Harry Macdonough
Harry Macdonough | |
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A picture of Macdonough from Bain News Service. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | John Scantlebury Macdonald May 30, 1871 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | September 26, 1931 (aged 60) New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupations | Singer, studio manager, label executive |
| Years active | 1898/99-1920 |
| Labels | Edison, Victor, Columbia Records |
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John Scantlebury Macdonald (May 30, 1871 – September 26, 1931), known professionally as Harry Macdonough, was a Canadian-born singer and recording executive. He was one of the most prolific and popular tenors during the formative years of the recording industry. His most popular recordings included “Shine On, Harvest Moon” (with Elise Stevenson), “Down By The Old Mill Stream”, “They Didn’t Believe Me” (with Olive Kline), “Tell Me, Pretty Maiden” (with Grace Spencer), and “Where The River Shannon Flows”.