Mother Machree

About Mother Machree

"Mother Machree" is a 1910 American-Irish song with lyrics by Rida Johnson Young and singer Chauncey Olcott, and music by Ernest Ball. It was originally written for the show Barry of Ballymoore. It was first released by Chauncey Olcott, then by Will Oakland in 1910. The song was later kept popular by John McCormack and others. It was used in films including Mother Machree (1928) and Rose of Washington Square (1939). The song lyrics begin "I kiss the dear fingers so toil worn for me. Oh God bless you and keep you Mother Machree". "Machree" is an Anglicization of the Irish "mo chroí", an exclamation meaning "my heart."The song made an appearance in the Coen Brothers' film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs when Tom Waits playing the Prospector in the segment "All Gold Canyon" sings as he appears from the thick woods leading his mule into the Gold Canyon. more »

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2002

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There's a spot in my heart,
Which no colleen may own.
There's a depth in my soul,
Never sounded or known;

There's a place in my mem'ry,
My life, that you fill,
No other can take it,
No one ever will.

[Chorus]
Sure, I love the dear silver
That shines in your hair,
And the brow that's all furrowed,
And wrinkled with care.
I kiss the dear fingers,
So toil-worn for me,
Oh, God bless you and keep you,
Mother Machree.

Ev'ry sorrow or care
In the dear days gone by,
Was made bright by the light
Of the smile in your eye,

Like a candle that's set
In the window at night,
Your fond love has cheered me
And guided me right.

[Chorus]

(I kiss)

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John McCormack

John McCormack was an Irish tenor and one of the most celebrated vocalists of the early 20th century. Born in 1884, he achieved international fame for his beautiful voice and interpretation of classical and Irish music. McCormack's recordings and performances showcased his exceptional vocal technique and emotional expressiveness, making him popular both in opera houses and concert halls. He was particularly renowned for his renditions of traditional Irish songs, such as "The Rose of Tralee" and "I Hear You Calling Me." McCormack's career spanned several decades, and he remains a legendary figure in the history of vocal music. more »

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