Old Friends Can Be The Best

Review Score: (10/10)
This early release of John McDermott's is as fine a collection of beautiful music as you may ever hear. As a followup to his unexpectedly successful debut album, "The Danny Boy Collection," "Old Friends" again features McDermott's glorious tenor on (predominantly) traditional Scottish and Irish favorites. His quiveringly lovely treatment of "My Love Is Like A Red, Red Rose" is just as beautiful to me as when I first heard it seven years ago and the poignant rendition of "The Old Man" still has the power to bring a tear to my eye. In truth, there are so many highlights it is difficult to name them with any semblance of accuracy and fairness to those I neglect. Some of my other personal favorites, though, are "The Skye Boat Song," "Dark Loch Nagar" and "Massacre of Glencoe."

And not only is McDermott's singing on the highest order, so too are the wonderful liner notes, which explain his personal affinity for the songs he has chosen, as well as the historical background behind each song.

A sublimely beautiful album, "Old Friends" won't fail to hold a cherished spot in your heart.

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