You’ve got to understand that John’s first manager destroyed his career by making the wrong song choices and career direction. He wanted John to appeal to the oldies and be disliked by the teen set .. go figure. As a result John eventually got dumped by the industry, probably late 70’s and was absolutely broke. Glen Wheatly came along and turned everything around for John and as a result we’ve been given the gift of John for the past 50 plus years.
John did do the pub circuit too. I remember going to Ritchies Nightspot in Melbourne to see him and his then band. Early 80's. One month they would have Jon English and the next month John Farnham. I still think one of his best albums is Uncovered. And I listen to John every day, litterally!
Without Glenn Wheatley, John would never have been the icon he is today. John and Glenn’s friendship is one of those once in a lifetime, enduring, heart rending friendships that we all wish we could have. Glenn will also be revered as much as John, “You’re The Voice” was technically recorded illicitly without the songwriters consent but thankfully the songwriters allowed it to be released. 2022 was a horrendous year of loss…we lost Glenn from Covid complications, then Livvy from cancer and add John’s own cancer diagnosis…. Hopefully our John will recover… who cares if he never sings again… he is our heart and soul. ❤
Hi Nick, I bought John's Biography yesterday (titled The Untold Story, by Jane Gazzo). You get a mention on page 356. It is a brilliant book, starting with when his parents first met, right up to after his Cancer surgery last year. Much love from Australia. 💕🇦🇺
Oh wow is that a new updated version of the book? Because I have the 2015 edition which I don’t think Nick even knew who John was back then haha. Now I want to read it again, it is indeed a fabulous biography
Man from Australia, we ALL thank you for reacting to our one and only John Farnham! You've made the news over hear with your reaction videos and we can't thank you enough for bringing the greatest singer in the world into the international eye. Seriously dude, thank you and God bless!
It's why Aussie's promote him on every site around the world He and Jimmy need to be herd around the world The modern version is Guy Sebastian same love passion and vocal skills
I watched the movie last week and I already want to see it again. It just made me love him more ❤. I grew up in Australia in the 80's and LOVED John. I've been lucky enough to see him 3 times in concert and each one was amazing.
Why was John not accepted as a credible singer. ...Why did the writers of You're the Voice not want him to record it......one word...SADIE!!! Although the song made him an instant pop star and it was the biggest selling single of the 60's in Australia, that image of 60's teen idol stuck. Plus the fact his management chose older style songs for him. He wasn't given much of a chance to explore his own passion for rock in his earlier days. It took him years to shed that mantle and for people to take him seriously. And for him to finally start recording the kind of music he had always wanted to record. Thank for for Glenn Wheatley
Yes! And that guy that was co writer for you’re the voice had lived in australia for a bit of time in the 70’s when sadly John did not receive the respect he eventually got when he released you’re the voice….. so he remembered him as this comical cabaret style artist who sang the ‘pop’ hits of the day and not the type of person who could convey the serious message of his song, which ultimately John did in the end
such a shame that john got pigeon holed as old scool caberet for so long. I'll bet those record producers regrettef that decision to not release the album for the rest of their careers haha ...and so glad Glenn released it himself And got the chance to reap the rewards ...great payback for his belief if John. You reap what you sow
Sounds similar to David Cassidy who was forced to play music he didn't want to play. He wanted to play his own music and wasn't able to for years while starring on the Partridge Family.
@@carolynh8866 I heard somewhere that Sony was one of the companies that rejected whispering jack- not sure if it’s 100% true but now they own the companies that produced it 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
Fly to Sydney, watch the movie and do a meet and greet with fans - sure enough of us would buy tickets to watch with you and help with your airfares etc
Unfortunately it's only being released here in Australia Nick.. I wish they would release it worldwide because his fan base coz of UA-cam has escalated like never before... Your channel has paved the way for everyone else here on youtube who are now just discovering Johns music.. Xx ❤❤❤😘😘😘 John means the world to all of us xx
With his health issues, it's heart-breaking to hear people in interviews talking about him in the past tense. But I understand they're talking about early experiences and so forth - still, it's gut-wrenching.
I thought that too. "He WAS exceptional".....like he's still alive?! But yeah, I get it. I can't wait to see this on the big screen but I'm also scared it will make me cry in public. I just love him so much.
@@renlish On the 31st March, 2023 John's wife Jill reported that John has been admitted to hospital again to be treated for a respiratory infection but his wife and family confirmed he is "comfortable and receiving the best care". Our prayers are with John and his family for a speedy recovery. I hope you don't mind me telling you this, although you may already know.
My dear friend John really did it tough. The English song writers, Chris Thompson, Maggie Ryder ,Andy Qunta and Keith Ried. They didn't want John to have anything to do with the song, they said his was not credible.Johns manager tried to sign him up with a label but no record company was interested. Glen Wheatley, John's manager sold his house to record " Whispering Jack " and begged the English song writers to allow John to record it. They produced the album on a shoe string budget. It went to number one around the world EXCEPT the USA where it peaked at number 82.
You have done so much for our John we love and respect you so much, he went through hell and back,and now still battling, and yes America is hard to get something going there, you've hit it on the head,BUT he was good enough,thier loss!!!!!!!!
Had to share. Tonight I got to see this Documentary and I highly recommend it. For me, I felt it all and even found a tear in my eye. Having had an 18 year association with the Australian music industry during that time, so much hit home. The greedy agents who don't give a sh%t about the act, lie and steal more than their share, the record companies who can't see talent when it's in their face. I remember being told how John was playing the leagues clubs with only a handful in the audience, which I found absurd having been a fan since the "Raindrops ...." days. Unfortunately, there have been and will be, so many talented performers here in Australia that will never get an opportunity to show their talent to the world. At least John had a friend like Glen who was there for him. John could've easily have ended up like most Australian talents, lost, ignored, used and tossed away. Such a heart-breaking industry. I thoroughly enjoyed that John showed them and beat the odds. Love him always. Such a gentleman, such an amazing talent. Wishing him a speedy recovery. PS America entertainment industry didn't want to know about him, that's why you never got to know of him till now. Thank goodness for the internet, now you are finding out about some of our finest..John, Jimmy Barnes, Renee Geyer, Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem etc..etc...etc
Absolutely loved the doco/movie 💜 Took the hubby with me on Mothers’ Day. Farnsy brings so much joy - watching his struggles & then to see him explode back into popularity off the back of Glenn & Gaynor’s financial & unwavering support made me want to smile & cry with happiness.
Can't wait to see this. Not sure if you know but Queen asked him to join them in 2003 after he recorded We Will Rock You with Brian May and Roger Taylor who said Farnham blew them away with his vocals. Hard to imagine he couldn't even get a record deal given how good he is. So glad you are a fan Nick. He's getting more worldwide recognition now and you are a big part of the reason why. Thank you.
I think John being in the outside for quite a while was that when the pop rock culture changed in the 70s, he stayed true to himself. In Australia there was a lot of glam rock and other rock.Singers/bands were mostly glam or grungy. Long , dirty hair was a thing. And John was clean and wouldn’t play dress-ups. He was a SINGER! Thanks for the reaction. Can’t wait to see this doco!❤
I hope John finds out about how much you love him and maybe once he is healed he will shout you out lol You seem like such a nice guy and i lovvveee your John Farnham videos and you make me laugh 😂 Lots of love from this Aussie girl 🥰🥰😍😘
Mate thank you as an Aussie that went and seen the movie today thank you im 34 and been following his music since I was little thanks to my dads love for him thank you for being the fan you are
Yeah Nick I can’t wait . John was signed to RCA in America . RCA America told John You’re The Voice wouldn’t sell in America because the song was too lyrically serious protest songs was out of the American public interest . RCA America wanted Pressure Down as the first single from Whispering Jack not You’re The Voice even that You’re The Voice was top 20 hit in Canada a top 10 hit in the UK , New Zealand and some European countries but number 1 in Australia , Germany , Sweden , Denmark & Switzerland . RCA took to long Whispering Jack didn’t get a release date. RCA America did release 1988 album Age Of Reason and decided to add You’re The Voice in after Two Strong Hearts charted in the American adult contemporary charts You’re The Voice got a official American release 2 years after the Australian release about 18 months after the rest of the world it charted in the 80’s on the billboard top 100 in America. John was also reluctant to tour the USA after his 4 years with the Little River Band constantly touring the USA . He did few promotional tours that the recording company asked for , but that was it . For Australian artists to break into the American market they have to be there nearly 24,7 to promote the hell out of themselves. Australian market is quite simple compare to the complex American market .
I met John right at his peak one night somewhere between Cairns & Townsville at a jetty.. His yacht had broke down & they were docked & me & a couple of mates just happened to be driving from Adelaide to Cairns & stopped for a stretch & smoke, i dont recall exactly where, it was the late 80s & i had most likely indulged in some recreational past time.. It was about 9pm nobody around.. We had a chat & a cigarette which surprised me.. John smoked.. Anyway i wont say what we all chatted about but i can assure you he is one of the funniest blokes i have ever met.. Such a modest bloke & a typical Aussie.. What you see on tv is exactly how he is in real life.. Enjoy..
I'm so glad this is on your radar! Watching your reactions has reignited my love of John Farnham, I can't wait to get your views on it once you've had a chance to see it.
❤❤❤mate I love that you look at him with so much love and admiration,just like us Aussies do,plus you've done so much for him on your channel, , thank you brother ❤❤❤❤❤
Great reaction Nick yes you are right its like if if hasn't happened in Ameica it hasn't happened. I live in 🇬🇧 and we have loads x loads of artists groups from America come over into our world to enjoy and get to see in concert. We are not just one sided and love and appreciate great music and artists from anywhere in the world. Granted we don't have all the American entertainers in our charts and know them but we probably know more American artists then the Americans know British artists. British band Take That bringing since the 90s huge in 🇬🇧 and Europe and other parts of the world but never made it in Ameria but are 🇬🇧 National Treasure and closed the Kings Coronation concert the other week and were amazing.Gary Barlo lead singer of Take That such a talented singer songwriter. Dont know why it is harder for anyone outside America to break into the music scene dont know it is the mentally of the music industry stopping it.But Great reactor like you Nick and others in USA are getting Johns music out there and other Country's music that the American music lovers would not get to hear if it weren't for you the reactors that love and appreciate any music from any country. Love John and Adam Lambert both in my top 3 male singers.Cant wait to see this documentary going to be happy and sad. 🇬🇧 🇬🇧
The reality is, John never wanted to go overseas. He always said he was happy just to tour in Australia and wasn’t interested in an overseas career, which was great for us as we got to see him touring regularly. His concerts were absolutely brilliant and whenever he did tour, the concerts sold out within hours.
I love that you comment on John Farnham , being so descriptive money is like the seventh wonder in the world to the Australian public , just like some of your artists over in America I like that for your public , it's good we get to share through our countries the beauty of great music who are blessed with unbelievable voices❤
Thank you so much for this gorgeous reaction. I saw another reaction and it was horrid. You are terrific with your reactions, especially towards our John Farnham. I’m anxious for you to watch the Classic Jack & Whispering Jack concert DVDs I sent you. I hope you will enjoy them! Not sure if the documentary will reach outside of Australia. But I am happy to send a copy to you when it does officially come out on DVD. Thank you for this lovely reaction 💗💗💗💗
I’m in my mid fifties and when we got our first record player as a four /five year old I played Jonnny Farnham Rain tops keep falling on my head over and over ❤️
What you said near the end re non-American artists... This is one of the reasons I love watching Eurovision. Yes there's some "interesting" performances, but there's also some absolutely top notch talent too. I often go searching UA-cam afterwards for various artists to see what they have done outside eurovision. I've bought albums and watched (streamed) concerts, there's a whole world of talent that we never see simply because they are from a country that my local record industry ignores.
This documentary will be a story of courage and triumph over discrimination. John suffered in his career being stereotyped as a teen-idol. With his new manager, he re-invented himself, tore himself out of depression and rose magnificently to become a performing adult megastar. This is the inspiring story of a man with not only a big voice, but a big heart who rose from the ashes.
People didn't think John wasn't a credible singer because his first manager marketed him as a novelty act (you've heard Sadie the Cleaning Lady 😅) He was also seen as the clean-cut boy-next-door, and it took years for him to shake off that image. He's earned every bit of the credibility that he enjoys today 😊
The John Farnham movie is a story of 2 men. Glen Wheatley who believed John had the talent and the greatest voice in the world. To morgage his own home to pay for a recod deal and record the Album Whispering Jack,who rose from being unwanted by record companies and radio stations, playing pub gigs to 30 to 50 people. To become THE VOICE John Farnham The World's Greatest Singer.
You were in the radio here in Australia they had Guy Sebastian in studio and he was talking about your reaction to his music, I have the recording of it if you want to hear the discussion
Mis management is the reason he didn’t make it ‘big’ in America or anywhere else overseas. .. but wow he made it big in Australia.. and got to be with love of his life and his children, and enjoy his life. Making it Big… well, as ❤❤❤❤he nears the end of his days, he is quite sick.. I’m sure he has no regrets.. I think about him every day and hope he is not in pain. May he be surrounded by love.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Every major recording company saw John as a pop singer, so they didn't believe he could transition to an adult entertainer; this lead John having to survive by performing in country clubs and pubs. Glenn Wheatley(former Master's Apprentices guitarist/singer), who was manager of Little River Band; was amazed where John was performing, so he decided to take things into his hands and manage John. And as they say, THE REST IS HISTORY.
Love your content and passion for good music! Can't wait for doco to come out...my husband nearly lost his job for booking John..he did and it was amazing and Yes John was sooo down to earth and humble.....xxx
Thank you so much mate to getting johns music out there I grew up seeing him on tv every once and a while but I can remember exactly where I was when I heard “ your the voice “ it rocked my world thanks again I wish you all the success for your channel
Cannot wait for this!! You will have to fly over Nick, you can come and stay at my place 😃😅. I'm sure one of us will be able to make sure you get to see it❤
John sang "Sadie the Cleaning Lady" and he was the goody two shoes darling of the grandmas. Now he jokes about it, which is typical for him. When he got married he lost the teen girl crowd and he really only appealed to older people. His voice has always been amazing. Funnily enough, he appeared on a show called Hey Hey Its Saturday and sang You're The Voice. He was plugged by Molly Meldrum and his career was relaunched. Even in Australia, it took us years to realise just how good he is. In my opinion, it is the best male singing voice I have ever heard. For female vocalist Australia will field Vanessa Amorosi, and on guitar we will have Tommy Emmanuel.
In my opinion, Johnny Farnham was and IS the VOICE of Australia! As an Australian myself, I'm probably bias in this 😅 but I honestly believe he's the voice for the country ❤❤❤
A lot of Australian artists and groups from the 50's through to the 70's, had to move to either England or America to get noticed; it were those people who started to open eyes, towards artists and groups from Australia and New Zealand. Where as, Australians through those early days, were bombarded with English and American music; and that was what our homegrown talent had to contend with, such that they made some money by covering overseas artists and bands.
Glenn couldn’t get anyone in Australia or America to sign John. Out of John’s first 25 years he only made money for 5 of those years. He sold his home and everything he owned, he deserved for the world to know him. Thank God for Glenn Wheatley with his love and belief in John and yes, many thought his music was irrelevant until Glenn made the Whispering Jack album with his own money. The First Lady talking was Olivia Newton John. The lady with the long blonde hair who said he was missing in action was Gaynor, Glenn’s wife. Jill, John’s wife stayed with him. I watched John cry when Celine Dion told John she was always his number one fan. He thought she was being nice but she meant it. Richard Marx calls him the best voice anywhere alive today. So many greats came here to sing with him. Reactors maybe making him famous now but does John earn from that? Or does he only earn from his Official UA-cam page? I put off watching this until 10 hours ago. Then I watched it twice and cried. He is loved and he always will be.
I'm a 58 year old Aussie 🇦🇺 Johnny Farnham as he was known wasn't seen as a credible singer. He was always seen as the 'Sadie The Cleaning Lady' guy. I went to a rugby Grand Final back in the 80s and people were throwing food items at him - Seriously! It was Glen Wheatly who reinvented John Farnham with the album 'Jack's Back' . He took off and the rest is history as they say ❤❤
John was never a has been, he was trapped in his King of Pop image and not allowed to grow and explore his real musical talent, the music production machine tends to type cast and pigeon hole, fortunately Glen W. stepped in and took John on, he knew a great performer and vocalist when he heard one the outcome of this belief was our win. Thank you the late Glen and thank you John for so many years of great performances. Watching and listening to the younger generations finding you and marvelling at your beautiful voice singing most musical genres with ease not mention your friendly, generous, no tickets, fun persona we love you John.
@@Gymnastics-er3kx I agree he was no has been, but use the epression from the perspective of the industry who trapped him in a niche. A lot of talent gets lost as has beens to a fad drive industry.
Can’t wait to see this! And it’s true, because of his teen songs and maybe our cultural cringe, he wasn’t ‘credible’, but so happy he got through and i saw him live several times :)
Been a fan of John's for so long now . I won't be going to see the doco, I already know all about his past, how he and his family left Essex, UK and travelled to Melbourne, Australia, back in the 50s. I can't watch it , I don't want to cry the whole time, the doco is on. 💕🇦🇺
I know how you feel..I'm welling up just from watching the movie trailer..but hope you might reconsider..let's all help the movie get to number 1. It will help to keep his music alive..he deserves it 💖
Just worked a 12hr nightshift but I'm heading to the cinema in 3 hrs time to see it. It's opening day and I can tell you this....never has a movie trailer given me tingles but this trailer seriously does. Australia is the place to be today 🤗🤗
There is a whole part 1 of John Farnham's singing career in Australia that apparently you know nothing about. Bad management, wrong career direction, poor investments, close to poverty, John feeling down and depressed .... but he survived and triumphed and is loved by Aussies. His partnership with Glenn Wheatley was true Aussie mateship. I think there is a book coming out, too?
John Farnham was used in many soundtracks in the US. He sung the main love theme in the Movie "RAD" . It was about a BMX riding couple in 1986. Songs included... Break the ice With you Thunder in your heart ❤
Oh it's going to be so good. I'll definitely be going to see it more than once. Olivia Newton John is the first person to speak in the trailer. Thank you NIck for loving him as much as Australia does.
Mate, I’m pretty sure one of your Aussie subscribers will send you a copy of the dvd or blu ray of the documentary, if they don’t release it in the states
Awwww, I love that a whole new generation is loving John. John is like a big warm Australian hug 🥰
There is also CD and DVD coming out. Preorder now so we can get him to number 1 again for the 7th consecutive decade .
I certainly will as soon as I can. I hope everyone else does too.
Carolyn, I have a few tailfeathers coming out. I hope to have a doona for sale next year.
@@mrmockatoo6786 I sheared some alpacas last week. I'll save you the fleece haha
I will being pre ordering too! I love our John Ms Carolyn!
Where can you pre order cd, DVD?? I would do in a heart beat
❤❤❤thank you for loving him, as much as we do!!!!!!❤❤❤
❤❤❤we love that you love him as much as we do!!!!he's a fighter, he never!!! Gave up!!!! He's a legend!!!!❤❤❤❤
I saw it over the weekend and it was amazing! The entire cinema laughed, cried and sang.
You’ve got to understand that John’s first manager destroyed his career by making the wrong song choices and career direction. He wanted John to appeal to the oldies and be disliked by the teen set .. go figure. As a result John eventually got dumped by the industry, probably late 70’s and was absolutely broke. Glen Wheatly came along and turned everything around for John and as a result we’ve been given the gift of John for the past 50 plus years.
Glenn Wheatly was also broke and mortgaged his house to back John.
Glen mortgaged his house to pay for that original recording sessions that produced Your the voice..... he literally put everything on the line for it
@@MelodyMan69 And the rest is history!
Yeah, he was too much into what he could get out of it rather than promoting John like he should have. Classic narcissist!
John did do the pub circuit too. I remember going to Ritchies Nightspot in Melbourne to see him and his then band. Early 80's. One month they would have Jon English and the next month John Farnham. I still think one of his best albums is Uncovered. And I listen to John every day, litterally!
Without Glenn Wheatley, John would never have been the icon he is today. John and Glenn’s friendship is one of those once in a lifetime, enduring, heart rending friendships that we all wish we could have. Glenn will also be revered as much as John, “You’re The Voice” was technically recorded illicitly without the songwriters consent but thankfully the songwriters allowed it to be released. 2022 was a horrendous year of loss…we lost Glenn from Covid complications, then Livvy from cancer and add John’s own cancer diagnosis…. Hopefully our John will recover… who cares if he never sings again… he is our heart and soul. ❤
Hi Nick, I bought John's Biography yesterday (titled The Untold Story, by Jane Gazzo). You get a mention on page 356. It is a brilliant book, starting with when his parents first met, right up to after his Cancer surgery last year. Much love from Australia. 💕🇦🇺
Oh wow is that a new updated version of the book? Because I have the 2015 edition which I don’t think Nick even knew who John was back then haha. Now I want to read it again, it is indeed a fabulous biography
Man from Australia, we ALL thank you for reacting to our one and only John Farnham! You've made the news over hear with your reaction videos and we can't thank you enough for bringing the greatest singer in the world into the international eye. Seriously dude, thank you and God bless!
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It's why Aussie's promote him on every site around the world
He and Jimmy need to be herd around the world
The modern version is Guy Sebastian same love passion and vocal skills
I watched the movie last week and I already want to see it again. It just made me love him more ❤.
I grew up in Australia in the 80's and LOVED John. I've been lucky enough to see him 3 times in concert and each one was amazing.
That trailer made me tear up with pride.
Why was John not accepted as a credible singer. ...Why did the writers of You're the Voice not want him to record it......one word...SADIE!!!
Although the song made him an instant pop star and it was the biggest selling single of the 60's in Australia, that image of 60's teen idol stuck. Plus the fact his management chose older style songs for him. He wasn't given much of a chance to explore his own passion for rock in his earlier days.
It took him years to shed that mantle and for people to take him seriously. And for him to finally start recording the kind of music he had always wanted to record. Thank for for Glenn Wheatley
Yes! And that guy that was co writer for you’re the voice had lived in australia for a bit of time in the 70’s when sadly John did not receive the respect he eventually got when he released you’re the voice….. so he remembered him as this comical cabaret style artist who sang the ‘pop’ hits of the day and not the type of person who could convey the serious message of his song, which ultimately John did in the end
such a shame that john got pigeon holed as old scool caberet for so long. I'll bet those record producers regrettef that decision to not release the album for the rest of their careers haha ...and so glad Glenn released it himself And got the chance to reap the rewards ...great payback for his belief if John. You reap what you sow
Plus he got married so lost popularity …
Sounds similar to David Cassidy who was forced to play music he didn't want to play. He wanted to play his own music and wasn't able to for years while starring on the Partridge Family.
@@carolynh8866 I heard somewhere that Sony was one of the companies that rejected whispering jack- not sure if it’s 100% true but now they own the companies that produced it 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
Fly to Sydney, watch the movie and do a meet and greet with fans - sure enough of us would buy tickets to watch with you and help with your airfares etc
gr8 idea - heading to Sydney from the UK in June - when is this being released?
@@ianmcinally5110 it’s just out this week.
@R. Fairlie gr8 news thanks. In Sydney in 3 weeks
Unfortunately it's only being released here in Australia Nick..
I wish they would release it worldwide because his fan base coz of UA-cam has escalated like never before...
Your channel has paved the way for everyone else here on youtube who are now just discovering Johns music..
Xx ❤❤❤😘😘😘
John means the world to all of us xx
Bittorrent will take it worldwide. And probably Netflix or similar.
Your the voice in my opinion should be our national anthem! He truly is a national treasure!
Absolutely
Kickstarter to fly Nick out here to see it in Gold Class? ;)
With his health issues, it's heart-breaking to hear people in interviews talking about him in the past tense. But I understand they're talking about early experiences and so forth - still, it's gut-wrenching.
I thought that too. "He WAS exceptional".....like he's still alive?! But yeah, I get it. I can't wait to see this on the big screen but I'm also scared it will make me cry in public. I just love him so much.
@@kelloneill74 I cried reading just what you said, hell I'd fall-to-pieces in the cinema.
Being intimately familiar with his cancer, I hate that I am now holding my breath. It's a hard operation to recover from.
@@renlish On the 31st March, 2023 John's wife Jill reported that John has been admitted to hospital again to be treated for a respiratory infection but his wife and family confirmed he is "comfortable and receiving the best care". Our prayers are with John and his family for a speedy recovery. I hope you don't mind me telling you this, although you may already know.
I found that, too. It felt so wrong. But seeing Livvie and Glen....sad and nostalgic..
My dear friend John really did it tough.
The English song writers, Chris Thompson, Maggie Ryder ,Andy Qunta and Keith Ried. They didn't want John to have anything to do with the song, they said his was not credible.Johns manager tried to sign him up with a label but no record company was interested. Glen Wheatley, John's manager sold his house to record " Whispering Jack " and begged the English song writers to allow John to record it. They produced the album on a shoe string budget. It went to number one around the world EXCEPT the USA where it peaked at number 82.
You have done so much for our John we love and respect you so much, he went through hell and back,and now still battling, and yes America is hard to get something going there, you've hit it on the head,BUT he was good enough,thier loss!!!!!!!!
Had to share. Tonight I got to see this Documentary and I highly recommend it. For me, I felt it all and even found a tear in my eye. Having had an 18 year association with the Australian music industry during that time, so much hit home. The greedy agents who don't give a sh%t about the act, lie and steal more than their share, the record companies who can't see talent when it's in their face. I remember being told how John was playing the leagues clubs with only a handful in the audience, which I found absurd having been a fan since the "Raindrops ...." days. Unfortunately, there have been and will be, so many talented performers here in Australia that will never get an opportunity to show their talent to the world. At least John had a friend like Glen who was there for him. John could've easily have ended up like most Australian talents, lost, ignored, used and tossed away. Such a heart-breaking industry. I thoroughly enjoyed that John showed them and beat the odds. Love him always. Such a gentleman, such an amazing talent. Wishing him a speedy recovery. PS America entertainment industry didn't want to know about him, that's why you never got to know of him till now. Thank goodness for the internet, now you are finding out about some of our finest..John, Jimmy Barnes, Renee Geyer, Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem etc..etc...etc
Those last two lines on this trailer makes me emotional, John is so embedded into our minds with his amazing personality & voice.
Me too every time
Absolutely loved the doco/movie 💜 Took the hubby with me on Mothers’ Day. Farnsy brings so much joy - watching his struggles & then to see him explode back into popularity off the back of Glenn & Gaynor’s financial & unwavering support made me want to smile & cry with happiness.
As soon as I heard about this, I knew just the person who needed to see it :) Let's get the companion album to number one!
Can't wait to see this. Not sure if you know but Queen asked him to join them in 2003 after he recorded We Will Rock You with Brian May and Roger Taylor who said Farnham blew them away with his vocals. Hard to imagine he couldn't even get a record deal given how good he is. So glad you are a fan Nick. He's getting more worldwide recognition now and you are a big part of the reason why. Thank you.
The way you look at him, says it all, your face lights up!!! Thank you from me sue, in Australia ❤❤❤❤
I think John being in the outside for quite a while was that when the pop rock culture changed in the 70s, he stayed true to himself.
In Australia there was a lot of glam rock and other rock.Singers/bands were mostly glam or grungy. Long , dirty hair was a thing. And John was clean and wouldn’t play dress-ups. He was a SINGER!
Thanks for the reaction. Can’t wait to see this doco!❤
Absolutely, he started in the wrong era. He had to wait for music to change to suit him. I am so glad he hung on for that moment.
He is the man every Australian knows and loves ❤❤❤❤❤
I hope John finds out about how much you love him and maybe once he is healed he will shout you out lol
You seem like such a nice guy and i lovvveee your John Farnham videos and you make me laugh 😂
Lots of love from this Aussie girl 🥰🥰😍😘
This makes me so happy as an Australian and seeing John getting seen. Thank you so much for this love ❤
Come to Australia!!!
See if you can stay with Jimmy B and Jane & fam.
Join them for a song-a-long 😁👍
John Farnham will be stoked to see this clip! You’re awesome ❤
I'm Australian and I've been listening to John since the 80s as a kid and it so unreal seeing the rest of the world appreciate his talent.
Mate thank you as an Aussie that went and seen the movie today thank you im 34 and been following his music since I was little thanks to my dads love for him thank you for being the fan you are
Yeah Nick I can’t wait .
John was signed to RCA in America .
RCA America told John You’re The Voice wouldn’t sell in America because the song was too lyrically serious protest songs was out of the American public interest . RCA America wanted Pressure Down as the first single from Whispering Jack not You’re The Voice even that You’re The Voice was top 20 hit in Canada a top 10 hit in the UK , New Zealand and some European countries but number 1 in Australia , Germany , Sweden , Denmark & Switzerland .
RCA took to long Whispering Jack didn’t get a release date. RCA America did release 1988 album Age Of Reason and decided to add You’re The Voice in after Two Strong Hearts charted in the American adult contemporary charts You’re The Voice got a official American release 2 years after the Australian release about 18 months after the rest of the world it charted in the 80’s on the billboard top 100 in America.
John was also reluctant to tour the USA after his 4 years with the Little River Band constantly touring the USA . He did few promotional tours that the recording company asked for , but that was it .
For Australian artists to break into the American market they have to be there nearly 24,7 to promote the hell out of themselves.
Australian market is quite simple compare to the complex American market .
Mate I love you for the way you have grown to love him the way us Aussies do!!!!!bless you ❤❤❤❤❤
This is going to an epic movie.
I met John right at his peak one night somewhere between Cairns & Townsville at a jetty.. His yacht had broke down & they were docked & me & a couple of mates just happened to be driving from Adelaide to Cairns & stopped for a stretch & smoke, i dont recall exactly where, it was the late 80s & i had most likely indulged in some recreational past time.. It was about 9pm nobody around.. We had a chat & a cigarette which surprised me.. John smoked.. Anyway i wont say what we all chatted about but i can assure you he is one of the funniest blokes i have ever met.. Such a modest bloke & a typical Aussie.. What you see on tv is exactly how he is in real life.. Enjoy..
I just watched it tonight on 7plus and it was just amazing! The doco broke records for ratings on Oz tv yesterday!
I'm so glad this is on your radar! Watching your reactions has reignited my love of John Farnham, I can't wait to get your views on it once you've had a chance to see it.
❤❤❤mate I love that you look at him with so much love and admiration,just like us Aussies do,plus you've done so much for him on your channel, , thank you brother ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing Nick! Yes, I can’t wait to see this movie of our phenomenal Aussie treasure, John Farnham! ❤💜🧡💛💚💙🎶💕👏👌👍🍀
I LOVE that Americans are really discovering John Farnham. He's Freddy Mercury level of iconic and needs more world-wide attention.
Great reaction Nick yes you are right its like if if hasn't happened in Ameica it hasn't happened. I live in 🇬🇧 and we have loads x loads of artists groups from America come over into our world to enjoy and get to see in concert. We are not just one sided and love and appreciate great music and artists from anywhere in the world. Granted we don't have all the American entertainers in our charts and know them but we probably know more American artists then the Americans know British artists. British band Take That bringing since the 90s huge in 🇬🇧 and Europe and other parts of the world but never made it in Ameria but are 🇬🇧 National Treasure and closed the Kings Coronation concert the other week and were amazing.Gary Barlo lead singer of Take That such a talented singer songwriter. Dont know why it is harder for anyone outside America to break into the music scene dont know it is the mentally of the music industry stopping it.But Great reactor like you Nick and others in USA are getting Johns music out there and other Country's music that the American music lovers would not get to hear if it weren't for you the reactors that love and appreciate any music from any country. Love John and Adam Lambert both in my top 3 male singers.Cant wait to see this documentary going to be happy and sad. 🇬🇧 🇬🇧
I hope it comes to New Zealand theatres. I too am a fan.
The reality is, John never wanted to go overseas. He always said he was happy just to tour in Australia and wasn’t interested in an overseas career, which was great for us as we got to see him touring regularly. His concerts were absolutely brilliant and whenever he did tour, the concerts sold out within hours.
Glad u appreciate TRUE TALENT. Our John really was the best!
I love that you comment on John Farnham , being so descriptive money is like the seventh wonder in the world to the Australian public , just like some of your artists over in America I like that for your public , it's good we get to share through our countries the beauty of great music who are blessed with unbelievable voices❤
OMG Aussies look at all those Legendary people! Holly molly this is gona be good!
Thank you so much for this gorgeous reaction. I saw another reaction and it was horrid. You are terrific with your reactions, especially towards our John Farnham. I’m anxious for you to watch the Classic Jack & Whispering Jack concert DVDs I sent you. I hope you will enjoy them! Not sure if the documentary will reach outside of Australia. But I am happy to send a copy to you when it does officially come out on DVD. Thank you for this lovely reaction 💗💗💗💗
I’m in my mid fifties and when we got our first record player as a four /five year old I played Jonnny Farnham Rain tops keep falling on my head over and over ❤️
Great reaction! Thank you for reacting to true talents! I am looking forward to watching the documentary.
What you said near the end re non-American artists... This is one of the reasons I love watching Eurovision. Yes there's some "interesting" performances, but there's also some absolutely top notch talent too. I often go searching UA-cam afterwards for various artists to see what they have done outside eurovision. I've bought albums and watched (streamed) concerts, there's a whole world of talent that we never see simply because they are from a country that my local record industry ignores.
This documentary will be a story of courage and triumph over discrimination. John suffered in his career being stereotyped as a teen-idol. With his new manager, he re-invented himself, tore himself out of depression and rose magnificently to become a performing adult megastar. This is the inspiring story of a man with not only a big voice, but a big heart who rose from the ashes.
Definitely going to see this at the movies
As soon as the ad went up we knew you would be up for this.😆
Only when Glenn Weatley came along in the 70s did JF begin to come to attention.
Glenn mortgaged his own home to back John.
Yes - you must see this video. I’ve seen it 3 times and still get very emotional. Absolutely loved it.
I first met him in 1968. I was a 13 years old. He was Johnny. He first song was Sadie the cleaning lady.
People didn't think John wasn't a credible singer because his first manager marketed him as a novelty act (you've heard Sadie the Cleaning Lady 😅) He was also seen as the clean-cut boy-next-door, and it took years for him to shake off that image. He's earned every bit of the credibility that he enjoys today 😊
The John Farnham movie is a story of 2 men. Glen Wheatley who believed John had the talent and the greatest voice in the world. To morgage his own home to pay for a recod deal and record the Album Whispering Jack,who rose from being unwanted by record companies and radio stations, playing pub gigs to 30 to 50 people. To become THE VOICE
John Farnham The World's Greatest Singer.
I love your reactions to John, you made him more known in the USA from your reactions, so thank you very very much.
You were in the radio here in Australia they had Guy Sebastian in studio and he was talking about your reaction to his music, I have the recording of it if you want to hear the discussion
Love you Nick and your reaction and love for John and our Aussie artists. ❤
Gave me goosebumps
You're right mate, the US is very insular. Hope you get to see the movie, it'll be worth it.
The first person shown and speaking is Olivia Newton John..
Mis management is the reason he didn’t make it ‘big’ in America or anywhere else overseas. .. but wow he made it big in Australia.. and got to be with love of his life and his children, and enjoy his life. Making it Big… well, as ❤❤❤❤he nears the end of his days, he is quite sick.. I’m sure he has no regrets.. I think about him every day and hope he is not in pain. May he be surrounded by love.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Every major recording company saw John as a pop singer, so they didn't believe he could transition to an adult entertainer; this lead John having to survive by performing in country clubs and pubs. Glenn Wheatley(former Master's Apprentices guitarist/singer), who was manager of Little River Band; was amazed where John was performing, so he decided to take things into his hands and manage John. And as they say, THE REST IS HISTORY.
Love your content and passion for good music! Can't wait for doco to come out...my husband nearly lost his job for booking John..he did and it was amazing and Yes John was sooo down to earth and humble.....xxx
I am sue from Australia,mate you have done more for John than anyone else,I thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤
Bless you Nick ❤❤❤. We can't wait to experience this doco. Maybe you could pre order a DVD.
I went and saw this today (mother's day in Australia), have your tissues ready, was very well done ♥️
Thank you so much mate to getting johns music out there I grew up seeing him on tv every once and a while but I can remember exactly where I was when I heard “ your the voice “ it rocked my world thanks again I wish you all the success for your channel
Cannot wait for this!! You will have to fly over Nick, you can come and stay at my place 😃😅. I'm sure one of us will be able to make sure you get to see it❤
John sang "Sadie the Cleaning Lady" and he was the goody two shoes darling of the grandmas. Now he jokes about it, which is typical for him. When he got married he lost the teen girl crowd and he really only appealed to older people. His voice has always been amazing. Funnily enough, he appeared on a show called Hey Hey Its Saturday and sang You're The Voice. He was plugged by Molly Meldrum and his career was relaunched. Even in Australia, it took us years to realise just how good he is. In my opinion, it is the best male singing voice I have ever heard. For female vocalist Australia will field Vanessa Amorosi, and on guitar we will have Tommy Emmanuel.
In my opinion, Johnny Farnham was and IS the VOICE of Australia! As an Australian myself, I'm probably bias in this 😅 but I honestly believe he's the voice for the country ❤❤❤
Saw it three days ago….seriously good
So pumped you know about this doc/movie about Farnseys journey - you are right, it should be being released worldwide!
A lot of Australian artists and groups from the 50's through to the 70's, had to move to either England or America to get noticed; it were those people who started to open eyes, towards artists and groups from Australia and New Zealand. Where as, Australians through those early days, were bombarded with English and American music; and that was what our homegrown talent had to contend with, such that they made some money by covering overseas artists and bands.
I honestly don't think Farnsy would care he'd love it
I can't wait to see this Documentary 😍
yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Thank God for you 🙏
Glenn couldn’t get anyone in Australia or America to sign John. Out of John’s first 25 years he only made money for 5 of those years. He sold his home and everything he owned, he deserved for the world to know him. Thank God for Glenn Wheatley with his love and belief in John and yes, many thought his music was irrelevant until Glenn made the Whispering Jack album with his own money.
The First Lady talking was Olivia Newton John. The lady with the long blonde hair who said he was missing in action was Gaynor, Glenn’s wife. Jill, John’s wife stayed with him.
I watched John cry when Celine Dion told John she was always his number one fan. He thought she was being nice but she meant it. Richard Marx calls him the best voice anywhere alive today. So many greats came here to sing with him. Reactors maybe making him famous now but does John earn from that? Or does he only earn from his Official UA-cam page?
I put off watching this until 10 hours ago. Then I watched it twice and cried. He is loved and he always will be.
I'm so glad John & Jimmy Reached you & many others thanks to UA-cam. Can't wait to watch this in a Theatre 🥰❤
I'm a 58 year old Aussie 🇦🇺
Johnny Farnham as he was known wasn't seen as a credible singer. He was always seen as the 'Sadie The Cleaning Lady' guy.
I went to a rugby Grand Final back in the 80s and people were throwing food items at him - Seriously!
It was Glen Wheatly who reinvented John Farnham with the album 'Jack's Back' . He took off and the rest is history as they say ❤❤
Nick.... I don't think You're the Voice is a world wide song.... I think it's a world wide anthem. 😊
Very insightful comments- Thanks!
You're the Voice was the ong that took him from a has been to a legend
John was never a has been, he was trapped in his King of Pop image and not allowed to grow and explore his real musical talent, the music production machine tends to type cast and pigeon hole, fortunately Glen W. stepped in and took John on, he knew a great performer and vocalist when he heard one the outcome of this belief was our win. Thank you the late Glen and thank you John for so many years of great performances. Watching and listening to the younger generations finding you and marvelling at your beautiful voice singing most musical genres with ease not mention your friendly, generous, no tickets, fun persona we love you John.
@@Gymnastics-er3kx I agree he was no has been, but use the epression from the perspective of the industry who trapped him in a niche. A lot of talent gets lost as has beens to a fad drive industry.
Can’t wait to see this! And it’s true, because of his teen songs and maybe our cultural cringe, he wasn’t ‘credible’, but so happy he got through and i saw him live several times :)
Been a fan of John's for so long now . I won't be going to see the doco, I already know all about his past, how he and his family left Essex, UK and travelled to Melbourne, Australia, back in the 50s. I can't watch it , I don't want to cry the whole time, the doco is on. 💕🇦🇺
I know how you feel..I'm welling up just from watching the movie trailer..but hope you might reconsider..let's all help the movie get to number 1. It will help to keep his music alive..he deserves it 💖
@@possumsnest You would feel alone in the cinema if you weren't welling up. The docomentary is phenomenal
If I win lotto in the next few weeks I'll get you a ticket to Australia so you can see this with your Aussie fam!
Just worked a 12hr nightshift but I'm heading to the cinema in 3 hrs time to see it. It's opening day and I can tell you this....never has a movie trailer given me tingles but this trailer seriously does. Australia is the place to be today 🤗🤗
There is a whole part 1 of John Farnham's singing career in Australia that apparently you know nothing about. Bad management, wrong career direction, poor investments, close to poverty, John feeling down and depressed .... but he survived and triumphed and is loved by Aussies. His partnership with Glenn Wheatley was true Aussie mateship. I think there is a book coming out, too?
Americans are very insular. So glad you love to give AirPlay to so many others, especially us aussies!!
You hit the nail on the head!!!!!
John Farnham was used in many soundtracks in the US.
He sung the main love theme in the Movie "RAD" . It was about a BMX riding couple in 1986. Songs included...
Break the ice
With you
Thunder in your heart
❤
I saw the movie today and I loved it in Australia, I do hope you have the opportunity to see it.
Oh it's going to be so good. I'll definitely be going to see it more than once. Olivia Newton John is the first person to speak in the trailer. Thank you NIck for loving him as much as Australia does.
Come to Australia to see it!!!
Mate, I’m pretty sure one of your Aussie subscribers will send you a copy of the dvd or blu ray of the documentary, if they don’t release it in the states