Whispering Jack (20th Anniversary Edition)
John Farnham
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Pressure Down | John Farnham | 3:50 | $2.19 | View In iTunes |
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You're the Voice | John Farnham | 5:02 | $2.19 | View In iTunes |
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One Step Away | John Farnham | 3:34 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Reasons | John Farnham | 4:26 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Going, Going, Gone | John Farnham | 3:34 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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No One Comes Close | John Farnham | 4:08 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Love to Shine | John Farnham | 4:01 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Trouble | John Farnham | 3:25 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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A Touch of Paradise | John Farnham | 4:47 | $2.19 | View In iTunes |
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Let Me Out | John Farnham | 4:24 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Pressure Down (Extended Version) | John Farnham | 5:54 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
Album Review
Faded '60s icon and former Little River Band singer John Farnham managed to reinvent himself as an '80s pop star on Whispering Jack. This album was immensely popular in Australia, and both it and the first single "You're the Voice" sat at the top of the charts for many weeks. Whispering Jack was an album of slick, commercial synth-pop and from that point of view it was near perfect. Lyrically, though, it was lightweight, and Farnham's voice often sounded strained, particularly in its upper register. "You're the Voice" (complete with bagpipe solo) is the obvious highlight of this set. It became an instant classic, and is the song this album is most remembered for, even though "Pressure Down" and "A Touch of Paradise" also became hit singles. The rest of the album is standard '80s commercial pop, although on a couple of tracks Farnham moves into more of a straight rock territory ("Love to Shine," "Let Me Out") with mixed results. Farnham's career took off following this album, although his limitations as a singer were definitely exposed. [Gotham's 2007 edition included one bonus track.]
Customer Reviews
First Class Farnham
Firstly who ever did the I Tunes review and didn't put there name too it has completely no idea what they are on about. This was the album John Farnham had always wanted to make. One in ever three Households in Australia has a copy of Whispering jack in the album collection. Sold well over One Million Coppies and the song "You're the Voice" and the Album " Whispering Jack" was number one for a record of over 20 plus weeks. There were no limitaions for showcasing Farnham's Vocal Range on this album. This album was flawless in everyway. If you only ever buy one John Farnham Album This one is it.
It Doesn't Get Much Better than This!
Exposed his limitations as a singer? What drugs are you been sniffing/injecting or whatever? I wish I had as many so called 'limitations' so that I could have become the most well known, prolific artist Australia has probably ever known. Talk about sour grapes from the initial reviewer - this album is 'the' one to own & will take a lot of beating!
get a clue
hey you, yeah you who wrote this review.. i'd like to see you hit high E's and F's in almost EVERY song EVERY gig EVERY night for months in a row. JF can. He has no limitations as a singer.. listen again without your wierd ears on.. Well done Johnny xx MrMusic
Biography
Born: 1950 in Dagenham, Essex, England
Genre: Pop
Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s
Top Albums and Songs By John Farnham
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You're the Voice | Whispering Jack | 5:00 | $2.19 | View In iTunes |
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You're the Voice | John Farnham: Greatest Hits | 5:01 | $2.19 | View In iTunes |
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Burn for You | John Farnham: Greatest Hits | 3:31 | $2.19 | View In iTunes |
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Two Strong Hearts | John Farnham: Greatest Hits | 3:30 | $2.19 | View In iTunes |
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A Touch of Paradise | John Farnham: Greatest Hits | 4:44 | $2.19 | View In iTunes |
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Pressure Down | John Farnham: Greatest Hits | 3:44 | $2.19 | View In iTunes |
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That's Freedom | John Farnham: Greatest Hits | 4:16 | $2.19 | View In iTunes |
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Age of Reason | John Farnham: Greatest Hits | 5:06 | $2.19 | View In iTunes |
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Everytime You Cry (With Human Nature) | John Farnham: Greatest Hits | 4:46 | $2.19 | View In iTunes |
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Chain Reaction | John Farnham: Greatest Hits | 3:11 | $2.19 | View In iTunes |
