John McCormack- Roses of Picardy

john mcCormack- roses of picardy
McCormack was the first artist to record the World War I hit song It's a Long Way to Tipperary, in 1914. In addition to deeply felt sentimental airs, he presented an openly political face: his recording of The Wearing of the Green, a song about the Irish rebellion of 1798, gave encouragement to the 20th century movement for Irish Home Rule Bill and endorsed the Irish Nationalist estrangement from England. McCormack was particularly associated with the songs of Thomas Moore, notably The Harp That Once Through Taras Halls, The Minstrel Boy, Believe Me If All (Those Endearing Young Charms), and The Last Rose of Summer. Between 1914 and 1922 he recorded almost two dozen songs with violin accompaniment provided by Fritz Kreisler, with whom he also toured.

In 1917 McCormack became a naturalized citizen of the United States. In June 1918 he donated $11,458 towards the USA's war effort in the First World War. By now his career was a huge financial success, earning millions in his lifetime from record sales and appearances, though he never was invited to sing at La Scala in Milan.

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• mcCormack
• roses
• picardy
• irish
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[jugoponos]

Most beautifull cartoon & tunes, Tx 4 sharing Comrade SF/SN

[alargedog]

hvala druze jugo

[UnAmericanBandstand]

Love this video & song. So cool to watch every time.

5*****

[jugoponos]

one more time, comrade

lovelly!!

[thefreedomlass]

Lovely....I feel my spirit being carried back and swept up in the sea-breezes of time...drunken from the fragrance of the dew upon the roses

[norris3107]

No one could "lilt" better than McCormick, and this song shows him at best advantage.

[TheChristina1954]

my nanna told me my grandad use to sing this song to her just love this thank you very much youtube

[Pattifish]

Very old and sweet as well as timeless.

[Foorehtnossip]

wish i was on drugs now

[ciroalb3]

Have you heard his sequel from Nov. '41 There still shines a rose in picardy?

[anirbanganguly]

Awesome.5/5.

[giloubreizh]

"Des roses s'ouvrent en Picardie

Essaimant leurs arômes si doux"