English was acclaimed for his starring role in the 1978 Australian TV series Against the Wind - he won the TV Week Logie Award for 'Best New Talent in Australia'. He also co-wrote and performed the score with Mario Millo (ex-Sebastian Hardie). The series had international release, known as Mot alla vindar (1980) in Scandinavia,[7] where both "Six Ribbons" and "Against the Wind" were released as singles, both singles and the soundtrack album peaked at #1 on the Norwegian charts; the first single, "Six Ribbons" and the album, peaked at #4 on the Swedish charts.
During 1983-1985, English won four Mo Awards with three consecutive 'Entertainer of the Year' awards and a further 'Male Vocal Performer' in 1985. English has performed in Gilbert and Sullivan's operettas Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado and HMS Pinafore from 1984. Performances of Essgee Entertainment's productions of the Gilbert and Sullivan trilogy from 1994 to 1997 were broadcast on Australian TV, they were all released on VHS and subsequently on DVD.
Some People
Jon English Lyrics
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I spend all my winters in St Moritz, just a lazin' in the sun
So I bought Miss '78 Playmate a brand new M.G.B.
But some guy who could dance and kept a gun his pants
Stole her away from me - and mumma tell me why
Some people have all the fun
Some people have all the fun
Some people have all the fun
I wear carefully faded designer jeans and I once met Marlon Brando
And I even bought a drink for the Aga Khan but he would not shake my hand
Oh mumma make me happy, send me lots more cash
Don't worry, I saw the Midnight Express thirty-six times
And I know where to keep my stash - and mumma tell me why
Some people have all the fun
Some people have all the fun
Some guys dance and some girls run
Some people have all the fun - oh mumma
Oh mumma - tell me why-why-why
I spent sixteen grand on an M.G.B.
What else could she want from me-ee
Oh, oh, oh mumma tell me why
Some people have all the fun
Some people have all the fun
Some guys dance and some girls are you-un
Some people have all the fun
So I borrowed Uncle Rocky's yacht to take her sailin' out on the sea
She said you know me, honey, I'd love to come
But can I bring my boyfriend with me, so there we all were in Bermuda
Soakin' up our Hollywood tans
But they kicked over my castle and they sprayed me with sand
I said mumma, I don't understand why
Some people go partyin', some people got mortal sin
But Miss '78 and her neanderthal mate, well they just won't let me join in
Mumma tell me why-why
Some people have all the fun
It's enough to make you cry-why
Some people h
ave all the fun is a song by Jon English about envy and jealousy towards those who appear to have more fun and live a more exciting life. The lyrics describe a man who thinks of himself as part of the in-crowd, spending winters in St Moritz and meeting famous people such as Marlon Brando. He tries to impress women by buying them expensive gifts like a brand new MGB, however, he finds himself losing a playmate to a man who could dance and kept a gun in his pants. The man questions why some people have all the fun while he struggles to find happiness and fulfillment despite his financial and social status.
The song tells a relatable story of the universal theme of comparing oneself to others and feeling inadequate, even if they have everything they need. The singer is obsessed with status symbols and constantly seeks external validation from others. However, despite his attempts to appear successful and attractive, he fails to find love and is left alone to ponder why everyone else seems to be having a good time except for him.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN DALLIMORE, JONATHAN JAMES ENGLISH
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Steven Smith
Jon English is certainly one of my all time greatest talents and he seems as though that he was always happy. R.I.P JON Thanks for the entertainment you're a bloody legend
Paul Fitzgerald
What a great song! One of the best ever songs
Marlene Boyd-Wilson
This song has got a bit of a swing to it. Jon does well. Pleasant melody. Its good to have all the fun.
Dave Broad
Love the Larry Carlton style solo. Aussie Yacht Rock, right there. RIP Jon
Kay Whitaker
RIP Jon. Thanks for the great memories. My fave line: "I spent 16 grand on an MGB - What else could she want from me?" Love the reference to Mama. :-)
darren ward
such a great artist so many great songs sadly no longer with us RIP Jon English
Paul Fitzgerald
RIP Jon... What a great muso!!!!
David Bloxham
Awesome!!❤👍😀
Aus80sRockRadio
"I saw the midnight express thirty-six times and I know where to keep my stash".
Paul Fitzgerald
This is the shit... I'm still here