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...
www.paulthompsonmusic.co.uk
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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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
youtu.be
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
todon.eu
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
www.freetimescafe.com
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
youtu.be
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.
Reposted by Paul Thompson
🇺🇦 #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
open.spotify.com
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…
www.waterstones.com/events/paul-...
www.waterstones.com/events/paul-...
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-...
www.waterstones.com/events/paul-...
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...
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Waterstones Liverpool on Thursday evening is the place to be. @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social will be talking about the book and playing one of Jake's guitars. Tell your friends. www.waterstones.com/events/paul-...
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.
www.waterstones.com
September 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Waterstones Liverpool on Thursday evening is the place to be. @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social will be talking about the book and playing one of Jake's guitars. Tell your friends. www.waterstones.com/events/paul-...
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Look at this beautiful thing, the first of two thrilling 2025 Jake Thackray projects from @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social
Can’t wait to get stuck in.
Can’t wait to get stuck in.
September 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Look at this beautiful thing, the first of two thrilling 2025 Jake Thackray projects from @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social
Can’t wait to get stuck in.
Can’t wait to get stuck in.
Looking forward to returning to Five Leaves Bookshop in Nottingham on 23rd September to talk about Jake Thackray and sing his remarkable songs. Fancy joining me? Tickets and info here: fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk/events/by-po...
fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Looking forward to returning to Five Leaves Bookshop in Nottingham on 23rd September to talk about Jake Thackray and sing his remarkable songs. Fancy joining me? Tickets and info here: fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk/events/by-po...
Looking forward to talking about Jake Thackray and singing some of his remarkable songs at Waterstones in Liverpool on 18th September. Fancy joining me? Details and tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/paul-...
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.
www.waterstones.com
September 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Looking forward to talking about Jake Thackray and singing some of his remarkable songs at Waterstones in Liverpool on 18th September. Fancy joining me? Details and tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/paul-...
Chuffed to see this customer review of Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer…
September 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Chuffed to see this customer review of Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer…
It’s the last night of the Proms, and I can‘t get this Jake Thackray song out of my head…
youtu.be/0V4JkG9bme8?...
youtu.be/0V4JkG9bme8?...
Isobel Makes Love Upon National Monuments - Jake Thackray
YouTube video by exartemarte
youtu.be
September 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It’s the last night of the Proms, and I can‘t get this Jake Thackray song out of my head…
youtu.be/0V4JkG9bme8?...
youtu.be/0V4JkG9bme8?...
The Jake Thackray Appreciation group on Facebook now has 500 members. It’s a great place to connect with other fans and keep in touch with developments in the Thackray universe.
September 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The Jake Thackray Appreciation group on Facebook now has 500 members. It’s a great place to connect with other fans and keep in touch with developments in the Thackray universe.
Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer on meeting a musical legend…
September 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer on meeting a musical legend…