Ewan MacColl
(1915-1989)

political songwriter, playwright, singer, dramatist, Marxist, and songmaker

Died aged 74

James Henry Miller (25 January 1915 – 22 October 1989), better known by his stage name Ewan MacColl, was a 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". MacColl collected hundreds of traditional folk songs, including the version of "Scarborough Fair" later popularised by Simon & Garfunkel, and released dozens of albums with A.L. Lloyd, Peggy Seeger and others, mostly of traditional folk songs. He also wrote many left-wing political songs, remaining a steadfast communist throughout his life and engaging in political activism.

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Ewan MacColl 1915-1989 political songwriter and playwright lived here

35 Stanley Avenue, BR3 2PU, Beckenham, United Kingdom where they lived

Ewan MacColl 1915-1989 Marxist, Singer, Songmaker and Dramatist lived in the nieghbourhood. City of Salford Heritage Site 20

51 Crescent, Salford, United Kingdom where they was