Ireland's Greatest Hits

enough to remember Dennis Day who was popular in the 40's and 50's - and if you liked his vocal renditions of Irish songs, then you are in for a treat, because John Gary is light years ahead of Dennis Day. John Gary sings these songs exactly the way you would envision them being sung in Ireland by a mother to her child in "That's An Irish Lullaby" or a father to his son in "Danny Boy". I own 147 Irish CD's - from Patterson to Paddy Reilly - from the Clancy Brothers to the Dublin City Ramblers, etc. John Gary's voice is the best I have ever heard, including Frank Patterson. Leo Mc Caffrey's version of Danny Boy and the Rose Of Tralee are fabulous, but unfortunately they are not included on this CD. There are six Mc Caffrey songs on this CD, and I have yet to hear him sing a bad song. Dennis Day sings his songs as if he's American Irish, which is OK I guess, but not for me. In short, this is the finest and most cherished CD that I possess for the simple reason of John Gary's voice. But one for yourself, and one for a friend.


Ireland's Greatest Hits   February 10, 2000
John T. Welsh, Jr. (Doylestown, PA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

It's getting near St. Patrick's Day, and if you are looking for a CD containing the best versions of "That's an Irish Lullaby", Mother Machree, My Wild Irish Rose, I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen A Little Bit Of Heaven, and Danny Boy, you've found the right site because John Gary's versions of the aforementioned songs are the greatest renditions, I have ever heard, and that includes Frank Patterson. Leo Mc Caffrey's version of the "Wild Colonial Boy" is excellant. If you're old

enough to remember Dennis Day who was popular in the 40's and 50's - and if you liked his vocal renditions of Irish songs, then you are in for a treat, because John Gary is light years ahead of Dennis Day. John Gary sings these songs exactly the way you would envision them being sung in Ireland by a mother to her child in "That's An Irish Lullaby" or a father to his son in "Danny Boy". I own 147 Irish CD's - from Patterson to Paddy Reilly - from the Clancy Brothers to the Dublin City Ramblers, etc. John Gary's voice is the best I have ever heard, including Frank Patterson. Leo Mc Caffrey's version of Danny Boy and the Rose Of Tralee are fabulous, but unfortunately they are not included on this CD. There are six Mc Caffrey songs on this CD, and I have yet to hear him sing a bad song. Dennis Day sings his songs as if he's American Irish, which is OK I guess, but not for me. In short, this is the finest and most cherished CD that I possess for the simple reason of John Gary's voice. But one for yourself, and one for a friend.


If You're Not Irish - You Will Be, After You Hear This!   January 26, 2000
Judith E. Felix (Mokena, Illinois)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This recording, is most likely the BEST overall compilation of Irish Standards, ever! I mainly purchased it, to hear 10 (out of 23)songs by John Gary, who voice carries you to Ireland on the wings of angels. Rounding out this recording are Dennis Day and Leo McCaffrey, whose Irish tenor voices also take us back to another place and time. This is the ULTIMATE recording for St. Patrick's Day or for any other day you'd like to sit back and relax and visit Ireland...if only in your mind and heart.


Ireland's Greatest Hits   April 26, 2007
B. Reno (Fort Walton Beach, FL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Such beautiful music. Just sit back and close your eyes and you will be swept away to the Emerald Isle. I never get tired of listening to this CD. All the artists are so talented.