#john farnham

[80s-music-tourney]

#80s music tourney #my aussie blood is boiling #john farnham #you're the voice #motorhead #ace of spades #80s #polls #Youtube

[middlearthmusic]

OK SO WHAT WOULD TOM BOMBADIL LISTEN TOO?? (He gives me either reggae or laid back old country John Denver - ish music vibes but I’d rather consult the expert)

I hope ur having a good day today!!

Okay, yes. I am no music or Tom Bombadil expert, but I agree that he would love both Bob Marley and other reggae artists, as well as John Denver. I can also see Tom jamming out to “You’re the Voice” by John Farnham. I think he would appreciate songs about society and people’s determination, even though he does his own thing and doesn’t really get involved in the struggles of Middle Earth. His music taste would also jive with Treebeard’s – lots of nature-themed songs. Maybe also “First Light” by Hozier, since Tom has definitely been around for a while… Even since the first light, one might say.

#lotr #lord of the rings #tom bombadil #tolkien #music #bob marley #john denver #john farnham #Hozier

[richo1915]

I have only just seen this. Banger of an add. Ol’Johhny will do alright out of it. Good to see a bit of nostalgia every now and then. It’s a pity it had to be made. Australian’s can be their own worst enemy sometimes.

#tv add #voice referendum #aboriginal rights #vote yes #music #john farnham #hurry up and get on with it so we can all get on with life

[starwill]

This song was released in 1986 and is still true today…

#john farnham #80s music #music #Youtube

[dannyreviews]

Rolling Stone Magazine Top 200 Singers - The Omissions List

Once in awhile, I’ll do a music themed blog post and boy do I have a post for you. Rolling Stone Magazine opens 2023 with a list that no one asked for. Their 200 Singers list is an all time low for the once flourishing magazine. When you include auto-tuned singers like Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Lana Del Ray and dull as dishwater singers (again, my opinion) like Morrissey, Courtney Love, Michael Stipe, Bono, Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder, you lose credibility in my book. Here are the singers of different backgrounds, genres, and vocalizations (in alphabetical order) that Rolling Stone failed to include on their inept list:

Jon Anderson

Julie Andrews

Paul Anka

Tina Arena

Charles Aznavour

Michael Ball

Jimmy Barnes

The Bee Gees (Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb)

Pat Benatar

Tony Bennett

Andrea Bocelli

Jay Black

Colin Blunstone

Michael Bolton

Gary Brooker

Jack Bruce

Eric Burdon

Maria Callas

Eric Carmen

Paul Carrack

Enrico Caruso

Shirley Cesar

Peter Cetera

Eric Clapton

Petula Clark

Joe Cocker

Nat King Cole

Phil Collins

Perry Como

Burton Cummings

Bobby Darin

Sammy Davis Jr. 

Neil Diamond

Judith Durham

The Everly Brothers (Don and Phil)

John Farnham

Dan Fogelberg

Marie Fredriksson

Art Garfunkel

Judy Garland

Vince Gill

Ian Gillan

Lou Gramm

Daryl Hall

Johnny Hallyday

Morten Harket

George Harrison

Russell Hitchcock

Noddy Holder

Mick Hucknall

Billy Joel

Brian Johnson

Tom Jones

Eddie Kendricks

Carole King

Johnny Maestro

Steve Marriott

Dean Martin

Michael McDonald

Meat Loaf

Ethel Merman

Klaus Meine

Liza Minnelli

Jim Morrison

Anthony Newley

Harry Nilsson

Luciano Pavarotti

Gene Pitney

Leontyne Price

Maddy Prior

The Righteous Brothers (Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley)

Paul Rodgers

Sam and Dave (Sam Moore and Dave Prater)

Neil Sedaka

Bon Scott

Beverly Sills

Carly Simon

Paul Simon

Levi Stubbs

James Taylor

Frankie Valli

Sarah Vaughan 

Anthony Warlow

Dionne Warwick

Ann Wilson

Carl Wilson

Steve Winwood

Robin Zander

#dannyreviews #rolling stone magazine #rolling stone top 200 singers #jon anderson #julie andrews #charles aznavour #pat benatar #tony bennett #andrea bocelli #gary brooker #maria callas #enrico caruso #eric burdon #petula clark #nat king cole #judith durham #john farnham #judy garland #vince gill #ian gillan #daryl hall #george harrison #billy joel #brian johnson #luciano pavarotti #meat loaf #steve marriott #paul rodgers #neil sedaka #beverly sills

[krispyweiss]

Former Procol Harum Lyricist Keith Reid Dead at 76

Keith Reid, the former Procol Harum lyricist responsible for “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and most of the band’s other non-instrumental songs, has died.

Reid was 76 when he died March 23 of cancer, Best Classic Bands reported, citing an email sent to Reid’s friends.

One of those friends, comedian Richard Lewis, called Reid “the humble genius” in a tweet.

“I worshipped your imagination and loved you,” Lewis said.

Though he didn’t perform with the group, Reid was a full member of Procol Harum, writing mostly with Gary Brooker, who died in 2022, but also with Robin Trower. Besides “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” those songs include “Conquistador,” “Simple Sister,” “A Salty Dog,” “Shine on Brightly” and “The Devil Come from Kansas,” which Yusuf/Cat Stevens recorded in 2014.

He often appeared in promotional photos and was credited alongside the musicians on every album, except for 2017’s Novum, the only Procol Harum album not to feature Reid’s lyrics.

Outside of Procol, Reid wrote for other artists including John Farnham, whose version of “You’re the Voice” became Australia’s all-time, best-selling song. He also co-wrote the Jeff Healey Band’s “River of No Return” with Jon Tiven.

“When it came to writing words for songs, (Reid) was one-of-a-kind brilliance,” Tiven said on social media. “When it came to being a friend, I couldn't ask for a better one. When it came to collaborating, he brought me a lyric that turned into one of my biggest (if not my biggest) songs. Shine on brightly, genius.”

Reid released his second solo album, In My Head, in 2018.

“Bon voyage, dear friend,” John Waite wrote on Facebook.

3/29/23

#procol harum #keith reid #gary brooker #robin trower #jon tiven #jeff healey #john waite #the babys #john farnham #richard lewis #yusuf/cat stevens #best classic bands

[loki-us]

Being obsessed with Loki is listening to Thunder in Your Heart by John Farnham on repeat because of that five (5) second scene of Don pretending to ride a jet ski at the shop he works at in 2x05

#and I have no regrets #the soundtrack has me in an absolute chokehold #Natalie holt is a genius of course #but sometimes John farnham just slaps #loki #loki season 2 #loki show #loki series #loki s2 #loki 2 #loki 2x05 #science/fiction #loki score #loki soundtrack #thunder in your heart #john farnham #I am losing my mind #Loki-us blog

[freudensteins-monster]

ThatSingerReactions discovers Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham (and johnny diesel) for the first time. 🤣🤣 My sister sent me on a bit rabbit hole through his videos watching him freak out about Jimmy Barnes' voice and I had to go back to where he first heard him.

#thatsingerreactions #jimmy barnes #john farnham #johnny diesel #Youtube

[olivia-calidamn]

love listening to music that was probably intended for 40 year olds when it was recorded 40 years ago

#or did young people listen to the fixx #gray's posts #john farnham

[albionscastle]

When you get this, you have to put 5 songs you actually listen to and publish. Then, send this ask to 10 of your favorite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool)

Ok I'm a huge music lover and so for this I'm going to list what I have on repeat at the moment and then 5 songs that are always on any list for me...the ones I've listened to hundreds of times. This was a really hard ask @fizzyxcustard but I love it. Music is life.

Recent top 5:

Maybe - James Arthur

Before You Go - Lewis Capaldi

S.O.S - Dimash Kudibergan (Seriously, this guy has the best voice in the world and he's cute to boot. Kazakhstan for the win.)

Now We Are Free - 2 Cellos (Makes me cry every single time I hear it.)

D.N.A - Little Mix

Forever Top 5

Glory of Love - Peter Cetera (Most romantic song ever written, perfect for lovers of fairy tales.)

You're the Voice - John Farnham (Aussie legend, like he is in our dna.)

Hallo Spaceboy - David Bowie (He is a God, end of. A new version of this came out recently with the pet shop boys...fantastic.)

Father Figure - George Michael (Self explanitory.)

Lady Eleanor - Lindisfarne (About a vampire, but my godfather used to sing it to me when I was little, so it's part of who I am.

#music #music asks #dimash kudaibergen #2cellos #george michael #lewis capaldi #james arthur #little mix #peter cetera #john farnham #david bowie #lindisfarne

[easilyenraged]

Jimmy Barnes - When Something Is Wrong With My Baby (feat. John Farnham)...

#john farnham #jimmy barnes #90's music #soul

[funituregonewrong]

You're The Voice - AURORA 

John Farnham cover

#youtube #you're the voice #aurora #john farnham

[zanygardenherowobbler]

Watch "John Farnham □ It's a Long Way To The Top | REACTION" on YouTube

#john farnham #its a long way #to the top #rock n roll #melbourne #symphony #orchestra #rock #powerhouse #progressive #talented #si germmm #singer #mega vocal #Youtube

[klainecentric]

After hearing the heartbreaking news this morning that John Farnham, my idol and all time favourite musician has just been diagnosed with cancer, my prayers go out to him, his wife and two boys, whist he undergoes a marathon surgery to remove the tumour. All the recent videos posted this week were purely a nostalgic trip down memory lane and I didn't expect to wake up to this horrible news. Anyone who's Australian will know who this man and what and amazing talent he has been blessed with, even at the ripe old age of 73. I'm praying he will get through this and will be ok.

Watch "John Farnham - And I Love Her (Live 1998)" on YouTube

#personal thoughts #youtube #john farnham

[albumswhatilistenedto]

#john farnham

[dannyreviews]

John Farnham: Finding The Voice (2023)

Crocodile Dundee, Yahoo Serious, The Wiggles and Steve Irwin. Four of the most legendary imports from Australia that have penetrated the American Pop Culture consciousness. Unfortunately, one of the great figures from Down Under has not received the same attention and that is the singer known by fans as "The Voice"; John Farnham. Director Poppy Stockell has created one of the best music documentaries in recent years that has yet to reach the Netflix or Amazon Prime audience, but luckily is available on iTunes. Even if you've never heard of John Farnham or heard one note of his songs, you are in for a feel-good rock and roll tale.

The film opens in 1966 with Farnham, then a teenage plumber’s apprentice, being discovered while singing at a local musical event. After contributing to a few jingles, he became an overnight success under the name "Johnny Farnham" with the novelty song "Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)" which went to #1, beating The Beatles and other internationally recognized acts of the day. Suddenly, Farnham was the most recognized person in Australia and living the high life. Unfortunately, fame eluded him overseas and his matinee idol status became outdated by the mid-70s. Bordering on has-been, Farnham takes a job as lead singer of the already famous Australian group Little River Band in order to regain his status, but clashes with his fellow band members occurred and he came out of his tenure in debt. That's where his manager Glenn Wheatley comes to Farnham's side to institute the comeback of a lifetime. Mortgaging his house and shopping the album "Whispering Jack" to record companies and radio stations that wrote the singer of "Sadie..." off years earlier, Wheatley puts everything on the line to help his best friend. The gamble paid off and "Whispering Jack" became the biggest selling album by an Australian in the country's history and its hit song "You're The Voice" became an anthem for world peace. After struggling to regain his popularity, John Farnham was on top of the world, with endless tours of Australia and Europe that continued for years to follow.

"Finding The Voice" is as good a biography as you can get because not only do you get the full story that doesn't seem as stilted as a Wikipedia article, you walk in the subject's shoes. Director Stockell shows us John Farnham as both celebrity and regular human being. There are moments where you can picture Farnham at his lowest and the descriptions of a mid-life crisis backed up by depression, panic attacks and tears. Then there's the confidence of recording an album like "Whispering Jack", sifting through thousands of demos and eventually finding the song that becomes his signature tune, originally over the objection of its songwriter. The result is a biography that puts every episode of “Behind The Music” to shame, and honors its subject as a survivor of the music industry’s cutthroat system of instant fame and inevitable rejection.

This documentary also touches on the importance of Glenn Wheatley and his wife Gaynor in shaping Farnham’s life and helping his sanity when he was at his lowest point. Singer Richard Marx mentioned in the film that the music industry is not a place known for friendships, but John Farnham and Glenn Wheatley’s relationship ran so deep that even when Wheatley found himself in legal trouble, Farnham did not abandon him. If anything, their bond deepened. Sadly, Wheatley died in early 2022, around the same time as frequent collaborator Olivia Newton-John. The last 10 minutes acts as an elegy to the two and gives them the deserved credit for being integral parts of Farnham’s life and success.

One of John Farnham’s biggest hits with the Little River Band “Playing To Win” defines his pursuit to conquer the world:

If you want me, come and get me You don't have a chance if you don't move now I'm not waiting any longer You know that I'm playing to win this time

Well John, you won the battle and are reaping the rewards of your success.

9.5/10

#dannyreviews #john farnham #finding the voice #you're the voice #poppy stockell #australia #sadie the cleaning lady #little river band #glenn wheatley #richard marx #olivia newton john