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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 ...
Feb 28, 2016 · Dirty old town is a song written by Ewan MacColl in 1949, sung here by MacColl and his wife, Peggy Seeger. The song is about the town of Salford, England, where MacColl was raised.
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.
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 ...
As a songwriter, MacColl is best known as the writer of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Dirty Old Town, The Shoals of Herring, Freeborn Man, The Manchester Rambler and The Joy of Living. He has written more than 300 songs.
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...
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.
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.
Ewan MacColl – British folk singer-songwriter, folk song collector, labour activist and actor.
Ewan MacColl will be known to the most people as a songwriter and singer, but he was also of significant influence in the worlds of theatre and radio broadcasting. He was a committed socialist
