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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 1126-1150 of 1753 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-9637 10-in. 11/9/1910 When you were sweet sixteen Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-9678 12-in. 11/30/1910 Gems from The serenade Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9679 10-in. 11/30/1910 Italian street song Lucy Isabelle Marsh ; Victor Light Opera Company Soprano vocal solo and mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-9680 12-in. 11/30/1910 Gems from Pirates of Penzance Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-9681 12-in. 11/30/1910 Gems from The three twins Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9682 10-in. 12/1/1910 Merry wedding bells Lyric Quartet Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9703 10-in. 12/12/1910 I never knew till now Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9716 10-in. 12/16/1910 I'm falling in love with someone Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9717 10-in. 12/16/1910 Full surrender Trinity Choir Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-9718 10-in. 12/16/1910 Loving Lyric Quartet Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-9781 12-in. 1/10/1911 Gems from Babes in Toyland Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-9905 12-in. 2/3/1911 Gems from Florodora Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-10002 12-in. 2/24/1911 Gems from Erminie Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-10032 12-in. 3/7/1911 Gems from The pink lady Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-10101 12-in. 3/27/1911 Lucia sextette : Chi mi frena Victor Opera Sextette Vocal sextet (soprano, contralto, tenor, 2 baritones, and bass), with orchestra (issued takes) vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-10103 12-in. 3/27/1911 Gems from Giroflé-Girofla Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-10142 12-in. 4/3/1911 Gems from Madame Sherry Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10249 10-in. 5/2/1911 For every boy who's lonely, there's a girl who's lonely too Lyric Quartet ; Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-10251 12-in. 5/2/1911 Lord, we praise thy holy name Mixed Trio Mixed vocal trio, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-10394 12-in. 6/6/1911 Gems from Carmen Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10486 10-in. 6/2/1911 Holy, holy, holy! Trinity Choir Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-10528 12-in. 6/13/1911 Gems from Pinafore Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10597 10-in. 6/26/1911 Holy Ghost, with light divine Trinity Choir Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10598 10-in. 6/26/1911 What a friend we have in Jesus Mixed Quartet Mixed vocal quartet, unaccompanied vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10599 10-in. 6/26/1911 The vacant chair Lyric Quartet Mixed vocal quartet, unaccompanied vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 1126-1150 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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