Adam McNaughton
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Adam McNaughtan is a Scottish
folk singer
, noted for his songs on post-War Glasgow
. Amongst his works are The Buildings and The Jeely Piece Song, a humorous song about tower block
s and Where Is The Glasgow That I Used To Know?, which was quoted by Prince Charles at the opening of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival.
He was a teacher of English at the now-defunct Rutherglen Academy, and later Head of English at Cathkin High School
. He later owned a second-hand book shop in Parnie Street in Glasgow.
He was also head of English at John Steet Secondary, Tullis Street Bridgeton in the 1970s
He is credited as the author of "Now You're Gone", a light-hearted country-and-western parody sung by Ed Miller on "Live At The Cactus Cafe" from Wellfield Records.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
folk singer
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
, noted for his songs on post-War Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
. Amongst his works are The Buildings and The Jeely Piece Song, a humorous song about tower block
Tower block
A tower block, high-rise, apartment tower, office tower, apartment block, or block of flats, is a tall building or structure used as a residential and/or office building...
s and Where Is The Glasgow That I Used To Know?, which was quoted by Prince Charles at the opening of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival.
He was a teacher of English at the now-defunct Rutherglen Academy, and later Head of English at Cathkin High School
Cathkin High School
Cathkin High School is a state secondary school in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire , Scotland, United Kingdom.-Senior Management Team:...
. He later owned a second-hand book shop in Parnie Street in Glasgow.
He was also head of English at John Steet Secondary, Tullis Street Bridgeton in the 1970s
He is credited as the author of "Now You're Gone", a light-hearted country-and-western parody sung by Ed Miller on "Live At The Cactus Cafe" from Wellfield Records.