John Farnham

At 75 years old, John Farnham has this physical status:

John Peter Farnham AO (born 1 July 1949) is an Australian singer.

Farnham was a teen pop idol from 1967 until 1979, billed then as Johnny Farnham, but has since forged a career as an adult contemporary singer.

His career has mostly been as a solo artist, although he replaced Glenn Shorrock as lead singer of Little River Band from 1982 to 1985.In September 1986, his solo single "You're the Voice" peaked at No. 1 on the Australian singles charts.

The associated album, Whispering Jack, held the No. 1 position for a total of 25 weeks and is the 2nd-highest-selling album in Australian history.

Both the single and the album had top-ten success internationally, including No. 1 in Sweden.Farnham has become one of his country's best-known and most popular performers, and he is the only Australian artist to have a number-one record in five consecutive decades (echoing that of Sir Cliff Richard in the UK), with singles: "Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)" in 1967, "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" in 1970, and "Age of Reason" in 1988; and albums: Whispering Jack in 1986, Age of Reason in 1988 Chain Reaction in 1990, Then Again... in 1993, 33? in 2000, and The Last Time in 2002.

Along with touring with numerous artists, including Jimmy Barnes, The Seekers and international acts like Stevie Nicks and Lionel Richie, he released collaborative albums including with Tom Jones on Together in Concert (2005) and Olivia Newton John, including Highlights from The Main Event (1998; also with Anthony Warlow), Two Strong Hearts Live (2015), and Friends for Christmas (2016).Farnham has been recognised by many honours and awards, including 1987 Australian of the Year, 1996 Officer of the Order of Australia, and 19 ARIA Awards, including his 2003 induction into the Hall of Fame.From 1969 he was voted by TV Week readers as the 'King of Pop' for five consecutive years.Aside from his recording career, Farnham performed on stage with lead roles in Australian productions of Charlie Girl, Pippin and 1992's Jesus Christ Superstar.

Early life

John Peter Farnham was born in Dagenham, England, on 1 July 1949, to John Peter Farnham Sr., and Rose (née Pemberton) Farnham. His sisters are Jean and Jaquiline, and his younger brother is Steven. Farnham spent his first ten years in the United Kingdom before his family emigrated to Australia in 1959 to live in Melbourne, Victoria. He attended school at Yarraman Park State School (now Yarraman Oaks Primary School), Lyndale Primary School and Lyndale High School.

Personal life

Farnham married Jillian Billman, a dancer he met when performing the stage musical Charlie Girl, on 11 April 1973. They have two sons, Robert and James. Farnham is a supporter of the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League. He lives on a farm near Bendigo.

After years of performing at high-volume concerts, Farnham has tinnitus and hearing loss, and wears hearing aids.

In 2019, Farnham cancelled an Australian and New Zealand tour due to a severe kidney infection and dehydration. He subsequently gave up a lifetime habit of smoking, and reduced his alcohol intake.

On 23 August 2022, Farnham released a statement that he was to undergo immediate surgery after being diagnosed with cancer. In this statement, he said "cancer diagnosis is something that so many people face every single day, and countless others have walked this path before me." The same day, he underwent a nearly twelve-hour surgery to remove a tumour in his mouth, including jaw reconstruction. He was transferred to an intensive care unit, in a stable condition. It was later announced that the tumour had been successfully removed.

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Musical career

Although still attending school from 1964, Johnny Farnham performed with local band The Mavericks on weekends. The band had a five-song set list. He was invited to join Band Strings Unlimited as lead singer in late 1965; it was a band made entirely of string-only instruments, and the band had a regular reservation at a local hotel.

Farnham's Battle of the Sounds recorded a three-track demo tape with Farnham on vocals, Barry Roy on lead guitar, Mike Foenander on keyboards, Joe Cincotta on bass, and Peter Foggie on drums.

Strings Unlimited in Cohuna performed as a backing band for pop singer Bev Harrell on Saturday, April 29, 1967. Darryl Sambell, Harrell's manager and then-boyfriend, was captivated with Farnham's voice and offered to be his boss. Farnham began performing under house producer David Mackay in Adelaide, South Africa, and was granted a light advertising jingle "Susan Jones" for flight company Ansett-ANA, which was followed by a solo record contract with EMI.

Farnham's first commercially successful recording was a cover of British novelty song "Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)"; Sambell had disapproved of it because the lyrics were so persistent. However, EMI's in-house producer David MacKay defended his claim, and the single was released in November 1967. Farnham's B-side book "In My Room" was published. Stan Rofe, a Melbourne radio DJ, pretended to dislike "Sadie" before playing it. Farnham was honoured in Australia by the song. Rofe continued the plot on TV's Uptight, and viewers responded with calls to play the song. It came at No. 1. In January 1968, one of the Australian singles charts appeared on the Australian singles charts and stayed for six weeks. "Sadie" was Australia's best-selling single and became Australia's most popular single at the time, selling 180,000 copies. Rofe, a writer for Go-Set, a youth-oriented pop magazine, applauded Farnham's efforts. Go-Set ran a pop poll to determine the 'King of Pop,' which was first awarded by Normie Rowe in 1967-1968. Both Farnham's 1968 hits were "Underneath the Arches" and "I Don't Want to Love You"; each peaked at #6.

Farnham's album Everybody Oughta Sing a Song, which reached No. 2 in 1969, peaked at No. 12. The Australian albums charts have ranked 12th. Farnham's version debuted at #14 on Harry Nilsson's "One"; Farnham's version peaked at #4. Readers would vote from coupons as a member of the 'King of Pop' awards from 1969 to 1973; Farnham won the most coveted male award and was named 'King of Pop' five times in a row. He did a B.J. cover. Thomas became his second No. 2 on the show "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head." In December 1969, the first one was introduced in December and stayed at the top of the charts for seven weeks until January 1970.

Looking Through a Tear, Farnham's new album, was released in July 1970 and debuted at number 11 on the charts. His single, "Comic Conversations," debuted at number ten in October. Farnham joined Allison Durbin, a 'Most Popular Female Performer' at the 'King of Pop' awards for 1969–71, 1971. Together in September, they released an album called "Baby Without You" as a single. Both peaked into the top 30 of their respective charts in November. Farnham performed in stage musicals, beginning with Dick Whittington and His Cat in 1971, and on television, he appeared as a guest performer or host.

Farnham was proclaimed 'King of Moomba' in 1972, with Melbourne's The Sun describing him as a "likable English migrant" who is "King of Pop, King of Kids," and today, Johnny Farnham is King of Moomba." Farnham had a top-five national hit with a cover version of the David Cassidy tribute song, Rock Me Baby.

Charlie Girl, who appeared on Farnham's stage musical in 1971, was another of Farnham's. Jillian Billman, one of the dancers, was married by Farnham on April 18, 1973. Meldrum revealed their wedding plans in Go-Set, but Sambell denied the early reports, and, despite being the best man at the reception, was against Billman marrying Farnham. The clean-cut pop star had released numerous albums and singles, but his film career came to an end by the mid-1970s, and he returned to stage musicals and television. Colleen Hewett and 'Queen of Pop', a 1972–1973 stage musical, and its associated show album, which was released in 1974, Farnham and 'Queen of Pop,' and its companion stage musical 'Queen of Pop'. Farnham and Hewett co-wrote It's Magic, a children's television program on Channel Ten, in 1974. He became familiar with viewers of Countdown in early 1975 and the first time when it was broadcasting "Horror Movie" by Skyhooks. Sambell's ties became strained, and the couple announced their separation in January 1976. Farnham's first employers, Kenn Brodziak, was responsible for his Pippin's 1978-79 management, then to Danny Finley, Hewett's then husband, from 1978.

Farnham appeared in a situation comedy film Bobby Dazzler as the title character from 1977-78, as well as narrated documentaries like Survival with Johnny Farnham. Farnham was in financial crisis due to unpaid taxes and the demise of a restaurant venture with Hewett and Finley. Farnham's singing career was now limited to the cabaret circuit and stage musicals. He shortened his stage name to John Farnham in 1979.

When both acts were directed by Sambell, Farnham met Glenn Wheatley, the bass guitarist of 1960s rock band The Masters Apprentices. Wheatley was then a member of Little River Band (LRB), and Farnham joined Wheatley in 1980. He's decided that his comeback single would be a reworking of The Beatles' "Help!" "Because it was created by LRB's Graeham Goble, it peaked at #8." Farnham's more mature pop style and accompanying album, Uncovered, which was also produced by Goble, peaked at #20. "Help"'s B-side was another of Farnham's songwriting efforts, "Jillie's Song" co-written with Goble.

Farnham's studio band included guitarist Tommy Emmanuel (ex-Southern Star Band), keyboardist Mal Logan (ex-Regree Geyer Band, LRB), drummer Derek Pellicci (LRB), and bass guitarist Barry Sullivan (ex-Chain). They were with Logan and Pellicci until they were returned to LRB duties and were replaced by Sam McNally and David Jones, respectively, before Logan and Pellicci. Farnham appeared in a television series called Farnham and Byrne with former Young Talent Time teen actress Debra Byrne in 1980. In 1981, three other solo singles were released, but no of them made it to the top 50.

Farnham was their lead vocalist after Glenn Shorrock's departure from Little River Band in February 1982. Farnham had initially resisted joining LRB, but Wheatley assured him that Shorrock had approved the replacement. Farnham's transition from cabaret to rock music continued in this series.

Farnham, Little River Band released three studio albums, which were modestly popular, but it wasn't enough to pay back the record company's progress. Farnham had no involvement in the songs; he just had to record his lead vocals; his first studio album, The Net, was already written, and Farnham had no involvement in the recording; he just had to record his lead vocals. On the Billboard Pop Albums chart/Billboard 200, Farnham's vocals appeared on top hits (1982), The Net (1983), and Playing to Win (1984). "The Other Guy," "We Two," "You're Driving Me Out of My Mind," and "Playing to Win" were among the charts' singles. The 1982 single "Down on the Border," Farnham's top Australian hits with LRB, peaked at No. 6. 7 and The Net, the highest-ranked computer, soared to No. 7 on the Internet. In 1983, 11 on the albums charts.

Farnham began supplying vocal tracks for films during this period, including Savage Streets (1984), The Slugger's Wife (1985), and Fletch (1985); he later continued with Rad (1986) and Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1987). Farnham, a writer for Savage Streets, co-written "Justice for One," and it was released as a solo single.

The Little River Band appeared in Melbourne on HBO and then aired in the United States. The concert video was just one hour long, and it featured some of the songs from The Net, as well as reworked versions of Little River Band hits such as "Cool Change" and "Reminiscing." "Please Don't Ask Me," a Goble song written by Goble and a non-top 50 single for Farnham just over three years ago, was performed at the "Australian-themed" opening of the show. Despite encouraging Australian and American reviews and feedback, this performance has not been announced on VHS or DVD.

According to Farnham:

Farnham's friendship with the band was also sullied as a result. The royalties for the song have been meticulously divided, including Goble, Farnham, Stephen Housden, David Hirschfelder, and Wayne Nelson. LRB were fighting again by late 1985, and Farnham was out of office. Little River Band released No Reins, their third studio album, in mid-1986, but Farnham was still exploring his solo career.

When Farnham was still in Little River Band, he began amassing a songlist for a future solo album. He finished his vocals for their album, No Reins, and left in late 1985.

Brett Garsed's first solo performances since 1981 were live shows, Sam See on guitar, Derek Pellicci on drums, Bruno Di Stanislo on electric bass, and vocals. Ross Fraser, a sound engineer, told Farnham's boss Glenn Wheatley that it was time to start working on the solo album. Wheatley looked for a producer and record label eager to work with Farnham; Fraser took on the producer role; and Wheatley provided financial assistance after mortgaging his house.

Farnham was mistakenly introduced as Jack Phantom, and later on, he gave a running commentary for a local pool game named Whispering Jack Phantom after the Pot Black commentator, "Whispering Ted Lowe." Whispering Jack, Fraser's album, included expanding his songlist. Gulliver Smith and Mondo Rock's Ross Wilson's "A Touch of Paradise" was written by them, while Harry Bogdanovs' "Pressure Down" was provided. Farnham and Fraser listened to the demo of "You're the Voice" two weeks before the album was set to be released. "We Built This City" was another song on sale, but Farnham snatched it back, so it was later released by US band Starship.

Initially, the public interest in the rebranded former teen-idol was impossible to cultivate, and radio stations refused to air Farnham's music. However, things started to change after Sydney radio station 2Day FM released "You're the Voice," its first single, which was released in September 1986. Radio stations began receiving requests for the song from the beginning. It was Skyhook's Greg Macainsh, who played bass guitar on Saturday. At No. 1, "You're the Voice." 1 in Germany, Sweden, and Australia, as well as being a top ten hit in several European countries: #3 in Switzerland, #6 in the UK, and No. 11 in the United Kingdom: top ten in Germany, Sweden, and Australia. 6 in Austria. Andy Qunta (ex-Icehouse), Keith Reid (Procol Harum), Maggie Ryder and Chris Thompson (ex-Manfred Mann's Earth Band), and Chris Thompson (ex-Manfred Mann's Earth Band).

Whispering Jack, released in October, became Australia's most best-selling album at the time, and it ranked No. 1 on the Australian Album Charts for a total of 25 weeks. It was 242 platinum in 2006, implying that there had been sales of over 1.68 million units in Australia alone. The album was released worldwide by RCA/BMG and peaked at No. 114. No. 1 in Sweden is unsurpassed. 3 in Austria and Top 20 in Norway. In August 1988, it made it back to the Australian Top Tension. It was also the first Australian made music CD to be released in Australia. "Pressure Down," December's best-selling Australian singles, debuted at No. 77, was one of the top ten charts. "Touch of Paradise" and "Reasons" in March 1987, March 4, 1987.

Farnham followed Jack's Back Tour, with an initial itinerary of eleven shows considered to be sufficient considering that they were up against tours by Michael Jackson and Billy Joel; however, after record-breaking performances, the tour was extending by eight more shows and made use of larger venues. Back Tour by Jack was the highest-grossing tour by an Australian act at that time. Garsed played lead guitar, David Hirschfelder on keyboards (ex-Little River Band), Macainsh on bass, and Angus Burchall on drums.

Farnham's album "Rain In 1986, Farnham had three songs on the Rad movie soundtrack.

Farnham was named 'Album of the Year,'Best Selling Album,'Most Popular Female Artist,'Best Male Artist, and 'Best Adult Contemporary Album' in the inaugural 1987 ARIA Music Awards for 'Album of the Year,'Single of the Year,'Highest Selling Single,'Best Selling Single,'Best Selling Single,'Best Male Artist,' and 'Best Adult Contemporary Album'. Farnham was named 'Best Album Award' for Whispering Jack' on July 19, 1987, on the final show of Countdown Music and Video Awards, with Farnham winning the 'Best Album Award' for Whispering Jack.

Farnham was rated 1987 Australian of the Year in 1988, but he wasn't yet naturalized—a hastily coordinated swearing-in occurred before the award was bestowed. "His contribution to the Australian music industry over 20 years," the recipient was selected.

"Age of Reason," Farnham's 1988 debut, topped at No. 1 on the charts in No. 9. Johanna Piskett and Dragon's Todd Hunter wrote page 1 on the ARIA singles charts.

Age of Reason, Ross Fraser's album, debuted at No. 1 in the United States. One of August was on top for eight weeks and stayed there for eight weeks. It was the country's most popular album from 1988 to 1997, and as of 1997, it was 11 platinum, implying sales of over 770,000 units.

Whispering Jack, a renewed interest in the sport, boosted it to the top ten in August, nearly two years since its initial publication. Farnham's last No. is "Age of Reason" as the end of the series to date. One Australian single was born. "Two Strong Hearts," one of the album's most popular singles, debuted at No. 1. "Beyond the Call" comes to 6 a.m. Age of Reason had international success, peaking at No. 1 in the United States. No. 4 in Sweden and No. 1 in the United Kingdom. In Norway, the number 9 has been 9.

Farnham received the 'Best Male Artist', 'Best Adult Contemporary Album', and the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' at the 1988 ARIA Awards. Farnham appeared in Moscow, USSR, in March 1989, as part of a multinational ensemble featuring David Byrne (Talking Heads), Peter Gabriel, Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders), Annie Lennox (Eurythmics), and The Edge (U2).

Farnham, who peaked at No. 96, took time with Dannielle Gaha, "Communication." In August 1989, there were 13 people on the island of Ireland. It was posted as part of the Australian government's effort to combat the drug epidemic, which was named "The Drug Offensive" in the mid-'80s. In the video clip made to advertise the song, the Drug Offensive logo can be seen attached to a television camera.

Fraser's Chain Reaction was launched in October 1990 and debuted at No. 1 in October 1990. It was number one on the Australian chart chart, with "Chain Reaction" in August, "That's Freedom" in September, and "Burn for You" in December.

Farnham wrote nine of its twelve songs with Fraser and keyboardist/musical director David Hirschfelder (ex-Little River Band), as well as Phil Buckle (Burn For You) and Joe Crighton (The Time Has Come) unlike the previous two albums, where most songs were written by outsiders. The sound was less electronic and more acoustic, and it became Australia's best-selling album in 1990, and it was No. 1. 1 on the ARIA End of Year album chart. Farnham received 'Best Male Artist', 'Song of the Year' for "Burn for You," and 'Best Selling Album' for Chain Reaction at the 1991 ARIA Awards.

Farnham's live album, which was released in November 1991, was called Full House by Ross Fraser and Farnham, which reached the top of the charts in that period. On the ARIA album charts, there are 2 on the top of the charts. It featured concert recordings from May 1987 to October 1990. When it first appeared as a solo, "Please Don't Ask Me" took the top spot in the top 30. At No. 1, it is the largest city in the United States. Jimmy Barnes' album Soul Deep, which featured a duet with Farnham titled "When Something is Wrong with My Baby," which peaked at No. 1. On the singles charts, there are three.

Farnham appeared in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's stage musical Jesus Christ Superstar in August 1992 in the title role of Jesus. Angry Anderson as Hero, Kate Ceberano as Mary Magdalene, Russell Morris as Simon Zealotes, Jon Stevens as Pontius Pilate, and John Waters as Pontius Pilate were among the cast members. Jesus Christ Superstar The album's soundtrack was provided by the stage actor and singer "Everything's Alright" by Ceberano, Farnham, and Stevens, which peaked at No. 109. In September, the number 6 was available. In October 1993, Farnham's next studio album, Then Again, was released. 1. "Seemed Like a Good Idea (At the Time)" was one of its top-ten singles, out of a total of four singles. In 1994, the album received the ARIA Awards as "Highest Selling Album."

Even though Farnham had invites, he never really wanted to try his luck in another country. In a TV Week interview promoting the Romeo's Heart album, he said that people had compelled him to live abroad, but he had no intention of doing so. "I don't want to go to America to live," the singer said. He went on to say that the pressures for him to relocate "mainly came from other people," but that his boss, Glenn Wheatley, had never put pressure on him.

Farnham was made an Officer of the Order of Australia on 1996, "In recognition of his service to the Australian music industry and to charitable and community organizations, particularly those dealing with youth." In March, his single, "Have a Little Faith (In Us), debuted at No. 5 in the United States. 3. In June, Fraser's Heart was released, but it reached No. 1 and peaked at No. 1. At the ARIA Awards in 1996, 2 and 3 won "Best Adult Contemporary Album."

Farnham performed "Every Time You Cry" on the vocal group Human Nature, which reached its high point of No. 73. In October 1997, there were three on the singles charts. Anthology 1: Greatest Hits 1986–1997 (Recorded Live) and Anthology 2: Classic Hits 1986–1990 (Recorded Live) and Anthology 3: Classic Hits 1967–1985 (Recorded Live) and Anthology 3: Rarities, with Anthology 1 achieving #1.

Farnham appeared on The Main Event Tour from October to December 1998, with Olivia Newton-John and Anthony Warlow. The album Highlights from The Main Event reached their high point at No. 10. At the 1999 ARIA Awards, one in December went platinum and claimed 'Highest Selling Album'. The Main Event concert was televised on national television and broadcast on television.

Farnham took on the I Can't Believe He's 50 Tour from April to May 1999, with Merril Bainbridge, Kate Ceberano, Human Nature, James Reyne, Ross Wilson, and Nana-Zhami featuring his son, Robert Farnham. Live at the Regent started on July 1st, 1999 (Farnham's 50th birthday) and climbed to #7 in September.

Farnham performed a set for the Australian troops serving with InterFET and East Timorese troops in Dili on December 21. The concert featured James Blundell, Dili Allstars, Gina Jeffreys, The Living End, Kylie Minogue, Doc Neeson, and the RMC Band. The first of Farnham's concerts to be webcast was Tour of Duty.

During the Parade of Nations in the 2000 Summer Olympics, Farnham and Newton-John performed "Dare to Dream" during the Opening Ceremony. An estimated 3.5 billion people attended the event around the world, according to the televised broadcast. In the last episode of the Australian television series The Games (2000), Farnham appeared as himself.

Farnham received the Centenary Medal on 1 January 1, 2001 "for outstanding contribution to Australian music," as part of Australia's centennial of Federation.

Farnham announced his decision to withdraw from full-scale national tours after his 2002 appearance The Last Time Tour, which began on November 6th, 2002 and ended on June 15, 2003. The Last Time, which was associated with the tour, was released in October 2002 and hit No. 1 in the United States. 1 is the most popular type of platinum. "The Last Time Tour" was a national concert tour, bringing a circus-style tent to smaller towns and packed large concert halls in Australian capital cities.

Farnham performed on "One Voice" during the 2003 Rugby World Cup, a tribute to Queen Farnham. Both Queen's Brian May and Farnham denied reports that Queen begged Farnham to join the band. Farnham was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame on October 21 with the performance "You're the Voice." For The Last Time, Farnham's 'Best Adult Contemporary Album' also received the award. Olivia Newton-John, a 2002 member of the Little River Band, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004, but the 2004 Little River Band was inducted into the band.

Farnham performed in concert with singer Tom Jones during 2004 and Melbourne with ten shows in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne. Solos from Farnham were "One," "Mama Told Me Not to Come," "That's Sure," "Playing to Win," "Every Time You Cry," "Man of the Hour," "Age of Reason," and "Burn for You" and "Burn for You." The pair performed five duets to close the show, including "Sweet Soul Music" by Arthur Conley, "I'm Coming," with Ray Charles' "What'd I Say," and AC/DC's "Long Way to the Top." Together in Concert, a DVD compilation by John Farnham & Tom Jones, debuted at No. 1.

Farnham's career reconstruction after The Last Time has risen to prominence in Australia for those who are looking to recover from a strongly announced retirement. The Farnham/Jones Together In Concert tour's news led to a failed lawsuit from a fan, who was disappointed that The Last Time tour was not in fact Farnham's last, as claimed in its literature. Following this complaint, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission took no action.

At the 2005 Melbourne Music Festival, Farnham performed at the Tsunami Benefit Concert, raising funds for rebuilding after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.

When I was young: Songs from the Great Australian Songbook was published in November 2005; it had 13 covers of hits, written and performed by Australian artists—that peaked at No. 1 in the country's highest position. 2nd on the ARIA albums charts.

Farnham performed four shows at the Sydney Opera House, with the Sydney Symphony as the principal conductor, and shows at the Victorian Arts Centre in Melbourne in February 2006. These shows were sponsored by Dairy Farmers, and a portion of the funds earned by the 'I Remember When I Was Young' concerts went to the Dairy Farmers''Creating Greener Pastures' initiative to support farmers and their families. When Farnham with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performed in 2006, it debuted at No. 61. 2nd on the ARIA DVD charts and then reached their high point at #1.

Farnham embarked on a small Australian tour with Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks from 18 February to a string of live shows. Both artists had equal recognition, but they did not perform together but not individually, as opposed to Tom Jones' show. Both Nicks and Farnham used the same backup singers from the tour, however.

Farnham performed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony in Melbourne, beginning with his hit "Age of Reason" and "I Remember When I Was Young" from his most recent studio album, "Playing to Win" from his Little River Band days, and "You're the Voice" after his anthem song, "You're the Voice."

Whispering Jack's twentieth anniversary in 2006 was commemorated by an "enhanced" commemorative CD re-released as well as a DVD featuring an edited version of the tour (the complete concert was first available on VHS in 1987). The original album was Australia's first CD and, as of June 2008, it remains Australia's most popular album by an Australian artist.

Farnham announced a new concert tour for September and October, "John Farnham – Live By Demand" on May 27th.

Jack, Sony BMG's first studio album, was released on October 15, 2010. Farnham's first studio album in over five years is 11 tracks on the album. Ray Charles, Curtis Mayfield, and Percy Sledge's compositions are included in Jack's collection. Jack's appearance on "John Farnham Live" coincides with a series of indoor and outdoor performances. "It's been happening throughout October and November 2010!"

Farnham revealed on June 8, 2011 that they planned to embark on a national tour of Australia between October and November 2011 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Whispering Jack album's launch. In addition to this, Sony BMG's Whispering Jack Live video album was edited down by 20 minutes and re-released on DVD.

Farnham unveiled The Acoustic Chapel Sessions live album on September 30, 2011, a Farnham performance recorded in Melbourne in July 2011. Sony BMG's CD and DVD 2-disc set was released with the album. The CD features eleven previously released Farnham songs recorded acoustically, while the DVD features eight songs plus interviews with Farnham and the band as well as a new behind-the-scenes video.

Farnham performed live for the Australian Olympic team in London on July 27, 2012, during the run-up to the 2012 Olympic Games. "Playing To Win," "Pressure Down," and "You're the Voice" were among his best-known songs. In 2014, he appeared in a one-off show with the Seekers as part of the "Decades Festival," honoring the music, fashion, and automobiles of a particular period and coincident with the Seekers' golden jubilee year.

Farnham appeared alongside Olivia Newton-John on stage in 2015, singing hits from Newton John's film Grease, iconic Farnham numbers, and renditions of "Over the Rainbow" and "Tenterfield Saddler" were among the popular classics. In June 2015, an album was launched and debuted at No. 1, which was the highest ranking on the charts. 1.

Farnham and Wheatley protested the use of his iconic iconic song, "You're the Voice," in 2015, which Wheatley described as offensive to Farnham and Wheatley.

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