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That Guy Fae the Corries
Ronnie Browne
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Description for That Guy Fae the Corries
Paperback. Follows the highly successful hardback edition published by Sandstone Press in 2015 Num Pages: 390 pages. BIC Classification: AVGH; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128. .
One of the most easily recognised figures on the Scottish scene, Ronnie Browne was one half of The Corries until the untimely death of his musical partner, Roy Williamson, in 1990. He is also a gifted artist, a portraitist of distinction, who has received both critical and commercial success from childhood to the present day. He met his wife, Pat, when they both attended Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh and formed the most important and enduring partnership of his life, together having three children and four grandchildren. In That Guy Fae The Corries, Ronnie Browne writes revealingly of his childhood in pre-War Edinburgh, of The Corrie Folk Trio with Paddy Bell, and The Corries throughout their existence, of the many famous musical personalities he has rubbed shoulders with through the decades, of family, travel and his life as an artist.
Product Details
Publisher
Sandstone Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
390
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
373g
Number of Pages
390
Place of Publication
Dingwall, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781910985069
SKU
V9781910985069
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99-50
About Ronnie Browne
Ronnie Browne was born in Edinburgh in 1937 and has lived in or near the city all through his life. Best known as a folk singer, especially as one half of The Corries, he is also an accomplished portraitist. In these roles he has travelled the world and is a popular and unmistakable figure. Closely associated with Scotland's anthem, Flower of Scotland, he has led the singing at many international sporting events and gatherings. Ronnie Browne has made many musical albums not only with The Corries but also in his own right. More information and downloads are available at: www.corries.com
Reviews for That Guy Fae the Corries
'Beautifully written, magic memories that made me laugh and cry. So wonderful the singer, so wonderful the poet, such special times remembered and recalled. Thanks Ronnie. A brae read!'-Finbar Furey; 'It is also a book that tells with disarming honesty the definitive story of the establishment of The Corries, of their early trials and tribulations, of their growing success, and of their establishment as Scottish icons.'-Undiscovered Scotland; 'What unfolds is an incredibly evocative depiction of a young life in post-war Britain, and it is worth reading the book for his reminiscences of those early days alone.'-Scots Whay Hae; 'Likeable because its tone is conversational and confiding, and there are few Scots who have a life story like Ronnie Browne's to confide.'-The Scots Magazine;'That Guy Fae the Corries has been synonymous with Scottish Rugby ever since he gave us permission to sing Flower of Scotland as our anthem. Now Ronnie Browne's story gives an illuminating insight into the story behind Flower of Scotland, his life, and is a fascinating and enjoyable read.'-David Sole, Scottish Rugby Grand Slam Captain; 'One of the most significant voices in 20th century Scottish folk music.'-The National