The Captain Jack Sparrow of early Australian rock. Jonathan James English (26 March 1949 - 9 March 2016) was an English-born Australian singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He emigrated from England to Australia with his parents in 1961. He was an early vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Sebastian Hardie but left to take on the role of Judas Iscariot in the Australian version of the stage musical Jesus Christ Superstar from May 1972, which was broadcast on television. English was also a noted solo singer; his Australian top twenty hit singles include "Turn the Page", "Hollywood Seven", "Words are Not Enough", "Six Ribbons" and "Hot Town". Peace out.
Jon English, a contemporary of John Farnham, also had that touch of vaudeville clown about him. When rock tours started drying up he found a new home doing Gilbert and Sullivan stage productions, Jesus Christ Superstar and television comedies and dramas. He retained his down to earth personae and the ability to belt out a tune until his untimely death in 2016, aged 66.
Old Black Eyes ,as he was called due to his deep set eyes,was such a part of my childhood. Had various hits and became a household name due to the period drama Against the Wind and his performances as the Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance. I miss him.
I had the privilege of working with Jon in the early 90’s on a comedy show called, All together now. He was such a legend lived & breathed music. Never too busy to have a chat to anyone on the crew, such a lovely, lovely man.
Great! I have been wondering if Jon English would come around. (Judas in 72 Australian Jesus Christ Superstar). This is a cover he did. My favourite is Hollywood Seven, great song and performance and a oh so 70s film clip! 🤣
here is a great rabbit hole to go down. John English was a legend. Fantastic all round entertainer - Best pirate king in Pirates of Penzance, phenomenal singer - check 6 ribbons, Hollywood 7 (personal fav), some people and behind blue eyes; and just a great human being. Very missed !!
My mum had the BIGGEST CRUSH on Jon English, only rivalled by her (still) crush on John Farnham! Not surprisingly the hauntingly beautiful song, ‘Six Ribbons’ from the Aussie miniseries Against the Wind, which Jon played the lead role in, were amongst my earliest memories as a 4 year old. I’d bet that mum still has the numerous VCR tapes she recorded ATW on so she could rewatch it for decades after. And she/we did. RIP Jon.
Jon English born Hampstead, London, England, when Jon was 12 years old his family emigrated to Australia 1961. Jon died following surgery for an aortic aneurysm, past-operative complications 9 March 2016, 17 days short of his 67th birthday. Great man, great artist. Sadly missed by family and fans.
The first time I saw and heard this man was in 1975, as a 12/13year old school girl, my school choir teacher arranged for us to go to the show Jesus Christ Superstar, I saw him on that stage and fell in love for the first time in my life... I cried buckets when he passed away...we keep losing all the good ones...he was more than just a rock singer, he was so talented...he acted in mini series, tv sitcoms, and guest starred on a lot of aussie tv shows and wrote an amazing rock opera called Trojan...he is very sadly missed...
I too went to see him as part of a school excursion at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney in Jesus Christ Superstar and I too fell in love seeing him play Judas. I loved his music, his acting, his writing, everything about him. Such a talent and a humble man, gone too soon and very sadly missed.
I saw him live at a club in the city I live, he was amazing, he even had a chat we us, a very nice man. Loved him in the TV series "All Together Now", always had a laugh.
Jon English played Judas in the 1972 production of the stage musical Jesus Christ Superstar in Australia. His other cast colleagues included Michele Fawdon, Trevor White, Reg Livermore. Marcia Hines joined the production taking over from Michele Fawdon in late 1973.
Holy-snapping-duckspit YES!!! One of my very favourite voices from my 1970s childhood. He had so so many great songs - JC Superstar, Hollywood 7, Get Your Love Right, 6 Ribbons, Hot Town, etc, etc. Plus he made a great pirate!!
I've never been a fan of musical theatre, even as a kid, then one day in 7th grade music class, everything changed. The music teacher played us a VHS of The Pirates of Penzance (1994) starring Jon English as the Pirate King, and I was completely in love. He's a powerhouse in Pirates, if you ever get the chance, do yourself a favour and watch the whole production. Unfortunately the music teacher followed it up with Les Mis (this was the 90s so not the Hugh Jackman version), which I hated with a passion to the point I can't even remember the plot. So still not a fan of musical theatre, and Pirates is the only musical I own on DVD lol
Jon was one of the most down to earth and decent artist you could have ever met, My personal favorite of his was Hollywood seven, Definately worth a look.
It's like you're working your way through the live music of my life - nice job. Jon was so brilliant. In everything he sang, did, and created. I was lucky enough to see him sing live and also perform in Pirates of Penzance - sadly he never saw the production of his amazing musical, Paris - about the Trojan War. Hollywood Seven still gives chills every time - one of the saddest tales, told so brilliantly.
This was a Bob Seger cover and I love this version more than the original. Pls check out She Was Real and The Shining…Jon was a great writer too, and wrote his own musical, Paris, after spending years in musical theatre.
I love Paris and know every word. With Doc Neeson from the Angels as Achilles, John Waters as Agamemnon , Barry Humphries, Demos Roussos, Terrence Donovan, Joe Fagin, Harry Nilssen Sherylin Parker... just amazing
Jon was not just a great singer, but a guitarist and song writer too. His song "She was real" is spine tingling. I grew up in Sydney, Australia. I was a school kid in the 70's, and no party was complete without Jon English being played.
An amazing night in my life was seeing Jesus Christ Superstar live in Melbourne. LOVE Jon English - the energy he brought to the stage was unforgettable.
Saw John half a dozen times back in the day, if you get a chance, watch Hollywood Seven, makes me cry every time. Brilliant performer, on stage, in theartre, and the small screen.
Jon English was gifted with an amazing raspy voice and a great stage presence. He really rocked it as Judas. He was also funny and very down to earth. Gone far too soon. So good to see him remembered.
Oh wow so nice you’re featuring Jon English. Beautiful performer and actor as well. I love Six Ribbons and Hollywood Seven. I regret not seeing him live, my cousin used to often go to his shows and thought the world of him.
SO excited you did Jon English!!!! He was an amazing singer & so wonderfully entertaining. Any time I need a pick me up, his music or performances in Pirates of Penzance & All Together Now make life so much better. 💜
Man Jon English is phenomenal, if you're a fan of musicals he played the Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance. That version, the Essgee Entertainment version, is beloved in Australia.
He was one of my favorite Aussie actors growing up in the 70's and loved this song too. I particularly liked him in AGAINST THE WIND. Sadly he had issues after heart surgery and died at 66 years of age in 2016. Really nice vibe when thinking about him. He married very young and stayed with the same wife - which I admire greatly. He was involved as a composer, music director, arranger - whole heap of things according to iMDB and yet it was all uncredited. He played Judas magnificently in the 1970s stage musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. This song SIX RIBBONS is from AGAINST THE WIND: th-cam.com/video/MTLADgOah0I/w-d-xo.html
I remember watched Against the Wind when I was young, and it was brilliant and gave us all an insight into early Australian life, when my ancestors came here. It was Jon’s show though - he was brilliant
An absoulte fav of mine I sing this at Karaoke all the time as well as Bad Habits by Billy Field Love the song and the man sad at his passing He has a book out about him worth a read titled behind dark eyes
Hollywood 7 next please. I am so glad you found out about him. His live performances in an age before digital effects and autotune are flawless and powerful. His career also crossed over to Acting on stage in film and on TV. He was a household name in Australia. RIP Jon
Jon was my late mothers favourite singer. She saw him multiple times in small clubs in Melbourne. She always said she would leave anyone for him, all he had to do was ask. Great voice, and underrated by the general music public. Also a talented actor and a genuinely humble and generous person.
Something about immigrant kids having the drive to succeed in the cut throat music business.... I shifted half way around the world.. How hard can singing be?
He also played a fantastic Judas Iscariot in at least 2 different live theatre productions of Jesus Christ Superstar. He’s a big guy like you Nick. He was about 6’3/4. 😀
I saw Jon back in the day several times and I cannot wait till you open up your requests again as I will be requesting a few..... I did send you is DVD and CD as well a while back when I posted you some other stuff.. Jon is my favourite singer of all time.....he was versatile. RIP JON
Jon was one of the best live acts I’ve ever seen, he was a true passionate performer that was so genuine…. I shed a tear when we lost him and unfortunately it was before he could get his guitar sorted that was damaged by an airline just before he passed.
Absolutely! And if you get the version in the yellow jumpsuit, it’s a magnificent film clip. He had the most amazing eyes. Only Jon could get away with that jumpsuit!❤️
Jon English was a great singer & was in the same mould as John Farnham, very talened but humble & not egotistical, , just seened to be a nice guy with a great sense of humour.
So I'm not the only one who knows and loves this?! An absolute tragedy that this never got funding to be staged - incredible musically, story-wise - so funny, and what a ridiculous cast of singers. Sometimes I make references to lines from it with other people and forget I'm the only one that knows it (off by heart) - such a waste.
The way musical theatre has changed in the last decade - and how prepared companies are to fund new, unique ideas written by relatively unknown artists in the musical theatre industry - it probably would get funded now. Back then it was all Lloyd Webber etc or previous successes that were remade. Maybe someone will grab it and make something one day - but sadly he’ll never know.
Jon is one of the best live acts I've seen. Remember many years ago saw him and The Foster Brothers support The Little River Band. A big, big night. Jon was brilliant and showed his wonderful humour as well. So tragic to have lost him way too soon.
I performed alongside him in 2008. He wrote a musical called Paris and we performed it. He came along and wrote new music and helped our performance. He was amazing. Such a lovely guy. RIP Jon.
Those days in Oz music... Masters Apprentices, Russell Morris, Bee Gees, Billy Thorpe.. Swanee... all brilliant in their way. Not his best version of his rendition of Bob Segers song, still.
Out of this song 1982 he wrote "Paris" a Rock Musical [1987-90] "Oh Paris" > th-cam.com/video/ZF_OVclBbsE/w-d-xo.html He also wrote this as a main song from his TV show "Against The Wind" "Six Ribbons" > th-cam.com/video/b9W5lQNFb-M/w-d-xo.html
Like many of our good and famous Australian artists, Jon originally came from England when he was a kid. Jon played Judas in the first stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar in Australia. He was also the star in the Australian mini series, 'Against The Wind' and has a hit with 'Six Ribbons' from that series. His other hits were, 'Turn The Page' (1971), 'Hollywood Seven' (1976), 'Six Ribbons' (1978), 'Get Your Love Right' (1979). He had many songs on many albums.
OMG..thank you for this! I miss Jon English so much! LOVE LOVE LOVE his music! Huge fan! You should check out Hollywood Seven by Jon English. You are welcome! :D
I was wondering WHEN someone would request Jon English. Finally it happens. I'm really looking forward for when someone would request 6 Ribbons by Jon... Glad you like Jon, Nick 😀
Think this is live in Melbourne, 1980. There was a memorial concert for Jon after his death. He was born 26th March, 1949 and died 9th March, 2016, aged 67, which would make him aged 31 at this concert.
Jon also starred in the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas, 'Pirates Of Penzance', 'The Mikado' and 'HMS Pinafore'. He was so funny in them. He even had a comic bit with the orchestra conductor.
I grew up in Australia (proud St. Louisan, now) and was fortunate enough to see Jon English live in various shows and productions about a dozen times over the years... he always had an absolutely incredible stage presence. I just adored him! When I was a child, he was on a TV comedy called "All Together Now" (1991-1993), a sitcom about a failing rockstar and his family. It was actually pretty good iirc. So glad to see that you enjoyed his rendition of Turn the Page! Australia lost a legend when Jon English passed away. ♡Amber
An extraordinarily multitalented man who died by mistake. Sometimes I take his death as a proof of the universe’s indifference. try six ribbons, Hollywood seven; and his partner in Australian Jesus Christ Superstar in the early 70s, Marcia Hines. (Shining and oOh child particularly).Respect to Bob Seger.
First time I saw/heard Jon was in 1975 and I was instantly hooked and became a huge fan. 47 years on and I'm still hooked and still a huge fan, and always will be, Massively talented man, and a joy to behold. RIP Mr English! (loved that you called him that during your reaction to his voice/performance).
Jon English was a much-loved Aussie entertainer. Sadly, he died a few years ago after surgery. You should check out his other big songs: Get Your Love Right, Six Ribbons and Hollywood Seven ☺ Very different from each other, but all classic!
My very first concert was Russell Morris supporting Jon English at the Palais in St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria when I was 12. Russell had warmed up the audience with Real Thing, Wings of an Eagle and several other hits, then he handed the stage to Jon and I was blown away. I had seen him the year before in Jesus Christ Superstar where he had backflipped and cartwheeled across the stage during the song Superstar. I had the pleasure of meeting Jon a few times as well as seeing him live in Jesus Christ Superstar and Pirates of Penzance, his TV show All Together Now and in concert. Such a wonderful guy, so kind and a real gentleman. And yes I got his autograph several times. I have his rock opera he wrote called Paris about the fall of Troy both the original and extended and its a prized possession. I cried when I heard he had died. Such a loss. Singer. Songwriter. Actor. All around good bloke. Try Behind Blue Eyes.... electric! Hollywood 7.... awesome! Minutes to Midnight She was Real. Handbags and Gladrags Six Ribbons He was affectionately known as "Ol' Black Eyes" The studio version of this song is a banger.
Jon was the original Judas in the Australian Jesus Christ Superstar and he was AMAZING. He went on to have a wonderful career in rock and doing Gilbert & Sullivan musicals. Love him. Died far too young.
He was the most amazing everything! Such a genuine lovely bloke, amazing on stage, amazing voice, amazing actor and amazing on the theatre stage. I just loved him. I cried buckets and buckets when he died, even at times like this too, buckets and buckets. RIP John. Forever loved, forever missed.
Once again it is such a pleasure to watch you enjoy the work of another beloved Aussie performer (or rather a performer we claim as our own - like Jimmy and John! 😁) I was hoping you'd discover Jon English. A unique voice and a lovely man. Like everyone else - recommend Six Ribbons and Hollywood 7. Contrasting styles that show off his range!
He went along to the Jesus Christ Superstar Auditions when a young guy, Wait for it...Just to see if he could get anybody famous autograph !!!! Landed the role of Judas !!!....Jon has always looked like one scary mutha but he was a gentle giant. A family man...Our Aussie talent didn't get very far back in the 70's except for Olivia....such a shame you get to hear them after the fact. But our Delta is s...hot right about now and you know it :) Bless
RIP John Engish. I wish I had been able to see him live or a stage show, i was only small then, I remember mostly on TV All the Rivers Run etc but 'discovering' hits now. Love Hollywood 7, Camille, 6 Ribbons. My first time hearing this.
John was brilliant in the Australian Gilbert and Sullivan productions of HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado. He also stared in the early Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar. A very down to earth man, much admired by all who knew him, and loved his talent.
Loved Jon English! Saw him in the 1994 production of Pirates as the Pirate King (th-cam.com/video/aYbIk6aXuUs/w-d-xo.html). Not necessarily something to do a reaction to but he was such a great entertainer! I remember all the encores during "With Cat Like Tread" - th-cam.com/video/C1dJxH0zLWY/w-d-xo.html . The audience was wild and the atmosphere was electric. You can hear it but you just cannot get the same atmosphere through the video.
Good cover of Bob Seger's classic song. First time I heard him. Little nudge to Nick for my donation request (see my email on January 25 and you loved my request for Tower of Power but still waiting on Angelina Jordan).
Dominic, we are going to keep you very, very busy with great, gutsy and powerful Aussie talent. We are blessed to have grown up with legends such as Jon English, John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes etc - all those you’ve come to know, but there are so many, many more.
Could you listen to Bill & Boyd this song was for Darwin when Cyclone Tracy hit on Christmas day back in 1974, Santa Never Made it to Darwin or Put another log on the fire 🔥
I like the record of 'Turn The Page' better. It's more gutsy while keeping the original melody. Jon was probably sick of singing it the same way by this time.
Saw him in Jesus's Christ Superstar as Judas in 1972 when l was 16. Loved it so much l went twice. Amongst his singing was his acrobatics. An amazing performer gone to soon
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Finally! Someone reacting to JON ENGLISH, it has been a loooong wait.
Try “Hollywood 7” next….please.
Even better, live performance of She Was Real. Absolutely epic.
He was also a good actor....starred in a tv series...Against The Wind. Wild looking on stage but was a beautiful big hearted man
The Captain Jack Sparrow of early Australian rock. Jonathan James English (26 March 1949 - 9 March 2016) was an English-born Australian singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He emigrated from England to Australia with his parents in 1961. He was an early vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Sebastian Hardie but left to take on the role of Judas Iscariot in the Australian version of the stage musical Jesus Christ Superstar from May 1972, which was broadcast on television. English was also a noted solo singer; his Australian top twenty hit singles include "Turn the Page", "Hollywood Seven", "Words are Not Enough", "Six Ribbons" and "Hot Town". Peace out.
not to forget his amazing performance as the pirate king in the 1994 version of the pirates of Penzance
@@BobarissGish where he truly was the original Captain Jack Sparrow! Absolutely legendary
I was going to mention Six Ribbons
Ahh, yes 🤗
He was absolutely awesome live, and didn't he just make the Pirates of Penzance his own! th-cam.com/video/C1dJxH0zLWY/w-d-xo.html
Jon English, a contemporary of John Farnham, also had that touch of vaudeville clown about him. When rock tours started drying up he found a new home doing Gilbert and Sullivan stage productions, Jesus Christ Superstar and television comedies and dramas. He retained his down to earth personae and the ability to belt out a tune until his untimely death in 2016, aged 66.
Old Black Eyes ,as he was called due to his deep set eyes,was such a part of my childhood. Had various hits and became a household name due to the period drama Against the Wind and his performances as the Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance. I miss him.
His pirate king in the 1994 penzance can't be topped. hilarious production.
He was hilarious as Edna Turnblad in Packemin productions ‘hairspray’ in 2013
Saw him in JCS with Marcia Hines way back in first run 1970s. Fabulous voice.
@@TheAwesomeTrains Saw him in JCS at Sydney's Capitol Theatre (twice) then in a live dinner and show performance at a club in 79 or 80.
RIP John English such a great versatile performer and actor lost too soon
Only the good die young mate.... bright stars burn out the fastest.
I had the privilege of working with Jon in the early 90’s on a comedy show called, All together now.
He was such a legend lived & breathed music. Never too busy to have a chat to anyone on the crew, such a lovely, lovely man.
I was only a kid but I absolutely loved that show.
I loved "All Together Now".
Loved that show. Bobbie Rivers rip
i remember that show
I adored that show! ❤
Great in musical theatre. ‘Six ribbons’ is one of his most known songs .Passed away a number of years ago. Another loss to us here down under
His Pirates of Penzance was riotously hilarious 😍
And they say he was one of the nicest of blokes too.
@@elissacox4291 yes !
I wouldn’t called 2016 a number of years ago. 🧐
Loved six ribbons ❤️
Great! I have been wondering if Jon English would come around. (Judas in 72 Australian Jesus Christ Superstar). This is a cover he did.
My favourite is Hollywood Seven, great song and performance and a oh so 70s film clip! 🤣
The stage was his home . Born to entertain an audience . Keep going kid . He should have been the biggest thing on Broadway . RIP legend
here is a great rabbit hole to go down. John English was a legend. Fantastic all round entertainer - Best pirate king in Pirates of Penzance, phenomenal singer - check 6 ribbons, Hollywood 7 (personal fav), some people and behind blue eyes; and just a great human being. Very missed !!
The man could act as well. Another Aussie classic artist.
My mum had the BIGGEST CRUSH on Jon English, only rivalled by her (still) crush on John Farnham!
Not surprisingly the hauntingly beautiful song, ‘Six Ribbons’ from the Aussie miniseries Against the Wind, which Jon played the lead role in, were amongst my earliest memories as a 4 year old.
I’d bet that mum still has the numerous VCR tapes she recorded ATW on so she could rewatch it for decades after. And she/we did.
RIP Jon.
I think Jon was our bad boy crush.
Also my mum's crush. She was able to see him perform 1 last time before his passing, took a photo with her and gave her a huge hug. He was a good man.
Jon English born Hampstead, London, England, when Jon was 12 years old his family emigrated to Australia 1961. Jon died following surgery for an aortic aneurysm, past-operative complications 9 March 2016, 17 days short of his 67th birthday. Great man, great artist. Sadly missed by family and fans.
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I'm so glad someone requested Jon English. He was very talented & a natural born performer. I was so sad when he passed.
Hollywood Seven is another brilliant one of his if you get around to it.
The first time I saw and heard this man was in 1975, as a 12/13year old school girl, my school choir teacher arranged for us to go to the show Jesus Christ Superstar, I saw him on that stage and fell in love for the first time in my life... I cried buckets when he passed away...we keep losing all the good ones...he was more than just a rock singer, he was so talented...he acted in mini series, tv sitcoms, and guest starred on a lot of aussie tv shows and wrote an amazing rock opera called Trojan...he is very sadly missed...
The rock Opera was called Paris
@@rossalynsmith5253 it was indeed...soz, had a craft moment... :/
Close enough :)
I too went to see him as part of a school excursion at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney in Jesus Christ Superstar and I too fell in love seeing him play Judas. I loved his music, his acting, his writing, everything about him. Such a talent and a humble man, gone too soon and very sadly missed.
He was never a school girl
I saw him live at a club in the city I live, he was amazing, he even had a chat we us, a very nice man. Loved him in the TV series "All Together Now", always had a laugh.
Jon English played Judas in the 1972 production of the stage musical Jesus Christ Superstar in Australia. His other cast colleagues included Michele Fawdon, Trevor White, Reg Livermore. Marcia Hines joined the production taking over from Michele Fawdon in late 1973.
Holy-snapping-duckspit YES!!! One of my very favourite voices from my 1970s childhood. He had so so many great songs - JC Superstar, Hollywood 7, Get Your Love Right, 6 Ribbons, Hot Town, etc, etc. Plus he made a great pirate!!
Pirates of Penzance playing the lead role which I went to see and Jon was terrific in it.
Love love, love John English, this takes me back to my teens. Love his husky voice.
I've never been a fan of musical theatre, even as a kid, then one day in 7th grade music class, everything changed. The music teacher played us a VHS of The Pirates of Penzance (1994) starring Jon English as the Pirate King, and I was completely in love. He's a powerhouse in Pirates, if you ever get the chance, do yourself a favour and watch the whole production.
Unfortunately the music teacher followed it up with Les Mis (this was the 90s so not the Hugh Jackman version), which I hated with a passion to the point I can't even remember the plot. So still not a fan of musical theatre, and Pirates is the only musical I own on DVD lol
His live cover of Behind Blue Eyes is a masterpiece.
Jon was one of the most down to earth and decent artist you could have ever met, My personal favorite of his was Hollywood seven, Definately worth a look.
It's like you're working your way through the live music of my life - nice job.
Jon was so brilliant. In everything he sang, did, and created. I was lucky enough to see him sing live and also perform in Pirates of Penzance - sadly he never saw the production of his amazing musical, Paris - about the Trojan War.
Hollywood Seven still gives chills every time - one of the saddest tales, told so brilliantly.
Jon English is one of my all time favourites. Great singer, songwriter, musician, actor and performer. He could do it all. Sadly missed.
This was a Bob Seger cover and I love this version more than the original. Pls check out She Was Real and The Shining…Jon was a great writer too, and wrote his own musical, Paris, after spending years in musical theatre.
I love Paris and know every word. With Doc Neeson from the Angels as Achilles, John Waters as Agamemnon , Barry Humphries, Demos Roussos, Terrence Donovan, Joe Fagin, Harry Nilssen Sherylin Parker... just amazing
She was real is one of my favourites
Another Aussie singer! You are taking me back in memory lane with this song. 🇦🇺
Ohhhh another Australia legend. Used to always be on TV. I remember him.
Ultimate warrior yes haha he did have that presence but also reminds me of Alice Cooper with his theatrical showmanship
Jon was not just a great singer, but a guitarist and song writer too. His song "She was real" is spine tingling. I grew up in Sydney, Australia. I was a school kid in the 70's, and no party was complete without Jon English being played.
He’s a great Aussie entertainer. He did do some stage and musicals .
Looks a bit like Alice Cooper . Strong voice 👏
An amazing night in my life was seeing Jesus Christ Superstar live in Melbourne. LOVE Jon English - the energy he brought to the stage was unforgettable.
Saw John half a dozen times back in the day, if you get a chance, watch Hollywood Seven, makes me cry every time. Brilliant performer, on stage, in theartre, and the small screen.
I was thinking the same with Hollywood Seven. Such powerful lyrics and a powerful song. I was going to request it once it reopens. RIP Jon ❤️
Definitely. Great song Hollywood Seven and Jon English always put the two together
RIP. Gone to soon.
Hollywood 7 should have been a hit in the USA IMO
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There are quite a few Aussie songs that should or would have made it overseas, with the right promotion.
@@blacksorrento4719 too many didn't make it due to USA policies. Policy to play Americans rather than overseas is pathetic IMO.
Jon English was gifted with an amazing raspy voice and a great stage presence. He really rocked it as Judas. He was also funny and very down to earth. Gone far too soon. So good to see him remembered.
Oh wow so nice you’re featuring Jon English. Beautiful performer and actor as well. I love Six Ribbons and Hollywood Seven. I regret not seeing him live, my cousin used to often go to his shows and thought the world of him.
R.I.P Jon English. Miss you so much ❤❤❤ I have seen Jon Live twice. He was unbelievable!!! Never forgotten this beautiful man! 💙💛💙💛
SO excited you did Jon English!!!! He was an amazing singer & so wonderfully entertaining. Any time I need a pick me up, his music or performances in Pirates of Penzance & All Together Now make life so much better. 💜
Man Jon English is phenomenal, if you're a fan of musicals he played the Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance. That version, the Essgee Entertainment version, is beloved in Australia.
"I gave you Six Ribbons to tie back your hair", wow Jon, very missed! 😍🤗👍 Jesus Christ Superstar!?
He was one of my favorite Aussie actors growing up in the 70's and loved this song too. I particularly liked him in AGAINST THE WIND. Sadly he had issues after heart surgery and died at 66 years of age in 2016. Really nice vibe when thinking about him. He married very young and stayed with the same wife - which I admire greatly. He was involved as a composer, music director, arranger - whole heap of things according to iMDB and yet it was all uncredited. He played Judas magnificently in the 1970s stage musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. This song SIX RIBBONS is from AGAINST THE WIND: th-cam.com/video/MTLADgOah0I/w-d-xo.html
I remember watched Against the Wind when I was young, and it was brilliant and gave us all an insight into early Australian life, when my ancestors came here. It was Jon’s show though - he was brilliant
Very talented man. Starred in TV, pop, rock, rock opera and operetta. Thanks for digging up Jon English.
An absoulte fav of mine I sing this at Karaoke all the time as well as Bad Habits by Billy Field Love the song and the man sad at his passing He has a book out about him worth a read titled behind dark eyes
Love Jon.
My fave of his is Hollywood 7
Played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar
Funny you mention the ultimate warrior because Jon used to be called Ol Black Eyes due to looking like he had black eyes haha..
I seen him perform a couple of months before he passed away,. Great performer acting and singing 👏 🕊
The late and Great John English, his stage performances we akin to John Farnham's a real Jocker!
Jon English was fantastic on stage. I got to see him as Rasputin for the stage production - Rasputin. Angry Anderson was Lenin.
Hollywood 7 next please. I am so glad you found out about him. His live performances in an age before digital effects and autotune are flawless and powerful. His career also crossed over to Acting on stage in film and on TV. He was a household name in Australia. RIP Jon
Jon was my late mothers favourite singer. She saw him multiple times in small clubs in Melbourne. She always said she would leave anyone for him, all he had to do was ask. Great voice, and underrated by the general music public. Also a talented actor and a genuinely humble and generous person.
Jon is my favourite male besides Daryl Braithwaite. You should hear his song Hollywood Seven
RIP our late, great Jon English. You will always be my Pirate King!
Yet another English born Aussie star, we must be in double digits by now!
Something about immigrant kids having the drive to succeed in the cut throat music business.... I shifted half way around the world.. How hard can singing be?
He also played a fantastic Judas Iscariot in at least 2 different live theatre productions of Jesus Christ Superstar. He’s a big guy like you Nick. He was about 6’3/4. 😀
I was hoping someone would send a John English. Love Hollywood 7
Another legend who started off in Jesus Christ Superstar.
Went to many of Jon’s concerts. Absolutely loved him. RIP ❤️❤️❤️
An absolute gentleman & an allround great bloke!
Love Jon's music & acting.
Left us way too soon,but with great memories 👍👍🇦🇺
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I saw Jon back in the day several times and I cannot wait till you open up your requests again as I will be requesting a few..... I did send you is DVD and CD as well a while back when I posted you some other stuff.. Jon is my favourite singer of all time.....he was versatile. RIP JON
Jon was one of the best live acts I’ve ever seen, he was a true passionate performer that was so genuine…. I shed a tear when we lost him and unfortunately it was before he could get his guitar sorted that was damaged by an airline just before he passed.
RIP Jon ❤️ I’ve seen so many comments re: Hollywood 7 - When PayPal reopens, we have to get this one in. Such a powerful song 🎶
Agree. Definately, Hollywood 7.
Absolutely! And if you get the version in the yellow jumpsuit, it’s a magnificent film clip. He had the most amazing eyes. Only Jon could get away with that jumpsuit!❤️
Jon English was a great singer & was in the same mould as John Farnham, very talened but humble & not egotistical, , just seened to be a nice guy with a great sense of humour.
FINALLY !!!
Jon wrote an awesome rock musical based on the Trojan War called Paris.
So I'm not the only one who knows and loves this?! An absolute tragedy that this never got funding to be staged - incredible musically, story-wise - so funny, and what a ridiculous cast of singers. Sometimes I make references to lines from it with other people and forget I'm the only one that knows it (off by heart) - such a waste.
@@annabellegriffin8482 my wife reminds me of it every time Jon’s name comes up somewhere. She also loved it and has the CD.
My mum and I asked why Paris hadn't been done as a live show and he said it was due to funding issues
The way musical theatre has changed in the last decade - and how prepared companies are to fund new, unique ideas written by relatively unknown artists in the musical theatre industry - it probably would get funded now. Back then it was all Lloyd Webber etc or previous successes that were remade. Maybe someone will grab it and make something one day - but sadly he’ll never know.
Jon is one of the best live acts I've seen.
Remember many years ago saw him and The Foster Brothers support The Little River Band. A big, big night. Jon was brilliant and showed his wonderful humour as well.
So tragic to have lost him way too soon.
Great Man! R.I.P John English.🤘
I performed alongside him in 2008. He wrote a musical called Paris and we performed it. He came along and wrote new music and helped our performance. He was amazing. Such a lovely guy. RIP Jon.
Right up there of my favourite singers
Another amazing Australian talent
RIP Jon. He was also brilliant in musical theatre.
I love John English, always thought the Muppets characterised Sweetum off John Engligh ❤
Those days in Oz music... Masters Apprentices, Russell Morris, Bee Gees, Billy Thorpe.. Swanee... all brilliant in their way. Not his best version of his rendition of Bob Segers song, still.
Out of this song 1982 he wrote "Paris" a Rock Musical [1987-90]
"Oh Paris" > th-cam.com/video/ZF_OVclBbsE/w-d-xo.html
He also wrote this as a main song from his TV show "Against The Wind"
"Six Ribbons" > th-cam.com/video/b9W5lQNFb-M/w-d-xo.html
Like many of our good and famous Australian artists, Jon originally came from England when he was a kid. Jon played Judas in the first stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar in Australia. He was also the star in the Australian mini series, 'Against The Wind' and has a hit with 'Six Ribbons' from that series. His other hits were, 'Turn The Page' (1971), 'Hollywood Seven' (1976), 'Six Ribbons' (1978), 'Get Your Love Right' (1979). He had many songs on many albums.
OMG..thank you for this! I miss Jon English so much! LOVE LOVE LOVE his music! Huge fan! You should check out Hollywood Seven by Jon English. You are welcome! :D
I was wondering WHEN someone would request Jon English. Finally it happens. I'm really looking forward for when someone would request 6 Ribbons by Jon...
Glad you like Jon, Nick 😀
Think this is live in Melbourne, 1980. There was a memorial concert for Jon after his death. He was born 26th March, 1949 and died 9th March, 2016, aged 67, which would make him aged 31 at this concert.
Jon also starred in the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas, 'Pirates Of Penzance', 'The Mikado' and 'HMS Pinafore'. He was so funny in them. He even had a comic bit with the orchestra conductor.
I grew up in Australia (proud St. Louisan, now) and was fortunate enough to see Jon English live in various shows and productions about a dozen times over the years... he always had an absolutely incredible stage presence. I just adored him!
When I was a child, he was on a TV comedy called "All Together Now" (1991-1993), a sitcom about a failing rockstar and his family. It was actually pretty good iirc.
So glad to see that you enjoyed his rendition of Turn the Page!
Australia lost a legend when Jon English passed away.
♡Amber
An extraordinarily multitalented man who died by mistake. Sometimes I take his death as a proof of the universe’s indifference. try six ribbons, Hollywood seven; and his partner in Australian Jesus Christ Superstar in the early 70s, Marcia Hines. (Shining and oOh child particularly).Respect to Bob Seger.
He played Judas in the 1972-74 Australian production of jesus christ superstar star. Marcia Hines played Mary Magdalene 73-74 replacing another singer
Eartha Kitt called him the sexiest man in the world.🇦🇺🎸⚡️🤘🏼🤘🏿❤️❤️🔥❤️🔥RIP Jon so missed
First time I saw/heard Jon was in 1975 and I was instantly hooked and became a huge fan. 47 years on and I'm still hooked and still a huge fan, and always will be, Massively talented man, and a joy to behold. RIP Mr English! (loved that you called him that during your reaction to his voice/performance).
The Human Panda... Eternal Shiners... The Black Eyed Belter... Jon English!
Jon English was a much-loved Aussie entertainer. Sadly, he died a few years ago after surgery. You should check out his other big songs: Get Your Love Right, Six Ribbons and Hollywood Seven ☺ Very different from each other, but all classic!
My very first concert was Russell Morris supporting Jon English at the Palais in St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria when I was 12. Russell had warmed up the audience with Real Thing, Wings of an Eagle and several other hits, then he handed the stage to Jon and I was blown away. I had seen him the year before in Jesus Christ Superstar where he had backflipped and cartwheeled across the stage during the song Superstar.
I had the pleasure of meeting Jon a few times as well as seeing him live in Jesus Christ Superstar and Pirates of Penzance, his TV show All Together Now and in concert. Such a wonderful guy, so kind and a real gentleman. And yes I got his autograph several times.
I have his rock opera he wrote called Paris about the fall of Troy both the original and extended and its a prized possession. I cried when I heard he had died. Such a loss. Singer. Songwriter. Actor. All around good bloke.
Try Behind Blue Eyes.... electric!
Hollywood 7.... awesome!
Minutes to Midnight
She was Real.
Handbags and Gladrags
Six Ribbons
He was affectionately known as "Ol' Black Eyes"
The studio version of this song is a banger.
Jon was the original Judas in the Australian Jesus Christ Superstar and he was AMAZING. He went on to have a wonderful career in rock and doing Gilbert & Sullivan musicals. Love him. Died far too young.
He was the most amazing everything! Such a genuine lovely bloke, amazing on stage, amazing voice, amazing actor and amazing on the theatre stage. I just loved him. I cried buckets and buckets when he died, even at times like this too, buckets and buckets. RIP John. Forever loved, forever missed.
Once again it is such a pleasure to watch you enjoy the work of another beloved Aussie performer (or rather a performer we claim as our own - like Jimmy and John! 😁) I was hoping you'd discover Jon English. A unique voice and a lovely man. Like everyone else - recommend Six Ribbons and Hollywood 7. Contrasting styles that show off his range!
Wow.. please check out 6ribbons... Didn't think Jon would show up with you?!, So PLEASED
John English played in Australia’s 1971 Jesus Christ Superstar, as Judas. Very memorable. I was 11 y.o.
He went along to the Jesus Christ Superstar Auditions when a young guy, Wait for it...Just to see if he could get anybody famous autograph !!!! Landed the role of Judas !!!....Jon has always looked like one scary mutha but he was a gentle giant. A family man...Our Aussie talent didn't get very far back in the 70's except for Olivia....such a shame you get to hear them after the fact. But our Delta is s...hot right about now and you know it :)
Bless
RIP John Engish. I wish I had been able to see him live or a stage show, i was only small then, I remember mostly on TV All the Rivers Run etc but 'discovering' hits now. Love Hollywood 7, Camille, 6 Ribbons. My first time hearing this.
John was brilliant in the Australian Gilbert and Sullivan productions of HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado. He also stared in the early Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar. A very down to earth man, much admired by all who knew him, and loved his talent.
Loved Jon English! Saw him in the 1994 production of Pirates as the Pirate King (th-cam.com/video/aYbIk6aXuUs/w-d-xo.html). Not necessarily something to do a reaction to but he was such a great entertainer! I remember all the encores during "With Cat Like Tread" - th-cam.com/video/C1dJxH0zLWY/w-d-xo.html . The audience was wild and the atmosphere was electric. You can hear it but you just cannot get the same atmosphere through the video.
I used to adore this song, and Hollwood Seven.....RIP Judas original J.C Superstar ( He also went to my high school)
Good cover of Bob Seger's classic song. First time I heard him. Little nudge to Nick for my donation request (see my email on January 25 and you loved my request for Tower of Power but still waiting on Angelina Jordan).
Thank you for the reaction I think maybe you should have a listen the Jon English's beautiful song "Six Ribbons" I am pretty sure you will love it
Dominic, we are going to keep you very, very busy with great, gutsy and powerful Aussie talent. We are blessed to have grown up with legends such as Jon English, John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes etc - all those you’ve come to know, but there are so many, many more.
Could you listen to Bill & Boyd this song was for Darwin when Cyclone Tracy hit on Christmas day back in 1974, Santa Never Made it to Darwin or Put another log on the fire 🔥
I like the record of 'Turn The Page' better. It's more gutsy while keeping the original melody. Jon was probably sick of singing it the same way by this time.
Saw him in Jesus's Christ Superstar as Judas in 1972 when l was 16. Loved it so much l went twice. Amongst his singing was his acrobatics. An amazing performer gone to soon