On Raglan Road : great Irish love songs and the women who inspired them
Hanberry, Gerard2016
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The poet and musician have always been held in high esteem in Ireland. And there are certain songs that, though intimate expressions of love, are part of the fabric of our national identity. One of Ireland's most iconic images is of Luke Kelly, eyes shut tight, head thrown back, delivering 'On Raglan Road' from deep in his heart. But if Patrick Kavanagh had never encountered a young medical student from County Kerry, we would never have been graced with this national treasure. This lively account uncovers how this and other great love songs came to be, and includes engaging biographies of the songwriters and their muses.
Main title:
On Raglan Road : great Irish love songs and the women who inspired them / Gerard Hanberry.
Author:
Hanberry, Gerard, author
Imprint:
Cork : The Collins Press, 2016.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 21 cm
ISBN:
9781848892873 (hbk)
Dewey class:
782.4209415782.42
LC class:
ML2832
Language:
English
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BRN:
1799768
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