John McDermott- The Dark Island

John McDermott The Dark Island "The Contender (Ten Rounds Only)" CD (2014) click "Show more" to see lyrics.
Lyrics:
Away to the westward I'm longing to be, where the beauties of heaven’ unfold by the sea
Where the sweet purple heather’ blooms fragrant and free on a hill-top high above the Dark Island
Oh Isle of my childhood I'm dreaming of thee as the steamer leaves Oban, and passes Tiree
Soon I'll capture the magic that lingers for me when I'm back once more upon the Dark Island
So gentle the sea breeze’ that ripples the bay where the stream joins the ocean and young children play
On a strand of pure silver I'll welcome each day and I'll roam forever more the Dark Island.
Oh Isle of my childhood I'm dreaming of thee as the steamer leaves Oban, and passes Tiree
Soon I'll capture the magic that lingers for me when I'm back once more upon the Dark Island
Oh Isle of my childhood I'm dreaming of thee as the steamer leaves Oban, and passes Tiree
Soon I'll capture the magic that lingers for me when I'm back once more upon the Dark Island
True gem of the Hebrides bathed in the light like a midsummer dawning that follows the night
How I long for the cry, of the seagulls in flight as they circle high above’ the Dark Island
Oh Isle of my childhood I'm dreaming of thee as the steamer leaves Oban, and passes Tiree
Soon I'll capture the magic that lingers for me when I'm back once more upon the Dark Island
Soon I'll capture the magic that lingers for me when I'm back once more upon the Dark Island
When I'm back, once more upon, the Dark Island

[@juanitahardy8583]

Spent nearly a month on the Dark Island and felt I was in Heaven. Thank you for this beautiful song. I love every song John sings. The mandolin is a lovely addition,

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

John McDremott you are so gifted, miss you on pbs but maybe you can come back☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@ShyMoonheart]

I got this CD and Traditionally Yours a few days ago. Have been playing them at work and loving them both. Stunning with just very little orchestration and stressing John's golden tenor. I wish more people in the US knew about him. Brigham is a great guy. Very funny sense of humor and a wonderful musician. He was always a lot of fun at the shows.

[@SheenaRea]

Truly gorgeous voice here. Love you John. From Cincinnati

[@john-whitehead]

Beautiful. Such a comforting voice. I love the piano accompaniment. Very subtle and unobtrusive. .

[@DermottStudio]

I am glad you enjoyed it. I usually listen to the songs twice, once to hear the voice, and once to hear the instruments... They usually sound completely different.

[@obear]

The whole album is rich. I love this. I also love Jason on the mandolin.

[@ShyMoonheart]

Only problem I have is the Traditionally Yours CD is skipping on the last two songs :( sob sob I notified his office and they are supposed to send a new one. I hope so. The songs are all so beautiful.

[@phyllisramsey9531]

I really enjoyed John's singing of this song. My heritage is Scottish, so I love hearing John sing these wonderful ballads of Scotland.

[@DermottStudio]

Oh ballad of Scotland, when will we see your like again.. See where I'm going with this ;)

[@phyllisramsey9531]

Indeed, I do!

[@jameshughes1190]

This is my favorite John McDermott song; surpassing The Last Rose and My Old Man! John, your voice is magnificent.

[@ShyMoonheart]

Who better to listen to on a lonely Christmas Eve than the beautiful voice of the magnificent tenor, John McDermott. May all who love his voice enjoy the beauty of this holiday with family and friends in peace and love. Happy New Year to all.

[@hellix101]

John's voice captures the warmth and mystery of this song like no other, have a good Christmas and all the very best for the new year moonheart.

[@ShyMoonheart]

Thank you Hellix101, I hope your Christmas was a good one!

[@ruarimaclennan2349]

I hope you have not had any more lonely xmas eves, come be with me and my family if you like ❤️

[@johnaitken8805]

nice to here this song from a differentt singer john from scotland

[@kevinhenderson2019]

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[@ShyMoonheart]

Nice photo with the wonderful Brigham Phillips. He is missed!
Wonderful song. John's voice, as always, simply golden.

[@DermottStudio]

This is one of the new songs from The Contender. And I miss Brigham too!

[@alexandageorge436]

Beautiful voice

[@rondamullins441]

So beautiful! I was blessed to have heard you in Tama, Florida a long time ago. You are the heart light in my life. Thank you for giving us the gift of your voice and music!

[@johnmcdonald8298]

Perfect

[@DoubleDeckerDavid]

Do you have a cd out of yourself ?