Listening to Caruso's recording, then listening to this, you can hear that McCormack's rendition had the more lasting influence on Italian lyric tenors from Gigli to di Stefano and even Bergonzi (not to mention Jussi Bjoerling). They all sound Irish when sing this!
Beautifully simple, natural and effortless.Yes, I think Caruso, on hearing the sales figures outdid his own jokingly said to Mac 'don't let it happen again!' McCormack is a vocal treasure and his songs serve as an example to all on how to use the voice correctly.
Listening to Caruso's recording, then listening to this, you can hear that McCormack's rendition had the more lasting influence on Italian lyric tenors from Gigli to di Stefano and even Bergonzi (not to mention Jussi Bjoerling). They all sound Irish when sing this!
badpdx 9 months ago
Beautifully simple, natural and effortless.Yes, I think Caruso, on hearing the sales figures outdid his own jokingly said to Mac 'don't let it happen again!' McCormack is a vocal treasure and his songs serve as an example to all on how to use the voice correctly.
AmhranaiAlainn 1 year ago
Apparently this version by McCormack out sold Caruso's record at the time. One can see why.
UBIQUITOUS12 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing this rare tresure.
ungilsan 2 years ago
Excellent!
Herur22 2 years ago
Amazing! Perfect !! 100 years ago !!!
Glenmed 2 years ago