Paul Thompson
@jakethackrayfan.bsky.social
Singer-songwriter, Jake Thackray biographer. Performs with Nadine, Jake’s old guitar.
New book: Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer
Album sampler video: https://youtu.be/XDDlB2xAgO0?feature=shared
www.paulthompsonmusic.co.uk
New book: Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer
Album sampler video: https://youtu.be/XDDlB2xAgO0?feature=shared
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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Well, this looks great: a Jake Thackray broadcast rarities collection just in time for Christmas. jakethackray.com/product/the-...
The Lost Archives 1966-1996 (2CD) | The Official Jake Thackray Website
The Lost Archives 1966-1996 is a two-CD, 48-track collection featuring rare performances from radio and TV archives, concerts and private recordings, and a ...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Well, this looks great: a Jake Thackray broadcast rarities collection just in time for Christmas. jakethackray.com/product/the-...
Tracklisting for the new Jake Thackray CD collection. Only one of these 48 tracks has been released on CD before. Most have been unheard for decades. Pre-order from the Jake Thackray website.
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Tracklisting for the new Jake Thackray CD collection. Only one of these 48 tracks has been released on CD before. Most have been unheard for decades. Pre-order from the Jake Thackray website.
One of the many treats on the new Jake Thackray Lost Archives 1966-1996 CD collection is a rare live performance of the beautiful ‘Lullaby’, with a different tune and moving spoken introduction. Here is the original studio version. youtu.be/nnpu2iivjhs?...
Lullaby (2006 Remaster)
YouTube video by Jake Thackray - Topic
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November 23, 2025 at 8:23 AM
One of the many treats on the new Jake Thackray Lost Archives 1966-1996 CD collection is a rare live performance of the beautiful ‘Lullaby’, with a different tune and moving spoken introduction. Here is the original studio version. youtu.be/nnpu2iivjhs?...
Calling all Jake Thackray fans! Pre-orders now being taken for The Lost Archives 1966-1996. #JakeThackray jakethackray.com/product/the-...
The Lost Archives 1966-1996 (2CD) | The Official Jake Thackray Website
The Lost Archives 1966-1996 is a two-CD, 48-track collection featuring rare performances from radio and TV archives, concerts and private recordings, and a ...
jakethackray.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Calling all Jake Thackray fans! Pre-orders now being taken for The Lost Archives 1966-1996. #JakeThackray jakethackray.com/product/the-...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
New Jake Thackray release coming soon…
New Jake Thackray release coming soon…
November 19, 2025 at 7:59 AM
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
New Jake Thackray release coming soon…
New Jake Thackray release coming soon…
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I can't tell you how much I love this song by Jake Thackray, about how much he loves his wife, and about his pipe-based micro-resistances against his bastard landlord.
I can't tell you how much I love this song by Jake Thackray, about how much he loves his wife, and about his pipe-based micro-resistances against his bastard landlord.
My Pipe My Boots and My Lord
YouTube video by Jake Thackray - Topic
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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I can't tell you how much I love this song by Jake Thackray, about how much he loves his wife, and about his pipe-based micro-resistances against his bastard landlord.
I can't tell you how much I love this song by Jake Thackray, about how much he loves his wife, and about his pipe-based micro-resistances against his bastard landlord.
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Give us another pint, one more pint
Landlord of your very, very, best bitter beer
We'll be here all night
Jake Thackray- The Black Swan
open.spotify.com/track/7bNTrJ...
Landlord of your very, very, best bitter beer
We'll be here all night
Jake Thackray- The Black Swan
open.spotify.com/track/7bNTrJ...
November 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Give us another pint, one more pint
Landlord of your very, very, best bitter beer
We'll be here all night
Jake Thackray- The Black Swan
open.spotify.com/track/7bNTrJ...
Landlord of your very, very, best bitter beer
We'll be here all night
Jake Thackray- The Black Swan
open.spotify.com/track/7bNTrJ...
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This week's 4 Extra repeat of "Great Live" - Isy Suttie chooses Jake Thackray. Broadcast tomorrow, but already available to hear
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BBC Radio 4 - Great Lives, Isy Suttie on Jake Thackray
Isy Suttie chooses Yorkshire-born singer songwriter Jake Thackray
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November 12, 2025 at 7:52 AM
This week's 4 Extra repeat of "Great Live" - Isy Suttie chooses Jake Thackray. Broadcast tomorrow, but already available to hear
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
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Jake Thackray - The Remembrance
YouTube video by Richard Whitehead
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
They say that writing can be therapy. Here is my latest song, I Never Fancied Florida. A true story… #FloridaMan youtu.be/cgUdNKc5_tE?...
I Never Fancied Florida
YouTube video by Jake Thackray fan
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November 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
They say that writing can be therapy. Here is my latest song, I Never Fancied Florida. A true story… #FloridaMan youtu.be/cgUdNKc5_tE?...
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Georges Brassens - Le Gorille
https://youtu.be/s9NQlhId3ow?si=pTXxlv7ENvJROBbm
Fabrizio de Andrè - Il gorilla
https://youtu.be/k4DUouE3D0Y?si=ri6nTygZ9WMnKAY1
Jake Thackray - Brother Gorilla
https://youtu.be/gvoajDAOHkc?si=Llx4zQ2vBzrM9cbq
Ο ΓΟΡΙΛΑΣ - Χρήστος Θηβαίος […]
https://youtu.be/s9NQlhId3ow?si=pTXxlv7ENvJROBbm
Fabrizio de Andrè - Il gorilla
https://youtu.be/k4DUouE3D0Y?si=ri6nTygZ9WMnKAY1
Jake Thackray - Brother Gorilla
https://youtu.be/gvoajDAOHkc?si=Llx4zQ2vBzrM9cbq
Ο ΓΟΡΙΛΑΣ - Χρήστος Θηβαίος […]
Original post on todon.eu
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November 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Georges Brassens - Le Gorille
https://youtu.be/s9NQlhId3ow?si=pTXxlv7ENvJROBbm
Fabrizio de Andrè - Il gorilla
https://youtu.be/k4DUouE3D0Y?si=ri6nTygZ9WMnKAY1
Jake Thackray - Brother Gorilla
https://youtu.be/gvoajDAOHkc?si=Llx4zQ2vBzrM9cbq
Ο ΓΟΡΙΛΑΣ - Χρήστος Θηβαίος […]
https://youtu.be/s9NQlhId3ow?si=pTXxlv7ENvJROBbm
Fabrizio de Andrè - Il gorilla
https://youtu.be/k4DUouE3D0Y?si=ri6nTygZ9WMnKAY1
Jake Thackray - Brother Gorilla
https://youtu.be/gvoajDAOHkc?si=Llx4zQ2vBzrM9cbq
Ο ΓΟΡΙΛΑΣ - Χρήστος Θηβαίος […]
The perfect Jake Thackray song to set you up for the day. #Halloween youtu.be/Z3T8lgRe6FQ?...
Jake Thackray - The Castleford Ladies Magic Circle (live)
YouTube video by Dr Hfuhruhhurr
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The perfect Jake Thackray song to set you up for the day. #Halloween youtu.be/Z3T8lgRe6FQ?...
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#Howl-A-Ween
#MusicChallenge
Witchy 🧙 🐈 🧹
2️⃣0️⃣
Lots of witch goings on here
The Castleford Ladies Magic Circle - Jake Thackray
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And after the witches' picnic and the devil's grog
After their savage pantings, their hysterical leap-frog
#MusicChallenge
Witchy 🧙 🐈 🧹
2️⃣0️⃣
Lots of witch goings on here
The Castleford Ladies Magic Circle - Jake Thackray
tiny.cc/i70u001
And after the witches' picnic and the devil's grog
After their savage pantings, their hysterical leap-frog
October 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#Howl-A-Ween
#MusicChallenge
Witchy 🧙 🐈 🧹
2️⃣0️⃣
Lots of witch goings on here
The Castleford Ladies Magic Circle - Jake Thackray
tiny.cc/i70u001
And after the witches' picnic and the devil's grog
After their savage pantings, their hysterical leap-frog
#MusicChallenge
Witchy 🧙 🐈 🧹
2️⃣0️⃣
Lots of witch goings on here
The Castleford Ladies Magic Circle - Jake Thackray
tiny.cc/i70u001
And after the witches' picnic and the devil's grog
After their savage pantings, their hysterical leap-frog
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BBC Radio 2
Liza Tarbuck
Now Playing
Jake Thackray
The Hair Of The Widow Of Bridlington
Liza Tarbuck
Now Playing
Jake Thackray
The Hair Of The Widow Of Bridlington
October 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
BBC Radio 2
Liza Tarbuck
Now Playing
Jake Thackray
The Hair Of The Widow Of Bridlington
Liza Tarbuck
Now Playing
Jake Thackray
The Hair Of The Widow Of Bridlington
Jake Thackray fans in the Toronto area on 2nd October might enjoy this event at the Free Times Cafe: www.freetimescafe.com/entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT
Celebrating 30 years of 7 days a week live original music & entertainment
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October 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Jake Thackray fans in the Toronto area on 2nd October might enjoy this event at the Free Times Cafe: www.freetimescafe.com/entertainment
Nice to read this about Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer in The Oldie magazine.
September 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Nice to read this about Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer in The Oldie magazine.
Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer on the music BUSINESS…
September 27, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer on the music BUSINESS…
Great to hear Thea Gilmore talking about Jake Thackray here: youtu.be/mG5TAjpY80o?...
Thea Gilmore on Joan Baez, Jake Thackray and Dave Pegg’s dog starting her career
YouTube video by Word In Your Ear
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September 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Great to hear Thea Gilmore talking about Jake Thackray here: youtu.be/mG5TAjpY80o?...
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#GoodAcoustics
#MusicChallenge
Day 21 (belated)
Jake Thackray - 'Sister Josephine'
youtu.be/6p8cIjqBFls?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 21 (belated)
Jake Thackray - 'Sister Josephine'
youtu.be/6p8cIjqBFls?...
Sister Josephine (2006 Remaster)
YouTube video by Jake Thackray - Topic
youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#GoodAcoustics
#MusicChallenge
Day 21 (belated)
Jake Thackray - 'Sister Josephine'
youtu.be/6p8cIjqBFls?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 21 (belated)
Jake Thackray - 'Sister Josephine'
youtu.be/6p8cIjqBFls?...
Delighted to see these customer reviews of Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer. Available from bookshops, or my website and my publisher’s with free UK delivery, if you prefer to avoid Amazon.
September 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Delighted to see these customer reviews of Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer. Available from bookshops, or my website and my publisher’s with free UK delivery, if you prefer to avoid Amazon.
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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #CerysMatthews
Jake Thackray:
🎵 Old Molly Metcalfe
#6music #JakeThackray
▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
▶️ Song on #Spotify:
Old Molly Metcalfe - 2006 Remaster
Jake Thackray · Jake In A Box (The EMI Recordings 1967-1976) · Song · 2006
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September 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #CerysMatthews
Jake Thackray:
🎵 Old Molly Metcalfe
#6music #JakeThackray
▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
▶️ Song on #Spotify:
Listening to this for the first time this evening. Wonderful to hear new music from The Divine Comedy.
September 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Listening to this for the first time this evening. Wonderful to hear new music from The Divine Comedy.
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Jake Thackray was marvellous. Shame so few have heard of him these days - worth checking out! youtu.be/xod5YAw1_mI?...
September 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Jake Thackray was marvellous. Shame so few have heard of him these days - worth checking out! youtu.be/xod5YAw1_mI?...
One day to go to my Jake Thackray event at Waterstones in Liverpool. Come along for some Thackray therapy…
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Paul Thompson Celebrates "Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer" | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Paul Thompson Celebrates "Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer" today.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
One day to go to my Jake Thackray event at Waterstones in Liverpool. Come along for some Thackray therapy…
www.waterstones.com/events/paul-...
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In need of some Jake Thackray therapy? If you are anywhere near Nantwich, here’s your chance this evening. www.facebook.com/share/176DcT...
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September 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
In need of some Jake Thackray therapy? If you are anywhere near Nantwich, here’s your chance this evening. www.facebook.com/share/176DcT...