"Ave Maria" (Schubert), John McCormack

[donalor3uk]

My grandmother once told me that John Mc. Cormack always carried a Rosary Beads In his pocket and said a little prayer before and after his performances. at the age of six I learned his song " The Old House " from an old 78 on an old grammaphone and then sang it in front of the whole class at school. Happy days but John was THE MASTER.

[Jailer49]

Good stuff.

[kathbond63]

I was raised on John McCormack. He sang me to sleep at night for many years. Thank you so much for posting these. It means a lot to me to hear them again.

[paulostroff99]

Magnificent! TY fuzzbear6240 for posting and James for sharing.

[astrolog7000]

I think he was absolutely wonderful! Marvelous voice and expression! I like his accent, too.

[tophatbill]

when we get to Heaven we will hear him... I heard a story that he prayed before he sang a concert each and every time to thank God for his gift and to ask for the music to be blessed. as we can hear...it truly was.

thank you for the post.

B

[derailedpoet]

Nice! x

[richie616799]

I am making a cd for my father of the music he loved years ago, like all the vinyl that is no longer there. He is going to love this, thank you so much for uploading.

You just can't beat that scratchy vinyl, echoing sound.

Thank you again, Rich.

[99Gambo]

John McCormack was certainly a noteworthy tenor of the last century. This recording supports that assertion. Had he been born this century, with no Caruso or Bjorling to outshine him, he would be heralded as the very best of his time.

[mareckbamf]

@99Gambo I really don't think Bjorling or Caruso out shined him. I personally like both better, but understand the argument that Johnny Mac is the best.

[happygael]

Thanks again. Does anyone know where you can get a copy of McCormick singing Killarney?

[goodboybuddy1]

Dear Sir, Thank you for this beautiful video. The setting makes it even more special and authentic. What a great and sensitive singer he was. I've heard he was quite a character. Read the stories in Moore's Unashamed Accompanist. Thanks again!

[Brace67]

An exquisite rendition by John McCormack. This version is even more unique in that he sings it in English rather than in the more commonly heard German or Italian. I much prefer this beautiful version. I have another recording of this lovely piece in which McCormack sings two verses rather than just the one heard on this recording. Thank you for posting it.

[fuzzbear6240]

Brace67, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.

Regards, J.

[gmaureen]

Oh, so beautiful, just so beautiful. It brings tears to my eyes. Had I been able to hear him sing this live I would have thought I had gone to Heaven already. Thank you very much for posting this recording.

[fuzzbear6240]

GMaureen, (Sorry for the delay in responding.) Thank you so much for the praise. I too wish I had been able to hear the great McCormack live. He was and is a great musical treasure.

Regards, J.

[bikebrains]

To Fuzzbear6240: Thanks for the great video. I have started to get the message: Video no longer available. Now, today, 04/15/2009, I get the message: An error occurred, please try again later. Any ideas?

[fuzzbear6240]

Bikebrains, (Sorry for the delay in responding.) Some sort of YouTube glitch I assume-We're back up and running now. Thank you for your patience and support! I'm pleased you enjoy the recording.

Regards, J.

[danielore62]

Gracias por subir èste material. Prueba que los grandes cantantes no nacieron a partir de Pavarotti. Muy buena fidelidad, a pesar de sus años. 5*

[fuzzbear6240]

Danielore62, Gracias por sus amables palabras. Me alegra que haya disfrutado de ella.

Saludos, J.

[finnhere2]

Oh so lovely! Age just adds to the atmosphere :)

[fuzzbear6240]

Finnhere2, Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Regards, J.

[spydakk4]

Amazing.

[fuzzbear6240]

Austin, Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Regards, J.

[amberola1b]

excellent rendition. i have the acoustical version by McCormack on Victor. I love the full sound of this recording.

[fuzzbear6240]

Amberola1b, Thank you I'm pleased you enjoyed it. It is an amazing recording in person on the Granada!

Regards, J.

[paddyaspray]

hahahahahaha

he sounds ike he has been strangled with a rope who gave you the idea to do this

sounds reaxing if i was not peeing myself

[synchronic1]

Just lovely. I remember when the John McCormick stamp came out in 1984, I think. I met a person who was a fan as well and we have spent the years since most happily.

[buttonnosebreda]

wonderful voice have been lisiting to him all my life.. my dear mother was a major fan xx has finally converted me !! thank you Breda

[fuzzbear6240]

Breda, Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. He truly was one of a kind.

Regards, J.

[Brace67]

A beautiful rendition as sung by the great John McCormack. This song is usually heard in German or Italian and it was very nice to hear the lyrics in English. Thank you.

[fuzzbear6240]

Brace67, I'm very glad you enjoyed it, thank you for the kind words. Regards, J.

[fybough]

how much for the two lamps?

[fuzzbear6240]

Fybough, I'm pleased you like my lamps so much. Regards, J.

[alargedog]

fantastic voice ###

[fuzzbear6240]

Alargedog, Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you. Regards, J.

[sky272003]

I have great admiration of MacCormacks music and have studied his life, music and his passing, he was a great tenor and I thank all that have posted his music, I pass his last house that he lived and his grave almost each week and as always I appreciate his greatness in a silent moment to myself

[fuzzbear6240]

Sky272003, McCormack was, indeed one of the greatest tenors ever. Thank you so much for you wonderful comment. Regards, J.

[Paal1994]

I love this version!

[fuzzbear6240]

Paal1994, Thank you. It is a lovely recording isn't it. Regards, J.

[stmaurmusic]

Beautiful!

[fuzzbear6240]

Stmaurmusic, Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Regards, J.

[idasynco]

Wonderful voice, and of course a great classic...thx

[fuzzbear6240]

Idasynco, Thank you for the kind words. This is one of my favorite recordings. It's a stray from a set I don't have (C-3) I cherish it. Regards, J.

[Ivanhoe2]

A lovely recording by the great tenor John McCormack, Thanks for posting, and if I may say so,,a nice looking room.

[fuzzbear6240]

Ivanhoe2, Thank you very much-for both compliments. My study/music room is my sanctuary, my escape. Regards, J.

[paulostroff99]

Magnificent as was he!

[fuzzbear6240]

Paul..., Yes McCormack was one of the absolute best! I'm so glad you like it. Regards, J.

[paulostroff99]

I love it and especially him and all that he sang. He was one of the all time greats. Merry Xmas to you.TY for posting!

[zciweslab]

classic. thank you.

[fuzzbear6240]

Zciweslab, So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you. Regards, J.