John McCormack (tenor)
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Count John Francis McCormack, was an Irish lyric tenor celebrated for his performances of the operatic and popular song repertoires, and renowned for his diction and breath control. He was also a Papa
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McCormack's birthplace, The Bawn, Athlone.
The grave of John McCormack in Dean's Grange Cemetery
McCormack in the 5000-seat New York Hippodrome c.1915–1916
It's a Long Way to Tipperary
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"It's a Long Way to Tipperary" is an English music hall song first performed in 1912 by Jack Judge, and written by Judge and Harry Williams, though authorship of the song has long been disputed.
John McCormack (tenor)
…and a further four times for Victor between 1910 and 1927 – it became his best seller. He was the first artist to record the famous World War I song "It's a Long Way to Tipperary" in 1914; He also recorded a best-selling version of another popular World War I tune "Keep The Home Fires Burning" in 1917. He also sang songs expressive…
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Sculpture in Tipperary Town, Ireland, commemorating the song
The song was so popular that its title is referenced in English in this German propaganda poster for distribution in occupied France.