Help!
John Farnham Anthony Warlow Lyrics

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When I was younger, so much younger than today-ay-ay
I never needed a-anybody's help in anyway-ay
But now these days are gone
I'm not so self assur-you're-ured
Now I find I've changed my mind
I've opened up the door-oors

Help me if you can I'm feelin' dow-own

And I do appreciate you bein' 'rou-ou-ound
Help me get my feet back on the grou-ou-ound
Won't you please, plea-ea-ease, he-elp me-ee

And now my life has changed, in oh so many ways
My independence, seems to vanish in the ha-aze
But every now and then I feel so insecure
But I know that I just need you, like I've never done before-ore

Help me if you can I'm feelin' dow-own
And I do appreciate you bein' 'rou-ou-ound
Oh help me get my feet back on the grou-ou-ound
Won't you please, plea-ea-ease, he-elp me-ee

When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in anyway-ay
But now those days are gone
I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind
I've opened up the door-oors

Help me if you can I'm feelin' dow-own
And I do appreciate you bein' 'rou-ou-ound
Oh help me get my feet back on the grou-ou-ound

Won't you please, plea-ea-ease, he-elp me-ee
Won't you please, plea-ea-ease, he-e-elp me-ee-ee

Overall Meaning

The song "Help!" by John Farnham is a cover of The Beatles classic hit, and it talks about the importance of needing somebody in times of trouble. The lyrics suggest a transition from being independent to needing help, which is something that can happen to anyone at any time. The opening lines show Farnham reflecting on his past independence and self-assuredness, but as the song progresses, he admits that his life has changed and that he feels lost and insecure. He reaches out to anyone listening for help to get his feet on the ground again.

The chorus of the song is a plea for help in a time of need. Farnham acknowledges that he is feeling down and appreciates anyone being there for him. He wants to get back to his feet, and therefore asks for help. He repeats this plea twice more, emphasizing how desperate he feels. The overall message is one of vulnerability and honesty, admitting that sometimes we all need a little help.

Overall, "Help!" is a vulnerable, introspective song that acknowledges the shared human experience of needing help at some point in our lives. It's a reminder that it's okay to ask for help and that we don't need to face life's struggles alone.

Line by Line Meaning

When I was younger, so much younger than today-ay-ay
In the past, when I was much younger than I am now

I never needed a-anybody's help in anyway-ay
I used to think I didn't need anyone's help for anything

But now these days are gone
But now that time has passed

I'm not so self assur-you're-ured
I'm not as confident in myself

Now I find I've changed my mind
Now I realize things have changed and I need help

I've opened up the door-oors
I'm willing to accept help from others

Help me if you can I'm feelin' dow-own
I need help because I'm feeling really low

And I do appreciate you bein' 'rou-ou-ound
And I'm grateful for your presence and support

Help me get my feet back on the grou-ou-ound
Help me regain my stability and balance

Won't you please, plea-ea-ease, he-elp me-ee
Please help me, I'm asking for your assistance

And now my life has changed, in oh so many ways
My life is very different now, in many different ways

My independence, seems to vanish in the ha-aze
My ability to do things on my own is disappearing

But every now and then I feel so insecure
Sometimes I feel really unsure of myself

But I know that I just need you, like I've never done before-ore
But I realize that I need your help now more than ever before

Won't you please, plea-ea-ease, he-e-elp me-ee-ee
Again, I'm asking you to please help me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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Comments from YouTube:

Dan Schiavello

3y↑280

Australia is loving your reactions to John, Jimmy and the others. There have been other guys and girls react to our legends but we can see the genuine love and respect you have for them and we love it! Keep going and I’m sure half of Australia will be following you soon! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

Jeremy Bell

2y↑8

100% we will. Love watching these JF reviews.

Heidi Williams

2y↑5

I agree. Both these guys are legends. Wishing John all the best in his recovery. He is Australia 🇦🇺

Ariel Ellie

37w↑1

Have you watched “Touch of Paradise” yet? If not you should add it to the list ❤

Greg Higgs

3y↑110

My father was operatically trained and he said John Farnham was simply the finest singer we’ve ever produced.

Marg Enn

2y↑5

Imagine if John Farnham was trained to sing opera!

Julie Gard

2y↑13

I remember (this will show my age now 😂) watching The Don Lane Show decades ago and a quite young Johnny (as he was known back then) Farnham performed a few songs. The top quest that night happened to be Sammy Davis Jr. and he was absolutely blown away by Johns voice and announced he would be a super star. Got that right Sammy ☺️

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nzlemming

3y↑125

Help is a Beatles song.

One thing that nobody mentions about John is his amazing mic discipline. He never has it smashed into his gob, because he knows how to project, and he knows how to move it away so as to keep from overpowering the sound system when he belts. He's especially careful about it when singing with less powerful voices. Master of his game!

Jeannine H

2y↑8

Yes, John's mic 🎤 craft is extraordinary!

Erin The Makeup Artist

3y↑118

Your reactions to Farnhams vocals cracks me up.. us Aussies are so used to it, maybe we take it for granted.. he is epic!

Dan Schiavello

3y↑7

Nothing wrong with a reminder of how awesome Farnsey is 😂

Karen Strong

3y↑40

Yes, that is Anthony Warlow. I believe he was recovering from cancer then. John and Olivia Newton John did this show with Anthony. Anthony is famous for so many stage musicals like Phantom Of The Opera. He is amazing on stage and as nice as John and Olivia are.

Roslyn Jonsson

2y↑9

Aussie here. I was lucky enough to see John live 17 times. I love him to bits. One of the best compliments about John Farnham that I ever heard from another artist, was from Freddie Mercury (lead singer of Queen), who said in an interview that John Farnham was the most technically perfect Male voice he'd ever heard. Coming from Freddie Mercury, that's gospel

tom wareham

3y↑101

Andy warlow was lead in the phantom of the opera in Australia and is one of our best musical stage singers .the song they were playing around with at the end is Sadie the cleaning lady John's first Australian hit , check it out its fun . My all-time favourite song from John was when he was with The Little River Band its called COOL CHANGE and is beautiful it was also sung by the original band singer and was equally as good please check it out you won't be disappointed .

I'm just Saying

3y↑5

The original singer of LRB was Glen Shorrock

Ailias

2y↑3

There's a bit in that show where Anthony gets John to sing opera, and of course he just bloody nails it

Greg Little

3y↑56

John hits you right in the face like a bat with his opening vocals.

Ez Low

Lol great comment!

Joel Wende

3y↑96

Some context. Anthony Warlow is a fantastic opera singer. He also does swing and musical stuff. At the time Anthony was recovering from multiple cancer treatments so probably wasn't up to the opera stuff. This was from a televised concert where the two of them and Olivia Newton-John (from Grease) played together. They all did solo stuff and then various bits and pieces together.

The stuff about 'Sadie the cleaning lady' at the end of the video refers to John's first hit called 'Sadie, the cleaning lady'...and there's a long running joke at John's live shows that he hates the song, and has to be convinced and bullied into singing it (he doesn't really and it's all a joke).

Leanne Brown

3y↑11

I was actually at this concert. Anthony had at this stage already recovered from his treatments and could definately if he wished sing opera however this concert was not the place for songs like that.

Lizann

3y↑5

One of my favourite concerts. Olivia Newton made up the magical trifecta.

Leanne Brown

3y↑4

@Lizann yes Olivia Newton-John is awesome.

Michelle Bailey

3y↑9

And the next song 'Granada' in this meant will show both of them off on a whole nother level...

Sash & Jayd

3y↑1

I was at their Brisbane concert, it was just amazing. All of their voices live was unbelievable, was the best concert I've ever been to.

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Delilah parnell

3y↑14

John Farnham is a National Treasure. He’s such a nice bloke too… and then there’s THAT a voice. He’s an Icon! ♥️

Ann Pulbrook

3y↑76

Just letting you know, ThatSingerReacts, as much as you love & appreciate all these amazing singers, you are very loveable, too.

clair ash

3y↑5

I absolutely agree😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

Neenekins Kins

2y↑3

Yes! He's soooo sweet!

D

2y↑3

❤So true .. I think I enjoy his love of music as much as I love going down memory lane
🇦🇺

Stuart White

3y↑27

Anthony Warlow's version of "This Is The Moment" gives me chills

Lizzie Lou Lou

3y↑24

In Australia it really makes us so happy to watch you on your Australian music journey. The extensive amount of talent always astounds us because our population is so small

Celebrity Scammers Baited

3y↑22

I was blessed to get to see Anthony Warlow as the Phantom of the Opera here in Melbourne when it premiered. 🙌 Beautiful.

Kirsteen Campbell

3y↑1

Right! It was so long ago now. I was thinking it is like 35 years since Whispering Jack too.

Celebrity Scammers Baited

@Kirsteen Campbell that would be about right. Jeez, I feel old lol

Karen Egan

39w↑1

Yes, same…I’ve been a fan ever since and have all of Anthony’s cds. I saw him last year in “Titanic”, performing in Melbourne…brilliant.♥️

Nanoya Barrett

34w↑1

Me too

Brian Julien

3y↑28

Anthony Warlow is one of the greatest Theatrical/Stage Musical Singers of all time, and in my honest opinion, the GREATEST vocalist to perform lead as Phantom of the Opera!

Lynda Mac

3y↑25

John is a Chameleon of many talents. His vocal gymnastics is amazing and inspiring.

Mykel Brown

3y↑13

Anthony Warlow is absolutely incredible. I saw him on Broadway when he took over the role of Hook from Kelsey Krammer in Finding Neverland. One of the best musical theatre performers of our time.

Debbie Hicks

49w↑2

Nick, I have to thank you! Whenever I get overwhelmed with what is happening out there in the world, I come & watch or rewatch you reactions & they make my heart sing again. As you know I am a huge Fan of John, I met Olivia & Cliff , such a fan of the Anthony's, Guy, Delta, the Barnes grew up around the corner here where I live. It has been so awesome going on your Aussie music Journey & revisiting my Favorites through your eyes & Ears! Thanks heaps young man! And Yes! John can sing anything & this concert with Anthony Warlow really showed the versatility of both men! Both great respect for each other, which comes across so well in this hey! Much love Debbie

Tasman Scanlan

2y↑17

I was (and remain) obsessed with John Farnham and Anthony Warlow's version of ''Granada''. This is a song which really shows off their vocal chops. Anthony is a trained opera singer and John Farnham really steps up his game to meet every vocal challenge that Anthony throws his way. In addition to this, Anthony sustains a note so long he manages to walk around the stage THREE times. The breath control is stunning. There is a video of their performance on Youtube uploaded under the title ''Anthony Warlow elevates us to 'high art'''. 10/10 recommend to have your mind blown + they are a great laugh together on stage.

Chris Lewis

Couldn't agree more I love this clip!!! And John blows me away with how he steps up to the challenge

Marg Enn

2y↑1

It was just an amazing performance with Anthony and John.

Jo Sedunary

3y↑67

If you want to see more of these two - Its called "The Main Event" and they did it with Olivia Newton-John in the round (stage in the middle) They were hilarious - I was lucky enough to see the tour three times. John is such a comedian and Anthony is also very very funny....Poor Livvie...she had to contend with these two every night for like six months hahaha... Anthony is one of our best leads in Phantom of the Opera.... Farnsey was THE best JC in Jesus Christ Superstar (took his band of course.. ) Gethsemane live is a total treat.

Julie Waddell

3y↑8

John singing Gethsemane is goosebumps territory! 🤯

Dan Schiavello

3y↑6

I agree. His version of Gethsemane is out of this world.

Lizzie Lou Lou

3y↑8

I was so lucky to go to this concert also and to see Johnny in Jesus Christ Superstar. Such great memories

t K

3y↑3

Definitely listen to Gesthemane

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Deb G

1y↑2

Wonderful Reaction again Nick and appreciation shown for our all time phenomenal singer John Farnham! Anthony is also a superb Australian treasure. Please watch more from this terrific concert:'The Main Event', with Olivia Newton John.

Sunnygirl01

3y↑13

Anthony Warlow is a national treasure. I’ve been lucky enough to see him live on many occasions. I also got to see John and Anthony perform together in The Main Event, an absolutely amazing experience 😃

USMadGirl

3y↑1

In case you don't know, "Sadie the Cleaning Lady" was John's first hit song! What a long, brilliant career! 🥰 His audience at every concert makes him sing it! You should react to it! The best one has a second song that SHOULD've been his first release because it shows more of his singing ability. I think you'll love this!🥰 Here's the link from 1967 & 2nd song starts right after "Sadie":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZeRmpvCjEw
And here he is singing "Sadie" in 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se3Mzig-QcI

Kirsteen Campbell

3y↑5

So - these 2 gents are among my faves. I’ve seen John Farnham live more times than I can count over the last 35 years. He’s brilliant isn’t he!

Daniel Power Studios

3y↑11

This was from a concert tour called "The Main Event" and it was John Farnham, Anthony Warlow and Olivia Newton-John. They all did solo parts, different pairings and then songs with all 3 on stage. If you loved that segment you would love the whole concert! I saw it live here in Australia!! Was amazing

Green Green

2y↑2

Anthony Warlow is one of my favourites. He is a baritone, but can be quite happy and pure in the tenor range. His voice is unique.Find some of his musical recordings to listen to him in his element.

Also check out David Hobson, our tenor extrodainaire. Once again, a powerful, unique voice.

Josie Quintela

3y↑1

I get goosebumps. It’s a Beatles song .
Not bad from our down under performers 🥰🥰🇦🇺

Fiona Bilton

2y↑1

I was lucky enough to have front row seats to this show in Adelaide and is still one of my favourite concerts ever💛 When Anthony and John do there sing off and John sings as a tenor is truly mind blowing!! Lucky enough to see John in Superstar and Anthony as Phantom 💛

Gail Russell-Baker

2y↑2

Anthony Warlow was THE PHANTOM OF THING OPERA in Australia I had the pleasure of seeing him in the second night of the production in Melbourne Australia. The best Phantom EVER,!!

Cookie

3y↑52

Help was originally a Beatles song but John definitely made it his own, I believe you have already done a reaction to it when he did it with the Melbourne symphony orchestra

Cookie

3y↑1

Thanks it was the middle of the night here and a car had just ran through my front yard taking out my fence and veranda

Stultified Graphics

3y↑1

@Cookie Am i right that John Lennon originally envisioned the song slower as Farnsy sang it.

Cookie

3y↑2

@Stultified Graphics yes you are right he once said John Farnhams version was how he originally envisioned it being sung and that it disturbed him that such an emotional song was sung with such a fast upbeat tempo.

Nerida Hicks

3y↑3

Isn’t it funny that the Beatles own this song but John trumps it’s with his version . Love it 🥰

lynne Q.

1y↑1

I was in the front row of this concert and I sends shivers up my spine even today one of our greatest singers always a fan always

MidgeDog

2y↑1

Oh and I was at this gig, and we couldn't get out of our seats afterwards, we were just so exhausted from being blown away by their amazing vocals for 2 hours!! Anthony Warlow is Australia's original musical theatre star - he was the lead in our original Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, and many others.

Jeffrey Kennedy

3y↑6

You need to hear Anthony sing ‘Music of the Night’ from Phantom of the Opera. Great voice… 👍🇦🇺

nrobbo23

3y↑6

The Beatles recorded this in 1965, it was the title song of the album "Help", but John Farnham's version has more of a ballad feel to it. John Lennon once said that this was the way he would have liked the original version to be, but it finished up more an upbeat version. Celine Dion and Tina Turner were so impressed with Fanham's version they both recorded it. The other guy is Anthony Warlow a legend in musical theatre in Australia and also has an amazing voice......

Roxann Legg

2y↑2

I KNOW John Farnhams voice was a gift from God, this is just so soul cathcing. Few singers catch that gift and bless others for it.

RanlaniRs

2y↑1

As a proud Aussie, I absolutely adore your reactions to our legends in music. John Farnham is one of the best. I love your reactions watching John and Jimmy Barnes. I'll have to watch your earlier vids to see if you've already reacted to Guy Sebastian too.

Joel Ramirez

2y↑3

Love that you are reacting to this song. I love John Farnham and Anthony Warlow singing together. Just a quick note on Anthony Warlow. He can sing in an operatic way, but he is actually a Broadway singer. Love his voice!

Michael Mueller

2y↑3

I look forward you listening to some of the work by the late Australian Indigenous singer, Gurrumul, of the Yolngu nation. One of the most extraordinary voices you'll ever hear.

Iceberg

3y↑3

Amazing how John can lean on those notes. I'm pretty sure, around this time he was recording songs where he hit G5.....kid you not !!

dolfyn73

2y↑2

John Farnham & Anthony Warlow both have a great sense of humour & love cracking jokes when performing. They're hilarious!

Daphne Rose

3y↑1

I was fortunate enough to see this concert live. Love, love, love them both.

Kylie Willison

3y↑3

John and Anthony are so funny as well as being amazing singers. Anthony can do incredible impressions. I love his Elmo and Michael Crawford impressions. Kermit the Frog too.

nikkolia

3y↑11

These guys were great.together - definitely check out their Granada vid from the same concert, it plays to Anthony's strengths a bit more but John absolutely smashes it. From memory I think it is on YouTube under "Anthony Warlow elevates us to high art"

Outlawlass

3y↑2

Huge respect to Chong Lim who musically directed The Main Event (and the majority of John Farnhams music). Such an talented guy to keep up with everyones onstage antics.

Chop

3y↑2

John and Anthony performing Granada at this concert was pretty amazing! This was a wonderful concert. So much fun. So many amazing vocals.

Toddyrocket

3y↑8

That concert was so funny and entertaining
Hope you do more of this particular show

Xiomdia

John is and has always been a vocal and character entertainment legend. It’s a thrill to watch your reactions to our staple entertainers. He’s phenomenal and extraordinary, an icon.

Brad Murphy

3y↑5

I saw Anthony Warlow, John Farnham, and Olivia Newton John in 'The Main Event' concert together years ago and it was fantastic. Recommend getting the album if you don't have it!

stuart boschen

3y↑1

True musical theater. A live audience is where they all shine

queenslanddiva

3y↑3

I just love watching your reactions. You just love a good singer! And we Aussies have the best.

Lynette Crowe

3y↑3

He has amazing vocals you need to go right back to the beginning of his career . His first song Sadie The Cleaning Lady to see what he started like . I would love your reaction to it. Love him and his voice.

JG Sheehan

3y↑6

“That’s Life” that Anthony Warlow sang is a Sinatra song I think. “Bad Habits” was written and sung by another Aussie, Billy Fields.
I also vote for John with Olivia N-J from the Main Event. Awesome.
Also remember the US has what? 330 million people? Oz has 25 million. We go pretty well for talent per capita.

K Saunders

I love Anthony Warlow. I saw him play The Phantom in Australia's production of The Phantom of the Opera and he was perfect. He does a lot of Broadway and swing music. I listened to his album 'On The Boards' on repeat when I was a teenager. His version of I Am A Pirate King from Pirates of Penzance is hilarious and his rendition of Bui-Doi from Miss Saigon is heart wrenching. Truly, he, John and Jimmy Barnes are Australia's greatest male vocalists.

Lilly Lee

Two Australian Icons. This concert was Labled the Main Event and Olivia Newton-John was part of it. They all did solo songs of their own, but also sang together. This particular song is called Help, originally by the Beatles but John’s cover was Epic! After this they followed with Granada. Anthony the Opera singer had John singing opera! I urge you to listen to it. Their voices together are amazing, and they were having a lot of fun with it. I went to this concert and it was one of the best I’ve ever been to.

N W

Basically John is and will always be, an entertainer, not 'just' a singer. Nothing wrong with just singing, but thats why many love John so much, hes a complete package and you never know what youll get. Hes collabrorated with many performers across many genres and is just so adaptable. Laughs at himself too which makes him so real. I do feel for him whenever Sadie is brought up time and time again, but then again everyone has a past and started somewhere.

Rob By

3y↑1

Farnham concerts (I've been to 2 - an intimate group of 400 & a stadium of thousands) are just like he's having fun & getting paid for it; the audience is along for the ride; it could almost be a jam session in his garage, with interludes of chats & stories. From all accounts he's as much fun off the stage, what you see is what you get.

Helen Chapman

Oh, you’ve got to watch the entire concert! It was funny, moving, even a bit teary in some parts. But this “silly” side of John is something that we see quite often over in Australia. And Anthony Warlow is INCREDIBLE!

Hel n Bak

3y↑1

His very first song was Sadie.
That will give you context to the ending of this.
Anthony is a Broadway entertainer.
The two Aussie boys teamed up with Olivia Newton John.
Another brilliant Aussie
This was such a brilliant concert. I was lucky enough to be there back in the day.
What talent we have.

Lisa🌺

Johny has such a beautiful calming voice and so powerful timeless. Love your reactions 🤣🤩

Ombre Park

3y↑1

I went to this concert, it was the best night of my life. Them doing Granada is epic.

Renee Pope-Munro

Wallow is God tier of music theatre performers. His Phantom and Don Quixote are LEGENDARY. Now more than ever, you need to react to John’s stupendous performance as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. Best to ever perform the role, imo.

Lynn Maree

3y↑10

“Saddie the cleaning lady” was Johnny Farnham’s first hit record when he must have been about 17 years old. EVERYONE at EVERY concert wants him to sing it.
He pretends to hate it.

NanaBeccy

Yes this

Hegranon

3y↑2

Anthony Warlowe also does it mimicking Frank Spencer from 'Some Mothers do 'Ave 'Em', played by Michael Crawford who became Britain's Phantom of the Opera, which Anthony played in Australia.

Selma - Cuppa Time

3y↑2

Sadie came out in 1968, my earliest musical memory is listening to my Mum sing along to the wireless(radio) or by herself as she c,earned the house etc, I was 4, loved hearing all his songs as I grew up

CaroMal

Nick, in that same Main Event concert John and Anthony sang "Grenada" - really good version.
Also Anthony sang "Music of the Night" from Phantom of the Opera - beautiful!
Btw, at the end of this video you heard Anthony sing a part of a song that launched John's career back in 1968. It's called "Sadie (the Cleaning Lady)". A cute, catchy song that I think he just got sick of performing over the years.

Michael Freedman

3y↑2

When you add Olivia Newton John to the mix and I cried for hours (With pure joy).

Serene, Peaceful & Relaxing Music

3y↑2

John's voice is always amazing! Just when you think you've heard him sing something before, he goes and ups that game and makes it a completely different experience.
Anthony Warlow has also been known to do a few voice impressions. I think I saw him being interviewed by Ray Martin (a TV host from the yesteryears) on a YT video doing a few of them.

Vick Testa

Love your reaction to two of our greatest treasures. Thank you for appreciating true talent

Cherryl Maree

When John first started out his anthem was 'Sadie the Cleaning Lady' and he gets teased about it with love. Anthony is a fantastic opera singer and this is pure fun to watch.

Grub's Garden

2y↑1

Anthony Warlow, Olivia Newton-John and John Farnham all performed together at the Main Event Concert in 1996 and 1998 respectively

thekagifret

Oh my GOD! Every time I listen to John he surpasses the last incredible performance!?!!! HOW??????????

Dorothy Glindemann

3y↑33

"Sadie the Cleaning Lady" was John Farnham's first big hit in Australia and he cops a lot of "Flack" or "Ridicule/Jokes" about the song. Not one of the best songs ever written, you might even say it is one of the worst songs ever written....

Breeana Flannery

3y↑2

I revisited it again the other day and gosh the lyrics are… something aren’t they? He really was relying on the voice (no pun intended haha ) and his charm wasn’t he!

Susie Q

3y↑4

Lol so true but he is so cute and sings it with such a delightful manner 😄

leighmccabe

3y↑2

My parents have “Sadie” on vinyl, would be considered an antique these days!

Melissa Dinning Singer

3y↑4

@FIIK that’s right- he’s said in the past, the whole ‘hating’ Sadie thing is an act and he really loves the song because how can you hate something that started a successful career
The clean boy image wasn’t his choice though- the record company I guess used that to create an image that appealed to young girls and parents too

Karina T

2y↑1

I was perhaps five when ‘Sadie’ was released. I remember singing it in infants school and I still love it. It’s one of those novelty songs that make you smile through your day even if you’re doing drudge work. ‘I’m Too Sexy’ is another one that makes me smile!

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Jeni10

3y↑1

This was from the concert, “The Main Event” (1996) featuring John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John and Anthony Warlow. It’s on DVD. Here’s the three of them singing John’s hit: https://youtu.be/RBCaZSC8RDM

Magpie Girl

This was the Main Event concert. Brilliant. John, Anthony Warlow and Olivia Newton John. Anthony is classically trained performing as the lead in Phantom and other shows. John has also performed in musicals when younger. You would love this concert. Shows the musical talents of each and as duos. Anthony has a wonderful voice and you would love his recording of This Is The Moment which he also performs in this concert. Treat yourself and get a copy .. The Main Event.

Dee Smart

Anthony Warlow is well known as the phantom in the PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (Australian concerts)! John was the king of pop in Australia in the 70's and basically music royalty down here. He's in his 70's now. John and Olivia Newton John are great friends when they meet up and sing, like the Sydney 2000 olympics, or the bushfire appeal in Melbourne in 2019.

Bec Writes

Anthony Warlow, Olivia Newton-John & John Farnham did a HUGE tour called “The Main Event”! It was EPIC!

John Farnham also is famous for being a larrikin and a great all round entertainer. I’ve seen he 3 times in concert and is always so personal to his audience. Cracks jokes and involves people

Sgt. Gunny

3y↑1

John is an entertainer and a real personality to him that comes through in his way that he sings and his general conversations.

Blue English staffy breeder

Bro that brings tears to a grown man’s eyes, thank yo Jeeeesuuuussss I had goose bumps the size of mountains, fair to say the audience got their $ worth that night. And bro your knowledge and appreciation of music blows me away

Bron Green

Hi from Australia. I just love watching your reactions to our wonderful singers 'down under" That song by the way was put out by the Beatles. They actually made an album called HELP.

Delwyn Hallett

48w

John Farnham is our Aussie legend.
Anthony is the face and voice, of "Phantom of the Opera"..
Both the best of the best world wide.

Jennifer Harrison

Love that John is getting respect! When he was 19 and doing songs like "Sadie", he was just treated as a pretty boy pop singer! My father was a jazz and blues muso, he never ever wanted to stop and listen to John! 😡 Keep an open mind and heart, you never know what's possible!! 🤨

Gouldie 36

I love that you guys are only now discovering what we Aussies have had the privilege of enjoying for the last few decades.. he's an absolute weapon!

Trenton Crisp

John's first major hit was "Sadie the Cleaning Lady" which is the song Anthony started to sign at the very end of the video.

George Ibrahim

3y↑2

Thanks for the reaction it was awesome. Johns Voice man it just hits different

Dianne Bernau

Help was originally recorded by The Beatles at a much more uptempoed version. In fact, it was one of The Beatles’ biggest hits.

56music

Warlow is one of Australia's leading musical theatre actors and singers, e.g. Phatom of the Opera etc, but even he is in the shadow of John here, John's voice is phenomenal. Loved him since I was 11 when his Sadie the Cleaning Lady was released. The way in which John did that run at the end, reminds me of another revered Australian artist from way back in the 50's and 60's, a man who always, every day of his life, championed other Australian artists when he was overseas or talking with record companies, the great performer, Mr Johnny O'Keefe. Suggest you listen to his version of Shout, he was a real rocker in his day

Aussie Shazza

Love your reaction to the first few notes! Lol you probably didn’t recognise it was a Beatles song, but there’s was much poppy. That’s Anthony Warlow. Another great of Australia.

Nanoya Barrett

34w

Yes! It’s Anthony Warlow!!!!! One of our very best singers. Aussies have it all.

Glen Symes

If you're loving John Farnham so much, Playing to Win with the Little River Band is one of my faves to pump you up, also Take the Pressure Down

maree brown

3y↑5

John is a clown. A very talented one. He is so down to earth, and one of the reasons that Australians love him. Mr. Warlow is amazing too.

Judy Miller

Don't know if you have been told but Jonny Farnham started his career with "Sadie the cleaning lady" way back when he was singing at our local shopping malls. Cheers from Australia

Micheline Sims

47w↑1

We Aussies are loving your reactions , I am sorry that this is 1 yr ago This is from a show that toured called THE MAIN EVENT , the two of them and OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN wait till you here them do GRANADA and ANTHONY does the best impression of Frank Spencer ,AKA MICHAEL CRAWFORD ever, sadly we have lost OLIVIA to cancer. I have only started knowing 1st reactions I am 61yrs old and am loving being able to watch all these great Aussie artists again BUT my heart belongs to JOHN I am using my Twin Sisters computer so her name will pop up , but my name is GISELE and I'm going to tell her very soon haha , you are by far my favorite . ONE last thing have you seen John doing ACDC from the live concert in Melbourne 1980 with the Melbourne Symphony , It's a Long Way to the Top if You Want To Rock and Roll...I have never seen a Conductor having such a blast so cheers from Australia mate

Lovebug06901

Anthony has performed as The Phantom in " The Phantom of the Opera" , also been in " Pirates of Penzance ".
Thankful he survived lymphoma.

" Sadie the Cleaning Lady" is John's breakout song ( as you have no doubt been told already).
John has also been in " Jesus Christ Superstar "

Susan Stavrou

45w

❤❤❤well this man can sing anything!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

Belinda Munro

1y↑1

john farnham is not just a singer he is an entertainer

Donna C

John Farnham was known for always “cracking a joke or two” onstage. The reference to “Sadie the Cleaning Lady” (if you don’t already know this) is one or John’s earliest songs - when he was known as Johnny Farnham and EVERY concert he is asked to sing this!! 😹 He has grown to “hate” that song!! 😆
There is YouTube black & white footage of it out there.

Kristy May

This is John’s song. They did a tour together with Olivia Newton John called The Main Event. You should watch Anthony and John sing Grenada. It’s Anthony’s song an is opera. John can sing anything. Edit* This is from the Main Event tour

Kathleen May Horne

3y↑4

The song Bad Habits was covered very well by Billy Field (australian producer) who never intended to release it. Had a lot of hits anyway.

Sandman

3y↑1

Glad im not the only one that pick up on the Billy Fields song Bad Habbits.
👍😁👍🇦🇺

Ren Sounes

Absolutely love these boys and Olivia, The Main Event was such a great show!!

mssuziquzi

I was at this fantastic show. It was called The Main Event and featured Anthony Warlaw, Olivia Newton John and John Farnham. They clowned around a lot and sang a selection of songs from musicals and also John and Olivia's hits. One of John's earliest hits was called Sadie, the cleaning lady. He never sings it and jokes about it. That's what Anthony was teasing him about. Anthony is one of Australia's most revered musical stars. His voice is amazing. Here in Australia he was the Phantom of the Opera, Don Quixote, the Man of La Mancha, in Les Miserables, and starred in too many other shows to mention. And yes he has also performed on Broadway.

Stephen White

The little sting at the end was from The first breakout hit form little Johnnie Farnham in 1967. Sadie the Cleaning Lady. It was a bit of a novelty hit. If you look it up check out the bandstand version that also has the b side In My Room, which is a bit raunchier for the time and possibly better. It will give you an insight into how talented he was as a very young singer.

Ros Tallar

Love The Main Event concert, got the DVD, watched it so many times I lost count, Watching these 3great entertainers together, WOW, Amazing.
Help by the Beatles.
You get an OPERA singer, Anthony Warlow,
POP singer John Farnham,
Country singer Olivia Newton John. Phenomenal together.
Please let the songs play through, then comment.

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