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- Moonlight Feels Right by Starbuck, a group in which Bruce was the frontman with his familiar white cap, became one of the top-selling songs of the '70s, and is still played in 54 countries across the globe.Bruce takes you on a musical cruise through the '60s and '70s in a page-turning, laugh-out-loud memoir--from his Mississippi Delta childhood to adventures in Hollywood, packed with celebrities and filled with telling detail.
- Author(s): Bruce Blackman
- 322 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Music
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Every song has a story behind it, and this is the captivating memoir, in Bruce Blackman's unsurpassable wit, that tickles the nerve-endings of a time gone by. "Moonlight Feels Right" by Starbuck, a group in which Bruce was the frontman, became one of the top-selling songs of the '70s, and is still played in 54 countries across the globe.Book Synopsis
Moonlight Feels Right by Starbuck, a group in which Bruce was the frontman with his familiar white cap, became one of the top-selling songs of the '70s, and is still played in 54 countries across the globe.
Bruce takes you on a musical cruise through the '60s and '70s in a page-turning, laugh-out-loud memoir--from his Mississippi Delta childhood to adventures in Hollywood, packed with celebrities and filled with telling detail. Touching at moments and side-splitting hilarious at others, this engrossing memoir gives you lots of juicy tidbits.
Beginning with their breakout concert with his group Starbuck opening for ELO, he takes you behind the scenes of American Bandstand, Merv Griffin, Rock Concert, Midnight Special, and Dinah Shore. It's all here---the back stories, the part you couldn't see.
From his experiences with William Faulkner and Jim Morrison to his brief appearance in the movie The Graduate, you'll enjoy a front-row seat on his one-of-a-kind trip to the top of the charts . . . The Road to Moonlight Feels Right.
This is a commanding memoir that stands the test of time. After all, who doesn't like a bit of moonlight magic?
Review Quotes
Wonderful. Beautifully written. Upon occasion we have learned that talented writers of songs are also gifted writers of prose. Mr. Blackman is among them. Good stories lavishly and colorfully told. This "Moonlight" feels exactly right. Alan White, Hall of Fame DJ
Bruce Blackman is a fresh voice in the tradition of Southern storytellers. This work is as good as Willie Morris, Julia Reed, and Jerry Clower at their best. Storytellers are born not made, and Blackman is a master. The man can write a blue streak. I can't wait for the follow up. Dr. John Keating
Bruce Blackman recalls a life, a career and his shot at stardom in the most amusing way...great book filled with wonderful stories. I love the wit and candor. The stories about what happened on his journey create a funny, reflective account of one man's dream. Enjoy! Nick Mawson, editor, West Coast Magazine
Bruce is my new hero. I enjoyed this memoir because you learn what it took for Bruce to become the man and success that he is. A lot of hard lessons and hard work and real perseverance. It shows a different side to the music biz other than sex, drugs, and rock & roll. Kelley Anne Palenius, early reviewer
Bruce Blackman's writing style is a delight. The book begins with the story of his growing up in the 1950s South. It may be hard for a reader in 2018 to realize what a different world it was then, but Bruce makes you feel like you are there. I laughed out loud at some of the tales of his youth and his journey into the world of rock n' roll in the '60s & '70s, an incredible time in the history of music. Anyone interested in the classic rock era or pop music in general will really enjoy this book. Highly recommended! Dennis King, Island Time Radio - WBWC, Cleveland, Ohio
Bruce Blackman is a modern day Jean Shepherd with added Southern charm and wisdom - only better. Shepherd didn't write one of the best tunes of the '70s. Heather O'Brien, author of the Ties That Bind saga
This book is a fascinating read, one that'll have you laughing over some parts while blushing over some of the more racy dialogue. Loaded with Southern hospitality and charm, it's a fun and entertaining read. I particularly enjoyed the variety of artists that the band toured with, and the book opens with a great story that features Jeff Lynne and his band, Electric Light Orchestra. Years after the fact, the book will have you rooting for Blackman and the boys, and the feel-good song that IS "Moonlight Feels Right." Hmmmmm, it's probably time to pop that record on again. Steve Orchard, Results Broadcasting, Iron Mountain, Michigan
Blackman is a natural storyteller. The writing is compelling and the story is told with great character in the voice that's sometimes a cross of Will Rodgers and Waylon Jennings. This kid is going to be an overnight success. E.A Cook, author of three novels and a memoir entitled Faces Places and Pain, Carnies Tramps and Truths (vol. 1)
A wonderful read by any measure. It's all here ... all the emotion, all the intensity to create something mesmerizing, beautiful and lasting. Art doesn't happen in a vacuum, it happens in real life, and it isn't always pretty, and it isn't always nice or fair, but it is always real in Bruce's story. The highs and lows of the star maker machinery, unbound unmasked and heartfelt by a man of rare talent who lived it and lives it still. Jim Veal, early reviewer