Jake had the gift of writing songs that were so full of truth, innuendo, sort of like a carry on film on steroids and you have to listen a million times to catch all the little er,, shit..... the stuff that flew past you, but at least we can still re-play it and learn from a true master.. hope to all that's sacred that we can have someone follow in his footsteps.
@Seaventeares I enjoyed your comments about Jake. He was my English teacher back in the 60s. I was interviewed by Dr Peter Mills this week. He is writing a book about Jake x
@cherrilcliff I look forward to reading the book. I'm sure it will be inspiring. You were lucky to have such a wonderful man as your English teacher. I had the amazing Mr John Blakeley and Mr Vale who taught me how to write poetry.
Anyone who saw Jake Thackory live, does anyone remember a man called Jon Benns who used to support him a lot? He was a very funny singer songwriter to. R.I.P Jake Thackray, one of Britains best kept secrets.
Jake had the gift of writing songs that were so full of truth, innuendo, sort of like a carry on film on steroids and you have to listen a million times to catch all the little er,, shit..... the stuff that flew past you, but at least we can still re-play it and learn from a true master.. hope to all that's sacred that we can have someone follow in his footsteps.
Seaventeares 9 months ago
@Seaventeares I enjoyed your comments about Jake. He was my English teacher back in the 60s. I was interviewed by Dr Peter Mills this week. He is writing a book about Jake x
cherrilcliff 1 month ago
@cherrilcliff I look forward to reading the book. I'm sure it will be inspiring. You were lucky to have such a wonderful man as your English teacher. I had the amazing Mr John Blakeley and Mr Vale who taught me how to write poetry.
Seaventeares 1 month ago
I was blessed to have seen him on stage. He was a rare talent with a wonderful dry humour..
folklikeme 1 year ago 2
Wonderful.
321bytor 1 year ago
Genius!
rjinblack1970 1 year ago
Absolutely brilliant - such genius with words
myfanwy7 1 year ago
Hello banjostead, absolutely wonderful videos, thanks very much. What a talent Jake was/is.
shillyfrog 1 year ago
The best songwriter ever!
FlyingJunk 1 year ago
OMG my dad wont stop playing his music.. its so depressing.. meh.
TheMcChris 1 year ago
Faaaaaaaantastic!
davewhittno1 1 year ago
So so funny and dry, never seen him ? you missed a great entertainer
therodski1 1 year ago
Wonderful images created by the lyric.
Great playing by both.
avril2 2 years ago
This is genius- brilliant tune, fantastic lyrics. I love Jake Thackray's songs.
Robbyd91 2 years ago
they are doing a dvd for christmas
firestartertwistedfi 2 years ago
Anyone who saw Jake Thackory live, does anyone remember a man called Jon Benns who used to support him a lot? He was a very funny singer songwriter to. R.I.P Jake Thackray, one of Britains best kept secrets.
Jesterthemolester 2 years ago
Rest in peace Jake Thackray. We've lost such a person. Such talent.
EllyMcCormack 2 years ago 10
I was lucky to have seen him live on a couple of occasions, he was very funny, and on meeting him, extremely nice.
folklikeme 2 years ago 2
sheer brilliance
evsynator 2 years ago
thanks to stillavril for introducing me to Mose Allison,perhaps others may like to discover this talented gent.
KUKONGAS01 3 years ago
One of this great artists best ,what a sad loss to this miserable world.
KUKONGAS01 3 years ago 20
If you feel like that check out Mose Allison.
stillavril 3 years ago
Pure genius. Thanks for posting.
magselloff 3 years ago 3