Jake Thackray

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Born
1938
Died
24 December 2002 (aged 64)
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. He recorded several albums and was a popular stage performer, but Thackray preferred the smaller, more intimate atmosphere of fol… read more
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 … read more
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 be… read more

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1 Play track Lah-Di-Dah Lah-Di-Dah
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2 Play track Lah-Di-Dah Sister Josephine
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3 Play track The Very Best Of Jake Thackray On Again! On Again!
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4 Jake Thackray and Songs Brother Gorilla
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5 Lah-Di-Dah Bantam Cock
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6 Play track Lah-Di-Dah The Last Will And Testament Of Jake Thackray
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7 Lah-Di-Dah Country Bus
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8 Play track Lah-Di-Dah The Cactus
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9 Play track Lah-Di-Dah The Castleford Ladies Magic Circle
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10 Country Girl - 2006 Remaster Country Girl - 2006 Remaster
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  1. 14,965 listeners

    15 Jul 1991 · 22 tracks

    Lah-Di-Dah
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  2. 5,610 listeners

    28 Feb 2003 · 21 tracks

    The Very Best Of Jake Thackray
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  3. 2,465 listeners

    1 Jan 2006 · 97 tracks

    Jake In A Box (The EMI Recordings 1967-1976)
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  4. 1,425 listeners

    29 May 2006 · 51 tracks

    Jake In A Box Vol 3 & 4
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