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#ClocktoberMusic #MusicChallenge 9️⃣ 🕒🕗🕙🕑🕛 Jake Thackray - The Remembrance I may have been at this gig - right year right venue 🤔 tiny.cc/fvcb101 If the Enemy comes off best, he said, You’ll be better off dead . . . This was a couple of hours before we got killed in the war.

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Leon Kram @leonkram.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#MusicChallenge #IsmuasMonthOfMusic Day 5 A Song That Makes You Laugh Jake Thackray - The Bull youtu.be/9PG6sITiNEs

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Jake Thackray - The Bull

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Paul Thompson @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Jake Thackray was made a household name by his many appearances from 1968 onwards on Braden’s Week, which turned into That’s Life! when Bernard Braden was fired by the BBC. Esther Rantzen was a researcher and presenter on it.

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The Crazy World of Arthur Brownlow @wazzock.eurosky.social · 30/09/2026

That's Jake Thackray's "Bantam Cock". m.youtube.com/watch?v=4hQh...

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The Bantam Cock - Jake Thackray

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Liz @lizknownasdoris.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Jake Thackray got there well before you lot. youtu.be/Wmwyp38VwMQ?...

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Jake Thackray - On again, on again

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Paul Thompson @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Jake Thackray was a poetic songwriting genius and true original.

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Paul Thompson @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Jake Thackray was truly a genius. Lots of good things to explore at www.jakethackray.com.

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Paul Thompson @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Life is all the better for listening to some Thackray.

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DJ SpaceTerrapin @gehegedrei.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#sonarsafari #enclosurethree Spinning a Jake Thackray recording gives me a spring in the step, like reading Wodehouse... And do not forget to read this great biography by @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social Paul Thompson and John Watterson, while listening to this wonderful gentleman!

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DJ SpaceTerrapin @gehegedrei.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#enclosurethree #sonarsafari New episode on Saturday! 2 hours of brilliant music. @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social @viynljohn.bsky.social As promised, avec Jake Thackray, again. In strange but beautiful company!

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Tony Hannan @tonehannan.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Advance Info sheet below for our new book of particular interest to those from – or living in – England's beautiful North East. It ain't just for Geordies, although that will help! Please forward to any indie bookshops you feel may be interested.

Advance Information sheet for upcoming book 'Words from Hyem – The Life and Rhymes of Richard Oliver Heslop'

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Paul Thompson @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This JakeThackray double album of rarities and live gems is magnificent IMHO: youtu.be/FRlGoNu4eRA?...

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Jake Thackray - The Lost Archives 1966-1996

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Paul Thompson @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Jake Thackray was a one-off and a true genius. Check out www.jakethackray.com for lots of great material, or my website for two books.

jakethackray.com

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waltydunlop @waltydunlop.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Time for this again? Oh, I think so. One of my favourites, this. "Jake's Scene". From 1971 : Jake Thackray with massive cast on his leg, stomps around Swaledale, meeting locals, chatting and singing. "Old Molly Metcalfe" with a choir of school children is exquisite. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PlB...

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Jake Thackray 'Jake's Scene - Swaledale'

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Paul Thompson @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I was in Swaledale at the weekend, so I had to sing Jake Thackray’s haunting ‘Old Molly Metcalfe’ in the landscape that inspired it. The weather was less bleak than it is in the song…#JakeThackray youtu.be/ReeX9UnTU3o

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Old Molly Metcalfe (Jake Thackray cover) performed by Paul Thompson on Swaledale moor

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Paul Thompson @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Some photos from the Jakefest on Saturday, celebrating the genius of Jake Thackray. #JakeThackray

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BBC Radio 6 Music Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio6musicbot.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

BBC Radio 6 Music Gideon Coe Now Playing Jake Thackray Country Girl

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Paul Thompson @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We’ve got a cracking venue for our Jakefest celebrating the genius of Jake Thackray on Saturday. Jamboree near King’s Cross. Some tickets still available.

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Paul Thompson @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

That’s a shame. Thanks. Hope all is well with you.

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Cai Ross @caiross.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Jake played at our restaurant back in 92. Sold out two nights. His biographer, the brilliant @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social played here a few years back, which was a lovely moment. Thackray shouldn’t be a cult, he should be on the curriculum.

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Eric Badofsky @ebadofsky.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Via @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social: For my music-loving friends in/around #London, I cannot recommend this event highly enough. • JakeFest 2026: Celebrating the comic, poetic, and storytelling genius of #JakeThackray • Aug 15, 2026 • Jamboree, 6 St. Chads Place, London More info: jakethackray.com

Black and white poster art depicting singer-songwriter and poet Jake Thackray playing his acoustic guitar, as designed by UK artist Russellann:

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Program schedule for the August 15, 2026 “JakeFest” in London, England, celebrating the life and work of singer-songwriter and poet Jake Thackray

PROGRAMME

Afternoon (free and unticketed):

1.30pm: Doors open
2.00pm: Song Circle (bookable open mic)

A chance to sing Jake's songs in front of a supportive audience. Performance slots must be booked in advance: email
paul@jakethackray.com for details.

5.00pm: Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer A discussion of Jake's remarkable life and work
featuring special guest Rick Irons (Jake's brother-in-law) and Paul Thompson (co-author
of “Beware of the Bull - The Enigmatic Genius of Jake Thackray,” and editor of “Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer”)

6.00pm: Informal guitar workshop

A chance to share and pick up tips on playing Jake's songs.

Evening (ticketed event):

8.00pm: Concert
Featuring some of our most experienced Thackray performers.

More info: jake thackray.com

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Aka Brompton Will @billydods.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

You need something from the Leeds chansonnier, Jake Thackray. youtu.be/TiXINuf5nbI?...

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Jake Thackray 'Molly Metcalfe'

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Sonoma County Steve @mlevel.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

#MlevelSongs #MusicChallenge #MusicSky #EmojiSounds June 8:🪄 "The Castleford Ladies Magic Circle," Jake Thackray www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE6H...

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The Castleford Ladies Magic Circle

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Paul Thompson @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

A football column quoting a Jake Thackray lyric is a fine thing indeed.

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Paul Thompson @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Great to see the Jake Thackray book in your list. Thank you.

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Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Exterminate! Exterminate! - John Higgs Jake Thackray: The Unsung Writer - Paul Thompson The Definitive Galactus (Marvel) Bibliomaniac - Robin Ince Doctor Who: The TV Movie - Gary Russell Breaking - Mic Wright Mistletoe And Vinyl - Marc Burrows A Box Of Delights- Richard Marson

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Angeliki T. 💎 in NYC @ellinidata.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Chinese newspaper cartoon (Today... 😂 )

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Rachel Cunliffe @rmcunliffe.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Perhaps the Labour Party could take 5 minutes out of its busy infighting schedule and let this be news for a bit

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