Old Friends [Import]

John Mcdermott (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 30, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Import
• ASIN: B00000721S
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #268,275 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #29 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Voices > Tenors

Editorial Reviews

Canadian version of the Celtic flavored vocalist's sixth album. Released in 1994. 15 tracks including 'She Moved Thro' The Fair' and 'Amazing Grace'. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, January 23, 2000

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A Fan for Life (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Old Friends (Audio CD)

My mother accidentally ran across The Irish Tenors on PBS last year. Ever since then, we have both been addicted to John McDermott's voice. I took an immediate like to him and went out and bought every CD I could find. He has been the greatest find of the 20th century! I've not heard a voice so clear and beautiful. He goes from the Irish to the Scottish songs with ease. Massacre at Glencoe and The Dutchman are two songs I have to hear more than once when they come around. If you like this, buy his When I Grow Too Old to Dream CD. You won't be sorry!

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Achingly beautiful music sung in the rich, vibrant tenor, November 2, 1999

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Joyce Wray (Seattle, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Old Friends (Audio CD)

voice of the gifted John McDermott. This CD has an interesting collection of songs, which include different arrangements of "The Old Man" and "She Moved Thro' the Fair." My favorites are "Ye Banks and Braes of Bonie Doon" and "Dark Loch Nagar." I'd never heard of John McDermott before I saw "The Irish Tenors" on PBS, but it seems he's spoiled me for regular music! I've bought most of his CD's and play them over and over. "Home for Christmas" by The Irish Tenors is heavenly, as is John's "Danny Boy Collection" --which includes beautiful renditions of "The Rose of Tralee" and "Loch Lomond." There is some duplication of songs on "Old Friends" and "Danny Boy Collection," but it's still worth buying both!

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No regrets!, October 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Old Friends (Audio CD)

No purchase price was ever more gladly paid than the amounts I have spent on John McDermott's cds. I, too, was late in discovering his talent and have been catching up as fast as I can afford. This cd gets off to a great start with "Ye Banks and Braes" and "One Last Cold Kiss," both songs detailing the bittersweet experience of losing a love. I find the juxtaposition of "Amazing Grace" and "Farewell to Pripchat" (story of the town of 40,000+ abandoned after the Chernobyl crisis) very intriguing. The poignancy of loss is also explored in "The Skye Boat Song" and "Loch Ny Gair." But perhaps the most shocking expression of loss is heard in the bitter lyrics of betrayal in "The Massacre of Glencoe." The words are strong while the music is softly melodic--a contrast that is unforgettable. I can't wait for more great music from this talented, expressive singer. After listening to these selections, I gained a deeper appreciation of the Gaelic reverence for the bards. John and his kind carry a special heritage in their hearts and brains and enrich us all.