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 1601-1625 of 1753 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 59 | 10-in. | ca. 1901 | Drinking song | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 60 | 7-in. | ca. 1901 | The Holy City | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 60 | 10-in. | ca. 1901 | The Holy City | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 61 | 7-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | I'll sing thee songs of Araby | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 61 | 10-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | I'll sing thee songs of Araby | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 199 | 7-in. | ca. 1901 | Where is my wandering boy tonight | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 199 | 10-in. | approximately 1901 | Where is my wandering boy tonight | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 200 | 7-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | While the band is playing Dixie | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 200 | 10-in. | ca. 1901 | While the band is playing Dixie | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 202 | 7-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | My lady Lou | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 202 | 10-in. | ca. 1901 | My lady Lou | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 203 | 7-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | Love me, Phoebe, love me | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 203 | 10-in. | ca. 1901 | Love me, Phoebe, love me | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 204 | 7-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | My Mary dear | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 204 | 10-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | My Mary dear | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 206 | 7-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | Just idle dreams | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 206 | 10-in. | ca. 1901 | Just idle dreams | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 207 | 7-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | Hearts and flowers | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 207 | 10-in. | ca. 1901 | Hearts and flowers | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 208 | 7-in. | ca. 1901 | Ben Bolt | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 208 | 10-in. | ca. 1901 | Ben Bolt | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 225 | 7-in. | ca. 1901 | My moon beam babe | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 225 | 10-in. | ca. 1901 | My moon beam babe | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 226 | 7-in. | ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 | I've a longing in my heart for you, Louise | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 226 | 10-in. | ca. 1901 | I've a longing in my heart for you, Louise | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Macdonough, Harry," accessed May 11, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107888.
Macdonough, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 11, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107888.
"Macdonough, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 11 May 2024.
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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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