Thanks for this document,whenever this was exactly. I saw Patricia Cahill in the Gaiety Theatre back in (most probably) 1977, so maybe almost 40 years ago. She was an excellent singer with semi-classical voice qualities Her Irish records (with full orchestra) are without any doubt the best and timeless. She sang already at the age of 10 and was in the National Final for Eurovision in 1965. Does anyone know when she was born? I must have 10 albums of her at least but cannot find her year of birth. She was the last of a generation that could still sing in the "classical way" , more or less later overshadowed by pop, rock, commercial stuff and flies by night. For those who don't know her (well), try the Irish songs like the Kerry Dances, where her soprano-voice matches the orchestra beatutifully She also made a brilliant album with tenor Kenneth MacKellar,who must have noticed her qualities ,resulting in this duet-album. Greetings from the Netherlands. 12 votes for Irelands Patricia!
My father used to sing this, and he also had a way of whistling through his teeth without pursing his lips. The original gramophone instrumental was used in the dance scene in downton abbey when ANNA BATES was informed by the police that she had been proved innocent of Mr. Green's murder.
Saw Patricia in the student prince when I was a teenager. Fell in love whit her Beautiful Voice. Actually I fell in love with her I guess I was a groupie.
This sketch was also done on the Opening Night of RTE 2 from the Cork Opera House in 1978 that was also compared by Mike Murphy.The wording is slightly different though. And I remember seeing it on Gaels Of Laughter in the Gaiety.
+Christina O'Shaughnessy I remember when this was on T.V....I think it was celebrating the reopening of the Gaiety Theatre after it renovated...Got the recording from an old friend...
What a beautiful voice Patricia Cahill had . Lovely clip .
The Opening of RTE2
I thought that Maureen had a good voice but when Patricia began singing it was on a whole new level. What a beautiful voice.
R I P MAUREEN YOU ARE SO MISSED !!ONLY I MAUREEN !!!!!
Maureen Potter was a one of a kind
Love it!!!
Thanks for this document,whenever this was exactly. I saw Patricia Cahill in the Gaiety Theatre back in (most probably) 1977, so maybe almost 40 years ago. She was an excellent singer with semi-classical voice qualities Her Irish records (with full orchestra) are without any doubt the best and timeless. She sang already at the age of 10 and was in the National Final for Eurovision in 1965. Does anyone know when she was born? I must have 10 albums of her at least but cannot find her year of birth. She was the last of a generation that could still sing in the "classical way" , more or less later overshadowed by pop, rock, commercial stuff and flies by night. For those who don't know her (well), try the Irish songs like the Kerry Dances, where her soprano-voice matches the orchestra beatutifully She also made a brilliant album with tenor Kenneth MacKellar,who must have noticed her qualities ,resulting in this duet-album. Greetings from the Netherlands. 12 votes for Irelands Patricia!
Wonderful artists. Maureen Potter leaves many fine memories. God bless her.
My brother used to do Maureen's dry cleaning in Killester, He said she was always very down to earth and great craic.
What a lovely way to meet the day... thank you Evelynxx
The oñe añd only maureeñ. Potter xxxxxxx
My father used to sing this, and he also had a way of whistling through his teeth without pursing his lips.
The original gramophone instrumental was used in the dance scene in downton abbey when ANNA BATES was informed by the police that she had been proved innocent of Mr. Green's murder.
Saw Patricia in the student prince when I was a teenager. Fell in love whit her Beautiful Voice. Actually I fell in love with her I guess I was a groupie.
Saw this when very young in Gaels of Laughter at the gaiety with just PC and MP was really a Golden moment
Sheer brilliance
We never knew the pain she went through till yrs later ,it was the. Auld ARTHER RICES LOL
This sketch was also done on the Opening Night of RTE 2 from the Cork Opera House in 1978 that was also compared by Mike Murphy.The wording is slightly different though. And I remember seeing it on Gaels Of Laughter in the Gaiety.
Happy times
Such charming moments…!
+Christina O'Shaughnessy I remember when this was on T.V....I think it was celebrating the reopening of the Gaiety Theatre after it renovated...Got the recording from an old friend...
+sliotharball Fond memories! Such fun!