Book review: Will we be Brilliant or What?

ANY song book that has its introduction written by legendary balladeer Christy Moore is surely indicative of the value of its contents.

Christy describes the songs as ‘a precious part’ of his own repertoire. Will we be Brilliant or What? is a not only a collection of many of John Spillane’s best loved songs, but also the inspirations that led to their creation.

It is an assortment of childhood and musical memories, and overall a massive tribute to his native city, Cork.