His first recording was using his given name when he and a former schoolmate, Alun Davies(later of Cat Stevens' band), recorded, as a duo, an album entitled Relax Your Mind, on Decca Records. Both travelled extensively throughout the UK, and France, busking until they secured a job entertaining on a Cunard Line cruise ship.
From 1965 onwards Mark accompanied Marianne Faithfull on her recordings and concerts. Moreover he wrote and arranged some songs for her.
In 1968 Mark and Davies founded the short-lived five-piece band Sweet Thursday which was composed of Mark, Davies, Nicky Hopkins, Harvey Burns, and Brian Odgers.
Mark joined John Mayall's (post-Bluesbreakers) with whom he toured and recorded The Turning Point (1969) and Empty Rooms (1969). There he met Johnny Almond with whom he formed Mark-Almond.
Mark released a solo record for Columbia, "Song for a Friend", in 1975.
Mark moved to New Zealand in the mid-1980s, and released a number of successful solo Ambient music recordings on his White Cloud record label, as well as collaborating with other artists on traditional Celtic and folk recordings and producing other artists. A release of Tibetan Monk chants Mark recorded and produced with his wife Thelma Burchell won a Grammy Award in 2004.
Signal Hill
Jon Mark Lyrics
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golden in the sun
I see the children run
on Signal hill
When winter's on my mind
I'll leave it all behind
on Signal hill
If she wasn't there returned
to hear me when I called
I'd never think of staying
on Signal hill
Time is mine to hold
and the days are rich and green
and beautiful my queen
on Signal hill
I lay beside her now
And thougths come to my mind
of one I left behind
If she wasn't there returned
to hear me when I called
I'd never think of living in
my Signal hill
Love I have is real
and the love I take I still
but still for her I feel
I see the autumn rain
so part will still remain
of my forgotten name
on Signal hill
If she wasn't there returned
to hear me when I called
I'd never think of living in
my Signal hill
But a leaf to, I've seen, fall
on Signal hill
The songwriter of "Signal Hill" by Jon Mark reflects upon his memories and emotions associated with Signal Hill. The first stanza establishes the setting, with "golden" leaves falling in the sun, and "children run[ning]" around the hill. The second stanza specifically references the winter season in contrast to the earlier warm fall imagery and indicates that the singer would rather remain on Signal Hill with someone they love – presumably their queen – than comfort themselves in thoughts of winter. The third stanza introduces a character who is not present on Signal Hill, a previous love interest, whom the singer still thinks about. The fourth stanza repeats the sentiment of the singer's preference to be on Signal Hill with their queen. The final stanza returns to the setting and nature imagery, while also subtly suggesting that the singer, like the leaves falling, may also not remain on Signal Hill forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Leaves begin to fall
golden in the sun
The arrival of autumn is signaled as golden leaves fall under the warmth of the sun.
I see the children run
on Signal hill
The singer observes playful children running over Signal Hill.
When winter's on my mind
I'll leave it all behind
the happiness I find
on Signal hill
During the cold winter, the singer is comforted by the joy he finds on Signal Hill.
If she wasn't there returned
to hear me when I called
I'd never think of staying
on Signal hill
If the artist's loved one didn't respond to his calls, he wouldn't want to stay on Signal Hill.
Time is mine to hold
and the days are rich and green
and beautiful my queen
on Signal hill
The artist cherishes time spent with his beautiful queen on Signal Hill during the lush, summer days.
I lay beside her now
And thougths come to my mind
of one I left behind
The singer reflects upon a person he left behind while laying beside his current love.
Love I have is real
and the love I take I still
but still for her I feel
Even though the singer's current love is real and reciprocated, he still has feelings for his past love.
I see the autumn rain
so part will still remain
of my forgotten name
on Signal hill
As the artist sees the rain of autumn fall, he contemplates that some part of him will always be present on Signal Hill.
But a leaf to, I've seen, fall
on Signal hill
Just like a fallen leaf, the artist sees that everything eventually comes to an end on Signal Hill.
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-lq3lp6yt4l
RIP Jon Mark 정말 수준높은 좋은곡 많았는데... 명복을 빕니다
@enzogalli5506
Meravigliosa!! RIP Jon Mark!! La tua grande musica sempre vivrà nei nostri cuori, nelle persone che ti hanno sempre amato e apprezzato. Grazie Jon per tutte le emozioni che ci hai dato...una lacrima...rip amico mio. Enzo57 Italy
@filmusikchannel7596
Il suo più bell'album
@Park-cw2sj
Mark-Almond의 Jon Mark...
마크 알몬드의 존 마크...
Mark-Almond...
One of my favorite musician...
Thanks~!!
@winanci
국화꽃 향기 I got the dvd. I cried watching the movie. One of two Korean movie I like. :D
@filmusikchannel7596
Every time I heard this album I found the essence of the sadness, melancholy and reflection.
@jarosawgwozdzik4231
super song and musik/love.
@brancomusic
a truly beautiful song
@yongwonrhee1141
멍때리고 들으면 더 좋은 음악...
@fperdomo
amazing