John Farnham Lyrics
John Peter Farnham (born July 1, 1949) is an English-born Australian pop singer. Domestically he has remained one of Australia's best-known performers over a career spanning more than 30 years. He is the only Australian artist to have a number one record in five consecutive decades (echoing Sir Cliff Richard in the United Kingdom).
Born in Dagenham, East London, United Kingdom, Farnham spent the first years of his life in England before migrating to Australia in 1959. As an undistinguished student, he began a plumbing apprenticeship before taking leave from that to pursue music.
John Farnham is one of Australia's most loved pop performers, with a highly successful musical career spanning more than 30 years. He is the only Australian artist to have a #1 record in five consecutive decades. Between 1982 and 1986 he fronted Little River Band.
The Little River Band era
From 1981 until 1984, he fronted Little River Band after singer Glenn Shorrock departed. This was a move away f...
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