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

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.

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

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.

3. "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?

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.

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

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.

5. One of John Farnham song's is "Some Do, Some Don't"

Answer: True

Recorded in 1987 for his "Age of Reason" album

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

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.

7. Which of these backup vocals has not performed with John?

Answer: Liam Edwards

Lindsay has been with John since 1986, Lindsay has a voice to cover all ranges and pitches. Lisa has been with John since 1988 as well as Vanetta. Vanetta left the band in 1996.

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

Answer: 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.

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

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.

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

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.

11. 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?

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.

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

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.

13. John has sung with Asian singing star Chiu?

Answer: True

John and Chiu sung a duet version of "Don't Let it End" a song from the album "Romeo's Heart" recorded in 1998. It was also the only time John has sung in a different language.

14. Was "Burn for You" released in America?

Answer: No

"Burn for You" was recorded in 1992 and released on the "Chain Reaction" album. This song was set to be released in America in early 1993. The song was remixed, the acoustic guitar was replaced with a electronic synthesiser. However, the song was never released.

15. "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?

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.

16. Ross Wilson wrote, "Touch of Paradise".

Answer: True

Ross did write this beautiful song for John to record on his "Whispering Jack" album. Another famous Farnham song that Ross produced was "Age of Reason".

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

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.

18. Which of these Australian singers did not perform at John's "50th Birthday"

Answer: Jimmy Barnes

Jimmy has paired up with John countless times, even recording a song together "When Something is Wrong with my Baby" was recorded in 1991. Jimmy was not there at John's "50th Party", even though I thought he should have.

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

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".

20. Has John performed the famous ZZ Top song "Legs"

Answer: Yes

Yes, John sung this at "New Years Eve 1986", this frantic version of ZZ Tops classic is about one of John's favourite subjects.

Source: Author TheWood58

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