He wasn’t referring to Molly as a poof he was calling himself one. when they are showing that clip of John when was younger and they were calling him a pretty boy. 😊
John and Molly were good mates. They were comfortable enough with each other that they could joke around and not take offence. This is one of my favourite videos of all time- John fanboy crushing on Tom. They did a tour together after this.
I remember watching this when it aired. The entire country stopped to watch Hey, Hey It's Saturday every week. It's one of them most iconic shows of all time. And precisely because of moments like this.
He was actually calling himself a P**f.....taking The piss out of himself for being a pretty boy back in those early days in thag film clip...by the by Molly and John have been really good mates since John was 18ish. They spent a lot of time together and even shared rooms when touring. ❤
John definitely didn't call Molly that, he said "crying again, ya p*****" as an insult to himself in the clip they were watching of him getting emotional about getting an award - that's why he said "I was talking to the screen" after Molly whacked him with the record. Anyway, it was of its time that's for sure! I love this clip and I'm so glad you got to see it, it's such a treat for fans!! It also highlights how different they are as singers even though they're kinda in the same box so I found that interesting.
John Farnham and Tom Jones are 2 of the best male singers of all time. To see them together was insane. If you want some laughs check out Hey Hey It's Saturday episode featuring 2 great Aussie comedians Norman Gunstan and Effie singing 'Friends for Life'.
Yeah, that word was thrown around very casually back then and no one thought twice about it, if it was said jokingly. I'm sure even John would cringe a bit seeing that now, he didn't actually say it to Molly, he was talking to himself in the photo they showed, he said so after Molly swatted him, they are and always were very good friends. Loved this flashback, thanks Mike. ❤
Thank you for your review, Mike. This impromptu performance spawned an entire concert tour. Tom performed with his band, then John with his and then both of them finished it off together. It was almost like watching a competition of who was better - Tom’s mini concert or John’s - and it was a real privilege to be in the audience to witness two of the greatest performers and singers ever to step out on a stage!! One of the highlights was the both of them singing AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top if you want to Rock and Roll”, which closed the show. I’m not sure if you have seen this but, if not, do yourself a favour, as Molly Meldrum would say. With best wishes from Down Under 😘💕🇦🇺.
Yes it was impromptu and wow how amazing they both were! 🌞💥 Hey, Hey it's Saturday was where all the musicians went to promote their music, but some were epic and all were allowed to shine and show their personalities! We were so lucky to have this show! 👍 I recommend the live cast of Jesus Christ Superstar video if you can find it - incl John Farnham, Kate Cebrano, Jon Stevens! 😃
That was definitely impromptu. Hey Hey was that kind of a show. You never knew who might show up and what might happen each week. You can see here that John was absolutely blown away when Tom started to sing. He really had to pull himself together to sing with Tom. They actually toured together after this.
Go way back to when John Farnham was king of pop Australia and Allison Durbin was Queen. Check out their single Baby Without You. I know you will love it
"7NEWS Spotlight uncovers John Farnham footage lost for decades" that is the title of a new preview video released recently that you might want to look into Keep up the good work Mike and lots of love to you
My mistake about the confusion of who called each other a poof. To be perfectly honest, I was so wrapped up in that performance that they did at the end, that I honestly got my words twisted. And i'm well aware it was all in good fun 😅
It wasn't meant badly - I was around in Australia in the 80s and I know that this was fairly normal for the time and in this case no malice was intended - nonetheless it's still a slur, and doesn't go down very well in 2023, for me anyway. May be an unpopular opinion, but I'd kind of prefer if the uploader of the clip had just cut it out, because it's honestly a bit jarring, doesn't really add anything worthwhile, and makes me cringe a bit, which is the opposite of how I want to feel when watching John! I don't imagine he'd look back on it with particular pride either, lol.
At the end of the day, Molly Meldrum doesn't give a shit if he is called a Poof or gay. I could be wrong but Molly did so much to bring Aussie talent to the fore front. We bloody love him.
John Farnham on "The Panel" singing acoustic at the desk , bringing in the show members to contribute to the song too is great. Jane Kennedy really pushed to be at the desk that night because she loves John, so rather than her normal role of producer she pushed her husband Rob aside.
This is what should have been in the movie. This is my daughter and my favourite ever clip. Got to see John and Tom twice in concert. My daughter and I Got to kiss John on the mouth 👄 😂
Great reaction. I love your facial expressions when you are watching John. I got just as much of a kick out of that as I did out of watching John and Tom and the rest of the crew. However, John was calling himself a poofter as a youngster because of his hair on the video. He really does not like seeing himself on screen, so he plays the joker and always puts himself down.
As an LGBTQIA+ Aussie I have to say the man on the left Music journalist and producer Ian Molly Meldrum hes wearing the Cowboy hat and he interviews the singers. He was a well loved and known Gay man in Australia. I would like to apologise to anyone who is hurt by the P word used in this video clip. The Aussie humour was not politically correct or respectful in those days the 90s. It was also disrespectful to women and people of colour in all media across Australia in the 1990s. Today Australia has matured and changed for the better and I hope it continues to grow in a more respectful and positive direction for all Aussies.
He wasn’t referring to Molly as a poof he was calling himself one. when they are showing that clip of John when was younger and they were calling him a pretty boy. 😊
The look Tom gives John at 7:58 .. respect and admiration.. beautiful moment
John and Molly were good mates. They were comfortable enough with each other that they could joke around and not take offence. This is one of my favourite videos of all time- John fanboy crushing on Tom. They did a tour together after this.
I remember watching this when it aired.
The entire country stopped to watch Hey, Hey It's Saturday every week. It's one of them most iconic shows of all time. And precisely because of moments like this.
He was actually calling himself a P**f.....taking The piss out of himself for being a pretty boy back in those early days in thag film clip...by the by Molly and John have been really good mates since John was 18ish. They spent a lot of time together and even shared rooms when touring. ❤
That was excellent. Thanks so much for posting. Tom and John have superb voices.
I loved when John sang with his hero like that. John was excited and Tom was in awe too.
John definitely didn't call Molly that, he said "crying again, ya p*****" as an insult to himself in the clip they were watching of him getting emotional about getting an award - that's why he said "I was talking to the screen" after Molly whacked him with the record. Anyway, it was of its time that's for sure! I love this clip and I'm so glad you got to see it, it's such a treat for fans!! It also highlights how different they are as singers even though they're kinda in the same box so I found that interesting.
I love watching Big Mike's reactions because they are truly genuine, always.
John Farnham and Tom Jones are 2 of the best male singers of all time. To see them together was insane. If you want some laughs check out Hey Hey It's Saturday episode featuring 2 great Aussie comedians Norman Gunstan and Effie singing 'Friends for Life'.
Yeah, that word was thrown around very casually back then and no one thought twice about it, if it was said jokingly. I'm sure even John would cringe a bit seeing that now, he didn't actually say it to Molly, he was talking to himself in the photo they showed, he said so after Molly swatted him, they are and always were very good friends. Loved this flashback, thanks Mike. ❤
Thank you for your review, Mike. This impromptu performance spawned an entire concert tour. Tom performed with his band, then John with his and then both of them finished it off together. It was almost like watching a competition of who was better - Tom’s mini concert or John’s - and it was a real privilege to be in the audience to witness two of the greatest performers and singers ever to step out on a stage!! One of the highlights was the both of them singing AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top if you want to Rock and Roll”, which closed the show. I’m not sure if you have seen this but, if not, do yourself a favour, as Molly Meldrum would say. With best wishes from Down Under 😘💕🇦🇺.
Yes it was impromptu and wow how amazing they both were! 🌞💥 Hey, Hey it's Saturday was where all the musicians went to promote their music, but some were epic and all were allowed to shine and show their personalities! We were so lucky to have this show! 👍 I recommend the live cast of Jesus Christ Superstar video if you can find it - incl John Farnham, Kate Cebrano, Jon Stevens! 😃
Tom Jones and John toured Australia and if you search you will beable to find it, it was a class act 👍
So much talent right there, can't imagine too many of today's stars are willing or capable to do such an off the cuff performance.
Loved this show. John was a regular performer and guest on it. His sense of humour fit right in.
God I miss this show. ❤️🇦🇺
That was definitely impromptu. Hey Hey was that kind of a show. You never knew who might show up and what might happen each week. You can see here that John was absolutely blown away when Tom started to sing. He really had to pull himself together to sing with Tom. They actually toured together after this.
The only time you ever see or hear John falter, and it is so beautiful to see. Thanks Mike for this xx
Go way back to when John Farnham was king of pop Australia and Allison Durbin was Queen. Check out their single Baby Without You. I know you will love it
"7NEWS Spotlight uncovers John Farnham footage lost for decades" that is the title of a new preview video released recently that you might want to look into
Keep up the good work Mike and lots of love to you
My mistake about the confusion of who called each other a poof. To be perfectly honest, I was so wrapped up in that performance that they did at the end, that I honestly got my words twisted. And i'm well aware it was all in good fun 😅
It wasn't meant badly - I was around in Australia in the 80s and I know that this was fairly normal for the time and in this case no malice was intended - nonetheless it's still a slur, and doesn't go down very well in 2023, for me anyway.
May be an unpopular opinion, but I'd kind of prefer if the uploader of the clip had just cut it out, because it's honestly a bit jarring, doesn't really add anything worthwhile, and makes me cringe a bit, which is the opposite of how I want to feel when watching John! I don't imagine he'd look back on it with particular pride either, lol.
I remember this. Was a lovely moment, ❤
At the end of the day, Molly Meldrum doesn't give a shit if he is called a Poof or gay. I could be wrong but Molly did so much to bring Aussie talent to the fore front. We bloody love him.
HEY HEY was an awesome show, many live impromptu highlights over the 20yrs of the show.
John Farnham on "The Panel" singing acoustic at the desk , bringing in the show members to contribute to the song too is great. Jane Kennedy really pushed to be at the desk that night because she loves John, so rather than her normal role of producer she pushed her husband Rob aside.
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Yep I remember that, fantastic.
This was a truly,magic moment on Aussie tv
Find the clip on red faces on hey hey where Harry connick jnr reacts to a black face act … iconic
Yes please, BURN FOR ME is great. I think John was calling the other John (the voice over guy) the expletive. Not Molly.
I loved this and your reaction. It was nice to see the entire segment, i've only seen them singing the song before 😄 cheers.
Loved this video. There's no substitute for quality is there. Great talent.
This is what should have been in the movie. This is my daughter and my favourite ever clip. Got to see John and Tom twice in concert. My daughter and I
Got to kiss John on the mouth 👄 😂
Anything by John is great. I hope you don't get blocked.
Oooooooh .. it’s Gandolfini !
Great reaction. I love your facial expressions when you are watching John. I got just as much of a kick out of that as I did out of watching John and Tom and the rest of the crew. However, John was calling himself a poofter as a youngster because of his hair on the video. He really does not like seeing himself on screen, so he plays the joker and always puts himself down.
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Oh Mikey I also have an identical Molly hat I got made in the US. Cost me nearly 700 bucks including postage. 7 years ago.
Oh my 😮
This is November 1990
They sang at The Arias (Australian Music Awards) Tom & Farnsey. React to that too!
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As an LGBTQIA+ Aussie I have to say the man on the left Music journalist and producer Ian Molly Meldrum hes wearing the Cowboy hat and he interviews the singers. He was a well loved and known Gay man in Australia. I would like to apologise to anyone who is hurt by the P word used in this video clip. The Aussie humour was not politically correct or respectful in those days the 90s. It was also disrespectful to women and people of colour in all media across Australia in the 1990s. Today Australia has matured and changed for the better and I hope it continues to grow in a more respectful and positive direction for all Aussies.
They would have planned it. You always plan it.
John was talking about himself not Molly but they go way back Molly took John OS when he was about 17 they go way back.
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I don't care.....Hey Hey was a STUPID show.