The Danny Boy Collection

John McDermott (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 6, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Angel Records
• ASIN: B00000C2J1
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #64,886 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Rose of Tralee

2. By Yon Bonnie Banks (Loch Lomond)

3. Danny Boy

4. My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose

5. Mother Machree

6. Bard of Armagh

7. Minstrel Boy

8. Skye Boat Song

9. Faded Coat of Blue

10. Green Fields of France

11. Amazing Grace

12. Dutchman

13. Last Rose of Summer

14. Auld Lang Syne

15. And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful experience in Irish listening pleasure, October 7, 1999

By	Sean Patrick "coraggio" (Butler, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

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I discovered John McDermott through the Irish Tenors Album and bought this at the same time. I played it many times with enough pleasure to lose one's self in. The Rose of Tralee is my favorite but Danny Boy rivals it. Although mainly an Irish fan,Loch Lomond and Auld Lang Syne are wonderful additions. The Dutchman and Waltzing Matilda were first heard by me from Liam Clancy and I'm sure he will be proud of these versions. Some of these songs are just too beautiful to hear - a stunning experience and I am a new fan. I want more works from John McDermott.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Danny Boy Collection, January 27, 2000

By	Jim Reed (Reno, Nevada) - See all my reviews

I'm sure many are mislead by the title of the CD, thinking it's your typical collection of Irish Songs. Nothing could be further from the truth. John McDermott has put together a collection of songs from the various wars that have plagued the world in an attempt to ensure that those who fought and/or died in the many conflicts are not forgotten. War is one element of man's sinister side that gives absolute creedence to the statement that "those who forget history are destined to repeat it." Mr. McDermott is one of many who realize that many of those wars are fading from memory and to forget the horrors and suffering they brought about is easier than preserving their memory as a deterrent. Thank You, John McDermott, for the courage to remind us of those things that - while, yes, they're easier to forget - need always remain in the collective psyche of the peoples of the world lest we repeat their folly.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the Irish Tenors, July 28, 2000

By A Customer

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I discovered John McDermott through the Irish Tenors concert on PBS (along with quite a few others). His style stood out from the others. It was less "operatic" and more immediate and approachable. John has a wonderful voice that seems made for the telling of stories through song. The songs on this CD are a mixture the old (traditional songs from both Scotland and Ireland) and the new. All are arranged simply which lets John's voice come shining through. My main complaint about the "Irish Tenors" is that the songs tend to be overwhelmed by the orchestration. That doesn't happen with any of John's work. After you buy this, you're going to want "Old Friends", "Love is A Voyage" and "Remembrance". You might consider just ordering them all now and save on the shipping. "When I Grow to Old To Dream" is my favorite McDermott CD. ... Happy listening!