Wished for Song: A Portrait of Jeff Buckley by Merri Cyr, Jeff Buckley
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Book Reviews of Wished for Song: A Portrait of Jeff Buckley
Book Review: A must for any JB fan......
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is artfully done--beautiful photographs of JB during his halcyon days in New York and on the road, captioned with interviews from friends/acquaintances who knew him best. Ms. Cyr is to be commended for having captured the spirit of this unique and beautiful person.Book Review: fantastic book
Summary: 5 Stars
The photographs are beautiful, and the anecdotes are truly insightful. I'm used to reading about how Jeff touched so many fans. This book differs in that those who really knew him offer glimpses into his personality. Very candid and touching in parts. Highly recommended.Book Review: So Beautiful!
Summary: 5 Stars
Well worth all the publishing delays. Even the paper it's printed on is gorgeous. Deserves more than 5 stars!Book Review: Beautiful Pictures!
Summary: 5 Stars
Definately a must have for any JB fan! The pictures and stories as truly wonderful!Book Review: Not essential for all fans, but a loving tribute to a tragically lost artist
Summary: 4 Stars
A WISHED FOR SONG is a tribute to the late singer Jeff Buckley compiled by Buckley's friend, the photographer Merri Cyr. It consists of reminisces by those who knew Buckley closely together with dozens of photographer by Cyr covering several years of his career.
Sixteen people were interviewed for the small anecdotes which after Cyr's two page introduction provide the text of the book. These include Steve Berkowitz, A&R man at Columbia who got Buckley his recording contract, his manager Dave Lory, drummer Matt Johnson and guitarist Michael Tighe, and several personal friends and record-label people. While the book starts with Buckley's concerts at the cafe Sin-E, it doesn't proceed entirely chronologically. Much of the book seems to cover the beginning and middle years of his career. The last year or so of his life, when he was trying to finish his second album, isn't really presented.
Cyr's photographs are wonderful. Because she became a close friend of Buckley, she was able to photograph him at entirely spontaneous moments, whether hanging out at Sin-E, eating a big meal in a restaurant (a favourite pastime, apparently), or just sitting with friends laughing. The result is a portrait of a fun-loving and entirely down-to-earth guy, never some aloof rock god. While the book is by no means essential, it is worth picking up for those who adore Buckley's music and mourn his untimely death.