The Irish Tenors' 1999 self-titled live album captured the lilting harmonies of John McDermott, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan on a collection of nostalgic Irish standards. This Royal Dublin Society Main Hall recording includes solo songs by each of the Tenors along with trio performances, all of which feature orchestral backing. "Minstrel Boy," "Toora-Loora-Looral," and "Love's Old Sweet Song" are some of the trio's best performances, and John McDermott's "Voyage," Anthony Kearns' "Boolavogue," and Ronan Tynan's "Sweet ...
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The Irish Tenors' 1999 self-titled live album captured the lilting harmonies of John McDermott, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan on a collection of nostalgic Irish standards. This Royal Dublin Society Main Hall recording includes solo songs by each of the Tenors along with trio performances, all of which feature orchestral backing. "Minstrel Boy," "Toora-Loora-Looral," and "Love's Old Sweet Song" are some of the trio's best performances, and John McDermott's "Voyage," Anthony Kearns' "Boolavogue," and Ronan Tynan's "Sweet Sixteen" are some of the album's solo highlights. The Irish Tenors is a fine introduction to the trio's traditional Irish sound. ~ Heather Phares, Rovi
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1. Minstrel Boy - The best rendition of this song!
2. Believe Me - Again the best version as John Mcdermot's warm voice is so suited to it.
3. I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen - This sweet song is sung well although not as soft as some would want.
4. Mountains of Mourne - Sung differently than most of the time. Its a little choppy but still good.
5. Toora-Loora-Looral - SO good! Use this as a lullaby to put you to sleep!
6. When You Were Sweet Sixteen - A good song!
7. Wild Mountain Thyme - Upbeat and catchy with a good if short musical interlude.
8. Eileen Oige - Good and a bit more upbeat.
9. Darling Girl from Clare - Funny with a bit of a story.
10. Danny Boy - One of the best versions.
11. Only Our Rivers Run Free - A chilling song that makes you really think about the words.
12. Grace - Heartbreakingly romantic!
13. Town I Loved So Well - This one is sad too, but good!
14. Old Man - Another sad one that is well sung!
15. Boolavogue - This one is triumphant and sung perfectly.
16. Galway Bay - Best version again!
17. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling - All three sing this with amazing blending.
18. Spanish Lady - Another upbeat and fun one.
19. Love's Old Sweet Song - Warm and waltzing.
20. Danny Boy (Reprise) - A good ending to a better CD!
My advice: Get it!
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