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Whatever happened to Vocalists like John Gary, Robert Goulet, Vic Damone, Men who really have/had VOICES. The performances by John Gary are Especially Excellent. My Title says it All. This CD is Great for capturing that Good 'ol Irish Sentimental Spirit. So many Male Vocal Performers get praised that don't really deserve praise, because they REALLY CAN'T SING. But John Gary CAN. Leo McCaffrey and Dennis Day are also very good, but John Gary's Rendition of "How are Things in Glocca Morra." is PURE FANTASTIC. Well Worth the Money.
In my previous life, I sang (baritone) and I've always considered John Gary to be a great example of a singer's singer. I always lamented not having his records until his CD's recently became available and then I snatched them up. I think it takes another singer to fully appreciate how glorious his 3-octave voice was truly was. It was a pity that his career peaked just as his style of romantic concert hall singing was being eclipsed (as was everything else) by the British Invasion. His "Danny Boy" is arguably the best ever recorded. Anyone who can appreciate appreciate singing that is beautiful rather than edgy owes it to themselves to check him out.
This is truly a beautiful CD of Irish Music. John Gary, long a favorite of mine was certainly at his best on this recording. I had also forgotten what a lovely voice Dennis Day had and though some of the songs are a bit plastic irish as the saying goes, it is generally one of my favorite CD's.
Funny, sad, you name it, this CD has all the range of Irish music, by the best singers the country offers.
I first heard this CD when my dad (an Irishman) played it for me. I was sold, and had to have my own copy. Fortunately, I found it on Amazon.
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