Jake Thackray
About Jake Thackray
Jake Thackray (27 February, 1938 - 24 December, 2002) was a singer-songwriter in the tradition of French chansonniers such as his friend and inspiration Georges Brassens. Born in Yorkshire and educated at the highly respected University of Durham, Thackray became a teacher in the early 1960s and started singing, both in folk clubs and to amuse his students. He became a familiar figure on television in the late 1960s, often composing a new song every week.
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Top Tracks
Lah-Di-Dah
Sister Josephine
On Again! On Again!
Bantam Cock
Country Bus
The Lodger
The Last Will And Testament Of Jake Thackray
The Castleford Ladies Magic Circle
The Cactus
Family Tree
The Kiss
Jumble Sale
Worried Brown Eyes
Old Molly Metcalfe
Sophie
The Statues
Brother Gorilla
Personal Column
The Hair Of The Widow Of Bridlington
Caroline Diggeby-Pratte
It Was Only A Gypsy
Jolly Captain
Leopold Alcocks
The Blacksmith And The Toffee Maker
Grandad
The Poor Sod
Go Little Swale
The Ballad Of Billy Kershaw
I Stayed Off Work Today
To Do With You
Brother Gorilla (Le Gorille)
The Brigadier
Isobel Makes Love Upon National Monuments
Miss World
Scallywag
Ulysees
The Little Black Foal
Isobel
The Hole
The Black Swan
Ulysses
Salvation Army Girl
Joseph
On Again, On Again!
The Nurse
Pass Milord The Rooster Juice
Country Boy
North Country Song (Rain On The Mountainside)
Le Cygne Noir
Remember Bethlehem
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