Born James Miller (he changed it to the legendary MacColl later), Ewan MacColl was not just a noted British traditional folk songwriter; he was also a labor activist, playwright, poet, actor and ...

On this day (October 22) in 1989, Ewan MacColl died in London’s Brompton Hospital after having heart surgery. He was 74 years old. Before his death, MacColl built a legacy as a playwright, union ...

This year marks 100 years since the birth of Ewan MacColl. Born James Henry Miller in Salford England on 25 th January 1915, he adapted the stage name of Ewan MacColl to acknowledge his strong ...

The song could be about any one of a number of once-thriving mill towns in northern England, or a coal town in the Scottish Lowlands. Or, it could be about an American city in the Rust Belt, or in the ...

Streaming platforms for Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.

We’re pleased to premiere a new track from English singer-songwriter Billy Bragg, a cover of Ewan MacColl‘s “Kilroy Was Here.” The song is taken from Joy of Living: A Tribute to Ewan MacColl, an ...

101 As I Went Out One May Morning / Al Jeffery, Ewan MacColl, Isla Cameron 102 The Burning of Auchendown / Al Jeffery, Ewan MacColl, Isla Cameron 103 Brewer Laddie / Al Jeffery, Ewan MacColl, Isla ...

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Born James Henry Miller in 1915, MacColl became prominent on the folk scene in the 1950s and was also a labour activist and actor. This affectionate documentary offers insights into all these aspects ...