John McDermott - Last Rose of Summer - Live 2023
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2023
- From his recent Mother's Day concert, John shares "Last Rose of Summer" from the "Songs of Inspiration and Reflection" concert recorded May 13th 2023 at Yorkminster Baptist Park Church, Toronto. It was his father's favourite.
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"The Last Rose of Summer" is a poem by the Irish poet Thomas Moore. He wrote it in 1805, while staying at Jenkinstown Castle in County Kilkenny, Ireland, where he was said to have been inspired by a specimen of Rosa 'Old Blush'. The poem is set to a traditional tune called "Aisling an Óigfhear", or "The Young Man's Dream",which was transcribed by Edward Bunting in 1792, based on a performance by harper Denis Hempson (Donnchadh Ó hAmhsaigh) at the Belfast Harp Festival. The poem and the tune together were published in December 1813 in volume 5 of Thomas Moore's A Selection of Irish Melodies.
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John McDermott is a platinum selling Scottish-Canadian tenor who has been featured on CBC and PBS television networks. John has toured extensively throughout the world, releasing more than 40 albums over a successful thirty-year career.
I remember a late summer afternoon some years ago in a tent in New Hampshire, you introduced this song as your parents' favorite and then you sang it a cappella. Not a sound other than your perfect clear tenor and an occasional sniff from someone deeply affected by the words. it was so touching and so very beautiful. I'm sure your parents heard you that day. The sentiments sung by you and no other. Simply wonderful. Thank you for posting this.
I choke up every time I hear this song. From time to time, I need to feel its simple and melancholic beauty. With this one, I've heard three versions by Mr. McDermott (two lives, one studio recording); still undecided which one I prefer, no doubt he is my singer of choice.
P. S.: I'm Argentinean, from italian and spanish background. This speaks to my heart though.
Thomas Moore remains a poignant songwriter and is THE POET! Cheers🍀
John thank you for the comfort of your wonderful voice during difficult times for me .I’m Rosarie from west cork Ireland by the way i keep going back to the song the old man since bereavement came my way last December 22 and this song is wonderful also ,I look up your songs and singing as they give me great hope for the future .Thank you so much .❤🇮🇪☘️
It is my pleasure and a privilege.☘️
Wow....this one brings chills to me. Great job John.
Why thank you☘