Song for the Mira - McDermott, Mac Gillivray, Alli
Never Doubt I Love - McDermott, Dykstra, Ted
Try to Remember - McDermott, Jones, Tom [1]
Love Remembers When - McDermott, McTaggart, Dean
Song for a Winter's Night - McDermott, Lightfoot, Gordon
Always Back to You - McDermott, Bogle, Eric
The Streets of London - McDermott, McTell, Ralph
Hope - McDermott, Duhan, Johnny
A Day to Myself - McDermott, Ward, Clifford T.
Home from the Forest - McDermott, Lightfoot, Gordon
Caledonia - McDermott, MacLean, Dougie
Here You Are - McDermott, Prestwood, Hugh
And I Love You So - McDermott, McLean, Don [1]
Crazy Mary - McDermott, Smith, Michael [02]
Today - McDermott, Sparks, Randy
Smile - McDermott, Chaplin, Charles
2001 album for Celtic balladeer, produced by Danny Greenspoon. While in the past it's been the artist's custom to solicit song suggestions from his audience, with this release he has drawn from his own experience songs and... more » stories by his favorite writers, including the 'Streets Of London', 'Song For A Winters Night', 'Smile' and the title track 'A Day To Myself'. Standard jewel case.« less
2001 album for Celtic balladeer, produced by Danny Greenspoon. While in the past it's been the artist's custom to solicit song suggestions from his audience, with this release he has drawn from his own experience songs and stories by his favorite writers, including the 'Streets Of London', 'Song For A Winters Night', 'Smile' and the title track 'A Day To Myself'. Standard jewel case.
CD Reviews
This CD deserves 10 stars
J. Huber | Littleton, Colorado USA | 05/25/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It's hard to pick a favorite but "Always Back To You" is wonderful. I love Mr McDermotts music, this CD is better than "Love is a Voyage" and frankly I didn't think that was possible. This CD is full of the most wonderful songs I think I've ever heard. Mr McDermott not only has an amazing voice he also has an ability to select the perfect songs to display that voice. This has become my favorite CD. I listen to it in the car, at home, at work. I've had it for a couple of months and still listen to it every day. Everytime I think he can't get better he does."
A Day to Myself
T. Stratton | 04/23/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"John McDermott has done it again. Another great CD. The songs on the CD are thought provoking. Got the CD about a month again and can't stop myself from playing it over and over. He has a way with a song. One thing about John's singing he enanciates every word. If you do not yet have this CD buy it now. You will love it."
Well worth the wait...
T. Stratton | 04/23/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"John's fans have waited anxiously for his new cd and "A Day To Myself" doesn't disappoint. Departing from his usual mix of Scottish and Irish traditional songs, John give us a collection of songs from his heart. Highlights are the lovely "Song For The Mira", reflections on life in a small town in Nova Scotia; "Love Remembers When", a tender love song about a married couple coping with Alzheimer's, and the beautiful "Never Doubt I Love". John also includes "Caledonia", Dougie Maclean's ode to Scotland, and "Always Back To You", another of Eric Bogle's lyrical songs reworked to reflect John's feelings toward his adopted country, Canada. I can't say enough about this man's beautiful voice and in my opinion, there's no one out there that can compare. If you enjoy McDermott's music you will love "A Day To Myself"."
Simply the best!
T. Stratton | 04/22/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Whether he is singing traditional Celtic songs or more modern tunes (as on this CD), John McDermott has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. He infuses each song on this CD with meaning and emotion, and gives especially good renditions of two Gordon Lightfoot favorites (Song for a Winter's Night and Home From the Forest). This is a must for any McDermott fan and anyone who loves good music."
Track Listings (16) - Disc #1