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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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Being a young lad of only 23 Years, I never knew Jake at the hight of his fame, goodness only knows why i had to accidentally stumble over his music to hear anything by him. He should be a national tresure. He manipulates the English language in a way words can't really do justice to describe. The more up tempo songs i particularly enjoy 'the lodger' 'billy kershaw' 'gypsy' & 'on again!' spring to mind, but they are all good, apart from 'molly metcalf' which shouldnt really be on a very best of collection.
Given the chance i would have put the 'castleford ladies magical circle' and 'family tree' on this collection.
RIP Jake
42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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It is impossible to know and hear the very best of Jake Thackray without hearing him speak as well as sing. I had the privilege of seeing Jake perform live on three seperate occasions during the late 70's and early 80's. Whilst his musical talent was (and still is) unique, this fine compilation is missing the vital ingredient that made him so special - his words. Occasionally you can get a little of the atmosphere with the live tracks when he introduces a song but to really appreciate how good he was you had to be there. For every song there was a story and these represented at least half of the show and were a major reason why people went to see him.
So come on Music Publishers lets try to find a recording of one of Jake's gigs and publish it without any editing - only then will you really get "the very best of Jake Thackray".
So come on Music Publishers lets try to find a recording of one of Jake's gigs and publish it without any editing - only then will you really get "the very best of Jake Thackray".
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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This is a far better and more definitive selection of Jake's finest work than the previous "Best of" although that is also great and the two complement each other quite nicely. Thackray has written THE FUNNIEST songs in the English language, from jokes put to music, topical satire, risque chansons to the downright rude and Sister Josephine, Billy Kershaw, The Lodger and The Kiss are classic examples included here. But he was also a genuinely talented folk singer in the English tradition and this aspect of his work is perfectly represented here with the poignant Poor Sod and Rain on the Mountainside. Musically, hand picked nylon strung guitar dominates with Jake's jaunty rhythms accompanied by jazz tinged acoustic guitar ornamentation and warm double bass. These allow the brilliant lyrics of an amazing wordsmith and poet to weave their own magic. A few of the songs have more complete orchestration and these sound a bit dated. Jake is responsible for one of the most wonderful opening lines of a song - "I love a good bum on a woman, it makes my day" (On Again, On Again) and indeed his lyrics are good enough to read on their own. While I would have liked to have Family Tree, Worried Brown Eyes and Country Bus included, I would not have left out any of the existing 21 songs in an amazing collection. Thanks to EMI for this timely release in memory of Jake who, sadly, died recently. But as Jake sings in his own "Last Will and Testament":
'Lady, if your bosom is heaving, don't waste your bosom on me
Let it heave for a man who's breathing
A man who can feel, a man who can see.'
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Happy memories
I remember Jake from That's Life years ago. This collection of his songs both funny and sad is such a good listen. I love his lugubrious voice, so droll and so very Northern! Read more
Published 1 month ago by KarenD
Best Jake Thackray
Jack Thackray is Excellent singer of old country and funny songs. I Liked the songs Sister Josephine and The poor sod and the others very funny.
Published 2 months ago by J.M.G.
A wordsmith not to be missed
A delight to listen to a wordsmith of rare quality, as soon as I heard his voice I was transported back to being a young lad listening to him on tv. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rex Earnshaw
LP Review
I already have this LP from 20 or more years ago but it's up in the attic. Buying the MP3 download, especially at this price, is so much less bother than copying from the album.
Published 4 months ago by supersonicsy
Fabulous
I had forgotten what a genius Jake Thackery is , his poetical use of language and his sense of humour. I love it!!
Published 8 months ago by JB
Wise and funny, timeless songs
I haven't listened to Jake Thackray for many years. I was prepared to be disappointed. I wasn't. Jake had a rich and expressive voice and a guitar style that subtly complemented... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Peter Scott
An acquired taste
I used to like Jake Thackray, with his plummy voiced irony, and then recently went to a folk festival where several singers performed his songs and I realised just how good they... Read more
Published 23 months ago by David Kennard
Jake Thackray
Lyrical genius who is now being re-discovered for his undiminished talent.
Excellent value with some of his best songs. Read more
Excellent value with some of his best songs. Read more
Published on 6 May 2010 by Tackler
Thackray revisited
Suddenly, one day, I remembered (for no particularly good reason)the name Jake Thackray and his unique brand of singing. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Giles Becket
Sardonic tuneful wit
Although most are exceedingly funny, the tracks are balanced with simple haunting beauty (Go little Swaledale). Read more
Published on 14 May 2009 by DLJ Goulson
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