, which was immediately described as liquid chocolate, has been gracing the airwaves in response to the growing demand for his skills as a voice over artist not related to Venetta Fields. Peace out.

@playitagainsue 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve. They are incredible 🤩

@jayweb51 6 ай бұрын

There is an audio only pre-concert warm-up mic check, where John and the band sing Led Zeppelin's Black Dog. It is something to hear. John was once requested to sing with Queen; he has performed with Brian May.

@playitagainsue 6 ай бұрын

Very cool, James. I will check it out i bet he would have done a great job with Queen songs 🤩

@kennethdodemaide8678 10 ай бұрын

You might like John singing "Bridge Over Troubled Water". It gives another perspective on John's singing ability. I think it was 1979.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks Kenneth 😀

@stephenanthony6508 10 ай бұрын

Lindsey is a true professional musician. Lindsay played Rhodes Piano and guitar in a few bands before he was picked up to do backing vocals vocals for John. If im not wrong, the band he played with before joining John, was when he was playing with Brian Cadd and his band. Vanetta i believe started out with Ike Turner.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks Stephen. I appreciate the backstory. They are both amazing singers 🤩

@roslynjonsson2383 10 ай бұрын

That Vanetta Fields (American) and Lindsay Field. Both were Johns backup singers for many years I was at this concert, and there wasn't a dry eye anywhere near me, including myself and my husband lol. I still get goosebumps when I hear this ❤❤❤❤

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Hi Roslym, I can totally believe their were no dry eyes. What a great experience that must have been. I love that their names are Fields and Field. It was like they were meant to sing together 🤗

@carolynh8866 10 ай бұрын

Who needs a choir when you have those three together. Lindsay has such a smooth and mellow voice and picks up all the low tones, Venetta voice just soares into the stratosphere with the high tones and John just completes the story with high and low tones and everything in the middle. My absolute favourite performance of this song by any artist. Both Venetta and Lindsay have been John's primary back up singers since the 80's. Venetta retired in the late 90's and Lindsay was still still touring with John right up till 2019 when covid struck. I love the little looks of total adoration and respect that they give each other through out that performance. For a similar performance try all three of them singing togther again along with his other regular back up singer Lisa Edwards , at Carols by Candlelight. There's 2 songs on the video, Mary's Boy Child and You'll Never Walk Alone. Both are spectacular . But for the reaction do You'll Never Walk Alonem.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rp-lgsqozNfYj2w.html

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Oh my goodnes, I couldn't have described it better, Carolyn. Thanks so much. I will definitely check out your link. I appreciate it 🤗

@beresfordthompson1370 8 ай бұрын

These are two of John’s regular backing singers, Venetia fields and Lindsay field. This is my favorite version of this gospel classic and I think the best. Notice how far from the mic John is standing and still his magnificent voice resonates and powers through. Epic.

@playitagainsue 8 ай бұрын

Hi Beresford, thanks for tuning in and commenting. This was a magnificent performance. All of their voices are so strong...unbelievable version 🤩

@karenstrong8887 10 ай бұрын

I love John singing with Venetta Fields and Lyndsey Field. Two of his much loved backup singers. I love how Venetta looks at him with such love because they are all his family. She teaches voice a few hours from me now. John taught me that everyone on stage is important and backup singers have names. Lisa was on a baby break I think and yes, John is one of nicest people you could meet. Thank you.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Hi Karen, I love that they are all so close. Imagine having voice lessons from Venetta...so amazing. The 3 of them singing together is absolutely out of this world 🥰

@jeffwilson7100 10 ай бұрын

This was 1986, before Lisa joined him.

@devilsadvocate2548 10 ай бұрын

@jeffwilson7100 this concert, Whispering Jack live, was recorded 1987 instead of 1986. You're 100% correct it is 'pre-Lisa' though as she didn't join the band until 1988 for session vocal recording for Age of Reason and subsequent tours. Random fact is she originally joined the band in 1988 as a flautist before moving on to vocals!

@loucee569 10 ай бұрын

Hi Sue. If you loved this performance, I'm sure you will also appreciate John singing 'Angels' Live 2000 with his long time backing vocalist Lisa Edwards. Their harmonies are out of this world.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks Loucee. I look forward to hearing it 🤩

@bigs1546 10 ай бұрын

and almost all a capella !!

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

YES, Bigs! Such a geeat point...amazing 🤗💜

@joanvantrier4308 10 ай бұрын

You would love John singing, You'll never walk alone ", at Christmas by candlelight. John was at his peak, also with his amazing backup singers.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Joan. I will give it a listen 🤗

@joanmonaghan8428 10 ай бұрын

John was actually awarded Australian of the Year in 1987 for his contributions to the Australian Music Industry and his volunteer work for charities, where he organised concerts at a moment's notice and all proceeds from these went help after various natural disasters. He was usually one of the first to volunteer for such events.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Hi Joan, John just seems like such a great guy. Australia is lucky to have him 🤩

@Saan42 10 ай бұрын

As someone else has said, try Love's In Need, it's John singing lead and his entire band singing a capella backup, it's beautiful. The more you watch John, the more you will see the same people again and again in his band - many of the musicians stayed with him for decades, which says a lot about who he is as a person! Lindsay and Venetta you will see singing backup in all the shows from the 80s onwards, and Lisa Edwards is another, but I don't think she had joined by this stage - this concert was his Whispering Jack tour, the album that was his comeback after being ignored in Australia for many years, so this would have been the first time solo that he had a full band and decent sized venues like this. Hope to see you do many more reactions to John, there really is so much to discover about him - he is a phenomenal vocalist, and his versatility is just unbelievable - he knocks everything out of the park, no matter what the genre!

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Hi Saan, thank you for your lovely comment. I will look for Lyndsay and Venetta doing back up now and for that song. Yes from everything everyone has been saying, it sounds like John is a top notch person. I love hearing this. Why did you say John was ignored for a while in Australia? From all the conversations I have had with people from Australia, I thought he had been admired since the 1960s. Let me know 😀

@Saan42 10 ай бұрын

@@playitagainsue Well, he started as a teen pop idol when he was 17 years old, overnight success and then won King of Pop awards etc., but maybe didn't have a huge amount of credibility because of some of the dinky songs he sang. There is actually footage of him doing a concert at 22 (search John Farnham Festival Hall if you want to see), and he does have an amazing voice, but his music probably made some people write him off as someone for just teenage girls. That popularity faded, and whilst he still got some performances on daytime TV shows, he pretty much disappeared into obscurity from the mid 70s to the mid 80s, was playing in shitty venues to tiny crowds (we're talking maybe 20-30 people), and the public had pretty much forgotten about him (edited to give credit to his group of fans that never forgot about him, but they weren't enough to sustain a career unfortunately). He did lead vocals for The Little River Band for about 3 years in the early 80s, and I love some of those performances, but they are most famous with their previous lead singer, Glenn Shorrock. This album (Whispering Jack) was released in 1986, and was basically his last attempt at getting some traction in the music industry. At this point he was broke, and no record label would back him, so his manager and best friend Glenn Wheatley mortgaged his house to pay for this album. It's the biggest selling album by an Australian artist in Australia to this day, and John has been a beloved icon here and never looked back since. There is a documentary called Finding The Voice that was released earlier this year that's worth a watch if you're interested, it's about John's journey. Not going to say it's the best doco ever made - I feel in some ways it was a missed opportunity - but it's definitely interesting enough for a watch, and has some great old footage and good insight into his career :)

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

@Saan42 Wow, that sounds very interesting. What a risk his manager took putting up his house. That shows a great deal of confidence and loyality...so great. I will look for the doc you mentioned. Thanks a bunch, Saan. I appreciate the backstory 😀🧡

@kennethdodemaide8678 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful. You have to be a great singer to match it with John and Vanetta is. The best version I have ever heard.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Hi Kenneth, I agree with you 💯. This is the most beautiful version of this song. So much talent on one stage 😍

@Rassskle 10 ай бұрын

Lindsay Field is one of those musical geniuses who gets little fame but loads of work. Has managed and conducted many big musical extravaganzas such as opening / closing ceremonies for Olympic Games etc as well as playing rhythm guitar and vocals for Farnham.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Hey Kent, thanks for that. It sounds like John is lucky to have Lindsey just as Lindsey is lucky to play with such a great guy like John 🤩

@Rassskle 9 ай бұрын

@@playitagainsue I was surprised to find out that the piano player did all the arranging for John. I always assumed it would be Lindsay. lol

@playitagainsue 9 ай бұрын

@@Rassskle very interesting. Thanks Kent 🤗

@AussieDebb 6 ай бұрын

You need to listen to You'll Never Walk Alone by John live at Carols by Candlelight and Gethsemane 1992 Sydney final night of Jesus Christ Superstar xx

@playitagainsue 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Debbie. I will check them out 🤗

@kethlyfallon5095 10 ай бұрын

Love love loved your reaction to John and his two backup singers Vanetta Field and Lindsey Fields. Love your appreciation of John

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching, Kethly. It is my pure pleasure. John is something special 😍

@jano9091 10 ай бұрын

Great reaction Sue. Thank you!

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Jmon. It was my sincere pleasure 🤩

@lindadavy5957 2 ай бұрын

There both his backing singers

@AussieDebb 6 ай бұрын

This gives me goosebumps every time. ❤

@playitagainsue 6 ай бұрын

I agree, Debbie. It is so beautiful 🤩

@markjames3522 10 ай бұрын

Venetta Fields is American session singer that was in The Ikettes . After working around the world for number of worlds biggest artist like Pink Floyd , The Rolling Stone in 1982 she moved to Australia and became a Australian citizen Venetta worked with number of Australian artists like Cold Chisel , Australian Crawl and Richard Clapton before joining The Farnham Band late 1986 Venetta stayed as permanent member Farnham band until 1994 after 94 she only made few casual appearances . And recorded her first solo album before retiring . Lindsey Field is the male singer he also joined the Farnham Band late 1986 he has remained as member of Farnham Band ever since , he also plays acoustic and rhythm guitars when needed . John does a great version of You’ll Never Walk Alone Here’s the link , this version was performed at charity concert for drought stricken farmers. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mr2EeMikx52qoo0.htmlsi=6Pg-4ddIV87GiE7S Over the decades John has raise more for charities than his own personal wealth.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Wow, good for him. What an amazing person. I love to hear about artists that give back so much...very kind of him. Thanks for that Mark 😍

@jeffwilson7100 10 ай бұрын

John, Venetta, Lindsay and Lisa at Carols by Candlelight. Singing Mary’s Boy Child and You’ll Never walk Alone.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeff, that will be a great one around Christmas then 😀

@denisbryce8746 10 ай бұрын

Surprisingly, there are quite a few Black American Singers that are in Australia. Venetta is one of those & they are all incredible.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Very cool, Denis! Venetta is amazing 🤗

@divinemadness7119 10 ай бұрын

John Farnham, Venetta Firlds & Lindsay Field. Venetta has sung with Ike & Tina Turner & Barbra Streisand & many more. Lindsay is a very highly regarded musician. Both Venetta & Lindsay have worked with John for many years as his backup singers. They all sound incredible together. Great reaction Sue it is spine tingling listening to them perform this song. This song was performed in 1986 when Whispering Jack suddenly took off & John started performing in bigger venues in longer shows. They didn’t quite have enough material for a full concert so they decided to sing their warm up song to fill in time for the show.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Hi Divine, nice to hear from you. Yes it is definitely spine tingling! They are incredible 🤩

@devilsadvocate2548 10 ай бұрын

This recording/concert/song was performed in 1987.

@divinemadness7119 10 ай бұрын

@@devilsadvocate2548 yes, quite right. I got it confused with when the album was released 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

@kathleenmayhorne3183 10 ай бұрын

Hay mate was mainly to feed stock during a very long drought, 7 years is common, the farmers in other regions without drought had feed, so it was trucked in, on semis piled high, people came in farm vehicles to take it home, caught up with their neighbours, encouraged each other and saved their herds

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Love this Kathleen! It is so amazing when the greater community all gets involved to make something better...incredible. Thanks for the background 😀

@jeffwilson7100 10 ай бұрын

This wasn’t Hey Mate. That was almost 30 years later.

@jeffwilson7100 10 ай бұрын

Venetta was an Ikette.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Very cool. I love all the connections with other artists 🤩

@melissawhite9964 10 ай бұрын

John can sing anything you should take a look at him singing, when the war is over from his last time tour or Comic Conversation from the jacks back tour you get to see so of his sense of humour in both of them or playing to win all great songs

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Melissa. I will check it out 🤩

@georgeibrahim7945 10 ай бұрын

Thanks heaps for the awesome reaction. This performance always moves me and gives goosebumps, this is what music is all about. Can you also please react to Stan Walker “amazing grace” live with the Levites, Stan’s voice is phenomenal too

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Hi George, this was my complete pleasure. What a fantastic performance. I will check it out 😀

@georgeibrahim7945 10 ай бұрын

@@playitagainsue awesome can’t wait 🙏

@XolaresTiberius 10 ай бұрын

She had an amazing kick! for Jonny

@barefoot_ross 10 ай бұрын

John is amazing as ever with anything he sings. One of my favorite versions of Amazing Grace is by Pentatonix, I would recommend you check them out, you won't be disappointed.

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Barefoot, I will give it a listen 🤩

@davidcruse6589 10 ай бұрын

If you want to see he's personality look up this one with his other back up singer Angels with John Farnham and Lisa Edwards Also John Farnham and Jimmy barnes Singing when there something wrong with my baby live version Jimmy barnes is equally as good as John and they both held top ten Aussie charts 6 decade's Jimmy barnes and Tina turner simply the best duo is something you may like as well a young Jimmy Cheers mate 🦘🇦🇺👍

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Hey David, thanks so much for that. I will check it out. I will definitely do the John and Jimmy duet you suggested. I just did Jimmy and Tina's Simply the Best about 3 weeks ago. It was amazing. I loved it. You should check out my reaction if you are interested 🤩

@Saan42 10 ай бұрын

@@playitagainsue The duet is great - there are a few recordings out there, can I suggest that you search for the version from Hey Hey It's Saturday (a TV show), as it has the best sound and vision of all the versions :)

@MargaretGuppy 10 ай бұрын

Another brilliant performance! John, his backup singers & band members do an amazing rendition of Love's in Need, acapella. Try John singing the role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar; Gethsemane, epic! Enjoy. (So many more to explore - don't get me started in naming them all).

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

Haha you can name all you want, Margaret. I will definitely check them out. Thanks for those suggestions 🤗

@MargaretGuppy 10 ай бұрын

@@playitagainsue OK, You asked for it - lol Always listen to John's LIVE versions Listen to the Wind Georgia (early days of John's career) Angels (with one of his long time back up singers; Lisa Edwards) When Something is Wrong with my Baby (duet with Jimmy Barnes - Hey, Hey It's Saturday version (includes Jimmy's brother-in-law Johnny Diesel (aka Mark Lisotte)) Help (Beatles cover - I like his Whispering Jack concert one where he starts off with the Beatles version, then morphs into his own - so very different) In Days to Come When the War is Over. Burn for You In Your Hands A Touch of Paradise Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkle cover - early days of John) Granada - Duet with Anthony Warlow (Talented Aussie Opera singer, well know for his Phantom in Phantom of the Opera) --- from the same production Please Don't Ask Me - duet with Olivia Newton-John (RIP) My Yiddishe Mumma - Hey, Hey It's Saturday version with Tom Jones. It's a Long Way to the Top (if you wanna rock'n roll) Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - all of this show is brilliant You're the Voice We're No Angels Who's Loving You Two Strong Hearts Age of Reason Black Dog (Led Zeppelin cover) - Audio only but so well worth listening to.... I'm sure I have missed some epic ones! so many to choose from! But there's more.... such a huge talent and a vault of songs to research. Enjoy!

@playitagainsue 10 ай бұрын

@@MargaretGuppy haha awesome!! Thanks for that. That gives me lots to choose from 😀

@divinemadness7119 10 ай бұрын

⁠@@MargaretGuppybrilliant & fantastic suggestions!! I’ve seen most & some are new so thanks so much for these suggestions 🤗

@divinemadness7119 10 ай бұрын

@@playitagainsueimo Black Dog, It’s a Long Way to the Top, or Gesthemene should be next Sue but honestly whatever takes your fancy. It’s hard to go wrong with Farnsey!