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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”.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 30, 1871 (Hamilton), Died September 26, 1931 (New York)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 103 - 1928

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, performer, whistling, speaker

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Recordings (Results 1101-1125 of 1753 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-8744 10-in. 3/24/1910 Stepping stones Harry Macdonough ; Lucy Isabelle Marsh Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8816 10-in. 4/8/1910 I'll make a ring around Rosie Haydn Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8817 12-in. 4/8/1910 The chimes of Normandy : Gems Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8907 12-in. 5/2/1910 Gems from The Mikado Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8908 12-in. 5/2/1910 Gems from Martha Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8918 10-in. 5/6/1910 My heart has learned to love you, now do not say good-bye Haydn Quartet ; Harry Macdonough Male vocal quartet and male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8983 12-in. 5/23/1910 Gems from The red mill Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8984 12-in. 5/23/1910 Gems from The prince of Pilsen Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-9025 12-in. 5/25/1910 Gems from Mlle. Modiste Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9047 10-in. 6/3/1910 Roses and memories Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-9048 12-in. 6/3/1910 Love divine, all love excelling Harry Macdonough ; Lucy Isabelle Marsh Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9049 10-in. 6/3/1910 Every little movement Harry Macdonough ; Lucy Isabelle Marsh Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9156 10-in. 7/6/1910 Hail Columbia Haydn Quartet ; Harry Macdonough Male vocal quartet and solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9403 10-in. 9/1/1910 Somebody else, it's always somebody else! American Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9404 10-in. 9/1/1910 I will long for you American Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9405 10-in. 9/1/1910 Tickle toes American Quartet ; Ada Jones Female vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9454 10-in. 9/15/1910 In the sunshine of your love Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9455 10-in. 9/15/1910 When the autumn leaves are falling down Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9456 10-in. 9/15/1910 The girl of my dreams Haydn Quartet ; Harry Macdonough Male vocal quartet and male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-9534 12-in. 10/11/1910 Gems from Olivette Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-9535 12-in. 10/11/1910 Gems from Our Miss Gibbs Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-9593 12-in. 10/31/1910 Gems from Maritana Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-9594 12-in. 10/31/1910 Gems from The merry widow Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9601 10-in. 11/3/1910 The jingle of Jungle Joe American Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9634 10-in. 11/9/1910 Teach me to pray Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 1101-1125 of 1753 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Macdonough, Harry," accessed July 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107888.

Macdonough, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107888.

"Macdonough, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 July 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107888

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