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John McCormack (14 June 1884 – 16 September 1945)

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JoshPrim
JoshPrim
5 years ago

If you want to hear the singer who I think is the greatest tenor of all time, listen to this recording by the Swedish tenor Jussi Bjoerling:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaqtZ6SAP5w


He died early in 1960 at the age of 49 and there's still a large fan club today that celebrates his life and artistry.


 

amantedelaguacate
amantedelaguacate
5 years ago

This song of Rudy Vallée blew me away when I first heard it.  (In the end-credits of "My Own Private Idaho."  It was also featured in "Bonnie and Clyde".)


JoshPrim
JoshPrim
5 years ago

John McCormack was a fabulous singer.  Unfortunately I don't think the recording methods of the time really captured his sound very well.  Anyhow, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, here's McCormack singing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling":


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgQCPifM-p8


 

amantedelaguacate
amantedelaguacate
5 years ago

Thanks, Denf!  Nice song and beautiful voice.


 


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCormack_(tenor)