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James Henry Miller (25 January 1915 – 22 October 1989), better known by his stage name Ewan MacColl, was an English folk singer-songwriter, folk song collector, labour activist and actor. Born in England to Scottish parents, he is known as one of the instigators of the 1960s folk revival as well as for writing such songs as " The First Time ...
May 31, 2024 · Ewan MacColl (born Jan. 25, 1915, Auchterarder, Scot.—died Oct. 22, 1989, London, Eng.) was a British singer, songwriter, and playwright. MacColl’s parents were singers and taught him many folk songs.
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Sep 23, 2023 · Ewan MacColl, born James Henry Miller, was a highly influential and renowned Scottish folk singer, songwriter, and activist. He was a key figure in the British folk revival and left an indelible mark on the genre with his powerful voice and poignant lyrics.
The official YouTube channel of Ewan MacColl. A new double album of songs, Joy of Living: A Tribute To Ewan MacColl, featuring 21 of Ewan's songs recorded by...
Learn about Ewan MacColl, a songwriter, singer, playwright and socialist activist who influenced many genres and generations. Explore his songs, albums, events, centenary tribute and more.
Oct 24, 1989 · Ewan MacColl, who led the folk music revival in Britain and wrote the Grammy Award-winning ballad ''The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,'' died on Sunday in a London hospital after heart surgery.
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Ewan MacColl was born James Henry Miller in Salford, Lancashire, on January 25 1915. His father, William Miller, was an iron-moulder, militant trade-unionist and communist who had left his native Stirlingshire in his mid-twenties.
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