My Favorite Irish Songs [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Bing Crosby | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 10, 1998)
• Original Release Date: February 10, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Mca Special Products
• ASIN: B000002QSW
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,599 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Crosby's mellow baritone put's even Sinatra to shame., September 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: My Favorite Irish Songs (Audio CD)

I grew up on lps of Crosby's even though he was dead before I was born. His mellow voice and clever turns of phrase puts to mind the green and beautiful countryside of Ireland. His rendition of Danny Boy cuts to the heart and would make a stone cry. Even though there was not an option to hear the Irish Eyes are Smiling song, I have heard him sing it before and can only imagine the lilting quality he puts into it. He will always be ahead of any other male performer of his era, my book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Bargain, April 10, 2002

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M. Hartman (East Coast, Etats-Unis) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Favorite Irish Songs (Audio CD)

Bing Crosby grew up listening to the classic Irish Tenors like McDermott as well as early jazz. The results heard on this short collection show Crosby as uniquely qualified to present the best of both worlds. Crosby approached all the songs with a very relaxed and uniquely American delivery which retained the warm round tones of the Irish tenors. Crosby's vocal approach here is straightforward and he delivers the ballads with superb emotional restraint..."Danny Boy" is gently touching and not the least bit overwrought (many singers have a tendency to overdo the classic Irish lament). Crosby defined the popular Irish-American songbook with these gems. It's as much Brooklyn as County Clare, and great music. My only criticism here is that the cd could use more substantial documentation and maybe liner notes. I guess that helped keep the price down on this great bargain cd. The music is first rate and offers a wonderful window on Irish-American culture in the 40's and 50's.