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The Essential John Farnham – Limited Edition 3.0

John Farnham · 2009

174 min · 42 tracks · pop rock · soft rock · adult contemporary music

A sweeping collection that captures the emotive power and vocal prowess of Australia’s pop rock icon.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • nostalgic anthems for sing-alongs
  • sweeping melodies for reflective moments
  • for long drives
  • uplifting tracks for group settings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2009, John Farnham was enjoying a resurgence in popularity, with 'The Essential John Farnham – Limited Edition 3.0' serving as a comprehensive anthology of his career. This release followed his successful 2005 album 'I Remember When I Was Young', showcasing both classic hits and newer material while celebrating his enduring legacy in Australian music.
Stylistic neighbors
Richard Marx· Michael Bolton· Air Supply

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 You're the Voice 5:02
  • 2 Chain Reaction 3:12
  • 3 Seemed Like a Good Idea (At the Time) 4:17
  • 4 Age of Reason 5:06
  • 5 I Remember When I Was Young 4:31
  • 6 One 2:49
  • 7 Talk of the Town 3:41
  • 8 Hearts on Fire 4:47
  • 9 Trying to Live My Life Without You 3:26
  • 10 See the Banners Fall 4:34
  • 11 Two Strong Hearts 3:30
  • 12 No Ordinary World 3:48
  • 13 Going, Going, Gone 3:33
  • 14 All Kinds of People 5:15

Disc 2

  • 1 That's Freedom 4:18
  • 2 Pressure Down 3:44
  • 3 When Something Is Wrong With My Baby 4:56
  • 4 Romeo's Heart 4:18
  • 5 A Touch of Paradise 4:45
  • 6 Angels 5:37
  • 7 In Days to Come 4:05
  • 8 Everytime You Cry 4:45
  • 9 Come Said the Boy 4:31
  • 10 Please Don't Ask Me 3:19
  • 11 Beyond the Call 4:40
  • 12 Comic Conversation 3:18
  • 13 A Simple Life 3:52
  • 14 Listen to the Wind 4:23

Disc 3

  • 1 Have a Little Faith (In Us) 5:06
  • 2 Don't You Know It's Magic 4:00
  • 3 Man of the Hour 4:05
  • 4 Help 4:24
  • 5 Everything's Alright 4:47
  • 6 Burn for You 3:33
  • 7 Reasons 4:26
  • 8 Talent for Fame 4:36
  • 9 We're No Angels 4:50
  • 10 Love to Shine 4:01
  • 11 Friday Kind of Monday 2:43
  • 12 Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head 2:31
  • 13 Sadie, the Cleaning Lady 3:17
  • 14 The Last Time 3:27

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