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Father Sydney MacEwan

voc, 1908-1991 GB, Glasgow
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A.k.a. Canon Sydney Alfred MacEwan

Scottish tenor, who sang traditional Scottish and Irish songs. He was born and brought up in the Springburn area of Glasgow. Born 19th October 1908 in Glasgow. Died 25th September 1991, aged 82. His funeral was held in St Andrew's Cathedral, the church where he was ordained. An interesting editorial of Sydney MacEwan can be found in "The Gramophone" Vol. VIII No. 213 of February 1941 by Compton MacKenzie (see reference). This review covers many of MacEwan's recordings.

     
Genres
  • World
  • Folk
  • Classical
  • Pop
  • Soundtrack
Plays With
Philip Green And His Orchestra
The Trinity Chorale
Popular Tracks   
I Hear You Calling Me on Somewhere A Vice Is Calling by Father Sydney MacEwan
Silver Threads Among the Gold on Silver Threads Among the Gold by Father Sydney MacEwan
Bonnie Mary of Argyle on Bonnie Mary of Argyle by Father Sydney MacEwan
An Eriskay Love Lilt on Somewhere A Vice Is Calling by Father Sydney MacEwan
The Rowan Tree on Somewhere A Vice Is Calling by Father Sydney MacEwan
Galway Bay on Somewhere A Vice Is Calling by Father Sydney MacEwan
Mairi's Wedding on Silver Threads Among the Gold by Father Sydney MacEwan
The Mountains of Mourne on Somewhere A Vice Is Calling by Father Sydney MacEwan
Queen of the May on Somewhere A Vice Is Calling by Father Sydney MacEwan
The Foggy Dew on Bonnie Mary of Argyle by Father Sydney MacEwan

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
St. Patrick's MassPhilip Green, The Trinity Chorale Under The Direction Of George Mitchell Performed By Father Sydney MacEwan2017Album
The Lord Is My ShepherdFather Sydney MacEwan2014Single
MemoriesFather Sydney MacEwan2012Album
MemoriesFather Sydney MacEwan2012Album
Father Sydney MacEwanFather Sydney MacEwan2011Single
Father Sydney MacEwanFather Sydney MacEwan2011Single
Songs Of The GaelFather Sydney MacEwan2011Single
The Art Of Sydney MacEwanFather Sydney MacEwan1986Compil.
Saint Patrick's Mass / Dvorak: String Quartet in F Major / Paganini: Sonata in C MajorPhilip Green, Father Sydney MacEwan1983Album
Suffer Little ChildrenFather Sydney MacEwan1972Single
Let Me Bring Love (Mass Of St. Francis Of Assisi)Father Sydney MacEwan, Bernadette Greevy With The Cork Children's Choir Conducted By Philip Green1972Album
Philip Green - SAINT PATRICK'S MASSFather Sydney MacEwan, Philip Green, The Trinity Chorale1972Album
RecitalFather Sydney MacEwan1962Album
Songs Of The ShamrockFather Sydney MacEwan1959Album
Memories Of Ireland Vol.2Father Sydney MacEwan1959Single
Memories Of Ireland Vol.3Father Sydney MacEwan1959Single
Christmastide With Father Sydney MacEwanFather Sydney MacEwan1958Compil.
Songs Of Ireland And ScotlandFather Sydney MacEwan1958Album
Irish Songs Vol. 2Father Sydney MacEwan With Philip Green And His Orchestra1958Single
Sacred Songs, Vol.2Father Sydney MacEwan with Philip Green And His Orchestra1958Single
The Emerald IsleFather Sydney MacEwan / Philip Green And His Orchestra / Hubert Greenslade1958Album
The Spirit Of ChristmasFather Sydney MacEwan With Philip Green And His Orchestra and The George Mitchell Choir1958Single
Hebridean Songs Vol. 2Father Sydney MacEwan With Maria Korchinska And Philip Green And His Orchestra1957Single
The Twelve Days Of ChristmasFather Sydney MacEwan1956Single
Scotch and Irish SongsFather Sydney MacEwan1956Album
Songs By Father Sydney MacEwenFather Sydney MacEwan1956Album
Hebridean Songs (Vol. 1)Father Sydney MacEwan With Maria Korchinska And Philip Green And His Orchestra1956Single
Carols You LoveFather Sydney MacEwan With The The George Mitchell Choir, Charles Smart And Philip Green And His Orchestra1956Single
The Meeting Of The WatersFather Sydney MacEwan with Philip Green And His Orchestra1955Single
Scotland The Brave / Killarney In The SpringFather Sydney MacEwan With Orchestra Conducted By Philip Green1953Album
The Last Rose Of Summer / Somewhere A Voice Is CallingFather Sydney MacEwan1948Album
The Road to The Isles / Will Ye No Come Back Again?Father Sydney MacEwan1936Album
Gems From The ClassicsFather Sydney MacEwanSingle
Memories of John McCormackJohn McCormack, Michael O'Duffy, Edwin Fitzgibbon, Father Sydney MacEwan, Ed Flaherty, Dermot Troy, Thomas O'BrienCompil.
Land Of My HeartFather Sydney MacEwanSingle
the Holy ChildFather Sydney MacEwanAlbum
Peat Fire FlameFather Sydney MacEwanAlbum
The MassFather Sydney MacEwan And The The Choir Of The Church Of Santa SusannaAlbum
The Twelve Days Of Christmas / O Little Town Of BethlehemFather Sydney MacEwan With Charlie SmartSingle
Scotland The Brave / Killarney In The SpringFather Sydney MacEwan With Philip Green And His OrchestraAlbum
Westering HomeFather Sydney MacEwanAlbum
Sings Some Of His FavouritesFather Sydney MacEwanAlbum
Songs Of Scotland And IrelandFather Sydney MacEwanAlbum
Father Sydney MacEwanFather Sydney MacEwan With Charles SmartSingle
Songs Of The ThistleFather Sydney MacEwanAlbum
Westering HomeFather Sydney MacEwanAlbum
Coronach / An Eriskay Love LiltFather Sydney MacEwanAlbum
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