Harry Macdonough
John Scantlebury Macdonald (May 30, 1871 – September 26, 1931) was a Canadian-born singer of Irish and Scottish descent, and recording executive. Under the pseudonym Harry Macdonough, he was one of the most prolific and popular tenors during the formative years of the recording industry. Based upon the ledgers of the four major record companies of the early twentieth century (Edison, Victor, Columbia and Brunswick), which are accessible online through the Discography of American Historical Recordings (DAHR), some of his most popular recordings included “Shine On, Harvest Moon” (with Elise Stevenson), “Down By The Old Mill Stream”, “They Didn’t Believe Me” (with Olive Kline), “Tell Me, Pretty Maiden” (with Grace Spencer), and “Where The River Shannon Flows”. |
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Recordings (Results 1576-1600 of 1752 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-22445 | 10-in. | 12/3/1918 | It's never too late to be sorry | Harry Macdonough | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | C-22529 | 12-in. | 1/17/1919 | Easter hymn, part 1 | Opera chorus [i.e., Victor Light Opera Company] | Vocal chorus and soloists, with organ and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-22725 | 10-in. | 3/18/1919 | You're the one (That I want) | Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and xylophone | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-22938 | 10-in. | 6/25/1919 | The vamp | Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | C-23001 | 12-in. | 6/12/1919 | Gems from She's a good fellow | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | C-23002 | 12-in. | 6/12/1919 | Gems from Listen Lester | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | C-23003 | 12-in. | 6/13/1919 | Gems from Somebody's sweetheart | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | C-23023 | 12-in. | 6/20/1919 | Gems from Sometime | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-23275 | 10-in. | 9/25/1919 | Peggy | Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal chorus | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-23283 | 10-in. | 10/1/1919 | Lovely summertime | Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | C-24137 | 12-in. | 5/19/1920 | Gems from Apple blossoms | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | C-24138 | 12-in. | 5/19/1920 | Gems from Honey girl | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | [Trial 1914-10-09-01] | Not documented | 10/9/1914 | Annie Laurie | Edward T. King | Celeste solo, with male vocal accompaniment | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 53 | 10-in. | ca. 1901 | When the harvest days are over | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 53 | 7-in. | ca. 1901 | When the harvest days are over | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 54 | 7-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | The game of eyes | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 54 | 10-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | The game of eyes | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 55 | 7-in. | ca. 1901 | In the house of too much trouble | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 55 | 10-in. | ca. 1901 | In the house of too much trouble | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 57 | 7-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | Good bye, sweet dreams, goodbye | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 57 | 10-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | Good bye, sweet dreams, goodbye | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 58 | 7-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | Just for today | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 58 | 10-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | Just for today | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 59 | 7-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | Drinking song | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 59 | 10-in. | ca. 1901 | Drinking song | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Macdonough, Harry," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107888.
Macdonough, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107888.
"Macdonough, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
External Sources
Wikipedia: Harry Macdonough
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LCNAR: Macdonough, Harry, 1871-1931 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n99055840
Wikidata: Harry Macdonough - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5670849
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