In engaging prose as smooth and colourful as her Juno-nominated melodies, Dayna Manning’s memoir, Many Moons: A Songwriters Memoir, provides a window into the world of her songwriting. In its pages, Stratford musician Manning depicts her collaborations with Canadian legends such as Burton Cummings, Chris Hadfield, and William Lishman, providing readers with an intimate view of a musician’s life and up-close encounters with some of Canada’s greatest personalities. Manning’s charming debut memoir is a fascinating read, spanning Canada itself as well as a three-decade career in an ever-changing music business.
Every musician has a story to tell, and every song tells a story. This book reflects on the life and art of musicians and anyone whose passion is fulfilled by music. Filled with original lyrics, intriguing stories, personal recollections, deep insights, compelling backstories, make for compelling reading.
Lyrics set the stage for the memoir where each chapter begins with lyrics to a song followed by the fascinating stories that inspired it. Step inside the world of a musician with this book for an exclusive inside look at a musician’s life that is entertaining, inspirational, and informative. Dayna Manning’s Many Moons: A Songwriters Memoir is a must-read for aspiring songwriters, artists, and anyone who loves music!
Chris Hadfield – astronaut and fellow musician
Dayna’s lyrical tales of music and life are fresh, honest and a study guide to every singer-songwriter. This book took me effortlessly across Canada and into her music itself. Count me as a member of Dayna’s Folk Army!
–Chris Hadfield – astronaut and fellow musician