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Ewan MacColl

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Born 25 January 1915. Died 22 October 1989.

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Biography

Ewan MacColl (25 January 1915 - 22 October 1989) was an English/Scottish folk singer, songwriter, socialist, actor, poet, playwright, and record producer. He is the father of singer/songwriter Kirsty MacColl.

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  1. Ewan MacColl

    Mon 14 Sep 2009 12:52 On Oct 27 at Peel Hall, Salford University, there will be a memorial concert and book... Mike Harding

  2. Monumental new song from Martin Simpson

    Wed 17 Jun 2009 16:42 A few years back I wrote a book called 'Walking The Dales'. Long out of print now, it... Mike Harding

  3. Christy Moore on my programme this week

    Mon 27 Apr 2009 16:21 I always reckon that just as you remember where you were when JFK was assassinated (OK... Mike Harding

Albums releases

Release title Release date
Antiquities 1998
Traditional Songs and Ballads of Scotland n/a
Songs of Robert Burns n/a
Bothy Ballads of Scotland n/a
Chorus from the Gallows n/a
 

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Role Artist Release
Lyricist Various Artists Songs of Ewan MacColl
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Since December 2008

  1. 1. The Mike Harding Show

    The Mike Harding Show BBC Radio 2

  2. 2. Desmond Carrington: The Music Goes Round

    Desmond Carrington: The Music Goes Round BBC Radio 2

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  1. BBC Radio 2 100%

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