John McCormack

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 226-250 of 420 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-23902	10-in.	4/1/1920	Oh sleep! Why dost thou leave me	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-23903	10-in.	4/1/1920	When	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with piano, harp, and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-23904	10-in.	4/2/1920	The next market day	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-23905	10-in.	4/2/1920	When night descends	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with violin and piano	vocalist, tenor vocal, translator
Victor	B-23906	10-in.	4/2/1920	O cease thy singing, maiden fair	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with violin and piano	vocalist, tenor vocal, translator
Victor	B-24034	10-in.	5/5/1920	Oh dry those tears	Fritz Kreisler ; John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with violin and piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-24035	10-in.	5/5/1920	Where blooms the rose	Fritz Kreisler ; John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with violin and piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-24036	10-in.	5/5/1920	The last hour	Fritz Kreisler ; John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with violin and piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-24037	10-in.	5/5/1920	Since you went away	Fritz Kreisler ; John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with violin and piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25351	10-in.	6/16/1921	Learn to smile	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25352	10-in.	6/16/1921	When you gave your heart to me	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25353	10-in.	6/17/1921	Little town in the ould County Down	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-27029	10-in.	10/17/1922	Three o'clock in the morning	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with celeste and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-27030	10-in.	10/17/1922	Mother in Ireland	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-27031	10-in.	10/17/1922	Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-27032	10-in.	10/17/1922	Remember the rose	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-27043	12-in.	10/20/1922	The lost chord	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-27044	10-in.	10/20/1922	The kingdom within your eyes	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-27045	10-in.	10/20/1922	A fairy story by the fire	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-27047	10-in.	10/20/1922	To the children	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-27084	10-in.	11/20/1922	The land of the might-have-been	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with harp and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-27085	10-in.	11/20/1922	To the children	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with harp and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	BVE-27085	10-in.	12/17/1925	To the children	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with piano and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-28600	10-in.	9/24/1923	Wonderful one	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with celeste and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-28601	10-in.	9/24/1923	Love sends a little gift of roses	John McCormack	Tenor vocal solo, with celeste and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 226-250 of 420 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McCormack, John," accessed April 30, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101915.

McCormack, John. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 30, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101915.

"McCormack, John." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 30 April 2024.