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John McCormack
John McCormack was an Irish tenor.
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John McCormack (14 June, 1884 - 16 September, 1945), was a world-famous Irish tenor and recording artist, celebrated for his perfomances of the operatic and popular song repertoires, and renowned for his flawless diction and superb breath control.Douglas, Nigel (1994). More Legendary Voices, pp 131-152
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