This guy is amazing, and he should remind us all of how things should be sung, from the heart. I'm 20 and i believe that, there's hope yet haha. Best live voice I've ever heard and im proud to be aussie.!!
this is live, no autotune, no dancers and flashy fireworks to cover for bad vocals, just pure voice, THE voice and what a voice. its such a shame more people like john farnham arent coming out of the wordwork
@billbocate Absolutely! The was the best John Farnham ever sounded... he just never managed to reproduce that same, almost three-dimensional, sound after he let David Hirschfelder go. Of course, he also had the amazing Jack Jones and Phil Buckle on guitars, which were a massive part of it...
This is an American song written by an American Tom Kimmel. Kimmel's original version is so much better; raw, rough,unpolished...like a Springsteen or Seger song. Its a patriotic song about the heartland of America, something only an American can feel. You can't make it better by a big production.
@mistertom718 So? Have a look how many US military videos have "Thunderstruck" and other AC/DC songs on them (please don't tell me you think they're American). Hell there is one out there showing US Soldiers with the song "The band Played Waltzing Matilda" (last I checked there weren't any in Gallipoli in 1915). Kimmel has even done Paul Kelly covers as well and Kelly is an Aussie. So shut up and appreciate the song.
Love this song, love the whole gig, but that chick who has eyes bulging out of her head every 3 seconds at .27 and .33 creeps me out. Isnt it weird how you notice weird things that stick with you? Irwin and Buckle rip it in this gig yay!
YES!!! This is realy a powerful song and since over two years the ringtone on my mobile-telephone. John is one of the greatest singers worldwide - just hear the voice! Einfach genial!
God look at all those pathetic drunk? aussie women trying to sing with Farnham...hoe embarrassing!! ...how*...hmm I'm not sure I'd even correct that error...looks right on the first...I'm not Australian ok...I'm really babylonian...........
The best John Farnham song it just make just you know your free to sing an dance and have a bit of Freedom in your life. My favorite quote comes from this song "its a song of the heart- a race in the wind- a light in the dark: that's FREEDOM"!!
This song is very special for me. Because in my mind are all those beautiful memories of my first trip to Australia...... love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....
I was 15-16 years old the first time i heard this song and just like then it stills blows my mind at an age of 29!! The aussies take the pole position when it comes to music... acdc, inxs, midnight oil and John Farnham!!!
You are so right... apologies to Barnsey. How could I forget!! But the thing about Barnsey is that he is in a league of his own. No comparison can be given.
i was 11 when i first heard Thats Freedom i sung it lol but the first time i heard the tune it blew me away at how good it was (im 13 now but even today after 2 years i kniow the words and sing it a lot.)
Just turned fiftyone... You'd think I'd have learned by now, but this song still bring tears of joy in my eyes, makes me stand straight and walk with head held high...raised fist in the air.. I was a sucker for the original with Tom Kimmel for a long time, but John Farnham live is unbeatable. Incredible voice and performance !
This particular concert DVD is my role model for both drumming and singing, and a lttle bit for piano, but not as much, as some of Hirschfelder's stuff is too fancy and above me, as well as not totally my style...
Yeah iv'e got this dvd also it's one of my favourites from john, the chain reaction concert in perth was for three nights back in 1991 i went to all three LOL. Im in the fan club and i think thats it for john no more concerts or albums, he actually was going to do two or three(albums anyway) and maybe concerts but his manager glen who got into trouble as you would know kinda put him off doing anything else, well thats what i think anyway...
AAMUJA NOLLA, TJ 0 !!
Fusef 1 month ago
He is the best!!
aniratac59 5 months ago
Have loved John for years and really sad that he never took off in the USA ....:(
katsclaw67 5 months ago in playlist katsclaw67's Favorited Videos
Very good song *****
winky4u 5 months ago
And I Jizzed in my pants...
nbm953 7 months ago
This guy is amazing, and he should remind us all of how things should be sung, from the heart. I'm 20 and i believe that, there's hope yet haha. Best live voice I've ever heard and im proud to be aussie.!!
DV83R 7 months ago
i want nothing more than make us to stand proud....that's freedom... :-)
ilimaree 10 months ago
i want more than make us stand proud....that's freedom... :-)
ilimaree 10 months ago
this is live, no autotune, no dancers and flashy fireworks to cover for bad vocals, just pure voice, THE voice and what a voice. its such a shame more people like john farnham arent coming out of the wordwork
MrPeteybelljr 10 months ago
i have the same haircut as johnny. i fuckin love him
australianstheway 11 months ago
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Awesome song with such meaning.
kjj8884 11 months ago
Awesome song with such meaning.
kjj8884 11 months ago
perfect performance......
billbocate 1 year ago
@billbocate Absolutely! The was the best John Farnham ever sounded... he just never managed to reproduce that same, almost three-dimensional, sound after he let David Hirschfelder go. Of course, he also had the amazing Jack Jones and Phil Buckle on guitars, which were a massive part of it...
Jack77s 7 months ago
What a voice and live performance !!! Holdon a sec. Ain't this country music? :D
TheStereohero 1 year ago
yeah,,,,,,!
ilimaree 1 year ago
cut the mullet, get out the hairclippers jerk. your head looks like a rats nest.
stephengnelson 1 year ago
@stephengnelson. Cut him some slack - this clips about 15 years old
gcelec 1 year ago
@stephengnelson who gives a shit what he looked like anyway u tool its about the music...
MrPeteybelljr 10 months ago
REASON TO LIVE, THAT'S FREEDOM... luv it!! and good on ya John!! such an oldie but says so much !!!! fabulous music!
ilimaree 1 year ago
farnsyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy rocks
charlieschapter 1 year ago
Does it for me everytime. All a bit 80's and cheesy but boy does it send shivers down the old back bone!!
patrick2976 1 year ago 2
This is an American song written by an American Tom Kimmel. Kimmel's original version is so much better; raw, rough,unpolished...like a Springsteen or Seger song. Its a patriotic song about the heartland of America, something only an American can feel. You can't make it better by a big production.
mistertom718 1 year ago
@mistertom718 So? Have a look how many US military videos have "Thunderstruck" and other AC/DC songs on them (please don't tell me you think they're American). Hell there is one out there showing US Soldiers with the song "The band Played Waltzing Matilda" (last I checked there weren't any in Gallipoli in 1915). Kimmel has even done Paul Kelly covers as well and Kelly is an Aussie. So shut up and appreciate the song.
gnarkillkicksass 1 year ago
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@mistertom718 SHut the fuck up you fucking cunt!
nigsucker 1 year ago
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mistertom718 1 year ago
Love this song, love the whole gig, but that chick who has eyes bulging out of her head every 3 seconds at .27 and .33 creeps me out. Isnt it weird how you notice weird things that stick with you? Irwin and Buckle rip it in this gig yay!
ziggyrockdude 1 year ago
I think every big aussie brand (holden, qantas etc) has used this song in one of their commercials at least once
kennythecarsalesman 1 year ago 7
@kennythecarsalesman Really? Ha - how about that! Must've been before my time...
eXDax 1 year ago 2
@kennythecarsalesman yes they have i remember back it the day when smoke were $6 a carton was $20
TheMitchtuber 6 months ago
Yawn Yeah OK By Farnham, getting tired by him saying this is his last concert, sorry to not be so over excited. So Over 'Farnhem.
novalee66 1 year ago
@novalee66 Get fucked!
nigsucker 1 year ago
WHAT AFABULOUS SONG,HE IS EVEN BETTER NOW,GREAT NIGHT AT QPAC .
harrisonracing 1 year ago
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requiemaura 1 year ago
@requiemaura You got *that* right! ;-D
eXDax 1 year ago
Wayne Nelson from Little River Band on bass. Nice.
ArneFufkin 1 year ago
YES!!! This is realy a powerful song and since over two years the ringtone on my mobile-telephone. John is one of the greatest singers worldwide - just hear the voice! Einfach genial!
TheTuningchef 1 year ago
What an amazing singer! Im blessed to live my life listening to singers like Steve Perry,Glenn Hughes and of course............John Farnham.
yes90125 1 year ago
does not get any better than this
s54e30 1 year ago
God look at all those pathetic drunk? aussie women trying to sing with Farnham...hoe embarrassing!! ...how*...hmm I'm not sure I'd even correct that error...looks right on the first...I'm not Australian ok...I'm really babylonian...........
DragonzINXS 1 year ago
@DragonzINXS Your really, really fucked cunt!
nigsucker 1 year ago
The best John Farnham song it just make just you know your free to sing an dance and have a bit of Freedom in your life. My favorite quote comes from this song "its a song of the heart- a race in the wind- a light in the dark: that's FREEDOM"!!
Msizzyblue 1 year ago
what beautiful guitar solos by Jack Jones!
rapidtranq 2 years ago
Thats Freedom! LOVE = FREEDOM
Cindirella4ever 2 years ago
This song is very special for me. Because in my mind are all those beautiful memories of my first trip to Australia...... love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....
TheNatalia890 2 years ago 9
love this song :)
Jenniferr92ify 2 years ago 2
i was like 4 when i hurd this song still a great song
labellebrearna86 2 years ago
hes a alright singer :))
Khadija21901 2 years ago
I've been lookin for the concert that Jack was on guitar...... gonna buy that DVD right now.
TheSook45 2 years ago 2
very good stuff
thanks!
corleones84 2 years ago
Eingach nur Wow. Diesen Song müßte man jedem Politiker, oder nichtssagenden Weltverbesserern um de Ohren schlagen.
Yes, this is a pure song, with immens power and positive energy.
slippermen07 2 years ago 5
(Eingach just Wow. This song would have to be every politician, or meaningless to de-gooders ears beating.)
eXDax 2 years ago
I was 15-16 years old the first time i heard this song and just like then it stills blows my mind at an age of 29!! The aussies take the pole position when it comes to music... acdc, inxs, midnight oil and John Farnham!!!
kimsedreng 2 years ago 2
you forgot barnsey! ... *sigh*
Chilli677 2 years ago
You are so right... apologies to Barnsey. How could I forget!! But the thing about Barnsey is that he is in a league of his own. No comparison can be given.
kimsedreng 2 years ago
i was 11 when i first heard Thats Freedom i sung it lol but the first time i heard the tune it blew me away at how good it was (im 13 now but even today after 2 years i kniow the words and sing it a lot.)
Darien500 2 years ago 4
If memory serves the date was 14th or 15th december '90
Juzza80 2 years ago
Just turned fiftyone... You'd think I'd have learned by now, but this song still bring tears of joy in my eyes, makes me stand straight and walk with head held high...raised fist in the air.. I was a sucker for the original with Tom Kimmel for a long time, but John Farnham live is unbeatable. Incredible voice and performance !
christianmalmgren 2 years ago
Yes no one sings better than John Farnham backed by an amazing bunch of musicians. Hope John comes back for a 60th Birthday gig this year 2009
miketaylor2000 2 years ago 2
No one sings better live than john farnham, actually no one sings better than john farnham in general. Brandon Beard PERTH WA
brandonbarrybeard 2 years ago 6
He's good, innie!
This particular concert DVD is my role model for both drumming and singing, and a lttle bit for piano, but not as much, as some of Hirschfelder's stuff is too fancy and above me, as well as not totally my style...
eXDax 2 years ago
Yeah iv'e got this dvd also it's one of my favourites from john, the chain reaction concert in perth was for three nights back in 1991 i went to all three LOL. Im in the fan club and i think thats it for john no more concerts or albums, he actually was going to do two or three(albums anyway) and maybe concerts but his manager glen who got into trouble as you would know kinda put him off doing anything else, well thats what i think anyway...
brandonbarrybeard 2 years ago
sorry.... i tabbed out his solos from this concert and this song 4 guitar. im a genius
oginnfy6 3 years ago
Well, other people have done it too, but hey - it's not that many, and it sure as hell is more than I can do! :-p
eXDax 3 years ago
such a great live version. got the dvd. jack is amazing. iv tabbed out his
oginnfy6 3 years ago
Yeh, after hearing this one, no other version I've ever seen is good enough! :-)
eXDax 3 years ago