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Paul Thompson
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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
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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...
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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On front page of France’s national newspaper, Le Monde

Just Brilliant
February 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
@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
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
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
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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
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
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February 7, 2026 at 12:48 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...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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
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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.
January 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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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
I think I’ve finally found the right look for my stage act. What do you reckon?
January 25, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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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
‘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
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January 24, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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
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
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
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That Was The Week That Was
January 18, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer on people being in the wrong job…
January 18, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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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
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
‘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
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And while I’m at it…

"remembrance jake thackray youtube" share.google/TVeWhEpasXOK...
Jake Thackray - The Rememberance
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January 17, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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What a world we live in.

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The Bull
YouTube video by Jake Thackray - Topic
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January 17, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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
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January 17, 2026 at 7:52 AM