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"Six Ribbons" is a song credited to Australian musicians Jon English and Mario Millo. The song was written by Jon English and was included on the soundtrack of the Australian miniseries, Against the Wind.


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1978
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Jon English

Jonathan James "Jon" English (born 26 March 1949 in Hampstead, London) is a rock singer, musician, actor and writer. English emigrated 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 is 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". more »

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Genre Classification
"Six Ribbons" is generally classified under the pop-rock genre.
Album Details
The song is part of Jon English's sixth studio album, "Words are Not Enough", which was released in 1978.
Song Origin
Originally, "Six Ribbons" was recorded for the soundtrack of the Australian television historical drama, "Against the Wind". Jon English played a leading role in this mini-series.
Award Recognition
"Six Ribbons" won the Television Society of Australia's Penguin Award for the Best Original Music for a Series in 1978.
Chart Success
The song reached number 5 in the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart in February 1979.
Song Duration
The duration of the "Six Ribbons" is 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
Songwriters
The song was written by Jon English and Mario Millo.
Song Popularity
"Six Ribbons" has been covered by many artists, including André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra in a classical cross-over style on the album "Waltzing Matilda" in 2008.
Emotional Appeal
Known for its haunting melody and poetic lyrics, "Six Ribbons" has been praised for its ability to evoke strong emotions in listeners.
International Success
Besides Australia, the song achieved significant popularity in Scandinavia, particularly in Norway, where it topped the charts.
Theme
Often interpreted as a love song, "Six Ribbons" features a narrator expressing a wish to offer more to their beloved, using ribbons as a metaphor for emotional and material gifts.

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