One Voice [Paperback]

Christy Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

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 l992 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 l997 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 l999. Set to be an enormous best-seller, his autobiography marries both songs and memories. Around 250 of his favourite lyrics are 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.

Editorial Reviews

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'An autobiography which dispenses with a traditional life-narrative in favour of an approach that's far more innovative and revealing. This is one of the few music books you'll read in which the subject eloquently communicates their love of music and illustrates just what it has meant throughout their life.' -- Independent on Sunday 'intimate, absorbing and sometimes disturbing' -- Sunday Independent 'poetic and honest' -- Financial Times 'a frank account of the much-loved singer's rip-roaring career' -- The Daily Telegraph 'Essential reading for anyone who owns even one Christy Moore CD.' -- The Irish Times

About the Author

Christy Moore was born in 1945 and made his first album with Dominic Behan. He sang with Planxty and after they disbanded in l981 with Moving Hearts. He began his solo work in l982 and has made over 30 albums, most recently the bestselling 'This Is the Day' and 'Live At Vicar Street'. He has toured regularly in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the States. He is married with three children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Lir (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340830735
• ISBN-13: 978-0340830734
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 1.2 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,067,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Winning Memoir from Ireland's Radical Troubadour, November 18, 2006

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Green Man (Avondale Estates, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One Voice (Paperback)

Christy Moore has supported so many human rights causes in different countries that he makes Bob Dylan seem politically-timid, Joan Baez look lazy, and may have spent more time performing in prisons than Johnny Cash. Moore begins each of the 200+ chapters with the lyrics of a song in his repertoire, many of which he has written, and explains what the song means to him. With openness about his feelings and candor about his wild-man past, he achieves an intimacy and depth that eludes more traditionally-structured biographies. Every bit as good a singer as Van Morrison, Sinead O'Connor and Bono, Moore could have cashed in a long time ago with more mainstream material, but instead has followed his passion for Irish "trad," folk and protest songs of many nations. "One Voice" includes many photos of Moore's family, friends and fellow musicians. An engaging self-portrait of an artist/activist, whose infectious love of folk music and the people who make it will keep readers turning pages long after they meant to go to sleep.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unique read, October 9, 2008

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D'Arcy Kavanagh (Lethbridge, AB, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One Voice (Paperback)

First, I love Christy Moore. His approach to singing, his connection to audiences, his songwriting and, of course, his voice make him a wonderful performer. This book is autobiographical, but in a unique way. He provides information and opinions as connections to songs, offering the lyrics as well. In most cases, these snippets work well, creating an understanding of Moore's connection to his music and of his long-time struggles to find himself. Sometimes, he's angry, and often he's filled with guilt; his thoughts about his family, especially about his mother, are raw, painful and utterly absorbing. Other times, though, he's whimsical and funny. This book is as unique as the man himself.

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Christy, August 13, 2011

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This review is from: One Voice (Paperback)

Being a huge fan of Christy it is wonderful to read about where each song originated, and learn so much more about him. He is a very kind man, and I am a big fan.