This is played in the same key as "Hungry Eyes" by Eric Carmen. You could do a medley of the two side by side. Both tunes came out about the same time. If I knew how to edit patriotic footage, I could make a killer re-do.
I love this song. Lived on the west coast when it was released and heard it on the radio all the time. Moved back east and found that no one had even heard of this song. My kids even love this song!!!!!
I'm an Aussie who loves Johnny Farnham but it is a great song and full credit to Tom Kimmel for writing such a great song! Freedom is something we should all enjoy and stamp you foot down if anyone even THINKS they can touch yours!
I can't believe alot of people haven't heard of Tom Kimmel. They have no idea what they're missing! I wish they would re-release his albums. He deserves it.
Cool to see that Tom Kimmel has his own VEVO channel but it sucks that this song & his other 80's singles or albums are nowhere to be seen at iTunes or Amazon. Wish UMG would make "5 to 1" available at iTunes et al.
How can you possibly say Farnham does a better job? Farnham is an Aussie, how can he sing an American patriotic song better? That's like saying someone did "Born in the USA" better than Springsteen.
@mistertom718 I think both versions are awesome, just different. As far as that goes maybe your idea also should mean all bands in the states should be banned from playing any AC/DC or INXS songs? Just appreciate good music mate.
@mistertom718 Full credit to Tom for writing such a great song. I prefer Farnham's version, but that's probably cos I'm an Aussie.
Farnham has brought 3 of Tom's songs to an audience in Australia - this one, Angels, and Hearts on Fire. Given that John's CDs used to make it to no. 1, with sell-out concerts, that's a lot of people here that appreciate Tom's songs and John's interpretation of them.
It`s weird to have known this song for decades and not having been able to see the actual music video before today. That `s freedom!
mybluebelly 1 month ago
Great song and great performer. Can someone tell me how to get this CD ? Live in Holland and I can't get it anywhere.Please mail to m.njoo@zgt.nl
thx !
mnjoo007 1 month ago
This is played in the same key as "Hungry Eyes" by Eric Carmen. You could do a medley of the two side by side. Both tunes came out about the same time. If I knew how to edit patriotic footage, I could make a killer re-do.
davidjspuria 4 months ago
I love this song. Lived on the west coast when it was released and heard it on the radio all the time. Moved back east and found that no one had even heard of this song. My kids even love this song!!!!!
jeffrod1962 5 months ago
I'm an Aussie who loves Johnny Farnham but it is a great song and full credit to Tom Kimmel for writing such a great song! Freedom is something we should all enjoy and stamp you foot down if anyone even THINKS they can touch yours!
gnarkillkicksass 7 months ago
Great tune! Classic 80's!
ratoesbaforido 7 months ago
greatest
nakita661 8 months ago
I hope that Tom gets the recognition that he deserves. Yes John Farnham's version is great, but credit and no doubt royalties should go to him.
gsf67 8 months ago
I can't believe alot of people haven't heard of Tom Kimmel. They have no idea what they're missing! I wish they would re-release his albums. He deserves it.
charliesut 10 months ago 2
Great AOR
Thx for the rare video
gonzaloaor 1 year ago
TREMENDISIMO
ROBERTVANJOVI 1 year ago
Did Tom Kimmel play in latter day Poco?
bucky468 1 year ago
Cool to see that Tom Kimmel has his own VEVO channel but it sucks that this song & his other 80's singles or albums are nowhere to be seen at iTunes or Amazon. Wish UMG would make "5 to 1" available at iTunes et al.
bucky468 1 year ago
Great song. Done well by Farnham too.
patrick2976 1 year ago 2
I saw these guys back in 88 with Heart. Pretty good show!
tuffy925 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
How can you possibly say Farnham does a better job? Farnham is an Aussie, how can he sing an American patriotic song better? That's like saying someone did "Born in the USA" better than Springsteen.
mistertom718 1 year ago
@mistertom718 I think both versions are awesome, just different. As far as that goes maybe your idea also should mean all bands in the states should be banned from playing any AC/DC or INXS songs? Just appreciate good music mate.
gnarkillkicksass 1 year ago
Comment removed
mistertom718 1 year ago
@mistertom718 Full credit to Tom for writing such a great song. I prefer Farnham's version, but that's probably cos I'm an Aussie.
Farnham has brought 3 of Tom's songs to an audience in Australia - this one, Angels, and Hearts on Fire. Given that John's CDs used to make it to no. 1, with sell-out concerts, that's a lot of people here that appreciate Tom's songs and John's interpretation of them.
GetIntoEnglish 1 month ago
would be interesting to hear Bruce Springsteen and E street band play this
Donzi33z 1 year ago
sorry tom you may have sang it first and wrote it but John Farnham dose it better
Msizzyblue 1 year ago
so good, .....
chelo4524 2 years ago
i was proud to be american in 1987 and i respected the people who ran america but not now nor the past ten years. good-sounding, positive song.
The096757 2 years ago