Alex Glasgow
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Alex Glasgow was born in 1935 in Gateshead. He cited one of his greatest influences as Gateshead Public Library.
After graduating in Languages from Leeds University, he taught in Germany. On his return to Newcastle, he joined the BBC.
He also began to write topical songs. He composed the music for Alan Plater's play Close The Coalhouse Door.
Alex is best known for his recording of Dance Te Yer Daddy, used in the TV series When The Boat Comes In.
He also wrote the scripts for four episodes. Alex emigrated to Australia in 1981 where he died in 2001.
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ALEX GLASGOW - NORTHERN DRIFT & JOE LIVES
Mawson and Wareham Music Ltd first issued Joe Lives! on LP in 1971 and Northern Drift in 1978.
In 2009, these recordings were digitally restored by Ken McKenzie, who recalls his first encounter with Alex Glasgow: I first met Alex Glasgow in 1965. I had won t...
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ALEX GLASGOW - SONGS VOL 1 & 2
2 LPs of original songs from the pen of Alex Glasgow made in the 1970s, now issued on one CD. Includes songs from the musical play 'Close the Coalhouse Door' the TV documentary 'The Tyne Slides By'.
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ALEX GLASGOW - SONGS VOL 3/NOW & THEN
2 LPs from the 1970's issued on one CD: 'Now and Then' includes his hit 'Dance Ti Thi Daddy' from the TV series 'When the Boat Comes In' as well as many other traditional Northern songs mixed with his own compositions. Songs Vol 3 includes 'My Love and I', 'L...
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