John Farnham - Age of Reason

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  • @shinkoakata11
    @shinkoakata11 Рік тому +112

    Man, this video gives me the tears when watching this now in this year of 2023.....man I miss the 80's , my young days of happiness and love!

    • @AgnesVivarelli
      @AgnesVivarelli 8 місяців тому +7

      It was the best

    • @kaykay865
      @kaykay865 7 місяців тому +3

      You're in the age of reason buddy.. so much promise.. lol

    • @iamasmurf1122
      @iamasmurf1122 5 місяців тому

      is this before you became bitter and twisted ?

    • @kaykay865
      @kaykay865 5 місяців тому +2

      @@iamasmurf1122 you sound bitter and twisted right now buddy
      What about the world of reason.?
      How is reason going for you eh?
      LOL

    • @boban1076
      @boban1076 3 місяці тому

      @@iamasmurf1122look how’s talking.

  • @cupcakex
    @cupcakex 6 років тому +627

    This brings tears to my eyes. Oh how I miss this Australian era. It felt like an eternal summer. What a blessed childhood....

  • @JenniferJones-ry6ji
    @JenniferJones-ry6ji 8 місяців тому +57

    💜 🤗 💯
    THE VOICE AUSTRALIAS BEST MALE SINGER EVER.
    April 2024- LOVE YOU. THANKYOU 👍

    • @give-peace-a-chance
      @give-peace-a-chance 7 місяців тому +1

      Hello Jennifer, i agree with you but what about Colin Hay? In germany this voice is still in mind of many of us.❤️ Best wishes to Down Under😉

    • @Burgieking1
      @Burgieking1 7 місяців тому +1

      And Michael Hutchence?

    • @AntoninaRivituso
      @AntoninaRivituso 6 місяців тому

      i think this is one of my favourites

    • @JohnKowalskyDrive
      @JohnKowalskyDrive 4 місяці тому

      @@give-peace-a-chance Isn't Colin from Ireland?

    • @cashewisnotanut4409
      @cashewisnotanut4409 3 місяці тому

      @@give-peace-a-chanceI do like Colin Hay ❤️ He does one called “ There is water over you” or Water over you.. it’s Beautiful

  • @annie-taffinoz5749
    @annie-taffinoz5749 2 роки тому +24

    We didn't listen,
    The world has lost all reason, no one can see we are on the brink......

  • @priscareilea9893
    @priscareilea9893 Рік тому +27

    Thankful that I am one of the 80's kids...I still listen to 80s songs and amazingly my children have taken to listening to 80s songs

  • @jackdrwpc
    @jackdrwpc 12 років тому +21

    John Farnham, Tina Arena, Elton John, Michael jackson, Poison, Guns n roses-gosh I miss those days of good 80s/90s music.

    • @lauraferrante9911
      @lauraferrante9911 4 роки тому +4

      Love your music taste. I still love the 80's and 90's .

    • @KoalaBeer.
      @KoalaBeer. Місяць тому +1

      Least he’s still here unlike some very lucky man, damn smoking 🚬 is a bish . We all did it do it …

  • @candicetruth7444
    @candicetruth7444 Рік тому +17

    I was born in 1984 and listen to john every day so do my children 15 and 9

  • @cujwjruseh7586
    @cujwjruseh7586 4 роки тому +161

    I was one of those kids, probably one of the biggest moments in my life.
    Long live John Farnham voice and music

    • @electricdreams9446
      @electricdreams9446 3 роки тому +7

      wow that's cool

    • @CTblox11pro1
      @CTblox11pro1 2 роки тому +2

      Masterpiece

    • @1known2
      @1known2 2 роки тому +3

      wow, I am listening to the song now just wondering where you all were these days ,. great memories

    • @ezo448
      @ezo448 Рік тому +2

      I was the singer 🤣

    • @TheAxelay
      @TheAxelay Рік тому

      What do think of him now having endorsed the YES campaign, having sold out for a cool 30 million and then having all blown up in his face the referendum lost huh?! Like Ray Martin before he's a hated and marked man for being a traitor/sell out some 35 years later?! He can never enter the show spotlight again you realize and he helped divide our country too after 40 years?!!. I'm sure at the time, it must of felt magical to be a part off this video clip?! Have no reservations that now he is finished!!!!!

  • @aussiecoolbananas8609
    @aussiecoolbananas8609 3 роки тому +95

    John Farnham is a national treasure.

    • @bettinahansen7630
      @bettinahansen7630 3 роки тому +5

      👌♥️🇩🇪🇭🇲🎶

    • @camier.-s.2935
      @camier.-s.2935 2 роки тому +4

      In 70s he was “a British migrant “for Australia,and now he is “a national treasure “??? He is British, born in England. His parents migrated to Australia when he was 10 years old(1959).So,he is a British treasure.🤓

    • @Dead-st7ry
      @Dead-st7ry 2 роки тому +6

      @@camier.-s.2935 the fact he calls himself Australian changes that ya knob head.

    • @meridian2000
      @meridian2000 Рік тому +2

      @Dead Well actually, Camie R.-S. is right just because John, moved to Australia in 1959 doesn't mean that he changed his national identity to Australian, because he's still British as well, he's been back to the UK a few times since he moved to Australia, to promote his smash hit You're the Voice on Top of the Pops in London which was a UK top 10 hit at the time, he performed Age of Reason on Terry Wogan's show in 1988, performed at the Prince's trust concert in Birmingham in 1989 and performed in London in 1988, 1991 and 1998. It's just sad that John only had one hit, I mean just think he could've been huge in the UK, I blame his manager for not giving him enough promotion in the UK, and I also blame the UK's self obsession with American music because America has got nothing to do with the UK.

    • @paulmelrose1133
      @paulmelrose1133 Рік тому +1

      go see the movie..

  • @chilam3430
    @chilam3430 3 роки тому +36

    This brings back nostalgia.
    Front door was always unlocked , back when you knew your neighbours , back when any kid your age was a friend . And back when the milk man came knocking….

    • @denmac8708
      @denmac8708 2 роки тому +2

      👌👍✌️

    • @Kryojenix
      @Kryojenix 2 роки тому +2

      You left your front door unlocked in the 1980s?! You daredevil!
      My neighbour had lived next door since the 1960s - he definitely told us they used to leave the keys in the ignition when they parked at the shopping centre, but I never saw that era! And we did stick with the milkman for as long as we could.

    • @pools1880
      @pools1880 5 місяців тому +2

      Just leave it open think free be free

    • @elizabethmarsh8109
      @elizabethmarsh8109 6 днів тому

      It sure does!!’ ❤

    • @elizabethmarsh8109
      @elizabethmarsh8109 6 днів тому

      @@pools1880I like the way you think, you good human ❤

  • @bradthurkle7217
    @bradthurkle7217 Рік тому +25

    Just watched a John Farnham special and god was it special. He’s lost some very good mates just recently and he him self just got the all clear from cancer. He’s under gone a fair bit of savage surgery to get it out tho. I thought we were going to loose him to 😥. Hopefully we get to keep Jonny on the planet for while longer yet. Prayers to John,family and friends, may he come good 🙏🏻🫶🏻❤️. Love ya John .

  • @dimitri00769
    @dimitri00769 3 роки тому +102

    The good old days of Australian music. I was a kid and can still smell the air when this song came out.

    • @Gdowg444
      @Gdowg444 2 роки тому +2

      Same

    • @martianvideo
      @martianvideo 2 роки тому +4

      Smells like lead fuel and paint to me. Loved it!

    • @dimitri00769
      @dimitri00769 2 роки тому +1

      @@martianvideo love it!

    • @MrLoios-pz9sk
      @MrLoios-pz9sk 9 місяців тому

      What a song! Amazing! ❤

  • @andrew4x4au666
    @andrew4x4au666 2 роки тому +73

    This song was ahead of it's time. Still love it today. Wishing you well in your recovery John.

    • @rodmcclure1899
      @rodmcclure1899 Рік тому

      Andrew, Ahead of its time YES as is the Voice which is RIGHT ON TIME today in 2023 for October 14th Referendum & running with US Olivers Anthony's Rich men North Of Richmond which has collected 63 million hits on UA-cam in a month.

    • @TheAxelay
      @TheAxelay Рік тому

      Lolz the Yes referendum?! That didn't quite work huh?! But Farnsey did help divide the country now and he will forever be remembered for that now for being a traitorous sellout. But he's sitting on his 30 million right now, Ole half jaw....Half of the population hates him now sigh...

  • @stryderlucien
    @stryderlucien 2 роки тому +167

    My all time favourite song by Farnsy.
    I’m blown away of how this song is so relevant today, and is still a reminder about human nature.
    Such a visionary and a gem of a guy.

    • @jorgschneider1614
      @jorgschneider1614 2 роки тому +4

      Good Taste, Masood !!!😎😎😎

    • @lynburt6414
      @lynburt6414 2 роки тому +1

      🌏

    • @advanvlimmeren2958
      @advanvlimmeren2958 2 роки тому +6

      The best song ever from John. I'm now 72 and still love his songs. I don't hear much of his songs on the Dutch radio but I have his record.

    • @doonbags22
      @doonbags22 2 роки тому +2

      He didn’t write the song unfortunately

    • @rubiconnz1754
      @rubiconnz1754 Рік тому +1

      Now " Human Nature " they are another story !!

  • @timoboldt9257
    @timoboldt9257 2 роки тому +12

    Schade das John Farnham (bis auf ,,Your the voice") in Europa nicht so populär wurde.
    Tolle Musik die man sich nach all den Jahren immer wieder gerne anhört.

  • @azimuthenigma6621
    @azimuthenigma6621 3 роки тому +57

    I just shed some tears listening to this. We really have lost all reason in this age :(

    • @jjfreight-trains
      @jjfreight-trains 3 роки тому

      Yes, look at Melbourne this week, 26/09/2021. The Age of reason is on the Georgia Guide Stones, we saw that carved into stone and headed to this song and spotted your post, very good!

    • @ZMack888
      @ZMack888 3 роки тому

      We’re in a time when all the scum is rising or the surface, hence all the madness. The Earth is going through a cleansing so to speak. It will take time, we all just have to hold the line, not comply and these tyrants will be done. They’re hanging by a thread, you could say we’ve already won. And then the new prosperous age will come about.

  • @mohork
    @mohork 2 роки тому +7

    As of 2022 John has throat cancer. I pray in God's name to interceed on our behalf to heal John's body otherwise may he have a place with the Cherubim's in Heaven.

    • @mohork
      @mohork 10 місяців тому

      @JohnFarnham-ln8uh hi John you probably don't know me but my brother years back drove you by taxi to your home. You took him through the back entrance in Melbourne. He said you had the best attitude for a person who is famous because you talked to him like a normal person. You tipped him good too. From that conversation you sound like a top notch well balanced man. I been a fan of yours since I was in year 7 in 1987. Your voice is remarkable too. The Taxi ride was just under 1hr long. This happened around 1998-99ish I think.

    • @mohork
      @mohork 10 місяців тому

      @JohnFarnham-ln8uh lived in Frankston fir 38.5yrs now I'm living back in Te Puke New Zealand

    • @mohork
      @mohork 10 місяців тому

      @JohnFarnham-ln8uh how is your health by the way. You fighting the battle.

    • @snap-n-shoot
      @snap-n-shoot 5 місяців тому +1

      Why didnt this magical God of yours prevent it in the first place?

    • @mohork
      @mohork 5 місяців тому

      @snap-n-shoot life is about, choices, family, country, area, environment, classes, lifestyle, quality or lack there of in life, your job on the planet, is to find away to make the difficult decisions better, no matter how good and bad about it is. This planet is about experiences, experiences equals knowledge, experience and knowledge equals wisdom. You understand all three, you share your wisdom by passing it on to others. Lessons are learned in sickness, just as much as a billionaire operating at the highest echelons of his prime performances. It's what you do in life that matters and how to learn and understand humility. The human soul can not die, death is not to be feared. To become the image of God, we must learn every which way to handle yourself through the quagmire of choices, and that is also to learn how to remember your divinity within a finite body. You are much more than your body and not all of you is in your body. You are a multi dimensional person having a limited life on earth. You came to the planet before your mindset went into a coma. What would be the point being here if you had all your knowledge of other lives you had right now. No point being here to learn on high-school earth, you'd already would have passed your grades. Don't fear anything if sometimes you can connect more consciously on a higher level than your humbled beginnings. Don't rush this life, because even the smallest of small details has it's moments of beauty. Not just the determination of a goal you are wanting to achieve. What's the point strolling into the forest if you forgot why you were there in the first place.

  • @zelekuther7938
    @zelekuther7938 8 років тому +206

    That song is as powerful today as it was then.

    • @lynfletcher7744
      @lynfletcher7744 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah I was just about to say that too . Great and meaningful lyrics even today . so much anger and violence around

    • @Westyrulz
      @Westyrulz 4 роки тому +5

      Perhaps even more so!

    • @r1bayside276
      @r1bayside276 4 роки тому +2

      lyn fletcher wanker

    • @leaisaufeau8349
      @leaisaufeau8349 4 роки тому +2

      Lyn Fletcher right! You weren't going to say it. someone else said it

    • @ayara8157
      @ayara8157 4 роки тому +1

      Indeed... I would say even more so.

  • @philglobalnomad
    @philglobalnomad Рік тому +25

    In 1988 I was 19 when this came out, and in the Aussie Army, great memories

    • @JohnFarnham729
      @JohnFarnham729 Рік тому

      Thanks for your love and support towards me on my page I really appreciate you and can’t thank you enough. Write me with the address above to be among the lucky few who stand a chance for a meet and greet when I am in your city or city nearby 💗💞💘💓💓

    • @andrewskinner8560
      @andrewskinner8560 8 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for your service

  • @56music64
    @56music64 5 років тому +86

    THAT PIANO IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS SONG, IS BEAUTIFUL, PERFECTLY PLACED AND WHEN LISTENING AGAIN TO JOHN, HOW COULD WE ALL NOT LOVE HIS VOICE, LOVELY TONE

    • @Muldoon111
      @Muldoon111 4 роки тому +1

      It brings a tear to my eye.

    • @MrDannyboyhall
      @MrDannyboyhall 4 роки тому +2

      Hirschfelder is a sublimely talented musician and yeah he did have a killer do back in the day lol

    • @Banana_Split_Cream_Buns
      @Banana_Split_Cream_Buns 3 роки тому +2

      I always loved this as a kid. The production was unbelievably slick for John Farnham.

    • @mattrandall2008
      @mattrandall2008 2 роки тому +2

      I've just been reading about David Hirschfelder. Two Academy Award nominations. Wow. And he's from my home town of Ballarat. Amazing talent.

  • @Pezcu
    @Pezcu 6 років тому +207

    unbelievably John Farnham was 30 years ahead of recent times, this song is more timely than ever. And this is real music to hear, enjoy and deeply think the message behind the lyrics.

    • @pyromaniac354
      @pyromaniac354 6 років тому +18

      The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. Albert Einstein

    • @davidbull7210
      @davidbull7210 5 років тому +19

      Tragically, he wasn't 30 years ahead. This was the spirit of the late 80s. It was a period of extraordinary wisdom and forward thinking. Then the 90s began and our future was smothered in its cot. You're looking at the crossroads and the road not taken.

    • @TheAxelay
      @TheAxelay 5 років тому +10

      While I agree but this track is based off 80's enthusiasm and naiveness because it was SO good back then and nothing more..It's all too easy to be open and caring to the "Age Of Reason" concept when times were good, now after some 31 years later it's the concept of go woke and now broke...A growing silent minority are now no longer interested in that concept anymore as the "Age Of Isolation" and Pro Exit U.N. are now creeping in.

    • @hansfuzy1146
      @hansfuzy1146 4 роки тому +4

      You are so right in your comment

    • @TheAxelay
      @TheAxelay 4 роки тому +4

      Within what or Covid19?! You can tell that to my dead mom of a corpse that passed away this March 2020 as well!

  • @susanmcewen8851
    @susanmcewen8851 13 днів тому +1

    John Farnhams music will never age. ❤

  • @bradbbs7738
    @bradbbs7738 9 років тому +85

    Should have 20 million views

    • @melixxxx
      @melixxxx 8 років тому +3

      +bradbbs 100%

    • @mssuziquzi
      @mssuziquzi 8 років тому +3

      +bradbbs Yep, he's a legend.......

    • @UDimwit
      @UDimwit 8 років тому +3

      What can one say other than this is just an awesome song..

    • @UDimwit
      @UDimwit 8 років тому +2

      What can one say other than this is just an awesome song..

    • @AdamSandaver
      @AdamSandaver 8 років тому +1

      7 billion would be even better

  • @alfredsalud8059
    @alfredsalud8059 Місяць тому +1

    Con este álbum, descubrí a John Farnham, compré este disco de oferta en 1990, el cantante me sonaba de "Little River Band" y me gustaba mucho, cuando vi el Lp a la venta, pensé: - Creo que este cantante es el de la little river band, y efectivamente así era, la canción "Age of Reason" se convirtió en mi favorita me cautivó desde el minuto 1, hoy en día sigue siendo mi favorita, y este disco algo muy muy especial para mi, porque me dió la oportunidad de conocer a John más a fondo, hasta el punto que hoy en dia, tengo toda su discografía desde 1967 a hoy, todos sus dvd's y videos, todas las bandas sonoras en las que ha participado con su voz, en vinilo y en cd, y todos sus singles 45, desde 1967 hasta hoy. sin duda John Farnham, es mi auténtico número 1 por encima de otro cantantes. Y todos, todos todos los días, escucho sus canciones desde 1990 hasta hoy, en mi spotify es mi artista récord, con más de 9.800 minutos escuchando la música de John Farnham, durante 2023, estoy a la espera de recibir el informe de spotify de 2024, pero será más o menos lo mismo.
    Saludos a todos los aficionados a John Farnham, desde Barcelona, España.

  • @seq2024
    @seq2024 8 років тому +81

    I'm born in 1980 an consider John Farnham an Angel with his voice alone.
    A true visionary , Every one of his tracks is useful and purposeful to future generations.

    • @MissPikklz
      @MissPikklz 3 роки тому +3

      He's my Lord and Sabiour, Johnny Farnham! Amen 🙏 😋🤣🤣

    • @doonbags22
      @doonbags22 2 роки тому

      Well, he never wrote this song, so yes he is THE VOICE, without Farnham there is no ‘Reason’ ❤🇦🇺

    • @omarimbingham7935
      @omarimbingham7935 Рік тому

      Reminds me of my life & time as a DJ with my boss DJ fine in Mombasa in the 90's👍🏿👏🏿👌🏿🙏🏿

  • @jameshatton4211
    @jameshatton4211 14 днів тому +1

    This is an anthem of the 90s made for the year 2024.
    John Farnham, You make me super proud to be Australian having had the experience of growing up in the care free 90s. What a world we had then; but what a world we still have now. This song is meant to bury the cynicism and apathy in exchange for reasoning and realisation. It's at this point in human history where we ALL need to truely embody the message of this song. Realise it's power and emotional uplift; cause we need inspiration to overcome toxicity of society and all it has become.
    All of John Farnhams music has lyrics deep with wisdom. God speed to you Mr Farnham.
    I've been honoured to meeting you on numerous occasions as a kid and got to shake your hand sitting next to you at a camp drafting championships 👌
    Where else could you find the legend of Australian music than the environment he is most endemic too, eh?

  • @emorsi
    @emorsi Рік тому +10

    That piano solo in the middle of the song is just amazing. Decades old and still so wonderful to listen to. The whole song is a masterpiece.

    • @sgtleska
      @sgtleska Рік тому +2

      Exactly. You have heart brother. ❤

    • @roisindubh6539
      @roisindubh6539 3 місяці тому +1

      Yes the piano is absolutely top notch.

    • @sauermusicDE
      @sauermusicDE 3 місяці тому +1

      Played by David Hirschfelder.

  • @jane_7193
    @jane_7193 4 місяці тому +6

    How is it possible for a human being to sing like John does!

  • @cameronvinson
    @cameronvinson 2 роки тому +48

    lyrics of age of reason are still relevant over 30 years later

    • @Kryojenix
      @Kryojenix 2 роки тому

      True ... but I believe I could've told you that they would still be relevant 30 years ago.
      And next century.

    • @jamescooksey4864
      @jamescooksey4864 2 роки тому +1

      It became the age of greed and has not stopped.

  • @Arcane0926
    @Arcane0926 8 місяців тому +1

    When I listen to this song I feel inspired but when it came out it was a great song to listen to cause this is the era music changed

  • @VeraRaga
    @VeraRaga 7 місяців тому +19

    The Best voice of all time, my dream voice and I still hear his songs in 2024

  • @Amelie-vb2yq
    @Amelie-vb2yq 3 роки тому +32

    The world and life that we had back then is gone. I’m just so glad I got to experience it with this amazing era of real music. 🦋🙏

  • @MissVenezuelaFan
    @MissVenezuelaFan Рік тому +5

    Nostalgic My God… Love the `80 🥰🥰🥰
    Can´t stay dry when I listen to this song...
    ☮☮☮ So emotional…
    ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎

  • @camacaja1
    @camacaja1 3 роки тому +5

    Just like John I emigrated to this great country called Australia,living in the U.K.when Your the Voice was in the charts. A brilliant singer with a magnificent voice very apt song with is what's going on in the world today.

  • @sisimilio3626
    @sisimilio3626 2 місяці тому +4

    Always loved this song and thinking of my brother who passed away last year, I just know hè has been liften up by Angels, as he was a living angel. I miss him everyday!❤

  • @eunicebonson8461
    @eunicebonson8461 Рік тому +22

    Hi I'm an aboriginal, from the N.T east Arnhem land do was my family
    Still believe in culture and our God , the father the son and the holy spirit. 💛✌️🙏⭐🌈🤠💛💛💛

  • @BenCraig-u2q
    @BenCraig-u2q 21 день тому +2

    Mate, I know you were born in England . But you are a true Australian icon .

  • @aurnob93
    @aurnob93 3 роки тому +66

    Brings tears to my eyes to, makes me reflect on Australia and how much it has gifted my life with its beauty and innocence. What a beautiful land we live in and what a gift the Whispering Jack is for us 🧡🧡

    • @mrneal9079
      @mrneal9079 3 роки тому +2

      dodgy with the ugboots on top of a mountain....looks like a scene from rocky

    • @aurnob93
      @aurnob93 3 роки тому +1

      @@mrneal9079 never noticed lol

    • @doonbags22
      @doonbags22 2 роки тому

      He sang it, however, he did not write it

    • @rodmcclure1899
      @rodmcclure1899 Рік тому

      YES YES YES ....We really need to hear The Age of REASON played daily.

    • @TheAxelay
      @TheAxelay Рік тому

      Whispering Hack needs to go back home to England to spend his final days. He's no longer welcome in this country anymore, after everything he was given, all the privileges he had for 50 years. This is how he repays us by endorsing a corrupt, racist yes campaign which lost. But it doesn't matter as he has his 30 million for being a traitor sellout. He should go back to where he came from.

  • @mattdrago4660
    @mattdrago4660 3 роки тому +20

    The way he gently passes by everyone at the end of the clip and just commands the room with his presence. Man, I really miss the Australia of yesterday..

  • @onthevergeofvani11a21
    @onthevergeofvani11a21 Рік тому +10

    grew up at as a kid listening to his vinyl records. His face should be on coins and money; No ones comes close to the heart and power he projected. His music writing is gold. Australian music at its best. voice control is next level. . He poured his heart and soul into his music and you feel every moment. Its one in many generations experience.

    • @wendigo53
      @wendigo53 Рік тому

      Vinyl records!? Is that racist? I guess if you're vinyl, you can say it. 🧿📀

  • @TheMarathonomahos
    @TheMarathonomahos 2 роки тому +23

    Wow. Who is this guy. This vocal range is another planet.

    • @bettinahansen7630
      @bettinahansen7630 2 роки тому +2

      Australia's most loved singer♥️ check out "silent night" by john, it's amazing!!!

    • @RMarkNolan
      @RMarkNolan 4 місяці тому +2

      John Farnham, known as "The Voice".

    • @Bijomaru1joker
      @Bijomaru1joker 3 місяці тому

      His name is John Farnham and he is ours, he is Australian.🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲

    • @BenKellyaustralia
      @BenKellyaustralia 19 днів тому

      This is Johnny Farnham. The best performer on the planet called Earth. We love you John ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Lee71England
    @Lee71England 7 місяців тому +6

    Farnham really was a "one hit wonder" here in his birth country. Ask anyone in England from the 80s, and they'll name You're The Voice as the John Farnham song they know. And it's a great tune, I can't deny. Very rousing. Kind of an anthem, I suppose.
    But.......for me this one hits spots You're The Voice doesn't. I can't explain it.....Age Of Reason is just utterly and truly phenomenal. And I'm so so so glad I tuned into my local radio station (Invicta FM) that day, as a teen, in the late 80s when I did. Because, had I not, this song's abysmal showing in the UK charts means I would never ever have been introduced to one of my all time favourite tracks....

  • @mariocondello2282
    @mariocondello2282 5 років тому +246

    I was one of those kids, probably one of the biggest moments in my life.

    • @farnham1949
      @farnham1949 5 років тому +6

      Join my John Farnham group on facebook. Friends Who Love John Farnham. Just say yes to the rules.

    • @Rayonman31
      @Rayonman31 5 років тому +4

      Did you hear him sing?

    • @TheAxelay
      @TheAxelay 5 років тому +8

      Do you still agree with his "Age Of Reason" concept now in 2019 after some 31 years ago?! I was probably near your age around then and yeah the track gave me some chills to the bone as a 10 yr old back then but somehow I had my doubts back then only to have them realized now in the 21st century....

    • @icryfries
      @icryfries 4 роки тому +12

      Didn't you die in the gangland murders?

    • @gotrix2965
      @gotrix2965 4 роки тому +4

      There must have been over 100 kids in that video. They sure put some effort in this, happy for ya you had such a good moment^^ .

  • @cabdll
    @cabdll 2 роки тому +23

    What an absolute masterpiece

  • @64jcl
    @64jcl 12 років тому +18

    The world could do with a couple more meaningful songs like this one. A great classic!

  • @diannecarey9031
    @diannecarey9031 5 місяців тому +10

    Such a gorgeous man,John is. ❤❤Wishing him many more years on Earth. Love you John Farham. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @paultreadaway102
      @paultreadaway102 4 місяці тому

      His hairstyles made for this and so many Songs he did in my era 85-89.Getting old really suxs yikes omg scary gosh what can we say he's 75 hard to believe it seemed yesterday now we talking about it 30.40.50 years etc etc and so on.Loved him when he helped LRB in The Other Guy what a song his Vocals adds to memories

    • @jane_7193
      @jane_7193 4 місяці тому

      Yes, he is blessed with a great talent.

  • @troyparrish6373
    @troyparrish6373 Рік тому +4

    One of his best the man is a messenger from above just listening to him makes me want to take action you ain't australian if you didn't grow up listening to John Farnham

  • @hanbaal
    @hanbaal Рік тому +3

    I remember around about 1993 and Farnsie did a concert in the middle of the street in Hobart. Me and some friends weren't keen on him, so we started heckling. I can't remember what we said or what his comebacks were but he totally destroyed us and all we could do was slink away, tail between our legs. I've had great respect for him ever since.

  • @McFischkopp
    @McFischkopp 5 місяців тому +2

    Ein supertolles Lied, was selten gespielt wird 👍👍vielleicht zu hören auf Schwarzwaldradio, dem Topoldiesender Nr. 1ab Baujahr 1966

  • @isabelllowenherz2213
    @isabelllowenherz2213 4 роки тому +3

    John, I'm 55 Jears old. It's so nice to hear you again. Thank you for your music, your true heart and your words.

  • @1ihws
    @1ihws 10 днів тому

    When you can place, in your own mind, the exact house you were living in, and the exact room of that house, the first time you heard this track on radio - Triple M Melbourne - and danced with your babies in your arms, while they laughed with you - that’s one incredibly powerful voice. ❤ when you can actually remember the first time you heard him sing “Sadie” and remember your own mum crying over the sink as she says “he’s going to go a long way that young man” … that’s “a big life”.

  • @FullFrontalLobotomy
    @FullFrontalLobotomy 4 роки тому +3

    Australias King Of Sing You Are Amazing

  • @sarahholdcroft5053
    @sarahholdcroft5053 3 місяці тому +3

    Congratulations on the logie!!!!!
    You're still number one, John
    🤗

  • @DavidJG242
    @DavidJG242 Рік тому +3

    80's had some great songs. those melodies are unforgettable.

  • @CorFortium_
    @CorFortium_ Рік тому +2

    This man, John Farnham, or “Farnsie” as he is affectionately known by us Australians, is and always will be a national treasure. Thank you for the memories, sir ❤

  • @irishdevil90
    @irishdevil90 2 роки тому +17

    I have to listen to this song at least once a day at the moment.
    The lyrics are great, harmonies amazing...John Farnham is just brilliant.

  • @sarahbyrnes9792
    @sarahbyrnes9792 23 дні тому +1

    This music has set us up for the future. Well before their time. Thank you ❤🎉🎉😊

  • @roypock5834
    @roypock5834 2 роки тому +6

    John Farnham's best and still relevant in 2022!!

  • @darknimja
    @darknimja 3 дні тому

    The 3rd AD really did a wonderful job on this film clip!!

  • @Tanzman78
    @Tanzman78 3 роки тому +5

    My childhood in 5 mins and 9 seconds...... Melbourne boy, now living in UK and this makes me homesick.

    • @billba
      @billba 3 роки тому +1

      Unfortunately Melbourne is not a pleasant place right now. Pray for us here please. We are living in an age of no reason. We are threatened by our government.

  • @Linda-ki5xh
    @Linda-ki5xh Рік тому +2

    Now that our Father's are gone and we be left to carry on...how can we fail to see...
    This beautiful man is one of the greatest voices of reason we have...
    When are we going to learn? Can we face our fathers with what the world has become, and so many men gave their lives for what they thought was freedom? What have we done to honour this apart from pomp and ceremony?
    Love to John and his health

  • @gaw67
    @gaw67 2 роки тому +4

    I'm not an Aussie, but this is the bollox 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @DwWantnee
    @DwWantnee Рік тому +2

    Thunder in your heart is my favorite. It seems everybody is forgetting about that and break the ice. So powerful

  • @westaussieatheist
    @westaussieatheist Рік тому +5

    This is one of the best songs ever written

  • @Roospouch
    @Roospouch Місяць тому +1

    I'm Japanese. I was in Melbourne until last week. I love this song.

  • @geehfeister1
    @geehfeister1 4 роки тому +5

    great song..epic mullet
    Long live John Farnham voice and music
    omg i was born i 82 and this song still gives me shivers!!! whispering jack you legend

  • @natalibra
    @natalibra 9 місяців тому +1

    We need this message right now. We are all in this together.

  • @Roger__Wilco
    @Roger__Wilco 2 роки тому +12

    John is going through so much right now, I hope he recovers enough to be able to sing again.

  • @Electricshrock
    @Electricshrock 3 місяці тому +2

    One of the finest pieces of piano playing ever heard in a pop song, by the great David Hirschfelder.

  • @elizabethpose3262
    @elizabethpose3262 2 роки тому +11

    I loved this song when first come out forty years later still listening to this masterpiece with a very powerful message I wish this generation had music 🎶 like the 80s the best how lucky to been able to live in such a amazing era . Wishing you a speedy recovery john 💕🙏

  • @lauraferrante9911
    @lauraferrante9911 4 роки тому +6

    I remember this song. He is still a great singer . Xoxox

  • @abem.perreault7086
    @abem.perreault7086 4 роки тому +8

    Long live John Farnham voice and music
    omg i was born i 82 and this song still gives me shivers!!! whispering jack you legend
    I salute you Mr John Farnham.Magic,epic lyrics,the voice oh its complete.

    • @chrisdonnell5331
      @chrisdonnell5331 2 роки тому

      1982 myself and this song still a fav and takes me back to family road trips with this on cassette in the family car

  • @diannecarey9031
    @diannecarey9031 7 місяців тому +5

    Love you John! Just remember you have given us Aussie's, the best of you!! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Boho_Star
    @Boho_Star 5 місяців тому +5

    OMG how did I not know your music until today!!! I LOVE IT!! Thank u so much!!🥰🙏☺️🤍Bless your Heart

  • @chereebartko4039
    @chereebartko4039 4 роки тому +2

    This brings tears to my eyes. God I miss my youth 1980s/90's Australia.
    This song was released 27 years ago but is so current now.

  • @brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey
    @brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey 5 місяців тому +3

    ❤Happy Birthday John Farnham ❤Still have this album,great singer❤You learn everyday❤

  • @daviddickinson-sk1xu
    @daviddickinson-sk1xu 3 місяці тому +2

    Part of this clip was filmed on Mount cathedrel, Buxton Victoria

  • @vegeto1950
    @vegeto1950 3 роки тому +9

    Out of the blue, just remembered The Voice and Age of Reason. One of my first albums from my music loving elder brother. Was listening to this at the age of 8 when it came out and decades later-it is still powerful and relevant. When music was music. Great and powerful message which spread to Southern Africa. So fortunate to listen to such

  • @MultiMrMiles
    @MultiMrMiles 9 років тому +269

    80s my youth my blood my life- BEST decade to be on this planet....
    new times are cold...ice cold...

    • @MultiMrMiles
      @MultiMrMiles 9 років тому +3

      haha thank you bro- good looking out!

    • @freelightexpress
      @freelightexpress 9 років тому +4

      +MultiMrMiles Totally AGREE :)

    • @MultiMrMiles
      @MultiMrMiles 9 років тому +3

      good looking out bro!

    • @ron7926
      @ron7926 7 років тому

      not all things Ice are cold, heres some Icehouse to brighten your day watch?v=dgfR3AKCAQI

    • @brockmarumaru2277
      @brockmarumaru2277 7 років тому

      MultiMrMiles agree with you very much brother all we can do is show our kids the right way in this messed up world peace

  • @jakecutter1487
    @jakecutter1487 13 днів тому +1

    "Ship of Fools" by World Party was an amazing song.

  • @connybrown8940
    @connybrown8940 2 роки тому +10

    John Farnham is an amazing artist. I listen to his music quite often and it just brings my spirits up.

  • @JC-db2gt
    @JC-db2gt Рік тому +7

    Have always loved this song, delivered by the one and only, amazing John Farnham.

  • @celesteackling6891
    @celesteackling6891 7 років тому +44

    omg i was born i 82 and this song still gives me shivers!!! whispering jack you legend

    • @alstrange6055
      @alstrange6055 7 років тому +2

      Crystal Dober There can be only one...one of THE greatest singers to grace this planet!!! Bloody legend no doubt!😃

    • @alexanderalbiez6162
      @alexanderalbiez6162 3 роки тому

  • @jacqw1515
    @jacqw1515 3 місяці тому +1

    ..and even in 2024-this song is still soo relevantt-by what marks the closes-and at the same time-ushering in the Great Wave of ReNew-per the Downloads, In codings, Upgrades-and Vibrations-amidst Mankind. I'm
    readying for the Age(s) of Reason(ing).. Surf's UP for🙏Enlightenment obtain i gain. thank you, j.f. resting in Paradise the Powerful..unforgetable voice-i Hear you❤

  • @StevenRoy-bn5sz
    @StevenRoy-bn5sz Рік тому +3

    That small child near the end of the film clip would be 40 years of age now.
    Or there abouts...
    Time just flies

  • @AbeniSisterSnake
    @AbeniSisterSnake 13 років тому +1

    Exclusive Exceptional Entertainer.
    JOHN "VOICE" FARNHAM.
    What We Need Now-Age Of Reason.
    Blindness. Fail To See.
    So Much Waiting For Us.
    Love and Wisdom.

  • @TheJax84
    @TheJax84 3 роки тому +3

    For some reason John standing on those rocks at 2:28 has always stayed with me. It is the first thing I think of when someone says his name.

  • @lynharrod5087
    @lynharrod5087 3 роки тому +2

    I have always loved this brilliant song...Including John Farnham's lovely voice. I just heard it late this morning on the radio, and it moved me to......You Tube. Search...Glad I have now 'saved it'. As this song seems to echo the thoughts, and attitudes, of our HRH Prince Philip, and Sir David Attenborough...And HRH Prince Charles, and many more who have these lyrics as part of their life goals. Great John!! A truly brilliant song.
    Can I dedicate this song to Prince Phillip's memory? 18.4.2021. Having watched the live broadcast of his family funeral in the early hours of this morning, on TV, like many millions around the world. .What a man, what a life!! What a legacy..... God bless his family, with deep sympathy. Thoughts, and much respect, from.... New Zealand. x

  • @Phinneaus.P.Dingleberry
    @Phinneaus.P.Dingleberry 3 роки тому +10

    Was never a John Farnham fan in the 80's but loved this song. Always felt it left You're The Voice far in it's dust. Brilliant song.

  • @thomassiebert2236
    @thomassiebert2236 2 місяці тому +1

    Für mich immer noch ein fantastischer Song und ein tolles Video aus den 80er .

  • @deannatwomey8126
    @deannatwomey8126 9 років тому +55

    Long live John Farnham voice and music

  • @turneresme6085
    @turneresme6085 4 роки тому +44

    Still brilliant in 2019.
    Personally, I think this was better than You’re The Voice.
    That song is as powerful today as it was then.

  • @Humbucka537
    @Humbucka537 12 років тому +8

    Classic, timeless and priceless. This is REAL music!!!

  • @kamoportal
    @kamoportal 3 роки тому +1

    To my daddy,l shed a tear every day,l miss the 80's and 90's with you ,you took all that was good with about the it,to the next life.

  • @heikolieker9332
    @heikolieker9332 Рік тому +5

    Was für eine begnadete Stimme.! Wunderschönes Video/Lied.❤

  • @silvinaalejandraibarra3372
    @silvinaalejandraibarra3372 4 роки тому +16

    AMO A JOHN FARNHAM!! ES ADMIRABLE CÓMO CONSERVA ESA HERMOSA VOZ. DESDE SALTA/ ARGENTINA SALUDOS.

  • @angiescheer4512
    @angiescheer4512 2 роки тому +5

    The voice of Australia!

  • @brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey
    @brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey 5 місяців тому +2

    ❤Happy Birthday John Farnham ❤Still have this album,great singer❤

  • @JH-ye9bw
    @JH-ye9bw 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm in my 60's and wonder what is happening. May the Age of Reason come. SOON.

  • @davidpearce8640
    @davidpearce8640 4 роки тому +10

    Powerful song. Lyrically important and delivered impeccably by John.
    Beautiful voice, beautiful mullet, beautiful man.