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

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This album traces Farnham's development as Australia's leading entertainer. The songs range from moving ballads such as 'Burn For You' and 'Angels,' to uplifting songs with their inspiring messages of hope eg. 'Have a Little Faith.' This album highlights Farnham's status as a premiere performer with amazing vocal capabilities. It is something that will be enjoyed by people of any generation!

one true australian (pop) treasure.Never a dull moment with this cd. amazing how time hasn't diminished the quality of this great voice!

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.

All the early hits from Sadie, to the more recent ones. Great to hear the transition from 'Johnny' to John.

John Farnham is simply an Australian Legend. His voice has been a part of our lives for more than thirty years.

Almost anyone can identify with a Farnham track as a benchmark of some special moment in their lives...

Antholgy 1 brings those moments together, as a celebration of John's career in the Australian Music Industry, and the special place he holds in our lives.

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.

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.

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.

joanne from the usa nevering hearing this artist before til now. has to say that the song have a little faith in u just touch my heart. the greatest hit albom i just love it by jon 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.