A Little Bit Of Heaven/I’ll Take You Home Kathleen/How Are Things In Glocca Morra/Machusla/Kathleen Mavourneen/That’s An Irish Lullaby/Cockles & Mussels/My Wild Irish Rose/Galway Bay/Mother Machree/Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms/When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
MOR vocalist John Gary turned to Ireland for inspiration on his fourth album, A Little Bit Of Heaven, which included several well known standards from the Emerald Isle. (US:17)
"If today's music seems like just so much noise and madness (and sameness) to you, do yourself a favour: get with someone you love - maybe after a hard day's work, dim the lights, pour the wine, slip on any John Gary album and get ready to luxuriate."
"This album captures your heart and soul - music to take with you - wherever you go. John Gary at his finest - as always. These beautiful songs, fit for any occasion - and this fine voice - provide the setting for meditation/relaxation."
"I first heard John Gary in the early 70s. I loved him then and love him now. His voice is so pure, unstrained and soothing. He does not need special music engineering like most singers after him to make a good sound. His choice of songs, even the Irish ballads, are perfect for his voice (and my listening pleasure). None of the songs in his albums would sound as good when sang by the other singers of his time or now."
"Being from a part Irish family, the Irish standards on Little Bit Of Heaven were part of the culture, especially by John Gary. Some may find it 'old fashioned', which it is - big string arrangements, etc. But, boy, this guy has a voice, and I think these songs were meant to be done like this."
"My Wild Irish Rose is easy on the ear, and Galway Bay makes me want to hop on a jet to Ireland right now. The album ends very nicely with John Gary performing When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, this is my very favourite Irish ballad and John sings this wonderfully." "John Gary brought so much happiness to countless numbers of people worldwide. Albums like this one prove that his talent was exceptional. This is a fine album for John Gary fans - and people who enjoy Irish ballads will not be disappointed."
"John Gary brought so much happiness to countless numbers of people worldwide. Albums like this one prove that his talent was exceptional. This is a fine album for John Gary fans - and people who enjoy Irish ballads will not be disappointed."
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