farnham was a teen pop idol from 1967 until 1979, known as johnny farnham. he then went on to have a very popular career as an adult popular music singer. in his career, he has mostly been as a solo artist. however, from 1982 to 1985, he was the lead singer of the rock band little river band. he has been called one of his country's best-known and most popular musical performer. in september 1986, his solo single "you're the voice" was released. it peaked at no. 1 on the australian singles charts. the song was also no. 1 on sweden's sverigetopplistan and on west germany's official german charts. he has also performed on stage with lead roles in australian productions of "charlie girl", "pippin" and "jesus christ superstar" (1992).