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It's A Long, Long Way to Tipperrary
Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 8:38 am
by smitharthur
Picked this up over the weekend, as part of a set. It's the Victor batwing American Quartet version, with, of course, Billy Murray. Is this the most "common" version of this WWI classic?
Re: It's A Long, Long Way to Tipperrary
Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 11:54 am
by VanEpsFan1914
I don't know about on 78s, but I've found many copies of it on Blue Amberol cylinders--it's quite common on that format. Which is good, because it's a great tune.
Re: It's A Long, Long Way to Tipperrary
Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 12:00 pm
by smitharthur
Just happy to have this one, as an example of WW1 music. I know John McCormack recorded it, also. But there look to be many others.
Re: It's A Long, Long Way to Tipperrary
Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 12:18 pm
by VanEpsFan1914
There are lots of WWI records still out there--Travis on this board (goes by travisgreyfox) really has a good collection, as does Ben (PinnacleReproducer.)
Re: It's A Long, Long Way to Tipperrary
Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 12:27 pm
by smitharthur
I really want to get Caruso's "Over There", but seems less common, and quite expensive when it pops up.
Re: It's A Long, Long Way to Tipperrary
Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 1:26 pm
by gunnarthefeisty
can't imagine why anyone would want that version
Re: It's A Long, Long Way to Tipperrary
Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 2:09 pm
by Wolfe
I always think of John McCormack's version, recorded for Victor not long after the American Quartet.
Both versions sold well for Victor. They are probably about equally as common. Though more people now may seek the classic McCormack version so it's not found as much.
You have to enjoy the hokey appeal of the American Quartet, as I do. I have quite a few American Quartet, Peerless Quartet, Sterling Trio, etc. records.
Re: It's A Long, Long Way to Tipperrary
Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 4:01 pm
by smitharthur
Billy Murray's vocal style is about as subtle as a sledgehammer. But their version is certainly enjoyable enough.
Re: It's A Long, Long Way to Tipperrary
Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 11:06 am
by EdiBrunsVic
I like the song regardless of who sings it.
Re: It's A Long, Long Way to Tipperrary
Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 1:17 pm
by VanEpsFan1914
Wolfe wrote: Mon May 10, 2021 2:09 pm
I always think of John McCormack's version, recorded for Victor not long after the American Quartet.
Both versions sold well for Victor. They are probably about equally as common. Though more people now may seek the classic McCormack version so it's not found as much.
You have to enjoy the hokey appeal of the American Quartet, as I do. I have quite a few American Quartet, Peerless Quartet, Sterling Trio, etc. records.
The old quartet records sound a lot better than modern "barbershoppers" I think.