Countdown (Australia)- Molly Meldrum Interviews John Farrar- October 5, 1980

A segment from the long running Australian music TV series Countdown, which aired on the ABC from 1974-1987.

This particular segment aired during the Countdown episode which originally aired on October 5, 1980, on the ABC.

This clip features an interview of Australian songwriter John Farrar, conducted by Countdown Talent Co-Ordinator Molly Meldrum.

The interview features a discussion about his music career overseas, before his songwriting career took off. They also discuss his collaborations with Ronnie Burns, Russell Morris, John Farnham, and his ongoing collaboration with Olivia Newton-John. They discuss his work songwriting for the movie musicals 'Grease' and 'Xanadu'. The conclude discussing some of his own performance music, and the success of Australian musicians in the United States.

Vaxfacts: John Farrer is married to Pat Carroll, who was Olivia Newton-John's singing partner in the late 1960s.

[jonsimon]

This guy is/was one of the world's best song crafters. He can rattle something off the night before it's due what would take others months to write. Incredible.

[annewrenn]

Farrar Insanely gifted. He with Olivia.... pure MAGIC !

[richalderson]

Some people have the natural songwriting gift and John Farrar is one of those people.

[artism]

John Farrar’s son, Sam, is currently the bassist for Maroon 5.

[hooks]

His solo album is brilliant!!! A couple tracks are here on youtube!

[Cranbum]

Just the incredible music and spiritually inspired (imho) lyrics of 'Magic' alone put this guy in the top echelon of songcrafters. What an incredible talent.

[DavidRyder-qg]

Met John very briefly back in 74 or 75. Seemed a very shy unassuming guy.

[moonbeam]

John Farrar also co-wrote my favorite Olivia song, "Sam".

[childrenoflight]

Perfect match and he is Pat Carrolls husband the other partner in the duo Olivia first started in the 60s

[wmpetroff]

So thats John Farrar! I have thought about him through the years more than ONJ since he penned her hits and many others. I would be absolutely 100% elated to meet him and interview him for the sake of songwriting musical brilliance. How could I, respectfully, reach him??

[regaltipA]

What a great career and catapulted Olivia with his great songs. He'd be sad at her passing