Ewan MacColl
English folk singer-songwriter (1915–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Henry Miller (25 January 1915 – 22 October 1989),[1] 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 Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Dirty Old Town".[2]
Ewan MacColl | |
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Born | James Henry Miller (1915-01-25)25 January 1915 |
Died | 22 October 1989(1989-10-22) (aged 74) Brompton, London, England |
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Years active | 1930–1989 |
Political party | Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB) |
Spouses | Jean Newlove
(m. 1949, divorced) |
Children | 5, including Kirsty MacColl |
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MacColl collected hundreds of traditional folk songs,[3] including the version of "Scarborough Fair" later popularised by Simon & Garfunkel,[4][5] and released dozens of albums with A.L. Lloyd, Peggy Seeger and others, mostly of traditional folk songs.[6][2] He also wrote many left-wing political songs, remained a steadfast communist throughout his life and engaged in political activism.[2]