John McCormack sings "The Vacant Chair." 1915

[thefreedomlass]

Lovely hymn to the fallen. Thanks for posting this version.

It is always a pleasure to listen to J Mccormack's interpretation of the old songs and ballads.

[EdmundStAustell]

@thefreedomlass Thank you very much. Yes, he was a great master of song, no doubt about it.

[younglemeshevist]

A beautiful recording! Thanks for posting.

[EdmundStAustell]

My pleasure!  Welcome back! I missed you!

[EdmundStAustell]

@lilythepink123 My pleasure, Lily. I thought of you when I put it up. Check out the one I just put up called "The Barefoot Trail," but only if you are in a very sentimental mood:) :)

[dantitustimshu]

A lovely little gem from a great artist. The high D natural is beautifully integrated with the overall feeling of fervent longing in the song. Thank you, Edmund, for posting.

[EdmundStAustell]

@dantitustimshu  Yes, it's seamless. Works very well.

[Bivolari]

Ah, we miss you John.

[EdmundStAustell]

@Bivolari Yes, indeed, John, old buddy. You, along with Mario Lanza, are permanent testimony to the fact that great tenors CAN actually sing in English and be understood!