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The Very Best of Jake Thackray

~ Jake Thackray
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (14 April 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: EMI Gold
  • ASIN: B00008NV5K
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,062 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #7 in  Music > Miscellaneous > Comedy
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Listen  1. The Blacksmith And The Toffee Maker 4:30£0.69
Listen  2. The Lodger 3:38£0.69
Listen  3. Go Little Swale 2:38£0.69
Listen  4. The Ballad Of Billy Kershaw 4:35£0.69
Listen  5. Lah-Di-Dah 3:17£0.69
Listen  6. The Hair Of The Widow Of Bridlington 3:49£0.69
Listen  7. It Was Only A Gypsy 2:28£0.69
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Listen  9. Leopold Alcocks 3:39£0.69
Listen10. Old Molly Metcalfe 3:43£0.69
Listen11. On Again! On Again! 4:15£0.69
Listen12. North Country Song (Rain On The Mountainside) 2:43£0.69
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Listen17. I Stayed Off Work Today 4:52£0.69
Listen18. The Kiss 3:51£0.69
Listen19. The Brigadier 3:05£0.69
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Listen21. The Last Will And Testament Of Jake Thackray 3:03£0.69

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beware Copy Protection, 26 April 2004
By A Customer
I can only echo the other comments, but would point out that the copyprotection prevents this disc from playing on at least one in-car CDplayer. Not so much a copy-protected product as one that is deliberatelybroken by the manufacturer.
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Unique Talent, 6 Jun 2003
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

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars More than brilliant songs, 21 Feb 2006
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".
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sardonic tuneful wit
Although most are exceedingly funny, the tracks are balanced with simple haunting beauty (Go little Swaledale). Read more
Published 6 months ago by DLJ Goulson

3.0 out of 5 stars Genius on a disk
Jake Thackray was one of the most intelligent songwriters out there. That he chose to make a career of out clever parody and linguistic athletics made him appeal to a select... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Steamin' Willie

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Memories
This takes me back a few years ! Great songwriting, his lyrics and special way of singing had me in tears of laughter more than once. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Peter

5.0 out of 5 stars jakes the best
we enjoyed this so much we ordered another for friends.you have to listen carefully but its good fun
Published 9 months ago by rosy

5.0 out of 5 stars Spread the word: Jake's the greatest
As a tiny lad in the late 60s I used to love Jake's tv appearances - I loved the sound of his guitar playing and his deadpan delivery and his vocals used to have me in stitches,... Read more
Published 22 months ago by P. Tucker

5.0 out of 5 stars jake the rave
Some classics which many will know, along with some hidden gems which stand up straight of their own accord and give you a proper Northern slap in the face as if to say, "give... Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2004 by stevemcguigan

5.0 out of 5 stars See what you think - I quite like it
A fine collection of the songs of the late and sady missed Jake, this collection, with a fan selected running order, is about as good as it gets. Read more
Published on 26 May 2003 by Ian Burdon

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Tribute to Jake
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... Read more
Published on 20 May 2003 by M. I. R. Clarke

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