Turn Around Bright Eyes: A Karaoke Journey of Starting Over, Falling in Love, and Finding Your Voice

By Rob Sheffield

Book Overview

Once upon a time I was falling apart. Now I'm always falling in love.

When Rob Sheffield moved to New York City in 2001, he was a young widower trying to start a new life in a new town. One night, some friends dragged him to a karaoke bar--and that night turned into many nights in many karaoke bars. Karaoke became a way to be someone else if only for the span of a three-minute song, and through the sublime ridiculousness of karaoke, Rob began to find his voice.

And then the unexpected happened. A voice on the radio got Rob's attention. And the voice came attached to a woman who could name every constellation in the sky, every Depeche Mode B side, and could belt out a mean Bonnie Tyler. Turn Around Bright Eyes is a journey of hilarity and heartbreak with a karaoke soundtrack. It's about finding the courage to move on, clearing your throat, and letting it rip--and how songs get tangled up in our deepest emotions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062207636
• ISBN13: 9780062207630
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: It Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

this book is wonderfully written

Rob Sheffield is one of my favorite writers. I highly recommend reading his book "Love is a Mixtape" before you read this book. I love all of the references to different musicians and songs he makes. Love this book