John McCormack - A Concert (1959) Vinyl LP • Irish Tenor + Spoken Intros
Catalog Number:
33-ST-112Musical Styles:
1950s, Irish & Celtic Music, Traditional/VocalSleeve Grade:
Excellent (EX)Record Grade:
Excellent (EX)Condition Details:
Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays with occasional crackles (play-graded). Cover looks great, a few creases near edges; light-scuffing where shrink-wrap is opened (front/back); small discoloration spots near edges on back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear; text printed off-center. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge, split near right along bottom-edge. Wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Tracks:
- The Londonderry Air (with spoken introduction)
- By The Lakes Of Killarney
- Silent Hour Of Prayer (with spoken introduction)
- At The Mid Hour Of Night
- Ould Turf Fire (with spoken introduction)
- Gentle Maiden
- The Star Of The County Down (with spoken introduction)
- Off To Philadelphia
- Oh What Bitter Grief Is Mine (with spoken introduction)
- Love Thee Dearest
- Garden Where The Praties Grow (with spoken introduction)
- Off In The Stilly Night
About The Record:
A Concert, by John McCormack, is a collection songs and spoken introductions by the celebrated Irish tenor. Perhaps Ireland's greatest artist, McCormack was famous for his extraordinary breath control; he could sing 64 notes on one breath.