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Harry Macdonough

John Scantlebury Macdonald (May 30, 1871 – September 26, 1931) was a Canadian-born singer of Irish and Scottish descent, and recording executive. Under the pseudonym Harry Macdonough, he was one of the most prolific and popular tenors during the formative years of the recording industry. Based upon the ledgers of the four major record companies of the early twentieth century (Edison, Victor, Columbia and Brunswick), which are accessible online through the Discography of American Historical Recordings (DAHR), some of his most popular recordings included “Shine On, Harvest Moon” (with Elise Stevenson), “Down By The Old Mill Stream”, “They Didn’t Believe Me” (with Olive Kline), “Tell Me, Pretty Maiden” (with Grace Spencer), and “Where The River Shannon Flows”.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 30, 1871 (Hamilton), Died September 26, 1931 (New York)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 103 - 1928

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, performer, whistling, speaker

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Recordings (Results 526-550 of 1753 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor A-646 7-in. 11/6/1903 While the band is playing Dixie Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor A-647 7-in. 11/6/1903 My old Kentucky home Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor A-648 7-in. 11/6/1903 Just for today Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor A-649 7-in. 11/6/1903 Where is my wandering boy tonight? Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-650 10-in. 11/6/1903 Noreen Mavourneen Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor A-650 7-in. 11/6/1903 Noreen Mavourneen Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-651 10-in. 11/6/1903 Anona Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor A-651 7-in. 11/6/1903 Anona Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-698 10-in. 11/13/1903 Peggy Brady Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor A-698 7-in. 11/13/1903 Peggy Brady Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-699 12-in. 11/13/1903 The girl you love Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-699 10-in. 11/13/1903 The girl you love Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor A-699 7-in. 11/13/1903 The girl you love Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-700 12-in. 11/13/1903 A sprig of rosemary Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-700 10-in. 11/13/1903 A sprig of rosemary Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor A-700 7-in. 11/13/1903 A sprig of rosemary Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-701 10-in. 11/13/1903 The last farewell Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor A-701 7-in. 11/13/1903 The last farewell Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-702 10-in. 11/13/1903 Plain Mamie O'Hooley Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor A-702 7-in. 11/13/1903 Plain Mamie O'Hooley Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-712 10-in. 6/6/1904 In the moonlight with the girl you love Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor A-712 7-in. 11/18/1903 In the moonlight with the girl you love Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor A-713 7-in. 11/18/1903 Sing again that sweet refrain Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-714 10-in. 11/18/1903 He laid away a suit of gray Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor A-715 7-in. 11/18/1903 The story of the rose Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 526-550 of 1753 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Macdonough, Harry," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107888.

Macdonough, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107888.

"Macdonough, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107888

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