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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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Lah-Di-Dah
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Sister Josephine
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On Again! On Again!
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Bantam Cock
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Country Bus
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The Lodger
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The Last Will And Testament Of Jake Thackray
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The Castleford Ladies Magic Circle
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The Cactus
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Family Tree
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