My First John Farnham Experience! 'Vocal ANALYSIS' of 'You're The Voice' Live!

Another runner up in our Patreon poll in February, I've heard a lot about John Farnham from our strong contingent of Australian and New Zealand based patrons and absolutely had to jump right in. Considered the unofficial anthem of Australia, that's quite a badge of honor to place on a song! How could it not be utterly amazing?!

Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to John Farnham for the first time, performing "You're The Voice” Live.
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Performed by John Farnham & Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - Words and Music by Christopher Hamlet Thompson, Andy Qunta, Maggie Ryder, Keith Reid
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[brettgarsed]

I played with John for 40 years and I was onstage at this show. He is without a doubt one of the greatest vocalists to have ever lived. This was the last song of a 2 hour concert and he would do this show 4 nights in a row, no problem. There is absolutely no enhancement to his vocal at all. I've sat next to him at a piano and he would blow your head off with his power. Unbelievable. We once did 16 gigs in a row in pubs with long drives every day and his voice never failed him, not once.

[Captain_Terp]

I’m an ex-sound engineer who had the privilege of working alongside John’s main front of house engineers throughout my career. They were the best in the game here in Australia 🇦🇺 and John was in a class of his own. FYI this song was released 11 years before auto tune was first heard. In the days before auto tune (ie pre 1999 Cher’s ‘Believe’ was the first commercial hit to feature the effect) which has become something ubiquitous in todays music. It’s worth appreciating in these days, you could either sing the notes, or you couldn’t. And John could.

[stevenrossely]

As an Aussie, it’s disappointing how internationally underrated he is, I get shear joy watching people like yourself watch this for the first time, a true Aussie gem he is

[scramblesish]

I’m Aussie and spent many years disregarding him as I was a punk and metal kid in the 80s and 90s but now I can appreciate how good a vocalist he is… wish him well with his health battles everyone 😢

[hays]

I'm an Australian metal head but John is special, a wonderful human, funny, down to earth and loved. Sadly he is fighting mouth cancer at 73. ❤ Australia stands with him

[gillianlefrancois]

John Farnham cancer-free and ‘super positive’ a year after mouth surgery. Son Robert says 74-year-old is singing and dancing at home after surgery in August 2022. Wonderful news, he's such an Aussie icon.

[WombatMan]

Play that song in any bar in any country in the world, and you will immediately identify the Australians in the room.
Wishing Farnsey a speedy recovery. He truly created an Aussie icon in this song.

[lbd-pocl]

You’ve just made 25 million Australians very happy! Farnsey is a national treasure with a 50 year career of outstanding performance. Pick any song, of any style, from his extensive career and you will be impressed. We all wish him and his family well as he struggles with serious health problems at the moment.

[badgerandhobbes]

What’s so impressive is he’s probably already been singing for 2hrs +. This is most likely the last song of the night. And it’s such a hard song to sing and he absolutely crushes it. Legend.

[IanSamit]

One night around 1981-82, I was re-stringing my bass in the change-room of, I think, Bulli Workers Club, when Farnham, who my band was supporting, walked in, introduced himself, and chatted away as I continued to string my bass, trying desperately to stay calm and coherent! As well as being one of the most astonishing singers ever to vibrate a fold, he is as friendly, funny and humble off-stage as on.

[aussiebornandbred]

Not only is Farnsey one of the most talented singers in the world, but he's genuinely a bloody nice and humble bloke to go with it, we all wish you well for a full recovery John

[denisbryce]

John's Backing Singers, Lisa Edwards, Venetta Fields & Lindsay Field have been backing John for many, many years. In an Interview John said that when they perform it is like an extra leg or arm. They just blend together so well.

[berniehand]

The song" Help" at the same concert by john will surprise you. The power of his voice, the connection to his audience

[rupertguenther]

I worked with John, playing violin in the string section for a run of his shows about 10 years after this performance. I've worked with some pretty good singers in the operas in Vienna, and I would say John's voice was outstanding. He's worth listening to for a wide range of his songs to really get what he is capable of. He was relaxed. loved the music, and gave a lot in every show. And he was exceptionally generous and kept everyone involved feeling valued. And you're right, the backing vocals are really excellent and toneful. Glad you enjoyed one of Australia's great singers.

[annecraig]

Many moons ago I worked at his 50th bday party that was held in a well known function venue in Melbourne. I will never forget at the end of the night, when most people had gone home, John and his backup singers standing in the middle of the room singing Amazing Grace a cappella. Absolute goosebumps. I felt so privileged to witness that moment.

[Cyannah]

This concert with MSO was one of the best concerts John ever did. You must also check out “Help” from the encore! John was so amazing live, even up until last year (even in his 70’s), before his surgery for mouth cancer. Farnsey is our hero ❤ Even though John is English by birth, he is a humble man who gave his voice to Australia - the land he grew up in, and we gave him our love right back. John gave up his chance at international stardom to stay in Australia with his family and earned every Aussie’s loyalty forever. The movie of his life will be out later this year. “You’re The Voice” is the unofficial Australian anthem, so just about everyone knows the lyrics by heart, especially those of us who were around in 1986 when it was released. As to your comments about auto tune…… John didn’t do auto tune….his voice is his own, totally natural with no tuning required, and live shows were exactly that… John singing live, maybe not 100% vocally correct, but who cares, his concerts were beyond amazing. He fed off his audience and we gave him what he needed to transcend. I.e. the backup singer with the studded corset is Lisa….John treated his band and backup singers as family, so Lisa has sung with him for over 20 years.

[megancooper]

No auto tune no fancy choreography just pure talent. Bloody Legend💜💜💜

[colin]

To love Australia is to love John Farnham. When Freddie Mercury says he's the best singer he's ever heard, there s no finer endorsement than that, and what he can sing. We are so blessed to have him as ours. Thankfully he is cancer free.

[L.A.Tex_Norway]

You really REALLY REALLY need to listen to him singing Help live. It will hit you straight in the heart - and give you GOOSEBUMPS galore

[waynebengtsson]

Imagine a factory floor in Australia in the 90s. It's a Saturday, all the worker bees are cashing in on overtime rates, and this song comes on the radio. About a third of the way through all the worker bees continue with their assigned tasks, but singing along, with all the enthusiasm and energy that they can muster. I love my adopted country, and I thank you for bringing that memory back to mind.