Little River Band - Reminiscing LIVE

[genecosta2]

I'm not a rocker but this is a beautiful version of Reminiscing by the modified LRB arguably the best version. I realy appreciate you up-loading this for me. I have learned the song and am going to sing it this weekend at our big Christmas party and many people there will be like me. Older times were missing spending the hours reminsicing. I sing more like Glen, John here is way out of my range. But fantastic. I jsut wish that I had his range.

[jazzhawkus]

Pure magic. I went to Wikipedia and read the history ( of LRB ) and became sad about the turmoil of the prominent band from Australia ( cept for AC/DC) . It reminds me of a group called Level 42 from England. They also changed personel and messed up the awesome chemistry. Doesent matter to me. I love it all and either way I am better for the magic that resulted

[AnnHattieAnn]

@jazzhawkus My feelings exactly. There are so many of us (fans) out there who are just like you, saddened by the chaos that surrounded this wonderful band, yet "better for the magic that resulted." But then we know that often, so much of life's good is born out of strife. God only knows. That said, your comment helped but it in perspective for me. Peace, AHA

[ozambrana11]

I love LRB a lot but, I think there was much more than that out there in those days...

Every Artist got his/her/their styles. It all end up as what u really like and enjoy. As for me, I enjoy them as many others...

[MrJohnathon17]

What talent and harmony these guys have just a brilliant song,,, reminiscing yeah :)

[mrscott1968]

Holy crap. Brilliant guitar and vocals!

[pattomuso]

I think I was at this show (Melbourne 1982?)

[TheTruthMongers]

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[maxx3442]

1:19...Magic.

[jcopen]

...oops, and please pardon my mis-spelling of John Farnham's name!

[jcopen]

Freakin' amazing - I'm a die hard for the studio version of this song, but I just changed my mind! Never realized John Fanham could riff like that!

[MrLuizazo]

THIS IS THE BEST ONE EXELENT , ESTE ES EL MEJOR CANTANTE

MACNIFICO !

[HotRodSixString]

Sounded like an awesome round of applause to me .

[wendileona]

Stevie Housden on guitar - that solo... its just spot. The way he ends it is just pure Jazz, beautiful gorgeous guitar playing. Of course, Fanham's vocal performance is just candy for the soul as well.

[valvetrom]

And full accolades to whoever wrote the music and great chords.

[sonofbrazil]

wow this guy can sing!!!!!!!!!

[tbssic]

@sonofbrazil

that guy is a REAL singer and the guy on lead guitar is a REAL player.....

sooooooooooooooo refreshing to hear REAL music.........

[funkysouldancer1]

I wish John Farnham would rejoin LRB or do a soul album...he's just too good to stay in retirement....love you John..you are everything that's good about growing up in Australia

[thegggfff567]

@funkysouldancer1 I am in 100% agreement with you. This guy just plain rocks and his voice is smoooooth!!

[ViolaconPadrinos]

...and is he sweet!!!!!

[roniraq]

badass

[Bansheeeyes78]

Boy, this sure brings me home. Those were good times. Wish it could be 1978 all over again....

[SuperJake57]

The other guys

[70s80schild1]

I have to give them credit that was sooo soulfully done and jazz influenced i'm absolutey blown away

[maxx3442]

Not a LRB fan perse but Farnham makes me come back and watch this vid over and over. Just freakin magic!

[MrDucati1198s]

Real nice fellow to John Farnham, certainly come along way since Sadie the cleaning lady :-O

[hafuchie]

I definitely agree that this singer is talented and skilled, but I don't like his stylistic interpretation of this tune; I feel he's overdoing it, that's all.

[mpbunch]

He just doesn't do it for me...Good voice and talent but for us old guys its just not the same..Too Night clubish..

[VWingTMA]

That harmony on the chorus is just too beautiful. Whew I love LRB.  Anyone know how/why Mr.Farnham joined LRB?

[boob72]

@VWingTMA wikipedia little river band... wiki knows all

[GiselaNYC1]

I love this song. Thank you Port for sharing.

[2009Denisem]

Reminiscing. is right! No usic like the music from back in the day... Classic with the greatest of memories..Little River Band.. always put a smile on my face.. What happened to the yesterdays of this music? I miss those days..

Great music, memories, friends and awesome times

Thank you @port2344chester for sharig

Thank you FreeTheRocks for great post!

[nancyfloressantos]

Remembering 1978.........

[droz1000]

saw this tour in Cohassett Mass. This guy sings his butt off to an unappreciative crowd, The band is great, esp the bass player. Great songs by an under-rated band.

[rcaddict72]

the naysayers need to get a grip. shorrock was smooth and farnham amazing pipes.. both totally different and each a style on their own.... the aussie public loved and appreciated both. this song showcases john's amazing range. glenn did it as only glenn can. stop comparing and enjoy great musos.

[jeffwho7]

When I say "their" original stuff I mean the Farnsey era LRB had some good stuff of their own, but Farnham couldn't beat Shorrock at the oldies.

[jeffwho7]

Why change the key? This is the perfect example of Farnsey oversinging the LRB classics. Their original stuff was cool though.

[stingray1964]

This dude has some SERIOUS pipes...!!!!

[therealocho]

Sure does seem like the crowd wasn't feelin it. I don't know what their problem was. John Farnham had one of the greatest and most underappreciated voices in Rock.

[FreeTheRocks]

@therealocho You'd need to understand the history of Farnham to fully comprehend what was going through their minds I guess.

[therealocho]

I guess so. When I said under appreciated I meant here in the U.S..

[goblinking169]

@therealocho not in those days he wasnt

[MrRiceowlex]

@therealocho You read my mind ? What the hell ? The most unintimate concert I've ever witnessed. Were these people expecting a funeral or something?

[FreeTheRocks]

@MrRiceowlex You would need to understand the singer's "history" in Australia to understand why they were a bit reserved. He was around a long long time and was a household name before he joined LRB. This was not his style of music prior to joining LRB. Think of someone like David Cassidy or Leif Garret joining The Eagles...:):):)

[TheVineyarder]

@FreeTheRocks yes but the performance was exceptional and really deserved more response from the audience..how disappointing for the band

[MELLSBAD]

@FreeTheRocks looks like they sold out the hall anyhow. Like it or not this singer is technically better. Thanks for putting this out

[lilnip67]

@FreeTheRocks You know? I am so sick of people making other peoples lives their problems. Why the heck would anyone find it to be necessary? John is an awesome singer. One of the best I have ever heard. What he did or ever does will never change that. If anything he did offended them (God forbid he made mistakes) Cause I know none of us ever have. They should not have gone to see him. Those are just my thoughts. He was brilliant . His life doesn't change him as an artist. :}}

[FreeTheRocks]

@lilnip67 Hey dipshit.....who the fuck are you talking to? I'm the one who uploaded this video.

[lilnip67]

@FreeTheRocks Make no mistake though . I did mean what I said :}}

[lilnip67]

@FreeTheRocks By the way, I wasn't refering to myself when I said "dipshidiot " lol

[kguen6993]

@therealocho, The concert is at the Melbourne concert Hall, the seats are very comfortable.

[Raymond09871]

@therealocho I think their playing at a retirement center.

[poltome]

@Raymond09871 It could be worse, they could be limeys.

[cusack171]

@therealocho SOUNDED LIKE THEY LOVED IT AT THE END.

[catholicpriest1]

I was 23 when this song came out.  I am now 54. Ouch!

[twrzenski]

Amazing VOICE!

[food4thought48]

Love this song, I did a cover, a tribute if you want to hear it?

Long live Litttle River Band !!!

[shewolf1983]

i loooooooove this man's voice! :) and this song brings back memories!

[MrJohnSolisHollywood]

Chere Patsy, I can't hardy wait for the day that we get together and start reminiscing, I hope you like this song also. love you (-:

[lobo81865]

John Farnham rules.

[bbad4all]

GOD DO I LOVE THEM !!!

[tarasden]

John was a HUGE notebender, cuz he could. Not many singers have the talent he had/has.

[food4thought48]

beautiful song, excellent band. Always a fan.

[Doublefeature56]

Wow!

[soidog5]

Hadn't seen this version before....Housden is a fine guitar player, but I don't think Farnham does a good job on this, I much prefer Shorrock's voice and interpretation.

[gloveygirl444]

This was an awesome show from what I can see on these clips.. should have been a packed house. He is fantastic.. he's just doing it his way and making it his own.... :) I love both versions.... :) Who is this great guitarist? I looked up Steve House but found nothing. Can anyone tell me anything about him, please? Thank you again FreeTheRocks for another awesome clip to enjoy.

[FreeTheRocks]

@gloveygirl444 Stephen Housden is the guitarist's name.

[DIRTYBOY33460]

he's just not smooth enough to do justice to this song. too many peaks and valleys (sp) in his notes.

[FreeTheRocks]

@DIRTYBOY33460 WTF would you know? You have ONE video favorited on your channel and it's The Babys......MORON.

[bassmanjoe]

Very true, he may be a stronger singer but that dosen't mean a damm thing. I still prefer Glenn over John!!!

[Quantanthead]

I still love this guys voice. I've never heard the song done with such emotion. Gives me goosebumps each time I hear it.

[uswdkb42]

I like both the singers' voices, but I agree, Glen's fits the song better. What amazed me was the guitar solo at the end. Never thought of LRB as having such a great guitarist.

[mredsquiz]

Much as I love John's voice, Glenn's suits this song better!

[rcaddict72]

remember that this is live though....

[tonlo92]

sorry without the original singer this isnt as good. His voice is good but no where near Glenn Shorrocks.

[Excellentalent]

This guy has a set of pipes...Group is STILL has it!

[shelleybowe69]

I agree, it is nice to see a lead singer reaaly get into the music. It is very hard to replace the original singer, but he did a great job!!

[cboycem]

exelente, gran armonia, gran composicion, muy bien

[martinjp1958]

One of the greatest songs, and the singer is truly awesome!

[clickherephotography]

I like it at 2:32 the Camera Operator looks like he scared the s%$t out of John...

I don't think John knew what was going on.

[FreeTheRocks]

He did scare the crap out of him. In the unedited (lost footage) stuff he mentions it at the end of the song...:):):):)

[shelleybowe69]

I missed the shock at 232 thanks for sharing, that was classic!! Just goes to show he was totally into the song, rock on!!

[Mrginguel]

tio, que voz !!!,,,,,, lo manejas a tu antojo , y la cancion no menos hermosa , nostalgica ,,,y la banda ,,,,,exelente

[ixpalanque]

Mrginguel,

Este señor que canta se llama John Farnham y es una voz muy respetada aqui en Australia.

Canto con LRB por un poco de tiempo, pero es mas famoso por sus solos.

Su interpretacion de Help de los Beatles es una a la que John L. dijo que asi era como se deberia de haber cantado.

Si quiere escuchar mas de esta magnifica voz, busque Amazing Grace con Vanetta Fields... le gustara mucho.

Saludos

[natedizzle505]

wow.... i LOOOOOOVE the way Franham sings this one!!!! just comes so natural...he's amazing!!

[Metalhead1979]

HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY John

[roadrulz]

BEST I ever heard bar none! Stevie is beyond great on the guitar. I know there is a difference of opinion, but to ME this band is bloody TOP of the line! John hits a homerun, and so do the rest of the guys!

[beachdude1962]

John Farnham is an Australian rock legend.. When he joined LRB it was a surprise to everyone.. But it didnt last with LRB and he is much better as a solo performer as the 80s and beyond proved without question!

[Kirok]

This guy's the Last Son of Krypton. Good God, is he good.

[dulasgo]

i like the original but this is a good remake to xD

[dulasgo]

the higher key is SO AWESOME

[DrApocalypse]

They even transposed the key higher so John could blast the hell out of it more than he usually does.

[feathersax]

Farnham has stage presence & power; but Glenn's voice defined the sound of the LRB. Great songs, great musicians.

[gilltarlek]

I love the origial version and singer, but this guy owns this song with that performance.

[leeshaw44]

sorry peter beckets gottem all beat on this one this is peters song

[FreeTheRocks]

Steve Wade sang this one better than Beckett...and Steve is an Aussie.

[Neptuneaus]

JF does a decent enough job, but sorry he's no Glenn.

[desjar02]

great live version...that singer has chops...

[Quantanthead]

I've always loved this song. I know this isn't the original singer, but this version gives me goosebumps that I never got with any other version. WOW!!!

[TheGoddessofDoom]

totally amazing. farnham is flawless. one of the greatest singers of all time.

[dojufitz]

I always hated Farnhams stage manner - real boyo - no class - and he doesn't give the lyrics alot of nuance......

best singer ever...? lol....yes he can pitch...lousy & cheap phrasing....

[FreeTheRocks]

Boyo?....nuance?....phrasing?.­..where did you copy & paste those words from?

:):):):)

[elshei]

TREMENDO

[gilly1961]

tight man, awesome but shorrocks version for me.

[rjvsmb]

This is a great song, but I prefer the more soulful version with Shorrock.

This is still a tight, flawless version.

[Metalhead1979]

What do you mean "more soulful".

Are you insinuating that Farnham is less soulful?

Like someone said before.... This is how Glenn Shorrock sings in his dreams

[retoronto]

I dunno how you can sit there and dis Shorrock like that. Without him... this song wouldn't EXIST... period! BTW... Farnham is totally OVERSINGING this classic!!!

[THROATSUSPENTION]

Best band ever, and the best singer ever. hands down.

[THROATSUSPENTION]

Little River Band is the tightest in sync band to this date, and Farnham is purely one of the best singers aswell. If he was in his prime today he would blow every idol competition out of the water. I'm only 21 years old and i think they are best band ever

[nuffzed202]

yup, totally agree, I can't stop watching this!, I love it !

[lightkeeper08]

that guy in the front row with white shoes and socks and shorts must be pretty distracting for the musicians! lol!

[lightkeeper08]

hahah, me too! I cant stop watching these videos, I have been watching these almost every night for almost a year now since I stumbled on these videos!!!

[NLS8658]

In my opinion this version is way better than the original. It has more emotion, power and really makes you fell the song.

[sidanddave]

Totally agree with you Bloodyredshark, cannot stop watching this video

[Bloodyredshark]

I cant stop watching this video. John Farnham is just flawless and amazing. Its hard to believe this is live. Farnham really deserves more worldwide recognition. The musicianship in this band is just incredible.

[nuffzed202]

ahhhh hell yeah!, brilliant more ways than one!! favorite!!

[woodie1964]

ha!!!! ;) 'is he good???? he's bloody good!!!!'

[kionwarrior]

Yes you can oversing. But what this man is doing is just fuckin pure talent.

[Splodgo]

Johnny Farnham is an awesome singer. Personally, I prefer Glenn Shorrock's original.

[simplygu]

I agree. I think Shorrock's voice & style fits this song better. Not that Farnham is bad, but just a little too much sensationalizing for me.

[double1967]

is it possible to over sing a song?

[kktyty]

I think I just had an orgasm listening to this dude sing ......and I am not gay (not that there is anything wrong with that)

[JIMFISHES1]

Dat boy can sing

[jobimboy]

nice lines on the guitar.. shit taste like ice cream with marsh mallow on top, then whip cream with oreo cookie..

[Chromatype]

Hey ...don't forget the BAND...I think they got top-shelf talent and groove too

[deaddog1989]

John Farnham, by far, is the best Vocalist...ever. Very powerful voice, and so sweet on the eyes:)

[BillionStack]

Wow !!

What a powerful voice. I have always enjoyed this song but it is in another class with John pushing it to a new level.

[catholicpriest1]

Great use of the Steadicam.

[enigma07777]

there are very few songs where the replacement singer actually does a better job than the original,and this is one. But then Farnhams pretty special

[BAMAMARV]

From a pure talent standpoint, John is a way better singer than Glenn, but Glenn had a unique, inimitable vocal tone, and because he was the original singer, we miss it badly on this song, but if there was anybody else you'd want to hear do this song, it's John. I can certainly understand why anyone would like his version better, but they're both like 2 sides of a valuable coin.

[frizzle1002000]

This guy sings sublimely. This rendition is food for the soul. It's spiritually uplifting.

Deffo my fav and even better than the fabulous original IMHO......

[deaddog1989]

This guy has a beautiful, but I like the original version better.

[bnewman227]

THE VOICE..need i say more?..underrated everywhere except australia

[bnewman227]

hey all- its really great to see so many good responses to John's voice. im an aussie and we've held him in the hgihest regard since the late 70s but he never had that angry edge that seems to make a fuss OS. he's known here as "the voice"..and yes, he didnt get his props- born in the wrong era really. everytime i hear him i think about how the rest of the world should recognise him as he just blows you away.

[bunnieroe]

I'm with you bnewman227. But thanks to people like freetherocks John's here on yt for everyone to see and hear. Hope JF's reading the great comments.

[brettskie07]

WOW!!!! OMG. I Love it, such a singer,voice and talent. Real pure music

[johnbourbon]

young farnham looks just like tim heidecker.

great job!

[greggg228]

So glad this is but up on Utube. It was taken off for a long time. Love to watch the guy enjoy singing.

[TheHulkysmash55]

WOW! Wow! wow! this guys voice is .....wow!

Better than original....wow.

[IGotASnakeMang]

Why didn't this guy have more hits in the u.s with that kind of voice?????

[birddoggarton]

thanks for the repost of this one. Love LRB with this line up.

[oneperfectalien]

Still Love It~~~~~!!!!!!

[Kirok]

And yes, Steve Housden is indeed "bloody good"!

[knb416]

Damn what a voice!!!

[Kirok]

Word. This guy just SHUTS DOWN everybody else in the business.

[glennmach]

Thanks StephanAOTTO1 for sharing,great Aussie group,they rock!! America really loved this group in the 70's and 80's.5 ***** Marc Jones Vocalist U.S.A.

[Belle19700]

These guys are really good. Very nice. I would actually buy their CD.

[StephanAOTTO1]

So glad to have this one back!!!

Thanks for posting!!

[jazzbandball]

I misse it too. This one has better volume!

[DeoMoto]

wow!...amazing!

[Vlade2002]

Brilliance! rare videos. thank you!

[MVConnecting]

Oh,.. what a gift to give me the last seconds!!!!

[edzdan]

Hey bro thanks for posting this vid it brought back heaps of awesome memories, bro thanks again im a kiwi boy and i know johns an aussie but i just love his voice chur-chur

[tdallasw]

Absolutely fantastic! Best rendition EVER of Reminiscing. One of my very favorite performances by John Farnham with LRB.