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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 - 1935

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, translator, lyricist

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Recordings (Results 101-125 of 416 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-14658 10-in. 4/2/1914 O soave fanciulla Lucrezia Bori ; John McCormack Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14665 10-in. 4/6/1914 Who knows? John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with harp and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14666 10-in. 4/6/1914 Little grey home in the West John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with cello obbligato and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14667 10-in. 4/6/1914 My wild Irish rose John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14668 10-in. 4/6/1914 Bonnie wee thing John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14669 10-in. 4/6/1914 Beautiful Isle of Somewhere John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14670 10-in. 4/7/1914 Golden love John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14671 10-in. 4/7/1914 Because John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14672 10-in. 4/7/1914 Absent John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14673 10-in. 4/7/1914 Avourneen John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14674 10-in. 4/7/1914 Mary of Argyle John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14675 10-in. 4/7/1914 Ben Bolt John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14676 10-in. 4/7/1914 A dream John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14677 10-in. 4/7/1914 Then you'll remember me John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-14677 10-in. 12/23/1925 Then you'll remember me John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14678 10-in. 4/8/1914 Come where my love lies dreaming John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14679 10-in. 4/8/1914 Funiculì funiculà John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-14686 12-in. 4/8/1914 Parigi o cara Lucrezia Bori ; John McCormack Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14692 10-in. 4/9/1914 Praise ye Lucy Isabelle Marsh ; John McCormack ; Reinald Werrenrath Vocal trio (soprano, tenor, and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14693 10-in. 4/9/1914 The moon has raised her lamp above John McCormack ; Reinald Werrenrath Vocal duet (tenor and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-14694 12-in. 4/9/1914 O terra addio Lucy Isabelle Marsh ; John McCormack Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14695 10-in. 4/9/1914 I need Thee every hour Lucy Isabelle Marsh ; John McCormack Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-15415 10-in. 11/23/1914 It's a long, long way to Tipperary John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-15416 10-in. 11/23/1914 Tenting on the old camp ground John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with male vocal chorus, celeste, and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-15417 10-in. 11/23/1914 The vacant chair John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with male vocal chorus, celeste, and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 101-125 of 416 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McCormack, John," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101915.

McCormack, John. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101915.

"McCormack, John." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.

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

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