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Jake FAQ
Do have any Jake Thackray Project CDs available to buy? If not, can you do a copy for me?
The quick answers are NO and NO.
The longer answers are:
(i) We sold out of the Project CD very quickly and we had an agreement with EMI that only 300 copies would be made and distributed.
(ii) The proceeds from sales of the Project CD were to be passed on to Jake and after his death were passed on to his widow. Although it would be very nice to be able to send off more cash, we are unable to duplicate further copies as this would be in breach of EMI’s copyright and our agreement with them.
Where can I hear Jake's music?
Many members perform his songs at such places as folk clubs – as a member you can ask if anyone is performing in your area or tell others about your forthcoming performances.
Look out for John Watterson who performs around the country as ‘Fake Thackray’. You can check for dates here.
Where can I find Jake's lyrics or guitar tabs?
Both of these can be found by clicking ‘The Songs’ under ‘Archive’ on the main menu. If the guitar tab is available it will have a download link at the end of the lyrics.
Are there any recordings of Jake available to buy?
There have been quite a few compact discs available: “La-Di-Dah”, “The Very Best of Jake Thackray”, “Live Performance”, “Jake in a Box”, “Live at the Lobster Pot Volumes 1 & 2” and our own “Live in Germany”.
The CDs are available from Amazon and Jake’s songs are also available on iTunes.