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Jack Grunsky (born July 1, 1945 ) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Grunsky's musical career has spanned two continents. More than three decades of recording and touring have earned him a wide following from both adult and children's audiences.
Folk music
Born in Austria, he came to Canada as an infant. His singing and performing began in high school in Toronto, but after graduating he returned to Europe where his music career began. In 1966 he formed the successful but short-lived folk singing group, Jack's Angels who were signed to Amadeo Records of Vienna, Austria. After the group disbanded, Grunsky recorded three solo albums for the label, one of which was produced by Alexis Korner. The album, Toronto, was recorded in London and featured tracks with Mick Taylor on slide guitar.
He was subsequently brought on board the progressive German label, Kuckuck Records of Munich, where he produced three more albums of original material. Grunsky was a featured guest on many radio and TV specials and even hosted his own half-hour weekly radio show called, Folk With Jack an Austrian radio ORF.
In 1974 he moved with wife and young daughter back to Canada where he connected with record producer Chad Irschick and released an independent album titled, The Patience Of A Sailor.
Label: Amadeo
Country: Austria
Released: 1969
Style: Folk Rock, Prog Rock
A1. I'll Live My Life Just Loving You
A2. Julie Knows
A3. My Ship
A4. Good Moring Dear Night
A5. In This Room
A6. I'm Turning Home
B1. Here I Come Again
B2. Tain Station Blues
B3. Sally McGregor
B4. These Hands
B5. South End Of The Town
B6. Raining In My Wine
Jack Grunsky (born July 1, 1945 ) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Grunsky's musical career has spanned two continents. More than three decades of recording and touring have earned him a wide following from both adult and children's audiences.
Folk music
Born in Austria, he came to Canada as an infant. His singing and performing began in high school in Toronto, but after graduating he returned to Europe where his music career began. In 1966 he formed the successful but short-lived folk singing group, Jack's Angels who were signed to Amadeo Records of Vienna, Austria. After the group disbanded, Grunsky recorded three solo albums for the label, one of which was produced by Alexis Korner. The album, Toronto, was recorded in London and featured tracks with Mick Taylor on slide guitar.
He was subsequently brought on board the progressive German label, Kuckuck Records of Munich, where he produced three more albums of original material. Grunsky was a featured guest on many radio and TV specials and even hosted his own half-hour weekly radio show called, Folk With Jack an Austrian radio ORF.
In 1974 he moved with wife and young daughter back to Canada where he connected with record producer Chad Irschick and released an independent album titled, The Patience Of A Sailor.
Label: Amadeo
Country: Austria
Released: 1969
Style: Folk Rock, Prog Rock
A1. I'll Live My Life Just Loving You
A2. Julie Knows
A3. My Ship
A4. Good Moring Dear Night
A5. In This Room
A6. I'm Turning Home
B1. Here I Come Again
B2. Tain Station Blues
B3. Sally McGregor
B4. These Hands
B5. South End Of The Town
B6. Raining In My Wine
