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John McCormack

Papal Count

John Francis McCormack, KSG, KSS, KHS (14 June 1884 – 16 September 1945), was an Irish lyric tenor celebrated for his performances of the operatic and popular song repertoires, and renowned for his diction and breath control. He was also a Papal Count. He became a naturalised American citizen before returning to live in Ireland.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1884 (Athlone), Died September 16, 1945 (Dublin)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1908 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, translator, lyricist, composer

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 301-325 of 420 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor CVE-36384 12-in. 10/4/1926 The palms John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-36606 12-in. 10/1/1926 Adeste fideles John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with mixed vocal chorus and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-37147 10-in. 12/17/1926 The Holy Child John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-37148 10-in. 12/17/1926 Because I love you John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-37149 10-in. 12/17/1926 Minnelied John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-38386 10-in. 5/4/1927 Under the spell of the rose John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-38387 10-in. 5/4/1927 Fallen leaf John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-38388 12-in. 5/4/1927 Christ went up into the hills John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-38731 10-in. 5/6/1927 When you're in love John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-38732 10-in. 5/6/1927 Tick, tick, tock John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-38733 12-in. 5/6/1927 Panis angelicus John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-39889 12-in. 10/11/1927 Kathleen Mavourneen John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-40165 12-in. 10/11/1927 Love's old sweet song John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-40166 10-in. 10/11/1927 Bird songs at eventide John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-40167 10-in. 10/11/1927 Beloved, I am lonely John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-40170 10-in. 10/12/1927 None but a lonely heart John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with cello and piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-40171 10-in. 10/12/1927 The rosary John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with cello and piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-40172 10-in. 10/12/1927 I hear you calling me John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-40173 10-in. 10/12/1927 Mother Machree John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-40177 10-in. 10/13/1927 Annie Laurie John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-40178 10-in. 10/13/1927 The auld Scotch sangs John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-41543 10-in. 1/13/1928 Dear old pal of mine John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-41544 10-in. 1/13/1928 The Irish emigrant John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-41545 10-in. 1/13/1928 Roses of Picardy John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-41546 10-in. 1/13/1928 By the short cut to the Rosses John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 301-325 of 420 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McCormack, John," accessed May 6, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101915.

McCormack, John. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 6, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101915.

"McCormack, John." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101915

External Sources

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Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: McCormack, John, 1884-1945 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n50012952

Wikidata: John McCormack - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q733814

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/37102744

MusicBrainz: John McCormack - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/22c3d1de-793c-4094-b60a-26775617c14b

Getty ULAN: McCormack, John - http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500444376

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/3945

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