Frank Patterson Collection (World of Music / God Bless America - An Irish Salute)

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Movie Review: Lovely tribute to a lovely man
Summary: 5 Stars

Summary of Frank Patterson Collection (World of Music / God Bless America - An Irish Salute)

God Bless America: An Irish Salute was conceived to give a sampling of Irish music to an American audience. Videotaped before an adoring audience in New Jersey in September 1999, Patterson sings such standards as "The Rose of Tralee," "Mother Machree," "Danny Boy," and a medley that includes "Galway Bay" and "The Town I Loved So Well." Also participating is a harp orchestra (led by Eily O'Grady Patterson), son Eanan playing violin, a bagpipe and drum band, and what's billed as "hundreds of Irish-American dancers." Indeed, the stage and even the aisles of the theater become so packed with children step dancing in colorful costumes that it makes Riverdance look like a neighborhood ceilidh. Though the theme of the concert is overwhelmingly Irish, Patterson also dons a cape to perform "The Music of the Night" from The Phantom of the Opera, and he pays homage to his adopted home with "God Bless America" and a flag-waving finale performance of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." --Robert J. McNamara

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