Jon English - Heaven On Their Minds - Jesus Christ Superstar 1972

Jesus Christ Superstar commenced it's run in Australia in 1972.
Jon English as Judas, Trevor White as Jesus.
I still have the original vinyl album, libretto and program which were all valuable for some of the information and pictures.
As far as I know this album is not available any longer, and certainly not in CD format.
If you Google the song you will find a download link for this album, now with the songs separated, on my blog as I finally got around to it.
Both this song and "Superstar" are under the same post.
Another of Jon's versions of "Superstar" is available on other CD's.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use", including non-profit, educational or personal.
No copyright infringement intended.
This video was made purely for my own pleasure, and for that of other fans of Jon English.

[@karenwalkerden5160]

Breathtaking. Saw the production the first time when I was 12yrs old. Jon English' Judas is so much better than the other productions. Appreciate him enormously and miss him hugely

[@ali-cat8526]

R.I.P Jon. I first saw you when I was only 8yrs old in superstar. I was so mesmerized by you then and always will be.

[@Feastthailand]

Still the best version of the show for mine. Saw it in '72 in Sydney....loved it!

[@lockycturn]

I saw it twice at the Palais in Melbourne. Once in 72 and then again in 74 with a different staging. It remains the best show I have ever seen. I was raised on traditional Musicals and as a nine year old this show blew me away. I remember the hexagon and the Herod mobile, the rope netting, the hand held mics and the band on scaffolding around the stage. It was unlike anything I had ever seen or heard.

[@christinelesley]

Went to the Sydney show in 1972 Breathtaking ...had a huge crush on Jon English by the time it was finished.

[@1621Rosie]

I saw it in Melbourne in 1972. And I still have a huge crush on Jon English:) It most certainly was breathtaking! I have several other songs by Jon on my You Tube page.Mostly very hard to get ones. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@quizmaster85]

R.I.P. Jon English, 1949-2016.

[@1621Rosie]

+Brendan Richards So many of us will miss him.

[@cmcorrie]

I saw Jon sing live a few years ago and he autographed my album cover. I now consider it priceless.

[@BooshMeBaby]

Amazing version... sometimes the oldies are the best.

[@leeanne337]

How lucky are we that this was in our life time

[@artsbeatla]

I was 8 in 1972 and I remember my parents glammed up and went to see this show in Sydney - 1972 I think - so I think they saw this cast (English and White etc). I vividly remember Marcia Hines singing on talk shows (I thought she played Mary Magdalen, but maybe she took over for Michele Fawdon - I dunno). I used to listen to the US cast album at home for hours - I was just a kid - and I still remember almost every lyric! Thanks for posting this!

[@leeannehudson7314]

Same I was 10 though and I played the record over and over and I too remember every word. it was amazing

[@peterguarino4111]

I saw the Australian cast at the Capitol Theatre, and what an experience. My mate Mark Got me into it ( he went on to play Apostle Phillip in the Castle Hill production with Angry Anderson. This was by far the best cast out of ALL...ie the overseas productions as well, interesting to note,Trevor White and Jon English were rated as the best Jesus and judas at the time. Afew people I know/knew played in the orchestra pit , which was in a glass enclosed area ....love to get a video of this production...

[@1621Rosie]

peter guarino My biggest regret is that I only saw it once! I think it was Tim Rice who said they were the best. I have a link on my blog for downloading all of it if you need it. Apparently there was a documentary made of it: details on my blog also. I wish someone would find it! Must be somewhere in a TV studio or other archives.

[@j9andphoenix]

Thank you so much for making my day better - I have the vinyl but no turntable -saw JC 11 times at Capitol theatre - still have ticket stubs and autographed cherished programmes - I remember my best friend and me getting to meet so many of the cast - Remember Phillip J Hobbins in the cast from Vic who was a penpal for a bit. Stevie - so awesome as Simon. Jon -mesmerising- Michele -you were lovely - Rory! always fantastic.Trevor - the ONLY Jesus(ha) you all gave me so much joy

[@xiphocostal]

Rest in peace Jon. You were fantastic as Judas, :(

[@juliebutler8256]

I was lucky to see him in this show several times... with Michelle Fawdon and Marcia Hines....sad he is gone...R.I. P.

[@fotioskatsoulis99]

For both Andrew Lloyd Webber classics, particular the Aussie versions, were two legends that were the legendary Jon English, as Judas and the other legend was Rob Guest, as the phantom. RIP they were true showmen.

[@1621Rosie]

@artsbeatla Marcia Hines did take over from Michelle Fawdon, possibly in Sydney. I saw it in Melbourne. I used to listen to the UK version which my sister had bought before the show was staged here. After seeing it I bought the Oz version which was sadly only a small part of it. Amazing, after all theses years it still resonates with so many people and brings back great memories! I still listen to it often. I am most appreciative of your comments and those of everyone else:)

[@MANGLE1000]

my first professional pit gig. final 5 weeks in 1973. all those stars were still in the show and the whole thing was amazing. the rock band went on to back Reg Livermore in his Betty Blockbuster Follies. amazing times . still missing Jon

[@1621Rosie]

+Brian Evans That's a very interesting tidbit of music history in Australia. Thanks so much for sharing it:)

[@L.Barry17]

The best!

[@brucecary4811]

Hi all, I was 7 , I met john english, after one of his productions in sydney, I went with my adopted mum and aunty... Any way when judas was crucified he was hung, i was mortified.. I thought it was the real deal ! so got to see him to prove he was still alive and very much with us. Phew... Still makes me tear up ! Cheers John, you havnt changed much !!

[@1621Rosie]

@ Bruce Cary Way back then Jon said he "was the best hung man in Sydney!"

[@brucecary4811]

lol... Nice pic of a flutter bye Rosie

[@1621Rosie]

Bruce Cary @Bruce Cary Thanks! I think so too,lol!

[@allymayful]

+Bruce Cary Thanks for sharing your moving story. Very sad to wake up todays news. One of Australia's most brilliant all round entertainers. But l always hoped he would do more rock 'n roll music throughout his career. l loved it when he gave it his all. RIP John

[@davidparkhill1852]

I saw it in Adelaide first time round - Brilliant. Saw it in Brisbane in 199? Bloody good. Missed it in Brisbane 2013 - couldn't get tickets. Like a lot of things - first time is the best

[@MagicThys]

thanks for the upload.. huge song as I was growing up band I was in during the 80s covered it back when I could sing

[@1621Rosie]

+MagicThys Same here, but sadly I could never sing! (very weird - it seems you posted this comment a month ago and it just showed up today).

[@1621Rosie]

@ Lachlan Turner. I obviously love it also:) And like you I was also brought up on musicals: both stage and screen. As I said below I just wish I had seen it more than once! Shame there is no dvd of it, but thankfully I still have the soundtrack of this version and the original one in the UK which has a lot more songs on it. Shame they didn't do that here. We seem to only have half of it.

[@1621Rosie]

@j9andphoenix Wow so many times - am jealous:) It was a great show. Jon will always be Judas, and Trevor Jesus to me.Michelle - RIP:( Thanx for your comment. I appreciate it so much. I have a blog (can't post the link here, but Google the song) and I have put a download link for this album in MP3 format. I have uploaded it in 2 parts. It wasn't easy to convert as you may recall the songs 'run into each other'. Please feel free to download it - happy to share:) Hope you can get it:)

[@rune473]

R.I.P Jon :(

[@jaxsoncrocker2005]

I wish there was a DVD or VHS of The Australia Version of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

[@1621Rosie]

@johnnoflem128 This is the only version I have seen other than those later versions available on You Tube. My only regret is that I only saw it once. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@1621Rosie]

@cmcorrie I think the album is priceless! Your copy is now even more priceless! I still have mine obviously, and all the others too. None are autographed but I have a few copies of Jon's autograph and just added another one after seeing Rock Revolution last year. Thanks for commenting:)

[@1621Rosie]

@BooshMeBaby Indeed they are! I love this hard-to-get-version:)

[@OldiesMomma]

Is this the Australian musical of Jesus Christ superstar with Stevie Wright playing the part of Simon in it? I would like to watch it. They said that he was great 👍👍👍. 🎉🎉🎉

[@robyncarlin6931]

Gone too soon 🥲

[@1621Rosie]

@nightinexile I have read a few comments around the place that back up your views. I have no intention of going myself.I just wish I had seen the one with Jon more than once.Lucky you! They can't take that memory away from you, thankfully. Many people say it is over-modernised.

[@user-yu4gf8gz4u]

Сильная вещь!

[@1621Rosie]

@johnnoflem128 I don't think there is a video about. I believe the ABC did a documentary on this 1972 version but I don't know anyone who has it:( Hard enough to get the soundtrack now too. Perhaps it is archived away somewhere? Makes one wonder what some TV studios have filed away in some dark vault! I bet there are lots of us who would gladly buy it! If you are on Facebook check out ABBARoxAus's YT channel. There is a link with lots of info about this show.

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

I cannot believe that Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Really Useful Group' messed up the 2013 Arena Tour Program by totally disregarding this 1972 production. It was the best!

[@1621Rosie]

Thanx! I just watched a film version of it yesterday: made in 2001. Rick Mayall was Herod.Some cast members were very good! I didn't recognize anyone else. It was in a modern setting. Not sure if that works. Historically such a unique story doesn't necessarily relate to other occupations/revolutions. Just MHO. Conclusions: The music stands the test of time! Jon English was born for that role rather like Madonna was born to play "Evita". Again, just MHO. Glad I can still listen to it:)

[@johnnoflem128]

IO saw the Farnham version it was ok but not a parch on the Jon English version. Having said that I did love them both just the 1972 more. Sorry Farnsey. Could be that the 1972 was a play where the 1992 was a concert, I want a video of the 1972 version can I get one?

[@johnnoflem128]

I think the 1972 version was way better than the 1992 version I love them both but the Jon English Trevor White version is a little more emotional I believe. I do love them both however.

[@1621Rosie]

@Debi Taylor. I haven't seen it, have no intention to. From what I read about it, it doesn't interest me at all. I agree, this is the best, and I haven't stopped listening to it since I got it.

[@antheaewhite]

I agree somewhat. It wasn't quite up to the 1992 production.

[@nightinexile]

Went to see JC tonight @ Rod Laver....What a bitter disappointment. I really was hoping for a glimpse of what I had to see 8 times @ The Pallais in St. Kilda all those years ago... This new one is irrelevant, hard to follow, & despite having seen it done properly before, seemed to lack any story at all! The audience tonight were standing, clapping etc. I just sat in abject disappointment. .

[@jamesandcharissa3735]

A true artist in every sense of the word. RIP.