Lennon did get to hear this just before he was killed. He absolutely loved it and said this is exactly how he originally intended to sing this song, but the Label forced him to speed it up into a rock and roll song. He jokingly was only sour on it because he didnt get to do it first. Tina Turner also loved this cover, she was spending time in Australia at the time, that she also did her own version with her own vocal twist.

And now you can watch him sing Gethsemane…. ❤

John can sing anything, he is so special and loved by all Australians.

Our darling John sang Bridge over Troubled Waters back when he was about 30, just beautiful, worth a watch 🇦🇺

"You're the Voice" from the same concert, and then we'll tell you what US music producers wanted to do to the song.

John sings in over 20 genres of songs from heavy rock to ballads to church hymns/gospel . . . and more ! His talent is extraordinary ! Every song by him is perfect and he even wrote some of them. The internet can be used for good or evil and the choice is ours to make. John sings from his soul (higher self) and I watch and listen to him singing in wonderful joy, giving me the experience of that gift of joyousness within, too.

Enjoyed your humility and appreciation of Farnsy from the 80s. He was probably the best male singer in the world at the time. Also humble man and consummate entertainer for over 5 decades.

John Farnham can sing any genre that will amaze you

John has just turned 75 and has recently recovered from a huge battle with mouth cancer. Happy Birthday John! Apparently after hearing this version of ‘Help’, John Lennon commented that this is how the song was supposed to have been sung.

Yes. Thank goodness for the internet. Honestly i don't think either John or Jimmy need the money that the internet might bring but the great thing is that the rest of the world is finally getting to hear two of the worlds greatest vocalists who have been overlooked in worlds greatest lists for decades. They both deserve to have world wide recognition and included in worlds greatest lists

Yes your right thank God for the internet and KZfaq for exposing these great legends and singers to the world.

Thank you for your kind words about our Australian music. The internet does one more good thing- it brings us together 🙂

Well said mate. John Farnham deserves the world to know and hear him more. He's a very humble and down to earth guy and well liked here and everywhere that knows him.

There is a version on KZfaq where John does both a Beatles style version and his own.

Love John, unfortunately he is recovering from cancer. He is known as the voice here in Australia. I've met him and he is one of the nicest guys you could meet

Mic drop! This performance by John Farnham, aka The Voice, is by far the best you will ever see in the world. The power, passion, emotion and connection to the audience is second to none ❤ It is hard not to be mesmerised by it. Yes, thank goodness for the internet 😊 Please do more of John, there is so much to listen to and you cannot go wrong. Perhaps You're The Voice next... the version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is amazing. Thank you for supporting John. He is an absolute icon and we have been lucky to have him in Australia ❤ 😊

A Beatles song done to John Lennon's approval. The lyrics relatable to all.

John is a wonderful person and a wonderful singer. He's a pretty wholesome guy who is kind and generous to everyone and everyone loves him. He keeps his feet on the ground and loves being at home with family and friends and his horses.

We Australians are the lucky ones, we have had his music for 50 years, and I'm sad that the rest of the world missed out on hearing it because no matter how many KZfaq videos are played, its just not the same as experiencing sitting at one of his concerts and truly having your mind blown at his excellence. You could still hear him in your head and you would buzz for hours after the show was finished.

John sings in so many genres. His voice is extraordinary. Consider watching his duet, Please Don’t ask me, with Olivia Newton John live.

John is capable of singing any genre..... there's a series of 8 min compilations of John doing just that..... "John Farnham can sing anything". Well worth watching and listening to ❤

Thank you for your lovely comments. I live in Tasmania and have seen John live many times. He is a great entertainer and made sure everyone had a great time. Thanks for the prayers

I’m so pleased you enjoyed John Farnham’s performance! This rendition always moves me to tears!

I love your beautiful words about our wonderful John

Australia is a long way from the rest of the world being an Island Continent and back in the late 60's and 70's travel etc was difficult plus even our own radio stations refused to play local artists as they insisted on playing American music etc... so it was hard to break in to that. John taught himself the piano using this song and of course it was rather slow going...lol but although a huge Beatles fan myself I love John's slowed version....sometimes I feel he sings it like a prayer. It is said that John Lennon actually said that this version was how The Beatles wanted to sing it but management wanted the 'boppy' version lol. Thanks for your support and kind words for our Aussie artists....looking forward to more time here on your channel. Hi from Australia.

Thank you so much for your wonderful words. Our Aussie G.O.A.T. for the world. It's like being at a live concert together with my new worldwide friends. Johns music just soothes the soul AMEN ❤❤

John Farnham is the Goat.I must say it was a pleasure watching this on your channel with no interruptions during the song. Thank You

Thank you for that reaction, and may God bless you, thanks for the prayer 🙏 the American musician Richard Marx when he heard John sing, came to Australia to collaborate, John Sings " your the reason why" a beautiful song, about how he felt when his son's were born are were growing up, Richard Marx was on the piano and, it can be viewed on a video about the 1994 ARIA awards. John has also joined in song Celine Dion, Tom Jones, Ray Charles, just to name a few. He also often sang with Olivia Newton John, who he worked with over the year's and John and his wife were friend's with Olivia, (may God rest her soul) John also sang with Australian opera singer, Anthony Warlow, a comic piece (very enjoyable) they sang "Granada" I think the concert was called "The Main Event" Olivia also sang with them at the same concert, and John gave Olivia kiss, (scripted) for the performance, only after receiving his wife's permission 😂 they were all good friends. Hope you enjoy the very many song's as you continue to discover John Farnham. I think you will like "Amazing Grace" John sings with two of his regular back up singer's who he would often refer to as his friends.

John and Jimmy are top 10 all-time world wide singers, and people around the world are finally getting to hear their music. Check out Jimmy Barnes singing Soothe Me with Sam Moore. This song was released a couple of years ago.

The best music comes from those nobody knows.

Thank you...

& thank you beautiful soul ❤ you shine just like John Farnham does xx.

Thanks for reacting to our John. Hope you continue down this road. He never disappoints, no matter what genre of song he performs. I'm sure you will get a lot of suggestions. And besides being a superb vocalist with a magnificent stage presence, John is one of the nicest people you could ever meet.

Thank you ever so much for your reaction, and comments.... Much appreciated... Cheerio from Down under 🌺

I have just subscribed from Down Under. Thank you for listening to our amazing John Farnham. As a Vietnamese Vet have you listened to Aussie band Redgum “I was only 19”, very emotional, plus another great talent The Seekers “I Am Australian”.? Many Aussies have called for this to be our National Anthem. Give them a go you won’t be disappointed. Thank You

You’re on the money my friend from Australia. You will be amazed at almost any type of music live John can sing and shine in.

John can sing any music, he does a great unchained melody, and listen to his own song, burn for u brilliant

Thank you for your service to your country and the world. John is much loved in Australia and around the world. Look up Cold Chisel or John Farnham singing When the War is Over also if you have spotify look up his Fullhouse album...Brilliant.

John totally makes this classic song his own. I knew this version long before I heard the Beatles' original. When I finally heard the original I thought, wow The Beatles covered John Farnham!! LoL I was young 😂

Thankyou for playing this all the way without interruption.

G,day, from one vet to another, your insite is spot on, thanks and all the best 👍

Please react to John singing a duet with Olivia Newton John called Please Don’t Ask Me. It is a different side to John. He can sing a ballad just as brilliant as a rock song.

‘Amazing Grace’ is so good.Anything John does, and his amazing backup singers and band ,is amazing.Thank you for your lovely reaction.🫶🇦🇺✌️

Thank you for your service, love and light from Australia

I'm not sure if anyone has posted that John had a young family (he married Jilly in 1973) and didn't want to world tour. - family and Australia came first. If you're interested there are lots of documentary videos on YT - watch those and you will see just what a kind, humble, and genuine person he is. I've been following him for less than two years, I listen to his music daily, and it's an absolute joy, gets me in my heart and soul every time. July'24. UK. E❤.

Love your comments and response to 1 of our best! So glad you have your channel. I’m 57 and just starting to find amazing artists from all over the world. John and Olivia Newton John do a great duet. It’s called Please don’t ask me. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️

Some Americans know John Farnham for his time being lead singer of The Little River band.

His near 3 octave range means he did sing tenor roles. His Granada (sung by Pavarotti ) with Anthony Warlow is tops. Olivia Newton John said John was her fave male vocalist. She, John & his wife Jill were very close friends.

It’s so fantastic , I’ve just found you, I live in Queensland Australia. Blessings in Jesus name and thankyou for your channel! I had a stroke 6 months ago and the Lord and music is helping me heal blessings ❤🙏

John can sing any genre better than anyone, he’s not just a rock singer as you’ll realise when you get to know him more. He’s done musical theatre, it’s worthwhile checking out ‘Gethsemane from Jesus Christ superstar.’ There’s also a beautiful ballad ‘Burn for you,’ written for his wife of 50 years, Jill. Many great international artists have heaped praise on John Farnham, including Céline Dion, who made sure she got to sing with him when she was here. He’s toured with Tom Jones, sang with Coldplay, Sammy Davis Jnr. heaped praise on him when he saw him sing, Olivia Newton-John toured with him as did Lionel Richie. Richard Marx, one of John’s hugest fans not only toured with him but has written some beautiful songs for him as well. When he tours with these international artists he’s not the second act, he shares equal billing with them. When Freddie Mercury died, Queen wanted John to take over as lead singer, but he turned them down because he wanted to stay in Australia with his family. John is a very much loved Aussie legend who has a big heart and is totally without ego.

Sir, you also need to hear John Farnham doing YOUR THE VOICE from the same Concert with MSO. HELP was the encore last Song of the night. 🇦🇺

Aussie here, my partner she is from NZ, a professional singer, song writer musician still gigging at 54 for 30 +yrs......living here for over a decade and she said she never heard of John in NZ too....ps thank you for your service you look well, our best friend is a viet vet...however he is riddled with agent orange and yes the internet helps help keep in contact and enjoy things especially music

I'm here in Australia. Thumbs up for this channel.

Thank you for reacting to John Farnham, aka ‘The Voice’ - there are 6 decades of songs to explore, - John can sing everything from Nursery Rhymes to Opera - and everything in between, - Live is always best - and there are plenty to choose from, From 17 year old John 'IN MY ROOM' kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rbiCicZ5uJ-rgoU.html , this early song was also written by John, to 71 year old John - 2020 - “ You’re the Voice with a local indigenous singer - MitchTambo, Brian May on guitar and Olivia Newton John ‘kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oteagbqmspjeXYU.html ( Fire Fight Australia a fundraising benefit concert. ) But the ‘must do’ song that most will ask you to react to is ‘You’re the Voice’ from the MSO concert - This clip starts with a boy soprano singing the first few lines… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r-CFfpSj1KyYg6s.html thank you again

Our wonderful John is so adored here in Australia. I have seen him live many times over the years, he is truly remarkable. 💕🇦🇺 I would recommend that you react to John’s version of It’s Along Way To The Top.

This old stuff you were talking about was the new stuff when I was young seven or eight decades ago.

The Beatles wrote it and recorded it. John fixed it. Now you have another new subscriber. Thank you for recognising John. Even his own Country treated him badly. He had number one hits from age 18 but was not allowed to sing his music or his way until he was 38. Ne recording company would sign him in America or Australia until his new manager and best friend took over. Mortgaged everything he owned to make that record and then no radio Station would play it but Glenn never gave up and once we heard the first song we demanded it. Richard Marx heard him many years ago, he named him the greatest voice alive anywhere and he wasn’t wrong. His version of Amazing Grace is beautiful and Richard was amazed that he found 13 different genre’s that John sings naturally including Opera. Many famous people have come to sing and tour with John. Only John doesn’t know how wonderful he is but now he knows how loved he is. Thank you for the Prayer.❤

John was a good friend of Olivia Newton John. Liv thought of John as the best singer she knew. They worked together and in fact if you did see the Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony you may then recall seeing Liv and John perform together the song DARE TO DREAM: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hN15mdCEkrbRnGQ.html You would also love this 2.5 hour concert Liv and John did with another star in Australia, Anthony Warlow. Anthony was 'the Phantom' in Australia's musical THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. You will be surprised at the other types of singing John is known. It is not just Rock n Roll, but even opera. Here is the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8pdiLaCqcudlJs.html In this concert alone there are other good songs like YOU'RE THE VOICE: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bNNioMJqus_Oo6M.html Also IT'S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP IF YOU WANT TO ROCK N ROLL: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bZmIkt2Q372Yg5s.html Liv and John have a similar background. Both born in England and came out to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia as children. Liv born in 1948 and John born in 1949. Both started in Melbourne TV and John was the KING OF POP in 1967 for his song SADIE THE CLEANING LADY. He often gets asked to sing it at all his concerts and he jokingly tells people to shut up. Here is the original when he was 18: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m8CVhdCh26nOdas.html Now a link for him now as he has had major surgery about the same time his good friend Liv died for oral cancer, losing part of his chin: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q52gp5B6nLOomIE.html This is AMAZING GRACE: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrmlqdGD0bmyoZ8.html The tribute movie made recently: FINDING THE VOICE (official trailer): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtWTdsmUmravonk.html

John Farnham has a vocal range of A2 to G5, which is huge. He can sing anything. John Lennon said John Farnham sang the song the way it should be sung. Have a listen to Gesthemene! He's amazing. When the war is over is another one or listen to Jimmy Barnes version.

Cheers mate 🦘🇦🇺👍 The voice is probably the next one from same orchestra Its the song that got him named the voice here They where very well known by many artists from around the world Most only did tour here so they could sing with them as alot of our musicians travelled oversea They used to tell others if you get a chance to get their you need to see them Im sure they showed them their music Freddy mercury from band queen wanted johm to replace him when he was going to pass away One of the best singers and bands around at the time and now Freddy said he though john was the best voice He's ever herd and many others around the world say the same Johns very well known for he's ballards as well Jimmy sang with Tina turner simply the best their voices together special and she loved singing with him

Welcome to our great music legends you will enjoy the experience

This was one of the encore songs.

Cant wait to watch you discover more..

Hey Paul, I usually watch you reacting to Angelina Jordan. I saw you doing John Farnham who I like , and decided to watch.He is well known here in Australia.I love this rendition of the song , it’s quite heart wrenching,quite different to the original. Thanks for this Paul !! Can you please react to The Voice by him?

Great reaction, thank you.

I'd listen to John sing Angel's that is a ripper also him an Olivia Newton John that is Gold

Farnham was all about the music and the audience enjoyment, not about fame. He would showcase the talent of the musicians he shared the stage with. Try "Amazing Grace" featuring two of his regular backing singers up front and central; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMqRoa-cqLDTdn0.html

You should react to Jimmy Barnes singing “change is gonna come” is phenomenal

Enjoy my friend😊 He just turned 75.

It should be said that it went the other way as well. A lot of American artists were unknown here. Unless they were pop. Perhaps it’s time Australian reactors hosted music they have never heard. Big names like Ry Cooder, Steely Dan (apart from their Ka-Ching tunes they made to pay for the real deal), David Bromberg, Papa Creach, Ellen McElwaine, Stanley Turrentine, more than that but these are obscure in Australia and they shouldn’t be. Others would have their lists of favs that are unknown to me. And there’d be youngsters - no all ages of people who only know 2 or 3 songs from Aretha Franklins repertoire and those are not really the best. I’d love for someone to open it up so we all got unstuck.

Such a great concert Classic Jack. Contrary to popular belief on KZfaq comments sections, this was NOT the last song of the night, and the concert went for about 2 hours and not 3 hours. There was another encore after this where he sang Sadie and finally ended the night with It's a Long Way to the Top.

Love this reaction it’s one of my favourites❤. I hope you react to “when the war is over” last time in Melbourne, John Farnham cover. Love to hear your perspective of the song.

Excellent review.......like your style, had to subscribe 👍

Great comment. as always. I didn't know that John Farnham was treated badly by the US music industry. FYI, he's been pretty large in Europe, or at least in Germany, as far as I can tell.

If you have the time & inclination please track down John Farnham singing a duet with Olivia Newton John called "Please Don't Ask Me" which John did a few years earlier solo but is just made to be done as a duet. Just a suggestion. Cheers.........

His our Aussie secret❤

Onya mate

KZfaq reactions is the perfect use of the internet

Great choice mate, as a teenager and young adult John was was not in our music list. Growing up in western Sydney it was hard rock or even heavy metal, AC/DC, Led Zep, Deep Purple, Status Quo, Iron Maiden, Van Halen and the list goes on. But in later life when I heard this song I thought this guy has the best voice out of all of them.

He sings balads too and Oprera soo much too discover

Ya know ? We John groupies never get tired of listening to him sing ! He IS the GOAT ! No S#*! ! Thank you for taking the time ! The next one is 'When something is wrong with my baby'. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n86jmdtisdvTe5c.html

Tina Turner did a cover of Farnsey's version.

Neither Barnes or Farnham ever tried to break into overseas markets. They were content to just do Australia.

Check out Jonny Farnham's The Voice

I would suggest you watch John Farnham can sing anything. Always watch his live concerts. He can sing opera, ballads Please don’t ask me with Olivia Newton John. Amazing grace, It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll And another one in which he sings how much he misses his wife when travelling with the band. Forgot the title Anything you can find sung live …there is no bad song of his. you will have many more viewers finding your channel

Have you seen Kasey Chambers cover of Lose Yourself (Eminem) yet? another one where the singer rebuilt a song.

it was the encore at the end of a 2 hour concert. You would I think enjoy this from his 'Last time' concert tour kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eMubldmdseCxh5c.htmlsi=hl8uICFilP73Abm5

G'day ,good to see you mate . it's great to be mates with the american people ,and i believe we have been a faithful ally [with a dash of self interest].that said john has been elevated to a special place in our aussie hearts .with the distinguished unofficial title of "a good bloke " he 's a great patriot and we listen to him because we trust him and his motives when he's got something to say .like getting us together to help for good causes ,like supply hay to farmers when we have a drought .have a good one back again ..just thought of something you'd really like .when john sings Gethsemane "from JC superstar . it's the best i've heard John Farnham - Gethsemane kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kNuCnZSCrpzJY3k.html

Please check out John Farnham and Tom Jones in concert together. 2005

When the war is over, last night melbourn