Josh MacRae

Josh MacRae (17 July 1933–1977)[1][2] was a Scottish folk singer. Real name Iain Macrae, he called himself Josh after the blues musician Josh White.[2]

Accompanying himself on guitar, he had two UK hits - "Talking Army Blues" (on Top Rank Records, 1960) and "Messing About on the River" (Pye, 1961).

He also worked as an art teacher at Kirkland Junior High School at Methil, Scotland, in the mid-1960s.

Discography

Albums

References

  1. 1 2 "Josh MacRae - Messing About On The River". www.theballadeers.com. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Josh MacRae - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved 2017-09-11.
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