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Jeremy Taylor, born on 24 November 1937 in Newbury, Berkshire, is a renowned entertainer who made a significant impact in South Africa during the 1960s with his hit song "Ag Pleez Deddy." His career took a turn when he was banished from South Africa for his satirical take on apartheid. After spending two years on the West End stage in the musical revue "WAIT A MINIM," he became a prominent figure in the British folk circuit, known for songs such as "Jobsworth," "Red Velvet Steering Wheel Cover Driver," and "Prawns in the Game." Throughout his career, Taylor has released an impressive catalog, including fifteen solo albums, five collaborative albums, ten singles, four EPs, three CDs, and one 78 RPM record featuring his 'Kwela' style song "Tsotsi Style," released in Johannesburg in 1962 on the New Era label. For six years, he was the television face of South Africa's highest-selling tea brand. In 1992, he published "AG PLEEZ DEDDY- Songs and Reflexions," and in 1994, he returned to the UK. Now residing in Mid-Wales with his wife, Taylor continues to perform in folk clubs and lectures in schools about South Africa. From 2000 to 2001, he served as Artist in Residence at Wellington College in Crowthorne. Additionally, he co-produced a new album of songs and poems by Sidney Carter titled

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