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Ellis Island | 
 enlarge | Artists: The Irish Tenors, Brendan Graham, Chauncey Olcott, Irish Traditional, Johnny Cash, John Francis Patterson, Dermot Macmurrough, C. Kirkham, Eric Bogle, Burton Lane, Thomas Osbourne Davis, Irving Berlin, Frank Mcnamara
Label: Music Matters
Category: Music
List Price: $35.98
Buy New: $26.37
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Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 29845
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 9020
UPC: 809744902027
EAN: 0809744902027
ASIN: B000059TBG
Release Date: March 6, 2001
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| Tracks:
| • | Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears | | • | My Wild Irish Rose | | • | Love Thee Dearest | | • | Forty Shades of Green | | • | Courtin' in the Kitchen | | • | The Stone Outside Dan Murphy's Door | | • | I'll Tell My Ma | | • | Macushla | | • | Slievenamon | | • | The Green Fields of France | | • | Trasna Na Dtonnta (Over The Waves) | | • | Oro Se Do Bheatha Bhaile (Long Life to You on Your Homecoming) | | • | An Poc Ar Buile (The Mad Goat) | | • | The Rose of Tralee | | • | The Old Bog Road | | • | How Are Things In Glocca Morra | | • | The Croppy Boy | | • | A Nation Once Again | | • | Let There Be Peace | | • | Danny Boy | | • | God Bless America |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
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 emigres 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
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| Customer Reviews:
Three Cheers for the Irish!!! May 30, 2007
H. L. Clark (Broad Run, VA USA)
A glorious concert in a historic setting, with all involved in top notch form. Finbar finds a great old Johnny Cash number, Ronan sings a Glocka
Mora to end all, and Anthony Kearns sings murderously difficult versions
of Macushla and The Croppy Boy like an angel. And their Courtin' and Irish
Medleys, and their "Nation Once Again" trios are simply glorious glees.
With the benefit of a grand theme, this is perhaps the best, and best balanced, of all their programs.
Ellis Island song brings tears to my eyes March 17, 2006
Jeanne M. Levie (Utah, USA)
This magical album crosses oceans and centuries and puts me in touch with my Irish ancestry. The title song tells a story similar to my greatgrandmother's and even though I've heard it many times now, I still weep for her.
How Are Things In Glocca Morra? April 16, 2004
James Gallen (St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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!
How Are Things In Glocca Morra? April 16, 2004
James Gallen (St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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!
Are you second or third generation? March 11, 2003
Carol K. Diroff (Belleville, MI United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
For anyone who ever had a grandparent or great-grandparent come through Ellis Island, one song makes buying the whole CD worthwhile. Ellis Island speaks for all of us who admired the courage of our relatives who left homes forever and sailed to this safe haven. The balance of the CD is certainly worthwhile, but Ellis Island will continue to linger in your mind.
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