John Farnham - "John Farnham - Anthology, Vol. 1: Greatest Hits"

Mid-price collection of the Australian pop vocalist's finestfor RCA from 1986-1997, including the U.K. top 10 smash 'You're The Voice'. 17 tracks total. 1997 RCA/ BMG release. Album Description

Amazing voice, amazing man

This incredibly gifted man has produced some of the best live and recorded vocal performances I have ever heard. I was lucky enough to have worked with him throughout the 1992 production of Jesus Christ Superstar in Australia. Not only was I consistently impressed with his vocal abilities, I also found him to be one of the great gentlemen of the music business. Treat yourself to this CD and discover the voice, the elan and soul that elevate his performances beyond the extraordinary. February 6, 2007

The Best Male Singer Alive Today

John Farnham is by far the Best Male Singer Alive Today...hands down. Virtually Unknown here in America...he captured many American's "Ears" with his stint with the Little River Band in the 80's. I've seen him referred to as "The Blonde Guy" or "The New Guy"...then he dropped from the American Music Scene. BUY THIS CD...it will not let you down. January 14, 2002

Simply Excellent

It starts with the anthemic 'You're the voice' and then just gets better. As the guy gets older his music gets stronger. Listen and enjoy, you won't be dissapointed. I guarantee it and no I don't work for the record company. November 6, 2001

Distinctly Farnham

No, John Farnham doesn't have the greatest voice in the world - or even in Australia. That title would go to the once-in-a-lifetime, world class voice of another Aussie - Anthony Warlow. Warlow's clear, rich, powerful baritone makes Farnham sound like a wailing Bee Gees reject.

No, John Farnham isn't the most well-known Aussie singer. That would be 70s-80s icon Olivia Newton-John. No one I've ever met in the U.S. has ever heard of Farnham. Newton-John is a household name here.

What Farnham does have is personality, charm, and a distinctive sound. It's not a bad voice, and Farnham uses it wisely and well both on ballads and catchy pop numbers. Even on recording, his irresistable love of performing shines through. More importantly, he is synonymous with Australian pop culture - as much a part of the country's flavor as kangaroos and g'days.

No, he doesn't have Warlow's voice or Newton-John's name recognition. But he recently performed a concert series with both of those international legends, and it was billed as Australia's three most beloved performers. That alone says all one needs to know about his place in Australia's heart. April 14, 2001

Australia's best male vocalist by a mile

As one of Australia's best known and most popular male vocalists, John Farnham has a unique vocal quality that has grown and developed along with his fans from his first single, Sadie the Cleaning Lady to his latest hit.

There wouldn't be one person in Australia who doesn't know of this artist or who doesn't have an opinion about his vocal qualities. John Farnham is a home grown product of the Australian music industry who has achieved tremendous success and popularity over some thirty years.

The problem with Farnham is that he gets better and better and it never ceases to amaze me how he can continue to come up with new material and develop his vocal qualities further. His performances on stage are supurb and his ability to involve the audiences ensures that concert goers receive value for money. He is simply brilliant and must be heard. His albums succeed with or without on air play by radio stations. Such is his talent and popularity that his admirers just keep buying his albums.

Farnham has the capacity to turn all his albums to top selling albums, such is the admiration and respect his has earned from his audiences in Australia and overseas. What ever your likes in music, one thing is certain, listening to John Farnham will send chivers down your spine and make you yearn for more. He is simply Brialliant.

If you haven't experienced his music, you haven't experienced music. March 23, 2001

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