lol I suppose you have to have grown up with it to appreciate it... As an Aussie I get all patriotic whenever I hear it (definitely better when sung either by John Farnham himself in front of a massive crowd, or at 2am after several drinks with your mates).
As an Australian I find it quite sad that these 'famous' American artists that are supposed to be the be all and end all don't even know one of the most talented artists in the world! And Paula, John Farnham crapped ALL OVER your American composers.
I'm not saying I don't like American's, I love you guys! I'm just saying that it's disappointing when the country that has the largest music industry in the world doesn't know real talent.
Telling American's we suck does not do very much to promote the message of this song. I am on a couple of forums and it took me a bit to recognize that not all people are as nationalistic as Americans. I actually wish this show had a different name, um, Idol of the Nations? : D
Hey, hey not all Americans are like that to be honest, yes most of us are myopic and think we are all that, but at least some of us Americans are not stupid. Some of us actually think instead of jumping to conclusions and flip out when someone thinks otherwise, but who cares its just the internet :3
You know, call me silly, but the different pitch level really effects the song for me. John Farnham's version is so much better for me. It just has this epic feel to it thanks to a couple high notes. Whereas this guy...he just doesn't nail it.
Type in John Farnham sound relief in you tube to learn how to sing this song. This is like me urinating on the bible. You have offended many many Australians David
David mate that was terrible...If your australian your able to understand the b ackground to this song.. As a true blue aussie this song is one of those songs that could pass as our national anthem and onlu john farnham can sing it if any one is was to sing it your always going to be compared to him thats just how it is..doesnt help that your american either! stupid yank maybe sing amazing grace next time lol
@brfellis - Everyone will always think of is as JF's song, and he performed it very well, and first. However, the whole Australian background dreck doesn't really work, as the song was written entirely by Brits. Not British transplants to Australia, but actual living-in-the-UK Brits.
Ok so he sung a John Farnham song its one of johns best, david did NOT pull it off there arent many that can. david has a nice voice, just not for this song. Those of u who say this song isnt well known or obscure or "kitsch" need to do ur homework b4 commenting. This song is not only powerful in its words but in its use of the voice its not a boys song. Thank u to david tho for bringing back this song and liking JF enuf to sing it.
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Typical ignorant Americans (criticising the song choice), think the whole world has nothing to offer except their country. That’s why you’re on the nose!
NO ONE can sing this song like John Farnham. He is the Voice! Listen to any of his songs and you'll quickly realise he is amazing. Having said that and considering this kid is only a kid.. he gave it a good go. This song in Australia is all bare the national anthem.. everyone knows it back wards. It has powerful lyrics that we take to heart and I think it's great that it has reached a much wider audience. He was very brave to take it on I'll give him that.
David Archuleta made John Farnham popular esp. in America by his singing. A few of David's choices on idol were too sophisticated for the judges. This is a great song with great message but it was mocked by Simon and misunderstood by Randy and Paula. David is no teen idol- he is a mature thoughtful young man with social consciousness and choose songs that reflect his views. He is destined for greatness and with his angelic voice, he can lift the spirits of anyone who listens to him.
@iadorearchie Actually I think the film "Hot Rod" brought it mostly to the American audience. Regardless, Simon wasn't mocking the performance, more stating (and as an Australian who grew up listening to Farnham) that his singing style doesn't really suit the song. Whilst kudos to David for choosing such a (to the American audience) obscure song, as the other judges didn't know the song, they didn't have a benchmark of what the song really should sound like. Still, props to David for trying!
I'm Australian and i think he did a pretty good job of this song. He doesn't have THE VOICE to hit all the powerful notes John Farnham does.. It was a good version! I also love that he has now made that song popular in America!
Fuck, how can you not know that song? It just punches you in the face soo hard and has such an emotive message that it just needs to be heard by everyone!
So glad I got to see it live during one of his 50billion farewell tours xD
I'm an Aussie and I gotta say, that was really well done! I love the original, but it's such a great song and I'm glad he introduced it to the people who missed out on it!
@triiish09 i agree with what you said except one thing "introduced the song unknown to almost all the people around the world" John Farnham is one of the most well known and respected Australian artists and is also well known in several parts of Europe.He was inducted into the Australian music hall of fame and is arguably the most successful Australian artist of the past 40 years.Just because one of his songs is on American idol and you have never heard it before does not mean no one else has.
I think the problem Simon had is that he found the song is a little cheesy. David did tend to choose too many inspirational songs--some were good like "Imagine" or "Angels", some were a little more maudlin, like "You're the Voice", or "Another Day in Paradise". I personally don't mind songs on the sappy side, and like both of those anyway, but clearly different nationalities have different popular tastes.
cant believe the utter ignorance of randy and paula...... how can they not have heard of this song ...shows how cut off from rest of the world they are
As an autralian I am not offended by this version. he lacks the vocal power of John Farnham but he has made the song his own as any good singer should. It takes guts to do more than just mimic another singers phrasing.
Look at Land Down Under by Sekond Skyn I like it better than the original and they are an american band.
@NoChattanMeUp AGREED. Finally! There's someone here who is not too bigoted. Thank you for that. He did lacked JF's vocal power but it doesn't mean he butchered it.
Actually unlike most american people, I found out about this song form Bradley James and Colin Morgan. And I love their version (well, parody of it). SO HILARIOUS.
Because of this, i found out about who john farnham is and realized that the message of the song is amazing. SO why don't you stop criticizing his performance when you actually can't do any better? WHY don't you look at the good side of it, he actually introduced the song unknown to almost all the people around the world and we find it really beautiful and meaningful?
GOD this is why i hate twofaced, judgmental idiots !
BTW now this song is stuck in my head and i can't help but sing it. LOL
@triiish09 so true! But truth be told, what most Australians don't like is the fact that to most of us, this song is almost considered kitsch and almost an unofficial anthem which America pretty much rejected when it was first released over there, so it was a little bit insulting that the song only became popular in America with what I agree with Simon C here, a cover that lacks the power of the original. Still, credit to David for popularizing the song enough to get it featured on a GTA game!
This song was hugely successful in Australia, NZ and the UK and reached the top 10 in many European countries
John Farnham is arguably one of Australia's most successful artists. Calling him or one of his greatest hits 'unknown' to most people is ridiculous and makes you seem ignorant.
GOD this is why i dislike ignorant Americans and their "we are all that is" attitudes...
@joshrb1986 I had actually heard that song and was kind of miffed with Paula's comment. John Farnham sings it brilliantly and David didn't do a bad job. Also, what about the Paul McCartney songs and Beatles songs he sang? Certainly not American composers or singers. One thing about David Archuleta having music in his family history he has a wide range of music he's familiar with and sings. Most Americans don't have that ignorance in thinking that American singers are the only ones that sing well
@joshrb1986 You don't think you're being at all unfair? Sure, some Americans are arrogant, some Australians are. It's has less to do with where you're from than who you are. Also, you said it yourself, this song was hugely successful in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, not the United States. So here, it is unknown to most people.
What I'm really trying to say here is, don't judge an entire nation based on the comments of a few people.
@triiish09 he didnt introduce a "virtualy unknown" song around the world.. it was introduced and hit the top 10 in many british and european countries back in 1990 when it was released.
@cass3765 - agreed - that song was all over my childhood, hugely popular and still gets airtime every now and again. Infact I think it stayed up in the Top 10's for ages here in South Africa - John Farnham used to do this amazing voice modulation thing, still love it. Maybe it just wasnt played in the US - so I suppose we should forgive their ignorance because they really believe that all pop-culture goes via their geocentric filter. I kinda sang along because I still remembered the lyrics.
This song is not powerful? Omfg gimme a break, the guy is an average singer, hes only popular and getting far because of the ignorant women and girls that like his looks.
second i was saying david archuleta has a powerful voice therefore he needs to sing something more suited to his voice. never said the song wasnt powerful, just not the kind of powerful song he should sing.
WTF was that comment? A perfect example of Americans having their heads so far up their arses they never experience anything outside the US. well done to David for choosing that song even if he did butcher it. I mean nothing beats the original :D
hmm. I do not approve of the key change in this rendition. It was silly, and did nothing for the performance. Search "truck driver's gear change" and you'll see what I'm talking about.
I listened to the critique again, and it's pretty clear to me that Simon is critcizing the song's idealistic message. By this point in the competition, he had already critcized David for sticking so much to "message" songs, and he's saying that he's at it again.
Also, I think all the stuff about David having a controlling stage parent was coming out aroud then, and Simon saying "the song isn't you" means he thinks it was a manipulative choice on David's dad's part.
If you love this song, there's hardly any point to dissing Archie. Very few Americans would otherwise know of this song at all, and the sales to the original artist almost always go up after it's covered on Idol. David has said that he loves following the international charts and has very eclectic tastes. For some reason, Randy and Paula criticize him for choosing an unfamiliar song. I think a fledgling American artist paying tribute to an Australian artist and song is a good thing.
This is why Americans should not sing Australian anthems.....this was horrific. And @iadorearchie you're an idiot...'introduced John Farnam to the world' bahhaa I dont think you're Archie did this....I think this may have happened many a moon ago!
David Archuleta, you are a wonder! You introduced John Farnham to the world. Your version of the song was amazingly great! People who can not feel your music are probably not human and those who criticize your perfection could not even come close - never in their lifetime.
@iadorearchie You're an idiot teenaged fan-girl aren't you?
This was TERRIBLE. He ruined a great song from way before your time little girl.......
You realize there was music BEFORE Britney Spears or Miley Cyrus came along, don't you?
Be honest. Go pull up and listen to the orginal "You're the Voice" by John Farnham, then come back and listen to this ghastly train-wreck of a version.
Simon was too delicate here, it was an AWFUL performance by this kid.
lol I suppose you have to have grown up with it to appreciate it... As an Aussie I get all patriotic whenever I hear it (definitely better when sung either by John Farnham himself in front of a massive crowd, or at 2am after several drinks with your mates).
MsMish88 3 days ago
What is this shit? have you heard the original? This sounds like some bad karaoke? That was some weak shit!
Johnny5sWorld 1 week ago
Simon is stupid, that was awesome!!!
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As an Australian I find it quite sad that these 'famous' American artists that are supposed to be the be all and end all don't even know one of the most talented artists in the world! And Paula, John Farnham crapped ALL OVER your American composers.
I'm not saying I don't like American's, I love you guys! I'm just saying that it's disappointing when the country that has the largest music industry in the world doesn't know real talent.
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It would've been majorly improved by Bradley James and Colin Morgan lip-syncing in the background...
Just sayin'.
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@BlueBoxGirl42 haha i agree 100%
ToothlezFairy 3 weeks ago
Ghastly song? So i guess the millions the song made and continue to make mean nothing? Toss! Oh, and Paula Abdul has such an awful way of talking.
akjoda 1 month ago
This would be a good song for the Hunger games! For Katniss
LittleLaceMuffin 1 month ago
Telling American's we suck does not do very much to promote the message of this song. I am on a couple of forums and it took me a bit to recognize that not all people are as nationalistic as Americans. I actually wish this show had a different name, um, Idol of the Nations? : D
breakthroughliving 1 month ago
Hey, hey not all Americans are like that to be honest, yes most of us are myopic and think we are all that, but at least some of us Americans are not stupid. Some of us actually think instead of jumping to conclusions and flip out when someone thinks otherwise, but who cares its just the internet :3
kaxx000 2 months ago
to everyone who's hateing on 'americans', Simon is Brittish
schpoogie 2 months ago
Take jaydenlawson's advice: best thing ever! This version simply lacks the fire Farnham's version has.
re1nier 2 months ago
He had the song but he didn't sing it from his gut. This sounded muted. If he had let go and sang it from his gut he would have done well.
verticalsmurf 2 months ago
If you look in the dictionary under music you'll most likely gonna find John Farnhams name.
Scorpions824 2 months ago
One of the best songs of all time. Search John Farnham + Coldplay. WOW
jaydenlawson 2 months ago 2
@jaydenlawson yeah, the Sound Relief was some show....
fisichella78 2 months ago
props to archuleta for the song choice.
saltwaterloveee 2 months ago
You know, call me silly, but the different pitch level really effects the song for me. John Farnham's version is so much better for me. It just has this epic feel to it thanks to a couple high notes. Whereas this guy...he just doesn't nail it.
Iawyn 2 months ago
Lol he was so cute
blueofcolour 3 months ago
John Farham is MUCH BETTER
Shazly595 3 months ago 2
if i had a dollar for every pixel... id have 3 dollars :(
seventy49 3 months ago 2
as an auzzie i dont think he sung it badly
i was more pissed about what the judges said about the song
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PartyPoison12 3 months ago
240p, We meet again!
MrAlekBoy 3 months ago 11
He put no spirit into it, No emotion.
Tweak919 3 months ago
Oh wow, this realy screws over the original and brings a new meaning of totaly fucking it up. Only John can sing it as it suposed to be sang
LudeSpeed77 3 months ago
Type in John Farnham sound relief in you tube to learn how to sing this song. This is like me urinating on the bible. You have offended many many Australians David
sammygmartin74 3 months ago
JOHN FARNHAM'S SO BEAUTIFUL SONG COMPLETELY MESSED UP BY THIS STUPID IDIOT!!!!
MrLalelu1234 3 months ago
David mate that was terrible...If your australian your able to understand the b ackground to this song.. As a true blue aussie this song is one of those songs that could pass as our national anthem and onlu john farnham can sing it if any one is was to sing it your always going to be compared to him thats just how it is..doesnt help that your american either! stupid yank maybe sing amazing grace next time lol
brfellis 3 months ago
@brfellis - Everyone will always think of is as JF's song, and he performed it very well, and first. However, the whole Australian background dreck doesn't really work, as the song was written entirely by Brits. Not British transplants to Australia, but actual living-in-the-UK Brits.
lowde2000 1 month ago
wow he BUTCHERED it.
bigbillybob 3 months ago
sorry mate u sang this song sht as
whatever99xxx 3 months ago
Did someone shoot a cat??
damogats 4 months ago
John Farnham is perhaps the best male singer in the world. No one other than him can do justice to this song.
trumsolon 4 months ago
Ok so he sung a John Farnham song its one of johns best, david did NOT pull it off there arent many that can. david has a nice voice, just not for this song. Those of u who say this song isnt well known or obscure or "kitsch" need to do ur homework b4 commenting. This song is not only powerful in its words but in its use of the voice its not a boys song. Thank u to david tho for bringing back this song and liking JF enuf to sing it.
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his alot cuter and good looking than Justin Bieber,,,,
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dude simons always right
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@sfm71 Damn straight, sends chills up my spine everytime i watch it!
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fuck you simin u have no taste what so ever im glad you retired fuck you
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this song is my childhood, love john farnham so weird hearing someone else sing it!
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Andrey0153 5 months ago
I like David Archuleta! Loved this season of Idol :)
cookiedeeh 5 months ago
what a weak ass cover of john farnham's epic voice.
this kid...sucked ass...oh my GOD
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How do you not know who John Farnham is that's like saying you've never once heard mention of Jesus Christ whether you believe or not.
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Braswelldhw 5 months ago
listen to the original. much better
Brownmoon 5 months ago 2
i hope someone beat the hell out of this kid for butchering this song like this....
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sarahholmie 5 months ago
this is horrible
Birmo08030 5 months ago
R.I.P Zyzz
RHCPHeadHunterz 5 months ago 2
No power in his voice for this song, very bad....
axvallen 5 months ago 2
is that the way it goes
keithy2880 5 months ago
australian
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M0n0liths 6 months ago
Personally I prefer the gorgeous and talented ;) duet - Morgan/James
przebieglabrukiew 6 months ago
watch this version:
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peffyman 6 months ago
@peffyman she does a much better job
brisbanetim 5 months ago
And this is why David Cook won. Archie didn't have "The Voice" to sing this brilliant song.
aprettygirlandus 6 months ago
Typical ignorant Americans (criticising the song choice), think the whole world has nothing to offer except their country. That’s why you’re on the nose!
cramdall5 6 months ago 15
@cramdall5 dont hate us as a whole geez. not all of us think like that. this "typical ignorant" American is offended.
RakiButa 6 months ago
David should have one :(
LoadsOfMakeUp4You 6 months ago
the real one is wayy better !
sssuckittt 6 months ago
this songs suits muslim ppl !
sssuckittt 6 months ago
1:26 is it only me or are your gaydars blinking right now? LOL anyway, i love David Archuleta!!
therealme2010 6 months ago
OMG hahah he's adorable!! :* <3
Thiva97 6 months ago
Quite a dissappointing performance though...
maxico44 6 months ago
which I could watch this in Aus... and when he was on it
i would have voted i SOOOO would have vote
Nali248178 6 months ago
Far out, could they have possibly moved it to a lower key??? Castrates the song completely! What a cock!
TheRealMcP 6 months ago
RUBBISH
Allsortsmoviefan 6 months ago
This song is the best when lip-synced by bradley and colin! XD
RawBreathofDanger 6 months ago
NO ONE can sing this song like John Farnham. He is the Voice! Listen to any of his songs and you'll quickly realise he is amazing. Having said that and considering this kid is only a kid.. he gave it a good go. This song in Australia is all bare the national anthem.. everyone knows it back wards. It has powerful lyrics that we take to heart and I think it's great that it has reached a much wider audience. He was very brave to take it on I'll give him that.
donnalutz 6 months ago
oh Paula Abdul , i love Paula she is amazing !
LoveTechnoXanadu 6 months ago
Bradley and Colin are to be died of laughing
nanou72ensolo 6 months ago
no one can do it like john farnham. but he did a good job.
bongli1010 7 months ago
To all the people who said this kid made the song popular you have obviously never been to Australia, this song could be used as the national anthem.
jackomanis 7 months ago 2
David Archuleta made John Farnham popular esp. in America by his singing. A few of David's choices on idol were too sophisticated for the judges. This is a great song with great message but it was mocked by Simon and misunderstood by Randy and Paula. David is no teen idol- he is a mature thoughtful young man with social consciousness and choose songs that reflect his views. He is destined for greatness and with his angelic voice, he can lift the spirits of anyone who listens to him.
iadorearchie 7 months ago 2
@iadorearchie Actually I think the film "Hot Rod" brought it mostly to the American audience. Regardless, Simon wasn't mocking the performance, more stating (and as an Australian who grew up listening to Farnham) that his singing style doesn't really suit the song. Whilst kudos to David for choosing such a (to the American audience) obscure song, as the other judges didn't know the song, they didn't have a benchmark of what the song really should sound like. Still, props to David for trying!
hifi05 6 months ago
i love small david. XD
Noblesvidad434gv 7 months ago
He is doing his best. For the original search john farnham aria awards. Trust me yoll love it
glebe3047 7 months ago
He is singing this much lower than the original.
Pavle245 7 months ago
watch how Estonians sang this song :P youtube.com/watch?v=BxDaSN7Np84
KatzzBaby 7 months ago 3
bradley and colin do this better. thumbs up if you agree and know what im talking about : )
princessyrandom1214 7 months ago 160
@princessyrandom1214 MERLIN FTW
livethemagic91 7 months ago 5
@princessyrandom1214 so true
babybule88 6 months ago
@princessyrandom1214 haha YESSSS!
1813jenna 5 months ago
@princessyrandom1214 LOL!
cloudcityguardian 5 months ago
I'm Australian and i think he did a pretty good job of this song. He doesn't have THE VOICE to hit all the powerful notes John Farnham does.. It was a good version! I also love that he has now made that song popular in America!
hamo087 7 months ago
i really wish more people knew the ORIGINAL version
wickedchik96 7 months ago 4
Sorry Kid... But leave a masters song to the master.
John is "THE VOICE". Maybe you should learn how to hold a note, or sing with conviction.
Stick to middle of the road pop... And stop trying to desecrate a masterpiece.
Metalhead1979 7 months ago
I think cook won american idol that night
Palladino200 7 months ago
Oh god, I don't watch American Idol anymore, but he was such a cutie. I was sad that he didn't win, although I love David Cook just as much.
ProfessorAlaska 7 months ago
Fuck, how can you not know that song? It just punches you in the face soo hard and has such an emotive message that it just needs to be heard by everyone!
So glad I got to see it live during one of his 50billion farewell tours xD
Brettah31 7 months ago
Ignore Simon.
looperlindsey 8 months ago
I'm an Aussie and I gotta say, that was really well done! I love the original, but it's such a great song and I'm glad he introduced it to the people who missed out on it!
Msbabybitch1989 8 months ago
@triiish09 i agree with what you said except one thing "introduced the song unknown to almost all the people around the world" John Farnham is one of the most well known and respected Australian artists and is also well known in several parts of Europe.He was inducted into the Australian music hall of fame and is arguably the most successful Australian artist of the past 40 years.Just because one of his songs is on American idol and you have never heard it before does not mean no one else has.
burntjoint 8 months ago 2
@burntjoint That's why i said, 'almost' ..
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domodiLLeta 8 months ago
good job
tuan230785 8 months ago
manky ............
MACSPORRON 8 months ago
Before modulation, he's singing a 4th lower than the original. And then it's getting only worse
IMBlial 8 months ago
press 6 to hear the one crap note .
BCGCAW392 8 months ago
darnie,he's hot!♥
Moosiloveyou 8 months ago
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Palladino200 8 months ago
FUCK THIS KID ... he totally raped John Farham's voice :((((((
risingforce121 8 months ago
boohoo you that third judge he did good YOU ROCK DAVID ARCHULTA
VJChue 8 months ago
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VJChue 8 months ago
Have a look at coldplay john farnham you're the voice for what the real thing sounds like.
KingofRedfern 8 months ago
I think the problem Simon had is that he found the song is a little cheesy. David did tend to choose too many inspirational songs--some were good like "Imagine" or "Angels", some were a little more maudlin, like "You're the Voice", or "Another Day in Paradise". I personally don't mind songs on the sappy side, and like both of those anyway, but clearly different nationalities have different popular tastes.
ch060252 8 months ago
cant believe the utter ignorance of randy and paula...... how can they not have heard of this song ...shows how cut off from rest of the world they are
kentotbusuk 8 months ago 2
As an autralian I am not offended by this version. he lacks the vocal power of John Farnham but he has made the song his own as any good singer should. It takes guts to do more than just mimic another singers phrasing.
Look at Land Down Under by Sekond Skyn I like it better than the original and they are an american band.
NoChattanMeUp 8 months ago 6
@NoChattanMeUp AGREED. Finally! There's someone here who is not too bigoted. Thank you for that. He did lacked JF's vocal power but it doesn't mean he butchered it.
triiish09 8 months ago
Actually unlike most american people, I found out about this song form Bradley James and Colin Morgan. And I love their version (well, parody of it). SO HILARIOUS.
cgurl1012 8 months ago
Because of this, i found out about who john farnham is and realized that the message of the song is amazing. SO why don't you stop criticizing his performance when you actually can't do any better? WHY don't you look at the good side of it, he actually introduced the song unknown to almost all the people around the world and we find it really beautiful and meaningful?
GOD this is why i hate twofaced, judgmental idiots !
BTW now this song is stuck in my head and i can't help but sing it. LOL
triiish09 8 months ago 27
@triiish09 so true! But truth be told, what most Australians don't like is the fact that to most of us, this song is almost considered kitsch and almost an unofficial anthem which America pretty much rejected when it was first released over there, so it was a little bit insulting that the song only became popular in America with what I agree with Simon C here, a cover that lacks the power of the original. Still, credit to David for popularizing the song enough to get it featured on a GTA game!
hifi05 6 months ago
@triiish09 "unknown" that being every country apart from the UK and Australia..."
brisbanetim 5 months ago
@triiish09
This song was hugely successful in Australia, NZ and the UK and reached the top 10 in many European countries
John Farnham is arguably one of Australia's most successful artists. Calling him or one of his greatest hits 'unknown' to most people is ridiculous and makes you seem ignorant.
GOD this is why i dislike ignorant Americans and their "we are all that is" attitudes...
:P
joshrb1986 5 months ago 61
@joshrb1986 Well sad i was going to write something but this sums it up ,
pammickable 5 months ago
@joshrb1986 ...this comment is totally wrong...it isn't good to call anyone anything just because you don't agree with their point of view.
jimmysgirl40 4 months ago
@joshrb1986 it's pretty ignorant that you say all "americans"
dwgshaver 3 months ago
@joshrb1986 I had actually heard that song and was kind of miffed with Paula's comment. John Farnham sings it brilliantly and David didn't do a bad job. Also, what about the Paul McCartney songs and Beatles songs he sang? Certainly not American composers or singers. One thing about David Archuleta having music in his family history he has a wide range of music he's familiar with and sings. Most Americans don't have that ignorance in thinking that American singers are the only ones that sing well
SRHS83 3 months ago
@joshrb1986 you dislike americans because of a few peoples ignorance?... hmmmm, you aren't ignorant at all
F0CUS24 3 weeks ago
@joshrb1986 You don't think you're being at all unfair? Sure, some Americans are arrogant, some Australians are. It's has less to do with where you're from than who you are. Also, you said it yourself, this song was hugely successful in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, not the United States. So here, it is unknown to most people.
What I'm really trying to say here is, don't judge an entire nation based on the comments of a few people.
MusicIsHealing 3 days ago
@triiish09 he didnt introduce a "virtualy unknown" song around the world.. it was introduced and hit the top 10 in many british and european countries back in 1990 when it was released.
cass3765 4 months ago 2
@cass3765 - agreed - that song was all over my childhood, hugely popular and still gets airtime every now and again. Infact I think it stayed up in the Top 10's for ages here in South Africa - John Farnham used to do this amazing voice modulation thing, still love it. Maybe it just wasnt played in the US - so I suppose we should forgive their ignorance because they really believe that all pop-culture goes via their geocentric filter. I kinda sang along because I still remembered the lyrics.
candipill 4 months ago
Wow he really butchered it.
DirtyFranK85 8 months ago
He had a good go at it, but he's just got the wrong voice for it. Plus the arrangement of the song was ridiculous.
renilicious 9 months ago 2
I love this song but not this rendition of it. Sorry.
agibson117 9 months ago 2
i hate when people comment on how stupid americans are, it's pointless.
kelseyandalexis 9 months ago
his voice is amazing, but this song isnt for him. he does better with more powerful songs :)
kelseyandalexis 9 months ago
@kelseyandalexis
This song is not powerful? Omfg gimme a break, the guy is an average singer, hes only popular and getting far because of the ignorant women and girls that like his looks.
He fucked up this song.
SGToverkillCOD 8 months ago
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kelseyandalexis 8 months ago
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@SGToverkillCOD @SGToverkillCOD first of all relax, im just stating my opinion. no need to jump down my throat.
second i was saying david archuleta has a powerful voice therefore he needs to sing something more suited to his voice. never said the song wasnt powerful, just not the kind of powerful song he should sing.
so relax lol its not a big deal. :)
kelseyandalexis 8 months ago
Good grief this is a TERRIBLE rendition of a really good song.
He just doesn't have the voice to pull it off. Not even close.
TERRIBLE
He ruined a good song!!!!
WillHurricane 9 months ago 2
"couldn't have picked an american composer"
WTF was that comment? A perfect example of Americans having their heads so far up their arses they never experience anything outside the US. well done to David for choosing that song even if he did butcher it. I mean nothing beats the original :D
evey116 9 months ago 4
hmm. I do not approve of the key change in this rendition. It was silly, and did nothing for the performance. Search "truck driver's gear change" and you'll see what I'm talking about.
MrKheywood91 9 months ago
hi is awesome
Ljuba381 9 months ago
1:50 <- Bullshit Skip Button
Torffvit 9 months ago
I am pretty sure this was recorded with a potatoe...
Torffvit 9 months ago
@Torffvit it's spelled potato
ch060252 9 months ago
@heythereyou1234
I listened to the critique again, and it's pretty clear to me that Simon is critcizing the song's idealistic message. By this point in the competition, he had already critcized David for sticking so much to "message" songs, and he's saying that he's at it again.
Also, I think all the stuff about David having a controlling stage parent was coming out aroud then, and Simon saying "the song isn't you" means he thinks it was a manipulative choice on David's dad's part.
ch060252 9 months ago
If you love this song, there's hardly any point to dissing Archie. Very few Americans would otherwise know of this song at all, and the sales to the original artist almost always go up after it's covered on Idol. David has said that he loves following the international charts and has very eclectic tastes. For some reason, Randy and Paula criticize him for choosing an unfamiliar song. I think a fledgling American artist paying tribute to an Australian artist and song is a good thing.
ch060252 9 months ago
This is why Americans should not sing Australian anthems.....this was horrific. And @iadorearchie you're an idiot...'introduced John Farnam to the world' bahhaa I dont think you're Archie did this....I think this may have happened many a moon ago!
DJDangerHouse01 9 months ago
Hmm, doesn't sound powerful at all.
Nackenzwei 9 months ago
icarly david
sunnienieuws 9 months ago
My favorite performance of this song still is the one by Colin Morgan and Bradley James! ;)
SingenStattAtmen 9 months ago 2
David Archuleta, you are a wonder! You introduced John Farnham to the world. Your version of the song was amazingly great! People who can not feel your music are probably not human and those who criticize your perfection could not even come close - never in their lifetime.
iadorearchie 9 months ago
@iadorearchie You're an idiot teenaged fan-girl aren't you?
This was TERRIBLE. He ruined a great song from way before your time little girl.......
You realize there was music BEFORE Britney Spears or Miley Cyrus came along, don't you?
Be honest. Go pull up and listen to the orginal "You're the Voice" by John Farnham, then come back and listen to this ghastly train-wreck of a version.
Simon was too delicate here, it was an AWFUL performance by this kid.
WillHurricane 9 months ago
Skip to 1:54 if you hate bullshit. Skip to 5:44 if you want to avoid bland cover versions.
planetrockford 10 months ago
He put his heart and soul into this song. There is only one thing missing. he is
NOT AUSTRALIAN!!. Therefore he is bound to FAIL.
jesquire83 10 months ago
@jesquire83 He can only be Australian to sing this sing?
But that's racist... =..(
TheVIdEoLoVer2011 9 months ago
@jesquire83 what a fuckin' racist.
triiish09 8 months ago
Clearly picked for the song title, hoping for a "yes David, you ARE the voice" comment at the end.
ukguybrush 10 months ago
aHHHHHHH kid, your killing it. You need much much more passion in this song. I suggest you listen to the original, written and sung by John Farnham.
gypsybonnie 10 months ago
get the mic away from him for fuck's sake
mr230889 10 months ago
Oh boy, atleast a good 10,000 comments gonna raid this video and say Farnhams's was better.... Im proudly one of those comments lol
Exterlite 10 months ago
The fact that David even knew this song at the age he was here (17)was amazing.
David sings from his heart, and this song obviously meant something to him.
Gee, lighten up people.
skydancer1x 10 months ago
Didnt he win?
319fiona 10 months ago
The ones who liked it obviously didn't hear John Farnham singing the original. The kid has talent, but I agree this song didn't fit to him.
Airborneready 10 months ago
Didn't really like it compared to John Farnham's.
iPLAYtheSTATION 10 months ago