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Highways and byways: tall tales and short stories from the long way round

From larger-than-life adventures to vivid and poignant tales of the imagination, Highways and Byways is a collection of stories taking readers on an enthralling tour (complete with the odd detour) through the raucous, well-lived life of one of this country's most successful and beloved artists. Told with Jimmy's signature verve and flair, and richly coloured by his distinctive voice and wit, Highways and Byways sees him sharing a 1970s Texas stage with a dream line-up of US musicians; flirting with disaster in a Hawaiian high-rise; discovering a life-changing cassette tape; unearthing shattering family secrets in Glasgow; encountering charismatic and not-so-endearing superstars, ghosts of the recent and distant past, superfan traffic cops and shady salesmen; and confronting his own mortality - while pondering the more amusing effects of hospital medication. Charming, personal and poignant, Highways and Byways is a collection that celebrates Jimmy's Scottish heritage, family, friends, music and the adventure of a grand life.

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Barcode Shelf Location Collection Volume Ref. Branch Status Due Date Res.
32320005041342 B BAR
Adult Non Fiction   East Maitland Library . . On Loan . 8 Apr 2025
32320005041359 B BAR
Adult Non Fiction   East Maitland Library . . On Loan . 31 Mar 2025
32320005074442 B BAR
Adult Non Fiction   Thornton Library . . Available .  
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ISBN 9781460766729 (Hardcover-jacketed)
Classification Number B BAR
Author Barnes, Jimmy
Title Highways and byways [BK]
Physical Description illustrations (some colour) ;
From larger-than-life adventures to vivid and poignant tales of the imagination, Highways and Byways is a collection of stories taking readers on an enthralling tour (complete with the odd detour) through the raucous, well-lived life of one of this country's most successful and beloved artists. Told with Jimmy's signature verve and flair, and richly coloured by his distinctive voice and wit, Highways and Byways sees him sharing a 1970s Texas stage with a dream line-up of US musicians; flirting with disaster in a Hawaiian high-rise; discovering a life-changing cassette tape; unearthing shattering family secrets in Glasgow; encountering charismatic and not-so-endearing superstars, ghosts of the recent and distant past, superfan traffic cops and shady salesmen; and confronting his own mortality - while pondering the more amusing effects of hospital medication. Charming, personal and poignant, Highways and Byways is a collection that celebrates Jimmy's Scottish heritage, family, friends, music and the adventure of a grand life.
Barnes, Jimmy
Subject Rock musicians -- Australia -- Anecdotes
Scottish Australians -- Anecdotes
Rock musicians -- Australia -- Biography
Scottish Australians -- Biography
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