Jake Thackray

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GG4U
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Jake Thackray

Post by GG4U »

A very entertaining man.
andy at handiwork
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Re: Jake Thackray

Post by andy at handiwork »

Well he came from Leeds for a start. Of his songs the only one I remember is 'North Country Bus'.
JonnyHungwell
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Re: Jake Thackray

Post by JonnyHungwell »

I think I last saw him in the 70s - probably a guest on That's Life or something similar. Hope I never hear him again :)
colonel
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Re: Jake Thackray

Post by colonel »

You'll have trouble. He's dead and will be for some time.
Jonone
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Re: Jake Thackray

Post by Jonone »

Right gradely !
Steve R
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Re: Jake Thackray

Post by Steve R »

Somewhat Atkinsonian in both sound and appearance.

JonnyHungwell
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Re: Jake Thackray

Post by JonnyHungwell »

Thank god for that bit of news.
Seymour Clearly
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Re: Jake Thackray

Post by Seymour Clearly »

Didn't he do the Bantam Cock song?
GG4U
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Re: Jake Thackray

Post by GG4U »

Yes.The Bull,Lah di Dah etc etc
steve56
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Re: Jake Thackray

Post by steve56 »

Country Girl
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