One Voice: My Life in Song

by Christy Moore

The remarkable autobiography - combining song lyrics and memories - of Ireland's greatest musical icon and national hero. Christy Moore is in every sense Ireland's folk hero. Mentor to a whole generation of Irish musicians, he holds a unique place in musical history. In 1992 he broke all attendance records during 12 packed nights at the Point in Dublin. In the UK he fills concert halls around the country. In 1997 he announced that he was taking an extended break from touring and recording. It was headline news in Ireland. So was his comeback which began in 1999. Set to be an enormous best-seller his autobiography marries both songs and memories. Around 250 of his favourite lyrics is accompanied by his memories around the song itself and his life. Each entry is fresh, direct, honest and spontaneous - like the most intimate diary. Through it he charts his life from drunk to sober, bar-room guitar player to international singer-songwriter.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Biography

576 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 5, 2000

About the author

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Christopher Andrew "Christy" Moore (born 7 May 1945) is an Irish folk singer, songwriter and guitarist.

Reviews

[Roi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hard to believe that a book in which Mr Moore's songs throughout his impressive career describe his life and ideology could disappoint to anyone who owns any of his records or has enjoyed the celtic folk scene since its origins . Christy's comments and unpublished shots are worth the price of the book. Extraordinary reading. And Christy still alive and kicking.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a fan so I won't say anything bad about this fella. Back stores to songs are interesting and show how he gained his repetoire.