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America's Favorite Irish Tenor by Dennis Day released in 1989. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
- Early career
- Radio
- Film
- Later life
Dennis was christened Owen Patrick McNulty on May 21, 1917 in Bronx, New York, the son of an Ireland-born stationary engineer. The strength and promise of his lilting tenor was first discovered while performing with his glee club at St. Patrick's Cathedral High School. Graduating from Manhattan College, he first had designs on a law career and star...
His cherry-cheeked, wide-eyed charm delighted scores of radio fans and the fame Dennis received from the show drew invitations to other radio programs, and eventually his own radio show \"A Day in the Life of Dennis Day\" in 1946. Here he played (naturally) a naive soda jerk. But he never left Benny, staying true-blue to the comedian when The Jack ...
Dennis also appeared in support of Benny on film. Buck Benny Rides Again (1940), marked Dennis' movie debut and in it he sang \"My Kind of Country.\" Other sporadic filming emphasizing his vocal prowess were for the most part \"B\"-level musical entertainment. He co-starred with Judy Canova in the cornball comedy Sleepy Lagoon (1943); Anne Shirley ...
Dennis legally adopted his professional name in 1944 against his family's wishes. The strict Irish-Catholic married Peggy Almquist in 1948 and the couple had ten children (six daughters, four sons). Dennis and his family settled in Los Angeles where he became an honorary mayor of Mandeville Canyon. He and his wife also owned an antique shop in Sant...
- May 21, 1916
- June 22, 1988
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Dennis Day – America's Favorite Irish Tenor. More images. Label: ... America's Favorite Irish Tenor (CD, Compilation, Reissue)Star Line Productions: SLCD 9011: US ...
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Jan 29, 2007 · Product Dimensions : 5.67 x 0.4 x 4.86 inches; 2.88 Ounces. Manufacturer : Star Line. Date First Available : January 29, 2007. Label : Star Line. ASIN : B00003ZL2Z. Number of discs : 1. Best Sellers Rank: #84,140 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl) #187 in Irish Folk. #310 in Irish Music.
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View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1989 CD release of "America's Favorite Irish Tenor" on Discogs. ... Dennis Day – America's Favorite Irish Tenor.
Listen to America's Irish Tenor: The Singles Collection 1946-54 on Spotify. Dennis Day · Compilation · 2021 · 49 songs.