Jon Mark (born John Michael Burchell in Falmouth on 8 May 1943) is a Britis… Read Full Bio ↴Jon Mark (born John Michael Burchell in Falmouth on 8 May 1943) is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for co-founding Mark-Almond and for his recordings with Marianne Faithfull, Sweet Thursday, and John Mayall. He received a Grammy in 2004.
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.
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.
Tintagel
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Joey Joey, the corn is tall and yellow Joey, the summer sky's…
Signal Hill Leaves begin to fall golden in the sun I see the children…
When I Dream When I see you Smiling at me Can't help wondering why Why…
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akita roy
Pure beauty. This song has a life of its own.
Gra ce
I want the whole world to hear this!!!!!! Mystical mysterious magical just Amazing Morbid as it may (don't do morbid) I want this to be played at my funeral We are limited to words.. I feel such a connection to past lives Jon Mark where ever you are "Thankyou"
Secret inside Major
YEesss....It Is
Santiago Jiménez García
bellisima canción,
Secret inside Major
ÓH.... Maravilloso Viaje al Sentimiento Multi-D ....Total Emocion me Llena ... los pelos de punta.... alguna lagrima se escapa ....desde 1992....a la ETERnidad ... <3 <3 <3 BIG & Big Super Hugs & Thx JON Mark & You... 4 Sharing ;D
E.D.E.N ElDonDeEurekaNatur
ASÍ ÉS =:)){< 4EVER..../I\...
nightwish
Rest in peace Jon Mark
MrMoshedayan1
Però...pensavo di essere l'unico a conoscere questa magia. Bravo!
Secret inside Major
Bravo , Bravo , Bravísimo ! <3 :D
Graham C
Oh my God I.Abso!utely !ove this album