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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Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
001 - It Was Only A Gypsy
002 - Leopold Alcocks
003 - Molly Metcalfe
004 - My Family Tree
005 - On Again On Again
006 - Our Dog
007 - Sister Josephine
008 - The Bantom Cock
009 - The Lodger