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God Bless America: An Irish Salute | 
| Creators: Eric Ball, Irving Berlin, Eduardo Di Capua, Phil Coulter, C. Kirkham, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Vincent Monti, O'meara, Bernard O'reilly, Chauncey Olcott, L. Reed, James Royce Shannon, Williametta Spencer, Pete St. John, Irish Traditional, Carl Zeller, John Tate, Irish Promenade Orchestra, Frank Patterson, Geraldine O'grady
Label: RCA Victor
Category: Music
Buy New: $11.98
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 36750
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 63659
UPC: 090266365920
EAN: 0090266365920
ASIN: B0000457FX
Release Date: February 22, 2000
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| Tracks:
| • | Ireland, Mother Ireland - Frank Patterson, | | • | The Rose Of Tralee - Frank Patterson, Glover | | • | The Star Of The County Down - Frank Patterson, | | • | Mother Machree - Frank Patterson, | | • | Czardas and the Mason's Apron - Frank Patterson, | | • | The Connemara Cradle Song - Frank Patterson, Traditional | | • | Grace - Frank Patterson, Coulter, Phil | | • | The Miller's Daughter - Frank Patterson, Zeller, C. | | • | The Miller's Daughter (Don't be cross) - Frank Patterson, | | • | The Spinning Wheel - Frank Patterson, | | • | My Son - Frank Patterson, James, D. | | • | O Sole Mio - Frank Patterson, DiCapua, Eddie | | • | Irish-American Sing-Along (Medley) - Frank Patterson, | | • | The Music of The Night - Frank Patterson, Hart, Charles | | • | Danny Boy - Frank Patterson, Weatherly, Frederic | | • | God Bless America - Frank Patterson, Berlin, Irving | | • | When Irish Eyes Are Smiling - Frank Patterson, Ball, Ernest |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Frank Patterson is an Irish tenor in the grand tradition of John McCormack and Josef Locke. God Bless America! is a live recording of a concert he performed in tribute to his adopted country. The songs range from traditional Irish tunes like "The Star of the County Down" and "The Spinning Wheel" to sentimental music-hall ballads like "Mother Machree" and "The Rose of Tralee." He also sings the inevitable "O Solo Mio" (is there a tenor born who can resist it?) and Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Music of the Night." Patterson is joined on a number of tunes by his wife, Eily O'Grady, and her Irish Harp Orchestra. Patterson is an unabashedly emotional singer who wrings the last teardrop out of chestnuts like "Danny Boy," but he does it in such a charming manner that his performances never descend into kitsch. --Michael Simmons
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| Customer Reviews:
 Just Nice Music May 13, 2007
lms12202
Frank Patterson does his best singing when he simply sings the familiar songs with heartfelt passion. He does nothing fancy and ends up with a superior product. Well worth the price.
"Love and Happiness through the power of song" March 26, 2000
J. Lovins (Missouri-USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Irish tenor Frank Patterson was born and raised in Tipperary, performing at an early age with the Wren Boys. Patterson's early works were primarily classical, but with the increasingly popularity of celtic music, Frank turned his energies toward his homeland traditional folk ballads. PBS special "Ireland in Song" was a tremendous hit, giving him more exposure than ever to the world with his "God" given talent.This album - "God Bless America - An Irish Salute", is one of the most touching compilations of music ever recorded. One of the highlights is his wife Eily O'Grady and her Irish Harp Orchestra, simply an emotional pair of people enjoying what they do best, spreading love and happiness through the power of song. Total Time: 72:20 on 17 Tracks/ RCA Victor Records - 09026 63659 2 (2000)
Saw the PBS Special March 22, 2000
Eileen M. Plunkett (Novato, CA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I do not have the album but saw the PBS special last Saturday night and have been looking for the cd and will buy it. The song My Son is the most moving and beautiful I have ever heard. Having three sons, I felt it related to each of them and it can be for either mother or father. The rest of the songs were superb. Mr Patterson is a warm and wonderful human being and has a great voice. His son played the violin when he sang My Son, by the way. Also, his wife's group of harpists are wonderful. All in all, a great group of songs show and I am sure a great cd. I also want the tape when it is available.
Words March 18, 2000
Jean Forbes (Plymouth, Ma)
Sorry, I have not heard this album, but the song "MY SON" was suggested for a Mother/Son dance at his wedding. I would surely love to see the words first, before I purchase the album.. Thank you for any help you may have.
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