We're enjoying this beautiful singing right now on The Talking Pictures Channel. The movie is Wings of the Morning, 1937. Starring Annabella and Henry Fonda ✝️
Second to none. If he was born Italian he would have conquered the world of opera. Let's be thankful for this and other operatic recordings which still exist.
Always make sad John McCormack was my father's favourite and his songs were always playing in our house I find myself singing along and thinking of Dad been passed all these years.. His voice and breathing control was second to none. Imagine what a star he be now if around now !!! He was so popular with no Internet or Music APPS..
It brings a tear, not only because of beauty and the subject matter of the songs, but because of the wasteland that is our own culture. If someone were to sing these songs in most of our entertainment venues, the crowd would shout them down.
My grandmother told me she saw him sing in Johannesburg south africa i think in the 1940s she said he was not happy with the acoustics in the theatre so he found singing with his back to the audience had a better result loved his voice all my life
I never knew that there were any John McCormick performances in color! He had a unique voice that was made for the early acoustic recordings of the time when he was at his peak in the 1910s.
If I could have attended a concert of any singer from the past, it would a McCormack concert. I had to content myself by walking by his last home in Dublin, and visiting his grave.
I know the feeling I have to contend myself with walking past his house and birthplace for almost 45 years the town we were both born in the heart of Ireland Athlone
Thanks for showing this! I thought John McCormack only existed in the world of black and white! It's wonderful to see him in colour, with a very young Henry Fonda!
Thanks so much for uploading this. The beauty of Ireland fair takes your breath away, matched by the pure tones of John McCormack's voice. My paternal grandfather (born the year before the singer) left County Galway when his first wife died, and later married my grandmother, who had been widowed while pregnant with her second child. Both loved McCormack, and I well remember her singing "Killarney", along with many other old Irish songs, to my little sister (later to die of cancer in her thirties) in the early 1950s. Those were the days. "Sure a little bit of heaven fell from out the sky one day..." Hahaha!!!
Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away,- Thou wouldst still be ador'd as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will; And, around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still! II. It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofan'd by a tear, That the fervour and faith of a soul can be known, To which time will but make thee more dear! Oh! the heart, that has truly lov'd, never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sun-flower turns on her god, when he sets, The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
There is a wonderful clip of Vanbrugh's New Year's gathering in 1942 with McCormack and Maggie Teyte on TH-cam under Teyte Lullaby It would have been just after US entry into the war, so moods were much lighter than during the Blitz
Wonderful placement of the voice and wonderful breath control, not to mention a beautiful voice. He sang opera for a brief while and sang the Italian tenor parts. However, he soon left the operatic stage for the concert hall. The loss of his top notes probably hastened the transition
His operatic career was not brief and it was only after a very serious illness in, I think, 1930 that his very top register began to go. He was never particularly happy in the acting side of opera and he found his true metier in the concert hall as a recitalist of the highest calibre.
I fully endorse the wonderful comments by L Salisbury Yes played on an exploding piano but as a singer McCormack was undeniably the master He was also friendly with the great fiddler Michael Colman
the woman at 3:23 is Dame Irene Vanbrugh, a very prominent British actress of the day, and friend of Mccormack. She plays a blind woman, thus the rationale for showing Killarney scenery that she sees in her memory.
This is not the Great McCormack, but the great singer afflicted with emphysema that pinched the breath control and power though he still had superb pitch and diction. Listen to him from the 19teens and the 1920's.
The one and only great great John McCormack never fails to move me to tears of emotion The only other great who moves me to tears was the great great Sligo fiddler Michael Coleman
was this movie the first BRITISH colour movie to be made? i know it was shot on location in SOUTHERN ireland but was it shot in technicolour, metro colour, warner colour or what? with henry fonda in it, it probably went down well in u.s.a. or did it? a lot d epends on the distributors. just wondering.
Emotional stuff..My Dad saw McCormack sing live in Dublin in 1932. Interesting that he seems to be holding the lyrics of the songs in his hands for comfort in this clip..The voice (while excellent) doesn't seem to be as good as on his professional recordings.
Fraser Gibson this is from the first English produced colour film, made circa 1935 and featuring a very young Henry Fonda. It is Wings of the morning. I managed to acquire a DVD copy on the internet a few years ago, but at this distance in time can't remember the source. I hope this may help you if searching for a copy. Good luck and best wishes, Sandy Turner.
I am 87 years old and I remember my Mum singing this song Eileen Elllana to me as a little baby girl.
God bless you and your dear mother. Love from Ireland, Donegal.
In the pantheon of great singers , John McCormack holds a unique place
We're enjoying this beautiful singing right now on The Talking Pictures Channel. The movie is Wings of the Morning, 1937. Starring Annabella and Henry Fonda ✝️
Second to none. If he was born Italian he would have conquered the world of opera. Let's be thankful for this and other operatic recordings which still exist.
This is a clip from the film “Wings of the Morning” with Henry Fonda from 1937.
He died the year I was born , 1945 ..... a truly magnificent vocalist !
My favourite tenor for over 60 years: primus inter pares. RIP.
Always make sad John McCormack was my father's favourite and his songs were always playing in our house I find myself singing along and thinking of Dad been passed all these years..
His voice and breathing control was second to none.
Imagine what a star he be now if around now !!!
He was so popular with no Internet or Music APPS..
Oh how I weep with joy hearing such a beautiful voice perform this precious song.
It brings a tear, not only because of beauty and the subject matter of the songs, but because of the wasteland that is our own culture. If someone were to sing these songs in most of our entertainment venues, the crowd would shout them down.
Sir, my sentiments completely, thank you so very much for your on the mark comment.
My grandmother told me she saw him sing in Johannesburg south africa i think in the 1940s she said he was not happy with the acoustics in the theatre so he found singing with his back to the audience had a better result loved his voice all my life
5:47 😊
One can hear centuries of love and loss in this voice. Bless him! Thank you for posting!
I never knew that there were any John McCormick performances in color!
He had a unique voice that was made for the early acoustic recordings of the time when he was at his peak in the 1910s.
If he'd been born Italian and with a voice like that he'd have ruled the world of opera.
If I could have attended a concert of any singer from the past, it would a McCormack concert. I had to content myself by walking by his last home in Dublin, and visiting his grave.
I know the feeling I have to contend myself with walking past his house and birthplace for almost 45 years the town we were both born in the heart of Ireland Athlone
I have been there to see his grave and also his birth place in Athlone. The finest tenor singer who ever lived on this planet.
I'll be doing i myself as soon as.Btw did you know that the audience were proper Americans
The Voice of Ireland!
JOHN MC CORMACK ALWAYS GIVES A TRULY GLORIOUS PERFORMANCE IN EACH ONE OF HIS SONGS
Thank you. I agree.
A lovely song my grandmother liked John McCormick she had the old 78 records of him thank you for this one
I have a one-sided 78 by John McCormick from 1915.
What a treasure...I love it, McCormack's voice just showing signs of wear but you can still hear that he was beautiful. I love it :)
I truly love the old Irish music
The voice is going but the feeling is still there...lovely.
Please...
I remember my Mum sing Eileen Elhana to me as a little girl at 2 to 3 years old. Love this song.
Thanks for showing this! I thought John McCormack only existed in the world of black and white! It's wonderful to see him in colour, with a very young Henry Fonda!
kevvy1908 it's been colorised
@@NotHarpoGroucho Not colorized. It was the first film shot in Technicolor in Europe.
@@be8nice Really, not a very good Technicolor job then huh?
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"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
---Bhagavad Gitah
Lovely lyrics and singing
Some are over a hundred years old... perfect audible diction just pure singing
Beautiful scene!
Such passion such fervour such flavour It draws you right in Sure must be heaven on earth
Thanks so much for uploading this. The beauty of Ireland fair takes your breath away, matched by the pure tones of John McCormack's voice. My paternal grandfather (born the year before the singer) left County Galway when his first wife died, and later married my grandmother, who had been widowed while pregnant with her second child. Both loved McCormack, and I well remember her singing "Killarney", along with many other old Irish songs, to my little sister (later to die of cancer in her thirties) in the early 1950s. Those were the days. "Sure a little bit of heaven fell from out the sky one day..." Hahaha!!!
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And all honor to your sister. This is a very lovely song.
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When he was doing requests in this movie someone shouted out "Sing Come Back to Erin!"✝️
John demonstrates perfect technique if perfect singing as an artistic challenging craft
I love this song and his voice .
So lovely. John in later years and still fabulous !
Beautiful and nostalgic. Thanks for the upload.
for the heart that has truly loved never forgets ❤
Just beautiful. I used to have an old record of Richard Crooks singing "Kilarney" (and "Goodbye" on the reverse side).
My favourite singer in the whole world RIP Count John McCormack
Such a charming and sensitive orchestration makes this fine voice shine
Gotta get that film
Wenn es in Killarney so schön ist wie es hier besungen wird, mit dieser Stimme, dann muss es der schönste Ort der Welt sein.
Irish music is impossible to beat!
Bonkers, Irish pride is impossible to beat!
Believe me, if all those endearing young charms,
Which I gaze on so fondly to-day,
Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms,
Like fairy-gifts fading away,-
Thou wouldst still be ador'd as this moment thou art,
Let thy loveliness fade as it will;
And, around the dear ruin each wish of my heart
Would entwine itself verdantly still!
II.
It is not while beauty and youth are thine own,
And thy cheeks unprofan'd by a tear,
That the fervour and faith of a soul can be known,
To which time will but make thee more dear!
Oh! the heart, that has truly lov'd, never forgets,
But as truly loves on to the close;
As the sun-flower turns on her god, when he sets,
The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
💣
Impeccable as youd expect from the great McCormack
Ein gottbegnadeter und liebenswerter Sänger einzigartig und unvergleichlich !!!!!
There is a wonderful clip of Vanbrugh's New Year's gathering in 1942
with McCormack and Maggie Teyte on TH-cam under Teyte Lullaby
It would have been just after US entry into the war, so moods were
much lighter than during the Blitz
Beautiful
Rarity!!! Thank you for sharing.
I love this song and was able to sing it at my Sister in Laws Birthday and it was good if I say so mysel
A big strong man my mother used to say. Mccormack.
Thank you, Kisto
He was the leading tenor in the opera company Nellie Melba first brought back to Australia. So early on he was an opera singer.
Still great
Tom reminds me of my dad long gone dad Joe I'm 70 and love a miss him memories don't leave like people do x
Wonderful placement of the voice and wonderful breath control, not to mention a beautiful voice. He sang opera for a brief while and sang the Italian tenor parts. However, he soon left the operatic stage for the concert hall. The loss of his top notes probably hastened the transition
and money! He made vastly more from records and concerts than from opera
His operatic career was not brief and it was only
after a very serious illness in, I think, 1930 that his very top register began to go. He was never particularly happy in the acting side of opera and he found his true metier in the concert hall as a recitalist of the highest calibre.
oh my!
It is tragic that Thomas Moore is so forgotten outside of Ireland.
I'm in England (Sasanach born, Mayo parents) and though not a huge poetry buff I adore Thomas Moore. The beauty of his works is unsurpassed.
Im sure he needed the words(lol)! Marvellous.
I fully endorse the wonderful comments by L Salisbury Yes played on an exploding piano but as a singer McCormack was undeniably the master He was also friendly with the great fiddler Michael Colman
My mother sang this to me.
did u die
did i tell all of you I am from Ireland!
the woman at 3:23 is Dame Irene Vanbrugh, a very prominent British actress of the day, and friend of Mccormack. She plays a blind woman, thus the rationale for showing Killarney scenery that she sees in her memory.
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ok!
wunderschoen...
Many thanks for uploading this gem . Never thought I would see John McCormack performing live . Any idea what year this is ?
1937 release
@@tkgoetting6096 1 year before his farewell concert in london.
@@tkgoetting6096 Thanks
Annabella was so beautiful
I so agree *gasp*
My grandmother was his housekeeper
An nice old Clip
I didn't know John Mccormack was a film-star as well as a singer!
In this movie he plays himself.
Also Steve Donoghue plays himself ✝️
What is the film?
Wings of the morning
I was born in Belfast 1944
Where is this kinda class today please tell
0:31 Where's the BOOM??!!?... There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Boom!!!...
The Bugs Bunny version was several years later. In fact, the SNAFU version of the song didn't come out until 1944. This film came out in 1937.
I never knew how this song went without the "Boom"
This is not the Great McCormack, but the great singer afflicted with emphysema that pinched the breath control and power though he still had superb pitch and diction. Listen to him from the 19teens and the 1920's.
BOOM!
The one and only great great John McCormack never fails to move me to tears of emotion The only other great who moves me to tears was the great great Sligo fiddler Michael Coleman
Dexys Come on Eileen brought me here.
was this movie the first BRITISH colour movie to be made? i know it was shot on location in SOUTHERN ireland but was it shot in technicolour, metro colour, warner colour or what?
with henry fonda in it, it probably went down well in u.s.a. or did it? a lot d epends on the distributors. just wondering.
Metro Color, Warner Color and Tru Color were not developed until the 1950s, I believe.
I believe that it was shot by Jack Cardiff
You just got to listen.
Everybody knows this song is best played on an exploding piano!
Exploding xylophone is pretty good too!
COME ON EILEEN
Looked like he pulled a mobile phone for a dreadful minute❤
Emotional stuff..My Dad saw McCormack sing live in Dublin in 1932. Interesting that he seems to be holding the lyrics of the songs in his hands for comfort in this clip..The voice (while excellent) doesn't seem to be as good as on his professional recordings.
He always did use that little black book - I wonder who has it today?
Oh he was sensational singer and still is ,so not surprisingly he was good friends with the great Sligo fiddler Michael Coleman
wonder when this was recorded?
The film was made in 1937, so presumably 1936 or 1937. The color is original, not colorized.
What movie is this?
Fraser Gibson this is from the first English produced colour film, made circa 1935 and featuring a very young Henry Fonda. It is Wings of the morning. I managed to acquire a DVD copy on the internet a few years ago, but at this distance in time can't remember the source. I hope this may help you if searching for a copy. Good luck and best wishes, Sandy Turner.
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What the hell way did the servant get treated? Did I miss something or was he just bullied out of existence?
Caruso said he wished he could sing as lyrically as McCormack
No Explosions?
Well I think there is going to be alot in the not to distant future,ba dah ba dah Thats all folks.
Interesting to see he has to use his iphone for the words
Yea. Nokia 🤪
He always used that book on stage but nowadays I’m sure he would have used a phone!
Wonderful tenor voice, legend John McCormack! Live U!♥
born in Belfast 1944
Where's the kaboom? There was supposed to be an earth shattering kaboom.
The name of the move
Is that an Iphone in his hand?
BOOM🤣
Ach the "Count"...and Forrster
Where’s the kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering kaboom!
Where's the ka-boom? There was supposed to be an earth-shattering ka-boom!
I hope they paid him well to put up with all the people smoking while he was singing!
Who’s here from that episode with bugs bunny & yosimate sam the piano bomb lol
He must have missed a note or sang off-key because he didn't explode!
This video is fake. How do you tell, you ask? The band didn't explode.
Ah, *that's* why it was familiar!
My father use to play this on the pionio,but the pionio never exploded.
BLAM