Harry Macdonough

Harry Macdonough
A picture of Macdonough from Bain News Service.
Background information
Birth nameJohn Scantlebury Macdonald
Born(1871-05-30)May 30, 1871
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
DiedSeptember 26, 1931(1931-09-26) (aged 60)
New York City, New York, United States
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer, studio manager, label executive
Years active1898/99-1920
LabelsEdison, Victor, Columbia Records

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”.