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Jon English

voc, *1949 AU, London
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Rock and Pop
A.k.a. Jonathan James English

Australian songwriter, actor, and vocalist. Born 26 March 1949 in London; died 9 March 2016 after complications following surgery. He emigrated with his parents to Australia in 1961. In 1972 he took on the role as Judas in the Australian version of Jesus Christ Superstar. In 1978 he starred in the Australian TV series Against The Wind for which he co-wrote the musical score. The soundtrack as well as its two singles "Six Ribbons" and "Against the Wind" became hit records in Scandinavia. In parallel with his acting career he has released a number of solo albums.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Organ
  • Harmonica
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Synthesizer
Genres
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Soundtrack
  • R&B/Soul
  • Folk
Plays With
Australia Too
Australian Olympians
Duck
Sebastian Hardie
Popular Tracks   
Six Ribbons on 6 Ribbons - The Ultimate Collection by Jon English
Hollywood Seven on Hollywood Seven by Jon English
Get Your Love Right on English History by Jon English
Turn The Page on English History by Jon English
Words Are Not Enough on Words Are Not Enough by Jon English
Hot Town on Calm Before The Storm by Jon English
Some People (Have All The Fun) on Some People by Jon English
Lovin' Arms on Hollywood Seven by Jon English
All Together Now on 6 Ribbons - The Ultimate Collection by Jon English
Behind Blue Eyes on English History by Jon English

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
English HistoryJon English2018Album
BuskingJon English2016Album
HistoryJon English2016Compil.
Six Ribbons: The Ultimate CollectionJon English2011Compil.
LegendsJon English2008Compil.
The Great John EnglishJon English2008Compil.
English History IIJon English2008Compil.
Mot Alle Vindar - Six RibbonsJon English2007Compil.
Against The WindLene Siel & Jon English2000Single
The Pirates Of Penzance (Australian Cast Recording)Gilbert & Sullivan / Jon English, Simon Gallaher, The Fabulous Singlettes, Toni Lamond1994Album
The Best Of Jon English 20th Anniversary AlbumJon English1993Compil.
Always The BuskerJon English1989Single
BuskingJon English1989Album
Dark HorsesJon English1987Album
EmotionJon English1986Single
Every Beat Of My HeartJon English & Renee Geyer1984Single
Some People (Have All The Fun)Jon English1983Single
Beating The BoardsJon English1983Album
Modern EnglishJon English1983Compil.
Some PeopleJon English1983Album
Some People (Have All The Fun)Jon English1982Single
TemptedJon English1982Single
Jokers And QueensJon English And Marcia Hines1982Album
Some People...Jon English1982Album
Jokers And QueensJon English And Marcia Hines1982Single
Beating the BoardsJon English1982Single
Straight From The HeartJon English1981Single
JosephineJon English1981Single
In RoadsJon English1981Album
Inroads - Radio SpecialJon English1981Album
Josephine (Too Many Secrets)Jon English1981Album
In RoadsJon English1981Album
The Shining / Josephine (Too Many Secrets)Jon English1981Single
Hot TownJon English1980Single
English HistoryJon English1980Compil.
VastatuuleenJon English1980Single
LIttle By LittleJon English with Baxter Funt1980Single
Hot Town Music VideoJon English1980Single
Hold Back The NightJon English1980Single
Calm Before The StormJon English And Baxter Funt1980Album
CarmillaJon English1980Single
English HistoryJon English1979Compil.
Get Your Love RightJon English1979Single
SuperstarJon English1979Single
Hot TownJon English1979Single
Against The WindJon English & Mario Millo1978Album
Words Are Not EnoughJon English1978Album
Six RibbonsJon English And Mario Millo1978Single
Words Are Not EnoughJon English1978Single
Nights In ParadiseJon English1978Single
Minutes To MidnightJon English1977Album
Lay It All DownJon English1977Single
Hollywood SevenJon English1976Album
I'm A SurvivorJon English1976Single
Hollywood SevenJon English1976Single
Turn The PageJon English1975Single
Lovin' ArmsJon English1975Single
It's All A GameJon English1974Album
If I Was A KingJon English1974Single
Love Goes OnJon English1974Single
Band TogetherJon English1974Single
Handbags And GladragsJon English1973Single
Close Every DoorJon English1973Single
Share The End / Close Every DoorJon English1973Single
Wine Dark SeaJon English1973Album
Hold Back The NightJon EnglishSingle
Hot TownJon EnglishSingle
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