Ellis Island: Irish Tenors: Amazon.ca: Music

1. Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
2. My Wild Irish Rose
3. Love Thee Dearest
4. Forty Shades of Green
5. Courtin' in the Kitchen
6. The Stone Outside Dan Murphy's Door
7. I'll Tell My Ma
8. Macushla
9. Slievenamon
10. The Green Fields of France
11. Trasna Na Dtonnta (Over The Waves)
12. Oro Se Do Bheatha Bhaile (Long Life to You on Your Homecoming)
13. An Poc Ar Buile (The Mad Goat)
14. A Nation Once Again - The Irish Tenors
15. The Old Bog Road
16. How Are Things In Glocca Morra
17. The Croppy Boy
18. A Nation Once Again
19. Let There Be Peace
20. Danny Boy
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Product Description

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The Irish Tenors' fourth album sees the trio of Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan, and Finbar Wright paying a sentimental musical tribute to Ellis Island, the hallowed landmark that met the majority of immigrants entering the United States at the beginning of the 20th century. Needless to say, the Tenors' repertoire this time around is full of reflective ballads of love, loss, and homesickness, including the original "Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears" that opens this disc. Throughout this studio recording, the Irish Tenors are in fine form and backed by a soft-hued orchestra that never interferes with their soaring vocals. Traditional tunes include "My Wild Irish Rose," "How Are Things in Glocca Mora," and, of course, "Danny Boy" (the last sung by all three tenors, with refreshingly simple solo piano accompaniment). Thankfully, the threesome didn't forget that the immigrants had fun, too, as evidenced by some lighthearted fare; "The Courtin' Medley" features the Tenors at their most upbeat and comical. Ellis Island is a moving aural portrait of the struggles and triumphs of the Irish émigrés and a must-have for fans of the threesome. Newcomers may enjoy the Tenors' debut disc even more, as the earlier live album is a slightly more upbeat and spirited affair. --Jason Verlinde

Album Description

A celebration of hope, courage and determination, this March 2001 concert opens with Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears -the story of 15-year-old Annie Moore, the first immigrant to set foot on Ellis Island. You'll look out over New York Harbor at the Statue of Liberty and the soon-to-be-lost World Trade Center as the Irish Tenors continue on to The Harp That Once; God Bless America; Danny Boy; My Wild Irish Rose , and more!

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5.0 out of 5 stars How Are Things In Glocca Morra?, April 16 2004

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James Gallen (St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ellis Island (Audio CD)

Long a fan of Irish music, I have turned to a series of artists to satiate my appetite. Bing Crosby and John McCormick have been succeeded by the Irish Tenors.

This CD has a bit more of an Irish American theme as "Isle Of Hope, Isle Of Tears" and "God Bless America" illustrate. Interspersed among these tunes are traditional Irish tunes such as "Macushla" and "Croppy Boy", along with newer songs, such as "The Green Fields Of France" and "How are Things In Glocca Morra?"

The singing is excellent, the words understandable. I appreciate the inclusion the lyrics of the songs contained on the insert of the cover. These are songs you will want to learn, whose stories you will want to research. I have. Listen again and again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars How Are Things In Glocca Morra?, April 16 2004

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James Gallen (St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ellis Island (Audio CD)

Long a fan of Irish music, I have turned to a series of artists to satiate my appetite. Bing Crosby and John McCormick have been succeeded by the Irish Tenors.

This CD has a bit more of an Irish American theme as "Isle Of Hope, Isle Of Tears" and "God Bless America" illustrate. Interspersed among these tunes are traditional Irish tunes such as "Macushla" and "Croppy Boy", along with newer songs, such as "The Green Fields Of France" and "How are Things In Glocca Morra?"

The singing is excellent, the words understandable. I appreciate the inclusion the lyrics of the songs contained on the insert of the cover. These are songs you will want to learn, whose stories you will want to research. I have. Listen again and again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Historical CD Ever!, Nov 20 2003

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D. M Paul (Mineral Wells, WV USA) - See all my reviews
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I think this is best CD since Live in Belfast! it also has 2 songs not included on the video! it's a unique album of how the immigration to Ellis Island and New York turned out. It also has songs of the war such as The Green Fields Of France (The Best One) or, the croppy boy. I would recommend this to anyone!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Are you second or third generation?
For anyone who ever had a grandparent or great-grandparent come through Ellis Island, one song makes buying the whole CD worthwhile. Read more

Published on Mar 11 2003 by Carol K. Diroff

3.0 out of 5 stars Where is the Ellis island song?
I originally bought this CD after listening to the performance during the Yankee Stadium tribute after 9/11. Read more

Published on Jan 3 2003 by sgopal2