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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001 - It Was Only A Gypsy
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002 - Leopold Alcocks
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003 - Molly Metcalfe
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004 - My Family Tree
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005 - On Again On Again
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006 - Our Dog
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007 - Sister Josephine
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008 - The Bantom Cock
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009 - The Lodger
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