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1.
  John Farnham, "The Voice"    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Australia's greatest singer, John Farnham has been at the top of his game for over 30 years. This is a tribute to "The Voice"
Tough, 20 Qns, TheWood58, Jul 04 19
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Jul 04 19
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  Whispering Jack    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz about the greatest Australian singer/entertainer ever.
Average, 10 Qns, angel_innocent, Sep 04 09
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  John "The Voice" Farnham   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
John's comeback album "Whispering Jack" was released in 1986 and sold over 1 million copies. The answers to this quiz are all from the album. Good Luck
Tough, 10 Qns, OziSue, Dec 07 06
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trivia question Quick Question
Who or what is pictured on the cover of "Whispering Jack"?

From Quiz "John "The Voice" Farnham"





John Farnham Trivia Questions
1. What is the name of the song that started John's career in 1967?

From Quiz Whispering Jack

Answer: "Sadie"

"Sadie the Cleaning Lady" was the song that started John's career in the Australian music market.

2. John's first song, "Sadie the Cleaning Lady", what implement was trusty?

From Quiz John Farnham, "The Voice"

Answer: Scrubbing Brush

This was John's 1st hit about an overworked and underappreciated cleaning lady. If you have attended any of John's concerts, the fans keep on John's case to sing "Sadie". John seems a bit apprehensive to sing it, but he always does to please his huge leigon of fans.

3. Who played keyboard on all the album tracks?

From Quiz John "The Voice" Farnham

Answer: David Hirschfelder

David Hirschfelder appeared on 'Whispering Jack', 'Age Of Reason', 'Chain Reaction', 'Full House', and the 'Then Again' albums.

4. The "Main Event" Concert featured John and which two other Australian singers?

From Quiz Whispering Jack

Answer: Anthony Warlow and Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John starred opposite John Travolta in "Grease" as Sandy.

5. In "You're The Voice", the lyric before the chorus is?

From Quiz John Farnham, "The Voice"

Answer: "Down the barrel of a gun"

Recorded on his "Whispering Jack" album in 1986, "You're The Voice" is probably John's most popular song. Other great Australian singers have sung this with John including Anthony Warlow, Olivia Newton John and Kate Cebrano.

6. Which song are the following lyrics from? "No questions, No answers, Faces without names"

From Quiz John "The Voice" Farnham

Answer: Trouble

Nikki Nicholls and Penny Dyer sing backing vocals on this track.

7. What was the name of the band that John joined and was a part of between 1982 and 1985?

From Quiz Whispering Jack

Answer: Little River Band

John was Little River Band's lead singer for the 3 years he was with them.

8. "Angels" is a great song, but John did record another song in his "Age of Reason" album that he sung about angels. What was the song called?

From Quiz John Farnham, "The Voice"

Answer: "We're No Angels"

"Age of Reason" was recorded in 1988, and amongst his more well known songs such as "Pressure Down" and "Two Strong Hearts" there is "We're No Angels" a song saying that no-one is perfect especially John.

9. Only one guitarist is named in the credits of every song on the album, it is _____ ?

From Quiz John "The Voice" Farnham

Answer: Brett Garsed

Brett is still a member of John's band today.

10. For year was John named "Australian of the Year"?

From Quiz Whispering Jack

Answer: 1988

John has also sang at the opening of the AFL Grand Final.

11. Complete this line from "Chain Reaction". "One tree to proud to____"

From Quiz John Farnham, "The Voice"

Answer: bend

"Chain Reaction" was recorded in 1992 for the same titled album. This song is so recognisable by Steve Williams on the harmonica. In later years, John even throws a few Elvis Presleys "Uh-Huh's" and even a few yodels to spice this great song up.

12. The missing words from 'Pressure Down'. "In this city full of ... , we lead our separate lives."

From Quiz John "The Voice" Farnham

Answer: Danger

"Pressure Down" is the first track and the second single from the album.

13. What was the first single released from 'Whispering Jack, Number one in the charts for seven weeks?

From Quiz John "The Voice" Farnham

Answer: You're The Voice

'Whispering Jack' stayed at Number one in the charts for 27 weeks.

14. What was the name of John's 1996 Concert tour?

From Quiz Whispering Jack

Answer: "Jack of Hearts"

"Jack of Hearts" was the concert name promoting Johns new album, "Romeo's Heart".

15. In "Talk of the Town" what are the townsfolk praying for?

From Quiz John Farnham, "The Voice"

Answer: Rain

A true song considering 85% of New South Wales is in severe drought. In his "The Last Time Tour", John drafted an American saxophone player to play the didgeriedoo for this song during the tour.

16. 'A Touch of Paradise' was originally recorded by whom?

From Quiz John "The Voice" Farnham

Answer: Mondo Rock

'A Touch Of Paradise' was written by Ross Wilson and originally recorded by him with Mondo Rock.

17. Who produced "Whispering Jack"?

From Quiz John "The Voice" Farnham

Answer: Ross Fraser

Ross has produced all of John's album releases since "Whispering Jack".

18. Which John Farnham song starts with the line, "Got myself into some trouble tonight"?

From Quiz Whispering Jack

Answer: "Burn for You"

The song, "Burn for You" was a tribute to John's wife when he was away for long periods of time on tour.

19. M.O.T.H is the acronym for one of John's final songs?

From Quiz John Farnham, "The Voice"

Answer: Man of the Hour & man of the hour

"Man of the Hour" was recorded in 2000 for John's album "33 1/3". This song sort of puts John in his place. John is the 'Man of the Hour', Australias best entertainer.

20. Who or what is pictured on the cover of "Whispering Jack"?

From Quiz John "The Voice" Farnham

Answer: John Farnham

"Whispering Jack" celebrated its 20th anniversary in October 2006. It won three ARIA awards in 1987.

21. Who has NOT been a member of the John Farnham band?

From Quiz Whispering Jack

Answer: Mark Waugh

Mark Waugh is actually an Australian cricket legend. Danielle Gaha does backing vocals, Chong Lim plays the keyboards and Steve William plays the harmonica and saxophone.

22. In 'The Main Event', what song did John perform with Anthony Warlow?

From Quiz John Farnham, "The Voice"

Answer: "Granada"

"The Main Event" toured in 1999. This very special concert brought together Australia's 3 premier singing talents. John Farnham, Olivia Newton John and Anthony Warlow. In "Granada" a famous opera piece, John not only proved to Anthony but to all his fans that he can sing opera as well as anyone.

23. Missing words from "You're The Voice": "We're all someone's ______ , We're all someone's ______ "

From Quiz John "The Voice" Farnham

Answer: Daughter/Son

"You're The Voice" won two ARIA awards in 1987 for Single of the Year and Highest Selling Single.

24. What is the name of John's famous come-back song?

From Quiz Whispering Jack

Answer: "You're the Voice"

This song was the make or break of John's career. His manager Glenn Wheatley put all his finances into recording this song and the album, "Whispering Jack".

25. John's son formed a punk band "Nana Zhami". At John's "50th Birthday" album, Nana Zhami performed what old Farnham hit?

From Quiz John Farnham, "The Voice"

Answer: "Infatuation"

"Nana Zhami" was formed in 1999 joining John's son and his mates from his garage band. Nana Zhami sung "Infatuation" a classic Farnham hit in the late 90's punk style. A pity that the band broke up, it would have been interesting if they did more "punk" versions of John's calssics.

26. Most people know that John had a duet with Jimmy Barnes to produce "When Something is Wrong with my Baby". However, John did feature in a song with one of Australia's leading female artists. Who was she?

From Quiz John Farnham, "The Voice"

Answer: Kate Cebrano

John and Kate combined at John's "50th Birthday" to sing Kate's hit "Everyting's Alright". They also combined in Kate's original recording of "Everything's Alright" in 1991.

27. The song that John sung with one of Australia's leading female artists was?

From Quiz John Farnham, "The Voice"

Answer: "Everything's Alright "

The video clip of this song sees John with the long frizzy hair, puffy white shirt but the same voice that inspired fans through the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today.

28. "You're The Voice" is a great song I admit, but another version of this great song was released on 'Anthology 3', that I did not enjoy. What version was it?

From Quiz John Farnham, "The Voice"

Answer: "Swing Version"

John joined the Melbourne Sympthony Orchestra to perform this "Swing Version" live in a concert in 1987. This song is on the "Anthology 3" album. The "Anthology" series was released in 2000.

29. Complete this lyric: "...a bow in his hand and _______ in his head"

From Quiz John Farnham, "The Voice"

Answer: feather

"Don't you Know it's Magic" was recorded in 1973. This song is about young children's "...magic carpet ride..." through their years of being a youth.

30. "When love leaves and breaks your heart" is the 1st line from what song.

From Quiz John Farnham, "The Voice"

Answer: "Looking Through A Tear"

"Looking Through a Tear" was recorded in 1975. This era was a great time for John, he released other hits including "Comic Conversations", "One", "Help".

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