John McDermott (Canadian) - The Old Man

Your ratings and comments are welcome! Video from John McDermott's live DVD "A Time to Remember" (2002). Aside from his recordings of "Danny Boy," fans of John McDermott would probably rank "The Old Man" as their favorite. And this live performance is, by far, the best of his many recordings of the song. He displays genuine emotion over the loss of his own father. A real tear-jerker. The studio (not live) version of this song is also on the CD of the same title (also released in 2002).

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"JOHN CHARLES McDERMOTT is a Canadian tenor best known for his rendition of "Danny Boy." Born the ninth of twelve children to Irish parents in Glasgow Scotland in 1955, John and his family moved to Canada in 1965. Growing up in a musical family, his only formal musical training was at St. Michael's Choir School in Toronto, Ontario in 1971 and 1972."

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[macrosent]

Happy Father's Day to everyone!

[bballgirl498]

such a beautiful song...i think i will call my dad tomorrow and tell him i love him~ *tears*

[Bryan Nelson Holt]

How the heck did he get through that without bawling? I can't even read the lyrics without pouring.

Awesome song.

[tbwpiper]

I'm a dad and I miss mine even to this day (he passed on from cancer in Dec 2000. My little girl never got to know her grandfather but I hope she gets to feel the same kind of love for me as I did for my old man. Well done, John.

[Marti9811]

He did have tears!

[Marti9811]

This is his best version-for viewing. Every time I have heard it, I feel the love.

[David Chavez]

What a great version of this song!

[71742s]

My dad died in WW2 when I was a newborn. I wish I could have a memory of him like this.

[piet vleugel]

Geweldig wat een gevoel leg hij neer in dit lied,hij heb tranen maar ik ook.

[maureen mercurio]

Love this song, it is for my dad too

[Chris Gardiner]

So powerful. Heartbreaking for some who have lost their Dad.

[pedritocoslada]

just after watching this again jacko miss u lots , so much xxxxxx

[GrampaC53]

I was at his concert 2 nights ago and he still struggles to get through it. Sitting in the 5th row centre, I could see the tears on his face while looking through my own tears. He still takes the walking stick and bunnet on stage. An incredible tune, and a more incredible performance.