Six Ribbons - The Ultimate Collection
Jon English · 2011
143 min · 35 tracks
A rich tapestry of pop-rock infused with theatrical flair, showcasing heartfelt melodies and poignant lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Six Ribbons — The title track features a hauntingly beautiful melody paired with evocative lyrics about love and longing, encapsulating English's emotive storytelling.
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Hot Town — An energetic anthem that blends rock with catchy hooks, reflecting the vibrant sound that characterized much of English's musical output during his peak years.
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Handbags & Gladrags — English's rendition of this classic showcases his vocal prowess while delivering a poignant commentary on love and aspirations in an engaging manner.
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Some People (Have All the Fun) — This upbeat track captures the essence of joy and carefree living, making it a standout in English's repertoire and a fan favorite.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- heartfelt ballads for reflective moments
- catchy anthems for sing-alongs
- for long road trips
- warm nostalgia for past memories
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'Six Ribbons - The Ultimate Collection' marks a retrospective of Jon English's career, celebrating over three decades since his debut in the early 1970s. At this point, English had already established himself as a prominent figure in Australian music and television, known for his distinctive voice and charismatic performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Farnham· Richard Marx· Leo Sayer
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Six Ribbons
The chorus returns repeatedly, gradually building emotional intensity while reflecting on themes of separation and devotion.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Six Ribbons 3:13
- 2 Turn the Page 4:28
- 3 Get Your Love Right 3:25
- 4 All Together Now 2:56
- 5 Some People (Have All the Fun) 3:54
- 6 Hot Town 3:44
- 7 Sandcastles 3:07
- 8 Handbags & Gladrags 5:20
- 9 Carmilla 3:45
- 10 Lovin' Arms 3:02
- 11 You Might Need Somebody 3:35
- 12 Survivor 3:30
- 13 Touch & Go 3:28
- 14 She Was Real 7:13
- 15 Another Brand New Day 5:02
- 16 Wine Dark Sea 3:30
- 17 Oh, Paris 3:43
- 18 Love Has Power 3:57
Disc 2
- 1 Beating the Boards 3:57
- 2 Words Are Not Enough 3:28
- 3 Hold Back the Night 4:59
- 4 Dark Horses 3:54
- 5 Minutes to Midnight 5:01
- 6 Same Old Feeling Again 3:01
- 7 Josephine (Too Many Secrets) 4:10
- 8 Jokers & Queens 3:40
- 9 Hollywood Seven 4:52
- 10 Always the Busker 4:22
- 11 Lay It All Down 3:33
- 12 Share the End 4:55
- 13 Beautiful Loser 4:49
- 14 Move Better in the Night 4:38
- 15 Behind Blue Eyes 4:57
- 16 Everytime I Sing a Love Song 4:01
- 17 Glass Houses 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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