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Billy Connolly's Route 66: The Big Yin on the Ultimate American Road Trip
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LENGTH8 hrs and 44 mins
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RELEASE DATE15/09/2011
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
The best-loved comedian in Britain hits the most famous highway in the world on an unforgettable journey.
Billy Connolly, music-lover, biker, and scourge of the beige and bland the world over, has dreamed about taking a trip on the legendary Route 66 since he first heard Chuck Berry belting out one of the greatest rock 'n' roll records of all time. And now he's finally had the chance to do it, heading out on his custom-made trike in search of the real America that can still be found beyond the nation's freeways. Travelling every one of its 2,278 miles from the skyscrapers of Chicago to Santa Monica Pier in California, Billy's journey takes him past many of the essential icons of the United States: the Gateway Arch in St Louis, Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon, and the funky neon-lit gas stations and diners that once lined the route. But it also gives him the chance to get to know the people who call it home, from Mervin the Amish carpenter, to fellow banjo enthusiast and obsessive instrument collector Rob, to Angel, one of the many people determined to keep the spirit of the Mother Road alive. Funny, touching and inspiring in equal measure, the tales he gathers on the way tell the story of modern America. And they might inspire a few people to get on their bikes as well.
With his unrivalled instinct for a good story, and the gregariousness that has made him our most engaging national treasure, Billy Connolly is the ultimate guide to the ultimate road trip.
©2011 Billy Connolly (P)2011 Hachette Digital
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"The book will be better..........................."
The main problem I found with this title was the decision to use someone else instead of Billy to narrate. Often this ploy works fine (Bill Nighy doing an outstanding job on Eric Clapton's biog as an example). But Billy Connolly's unique style and presentation make him impossible to replace, and I'm afraid James McPherson really is not up to the job. Okay, he at least doesn't try to impersonate Mr Connolly, but his delivery is very flat, not a hint of the energy and boyish excitement you get from the man himself.
And why oh why did McPherson attempt an American accent whenever he's speaking on behalf of the people Billy meets on his travels? Not only is his accent awful but he also uses the same one for every character!
A shame really, as I'm sure if Billy had done the job himself the end result would've been much better.
I guess I'll wait for the DVD1 of 1 people found this review helpful -
"Slow Book?"
Might be me but I just couldn't get into this book. I listened for some 3+ hours in case but eventually I just had to turn it off.
Don't get me wrong. I have enjoyed Billy's books in the past, and his biography is totally wonderful!
This one didn't do it for me,,, but that's only my view.0 of 0 people found this review helpful