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John McCormack

Irish tenor (1884-1945) · Ireland · Musicians · Died at 61

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Count John Francis McCormack, 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. McCormack became a naturalised American citizen before returning to live in Ireland.

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McCormack's birthplace, The Bawn, Athlone.McCormack's birthplace, The Bawn, Athlone.McCormack in the 5000-seat New York Hippodrome c.1915-1916McCormack in the 5000-seat New York Hippodrome c.1915-1916John McCormack ad (part 1) in The Film Daily (1929). This film was shot in Ireland, but was still in production.John McCormack ad (part 1) in The Film Daily (1929). This film was shot in Ireland, but was still in production.John McCormack ad (part 2) in The Film Daily, 1929John McCormack ad (part 2) in The Film Daily, 1929John McCormack with his wife Lily and their children, Gwen and CyrilJohn McCormack with his wife Lily and their children, Gwen and CyrilGlena, BooterstownGlena, BooterstownStatue of McCormack outside Athlone Town HallStatue of McCormack outside Athlone Town Hall

Albums 10

NSNKB 2nd SP Selection No. 29, Singer2025 · 26 tracks
IAIt Was A Hundred Years Ago2025 · 20 tracks
TWThe Boys of Wexford2019 · 7 tracks
IMIreland's Greatest Tenor ; The Magic Of McCormack2017 · 16 tracks
SWSongs and Arias by Brahms, Elgar, Rachmaninov, Schubert, Wolf, Vaughn Williams2016 · 17 tracks
TMThe Legendary John McCormack2016 · 40 tracks
JRJohn McCormack: The Gramophone Company Ltd. & Victor Talking Machine Company Recordings2015 · 23 tracks
PRPopular and Irish Songs (Encore 3) [Recorded 1918-1930]2015 · 19 tracks
PRPopular and Irish Songs (Encore 2) [Recorded 1910-1919]2015 · 19 tracks
PRPopular, Sentimental & World War I Songs (Encore 1) [Recorded 1914 - 1928]2015 · 21 tracks
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Awards

Laetare Medal1933
Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre

About this person

Country
Ireland
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1884 to 1945 · aged 61

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Top songs 9

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It's a Long Way to Tipperary - 19142001
It's A Long Way To Tipperary2011
Oft In the Stilly Night2019
Keep the Home Fires Burning2018
Send Me Away With A Smile2009
There's a Long, Long Trail1903
Roses of Picardy1903
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling2002
Keep The Home Fires Burning ('Till The Boys Come Home)2011

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In common with John

Alice JoyceAlso in Song o' My Heart (1930)Philip Van ZandtAlso in Citizen Kane (1941)Helen HayeAlso in Wings of the Morning (1937)Benny RubinAlso in Citizen Kane (1941)Edward UnderdownAlso in Wings of the Morning (1937)Sonya LevienAlso in Song o' My Heart (1930)

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