Paul Thompson
@jakethackrayfan.bsky.social
Jake Thackray biographer. Performs with his guitar.
Produced Jake Thackray Project’s Lost Archives 1966-1996 CD: https://youtu.be/FRlGoNu4eRA?si=A8OYMs5KYBrKE8di
Latest book: Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer
Writes songs.
www.paulthompsonmusic.co.uk
Produced Jake Thackray Project’s Lost Archives 1966-1996 CD: https://youtu.be/FRlGoNu4eRA?si=A8OYMs5KYBrKE8di
Latest book: Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer
Writes songs.
www.paulthompsonmusic.co.uk
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Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer (book) | Paul Thompson Music
Jake Thackray – The Unsung Writer is an anthology of Jake’s writing which gives readers a chance to explore his creativity and development as a wordsmith beyond the songs. Jake Thackray loved using wo...
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I’m now taking orders for Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer. A chance to read his wonderful prose.
By agreement with Jake’s family, proceeds will go to Amnesty International, a cause he supported. #JakeThackray #AmnestyInternational www.paulthompsonmusic.co.uk/product-page...
By agreement with Jake’s family, proceeds will go to Amnesty International, a cause he supported. #JakeThackray #AmnestyInternational www.paulthompsonmusic.co.uk/product-page...
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On front page of France’s national newspaper, Le Monde
Just Brilliant
Just Brilliant
February 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
On front page of France’s national newspaper, Le Monde
Just Brilliant
Just Brilliant
@ebadofsky.bsky.social Hi Eric, my song about you-know-who has had a lyrical update: youtu.be/T5GCfJTJjog?...
You-Know-Who
YouTube video by Jake Thackray fan
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February 8, 2026 at 7:50 PM
@ebadofsky.bsky.social Hi Eric, my song about you-know-who has had a lyrical update: youtu.be/T5GCfJTJjog?...
If you are wondering how good the new Jake Thackray Lost Archives CD collection is, enlightenment is here: youtu.be/FRlGoNu4eRA?...
Jake Thackray - The Lost Archives 1966-1996
YouTube video by Jake Thackray fan
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February 8, 2026 at 7:48 PM
If you are wondering how good the new Jake Thackray Lost Archives CD collection is, enlightenment is here: youtu.be/FRlGoNu4eRA?...
Tickets for the Jake Thackray Jakefest on 15th August are on sale here: www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/lon...
February 8, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Tickets for the Jake Thackray Jakefest on 15th August are on sale here: www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/lon...
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Some of whose previously unseen work is also featured in ‘Beware of the Bull’, the Jake Thackray bio by @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social that we published. Brilliant Tish pic on the cover of ‘The Unsung Writer’ too
Nice introduction to Tish Murtha’s work, sadly the praise and acclaim was never realised while she was alive.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Some of whose previously unseen work is also featured in ‘Beware of the Bull’, the Jake Thackray bio by @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social that we published. Brilliant Tish pic on the cover of ‘The Unsung Writer’ too
In 2020 I wrote a song about a certain world leader. I decided it needed an update: youtu.be/T5GCfJTJjog?...
You-Know-Who
YouTube video by Jake Thackray fan
youtu.be
February 7, 2026 at 12:48 PM
In 2020 I wrote a song about a certain world leader. I decided it needed an update: youtu.be/T5GCfJTJjog?...
Tickets and info for the Jakefest celebrating Jake Thackray in London on 15th August now available. Spread the word! www.ticketsource.co.uk/jake-thackra...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Tickets and info for the Jakefest celebrating Jake Thackray in London on 15th August now available. Spread the word! www.ticketsource.co.uk/jake-thackra...
Jake Thackray fans, save the date: 15th August will see a Jakefest in London. More details to follow.
February 1, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Jake Thackray fans, save the date: 15th August will see a Jakefest in London. More details to follow.
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Jake Thackray - The Castleford Ladies Magic Circle (live)
YouTube video by Dr Hfuhruhhurr
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January 31, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Amazon Web Services hosts massive surveillance systems for both ICE and DHS.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
January 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Amazon Web Services hosts massive surveillance systems for both ICE and DHS.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
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Next Saturday, January 31st, from 11.05am BBC2 is showing a brace of Powell & Pressburger masterpieces - first, the absolutely gorgeous restoration of I KNOW WHERE I'M GOING followed by the incredible A MATTER OF LIFE & DEATH... #FilmSky
January 25, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Next Saturday, January 31st, from 11.05am BBC2 is showing a brace of Powell & Pressburger masterpieces - first, the absolutely gorgeous restoration of I KNOW WHERE I'M GOING followed by the incredible A MATTER OF LIFE & DEATH... #FilmSky
I think I’ve finally found the right look for my stage act. What do you reckon?
January 25, 2026 at 10:41 PM
I think I’ve finally found the right look for my stage act. What do you reckon?
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🤔 Jake Thackray - Old Molly Metcalfe www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1SZ...
Jake Thackray - Old Molly Metcalfe (1981)
YouTube video by Jake's Progress
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January 24, 2026 at 9:52 AM
🤔 Jake Thackray - Old Molly Metcalfe www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1SZ...
‘This next song is dirty.’ I offer you Jake Thackray’s ‘The Lodger’: youtu.be/nvTTUTOMAxg?...
The Lodger (Jake Thackray song) performed by Paul Thompson
YouTube video by Jake Thackray fan
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 8:55 AM
‘This next song is dirty.’ I offer you Jake Thackray’s ‘The Lodger’: youtu.be/nvTTUTOMAxg?...
I’ve just come across a local newspaper piece from 1992 promoting a Jake Thackray show which says that he is best known for his first LP, ‘The Last Will and Test*cle of Jake Thackray’. Beware of the balls, as he once sang…
January 21, 2026 at 3:19 PM
I’ve just come across a local newspaper piece from 1992 promoting a Jake Thackray show which says that he is best known for his first LP, ‘The Last Will and Test*cle of Jake Thackray’. Beware of the balls, as he once sang…
For any @backlisted.bsky.social listener who would like to hear Jake Thackray’s poignant ‘The Black Swan’, here is my rendering: youtu.be/aakrj9VIYEU?...
The Black Swan (Jake Thackray song) performed by Paul Thompson
YouTube video by Jake Thackray fan
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January 20, 2026 at 8:14 AM
For any @backlisted.bsky.social listener who would like to hear Jake Thackray’s poignant ‘The Black Swan’, here is my rendering: youtu.be/aakrj9VIYEU?...
Here I am sharing Jake Thackray’s magnificent Lah-di-Dah with a Canadian audience last autumn: youtu.be/fmn2PLLua3A?...
Lah-di-Dah (Jake Thackray song) performed by Paul Thompson
YouTube video by Jake Thackray fan
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January 19, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Here I am sharing Jake Thackray’s magnificent Lah-di-Dah with a Canadian audience last autumn: youtu.be/fmn2PLLua3A?...
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That Was The Week That Was
January 18, 2026 at 4:47 PM
That Was The Week That Was
Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer on people being in the wrong job…
January 18, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer on people being in the wrong job…
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Today’s book purchases. A graphic memoir, a bookshop short fiction book club choice and the latest @backlisted.bsky.social book.
January 17, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Today’s book purchases. A graphic memoir, a bookshop short fiction book club choice and the latest @backlisted.bsky.social book.
Looking forward to returning to Seven Arts in Leeds on 20th February to share the genius of Jake Thackray. Please help to spread the word.
January 17, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Looking forward to returning to Seven Arts in Leeds on 20th February to share the genius of Jake Thackray. Please help to spread the word.
‘The Vengeful Widow’ is the love child of Jake Thackray and Georges Brassens, and comes from an album of songs I wrote for John Watterson with @privatesecretdiary.com. See what you think. I quite like it. youtu.be/NORTU22gUyo?...
John Watterson The Vengeful Widow Offical Audio
YouTube video by John Watterson
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January 17, 2026 at 9:02 AM
‘The Vengeful Widow’ is the love child of Jake Thackray and Georges Brassens, and comes from an album of songs I wrote for John Watterson with @privatesecretdiary.com. See what you think. I quite like it. youtu.be/NORTU22gUyo?...
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I could be accused of bias, but trust me, this new Jake Thackray CD collection is exceptional: youtu.be/FRlGoNu4eRA?...
Jake Thackray - The Lost Archives 1966-1996
YouTube video by Jake Thackray fan
youtu.be
January 17, 2026 at 7:52 AM
I could be accused of bias, but trust me, this new Jake Thackray CD collection is exceptional: youtu.be/FRlGoNu4eRA?...