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Biography

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 folk clubs.

Top Tracks

1	Lah-Di-Dah	17
2	The Hair Of The Widow Of Bridlington	8
3	Bantam Cock	7
4	Sister Josephine	6
4	Leopold Alcocks	6
4	Go Little Swale	6
4	Country Bus	6
8	The Brigadier	5
8	The Kiss	5
8	On Again! On Again!	5
8	The Little Black Foal	5
8	Jumble Sale	5
8	The Ballad Of Billy Kershaw	5
8	The Last Will And Testament Of Jake Thackray	5
15	The Cactus	4