Newfoundland Sound, a Discography of Newfoundland and Labrador
| Artist | White, John |
| Album Title | John White plays favourites |
| Place | Oshawa, ON? |
| Distributor | Audat |
| Recording Date | 1973. |
| Physical Description | 1 sound disc : 33 1/3 rpm ; 12 in. |
| Notes | Folk songs: John White with instrumental ensemble. Notes in English printed on slipcase. LP 33 1/3 rpm. Recorded at MUN Radio, St. John's, NL. Produced by Al Feeney for Media Artist Services/Fivetake Group Productions Limited. John White, an Irish tenor, was born in St. John's where he attended Holy Cross and later sang in the choir of St. Patrick's Church. He first came to the attention of Newfoundland with a special program of Irish songs and stories for St. Patrick's Day, 1958. He joined the CBC to perform on a weekly show called "Saturday Night Jamboree". In 1964 he was given the star spot on CBC television's "All Around the Circle". He has also published a book of poems. In Greg Dodd Collection (LPs) in CNS. |
| Performer | John White, vocals. |
| Content Notes | Side one. Mirshen Kirken (2:37) ; Two little orphans (2:47) ; Shoals of herring (2:31) ; Bonnie wee Jenny McCall (1:33) ; The nightingale (3:09) ; Barney Braningon (1:34) -- Side two. Liverpool Lou (2:56) ; In praise of Newfie Screech (2:38) ; O'Hara from Tara (2:26) ; My native Newfoundland (3:21) ; Donald where's your trousers? (1:50) ; The Fighting '59 (1:47). |
| Song Titles | Mirshen Kirken Two little orphans Shoals of herring Bonnie wee Jenny McCall The Nightingale Barney Braningon Liverpool Lou In praise of Newfie Screech O'Hara from Tara My native Newfoundland Donald where's your trousers? The Fighting '59 |
| Genre | Celtic music.
Folk music. Traditional music. |
| MUN Holding | View Library Catalogue Record |
| Year | 1973 |
| ID | 665 |
| Recording Number | 477-9030 |