1993
Search results
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Ewan MacColl is known to 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 all his life and his political sensibilities underpinned all his creative activities.
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...
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.
Song-writer, recording and concert artist, Ewan MacColl was a towering figure in the world of folk music.
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
Ewan MacColl. English folk singer known for his work with wife Peggy Seeger, and as writer of songs "Dirty Old Town" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face." Read Full Biography.
