John
McDermott
Irish
Tenor"John
McDermott is the real thing, a worthy heir to the famed Irish tenor John McCormack...
a sound as pure and achingly beautiful as the ancient countryside itself." -The
Chicago Sun-Times
John McDermott is one of the most popular - and best selling - recording artists
to emerge in Canada in recent years. And the tenor "with a smile in his voice"
is so happy about his new releases that only one thing clouds his joy: He won't
have any time to go golfing for at least six months. The ninth child of twelve,
John McDermott came with his family to Canada from their native Scotland in the
mid-1960's. His striking, pure voice was nurtured at St. Michael's Choir School
in Toronto, and his appreciation for the traditional music of the British Isles
was the legacy of an upbringing in a home where music was an essential facet of
everyday life.
Over the years he has become something of a self taught authority on traditional
songs. "It's sort of an education as you go," he recalls. "I know the tunes that
I liked, and I can remember my dad's recollections of them. Although Dad didn't
elaborate that much, I have all his references as a starting point for my own
research."
His "discovery" while singing at a private party came while he was circulation
manager of a Toronto newspaper. He decided to record a disc in honor of his parents'
golden wedding anniversary. That first album (released in 1992), was one of the
most successful debut releases by an adult artist in Canadian history: Its sales
there and in the United States via television have been phenomenal, and this is
the first time it has been available in stores. His recordings since then have
endeared him even further to a wide and appreciative audience. These new collections
will extend his fame and the contagious joy of his singing. John
McDermott Discography
 A
Time To Remember (2002)
A sort of greatest hits
of Irish tenor, John McDermott. The songs were recorded for a PBS special of the
same name and feature such great songs as "Išll Be Seeing You," "As Time Goes
By," and of course a rousing rendition of "Danny Boy". Beautiful and moving album
from one of the great Irish singers.  Remembrance
(1999)
An patriotic album by John McDermott featuring some of the great music
WWI, WWII and the Civil War, including such favorites as "America the Beautiful",
"Battle Hymn of hte Republic", and "Green Fields of France".
 O
Canada and Other Inspirational Anthems
Patriotic athems from Canada,
Scotland, England, and the USA. Includes "O Canada" in French and English, "Star
Spangled Banner", "God Save The Queen" and more.
 Home
for Christmas (1999)
A wonderful Christmas album featuring the outstanding
vocals of the Irish tenors: John McDermott, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan. Complete
with a 78-piece orchestra and some solos by each artist. Features all of the greats
from "Silent Night" to "Ave Maria".
 Day
To Myself
A wonderful album of songs from early on in John's career
which helped to establish his fame. Songs from Ireland and Scotland, like "Caledonia"
and "The Streets of London". Plus, some incredible performances on "Always Back
To You" and "Love Is A Voyage".
 Live
In Belfast (2000)
Finbar Wright, Ronan Tynan, and Anthony Kearns come
together for a rousing evening of Irish favorites. This a perennial favorite among
tenor lovers that's continually scored well on the charts. John McDermott makes
a surprise appearance with "The Last Rose of Summer".
Website:
John McDermott Homepage
Similar
Artists: Joe
McPartland, Kevin Moulton, John McCormack, Anthony J. Kearns, Finbar Wright |
