Tuesday, January 24, 2023

John Farnham [Australian Artist] - Discography

John Farnham Discography

In a country of over 20 million people, John Farnham is the one Australian artist who stages arena-sized concerts whenever he tours to satisfy the demand. He is, without challenge, one of Australia's most successful solo artists to date, on-stage and on record. His Whispering Jack album was the first album to sell over a million copies in Australia alone.

In September 1967 at the age of 18, he was signed to a recording contract and in December of that year released the novelty single "Sadie the Cleaning Lady," which became the biggest-selling single in Australia at that time. As a song, the record's success almost defies logic. What fans were responding to was "Johnny" Farnham's bright boy-next-door personality. He was someone both teenage girls and their mothers could both like. Farnham was also a fine singer and survived "Sadie" to release a long string of pop hits between 1967 and 1973, including the local hit versions of Three Dog Night's "One," B.J. Thomas' "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" (number one), and David Cassidy's "Rock Me Baby." He also starred in the stage musicals Dick Whittington & His Cat, Charlie Girl, and Pippin. His schedule prevented Farnham trying his luck internationally or developing on record. Success continued on the basis of his talent his personality, but by the late to mid-'70s, his career was reduced to night club and cabaret performances trading on his past. Even his record company lost faith in him and dropped him.

John is a fantastic singer and wonderful person.

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2003 - One Voice - Greatest Hits




2009 - The Essential 3.0



2014 - The Box Set Series


10 comments:

PB said...

I always felt a bit alone in not liking his version of "Help" from 1980. It still worked as a comeback at the time though didn't it... Johnny now John and all grown up. Even then though, who knew at the time just how big he would go on to become?

Ozzieguy said...

Hello PB
I agree with you, and a lot of other people thought the same BUT, it surely turned out beautifully for John.

He is another great artist and another truly nice guy, a good family man and with heaps of love.

Regards
Ozzieguy

Derek said...

Great thanks for making me discover John Farnham throught his LIVE cds. Marvelous. I only knew the song You're the Voice.

Ozzieguy said...

Very welcome Derek. There are lots of great Australian artists on my blog and John Farnham is one of the best, he is awesome.

Vera Lane said...

love John Farnham Thanks Ozzieguy
Vera

Tom said...

Hello Ozzieguy, that is a great singer and it is a great offer your discography of John Farnham.I miss one album: Perhaps you can help with a link for:
https://www.discogs.com/de/release/15821336-Johnny-Farnham-Rose-Coloured-Glasses-The-Early-Years-1967-1970
Greetings Thomas

Ozzieguy said...

Hi Vera,
Am glad that you love John.
Personally, he is fantastic and brilliant.
He has just had a cancer operation recently, I hope he is doing well.

Ozzieguy said...

Hello Thomas,
No I do not have that album.

Anonymous said...

Hi Ozzieguy,

I have the "Rose Coloured Glasses: The Early Years (1967-1970)" CD that you are missing and am happy to share but have no idea how I could get it to you.

Cheers,
RAM

Ozzieguy said...

Thank you RAM for your kindness and nice comments.