After singing at weddings for a few years, he joined with several other choristers to form a group named The Mistletones in 1980. He also sang the national anthems at Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Maple Leafs games since 1988 and continues to do so. From 1984 through 1992 he worked as a circulation representative for the Toronto Sun, Conrad Black heard him singing at company parties. Black, along with other executives, financed McDermott's independent recording of "Danny Boy" in 1992, which was picked up and released in North America by EMI Music Canada. Following this unexpected success, McDermott decided to pursue a professional singing career.
John has annual concerts world wide, and can be seen from Toronto, to Boston, to New York, to Glasgow.
McDermott performed his first concert at the Rebecca Cohn Theatre on October 5, 1993 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. From there he continued to tour the rest of Canada, performing as an opening act for The Chieftains. Throughout 1994 he went on a tour of Australia and New Zealand, following the great success of Danny Boy, which had been ranked Number 1 on the charts there and achieved triple platinum in New Zealand. Next, in 1995 he went on a tour of the United Kingdom with The Seekers.
At this point in his career he was becoming recognized internationally, so he started to tour regularly as a solo act rather than an opening act. He also appeared at several special events including the D-Day ceremonies in France in 1995, and the US Democratic National Convention in 1996. He has also appeared on TV several times, both as a host of CBC Television concert specials in 1997, and in his own television special titled John McDermott: A Time to Remember which aired on PBS in 2002.
McDermott formed The Irish Tenors and after performing a large concert in Dublin, Ireland in 1998, they spent some time touring the US, appearing on TV, and releasing a gold record.
Since leaving The Irish Tenors, McDermott continues to tour extensively throughout the World, performing with his own group and with the great symphonies of the world. He continues to work to support the veteran community in the United States and in Canada. In 2000 McDermott dedicated McDermott House in Washington DC, a transitional home for homeless veterans. His latest release Journeys-Bringing Buddy Home was recorded to help support fundraising for Fisher House Boston and launch the Canadian initiative for an outreach centre for Canadian Veterans.
Here There and Everywhere
John McDermott Lyrics
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Changing my life with a wave of her hand
Nobody can deny that there's something there
There running my hands through her hair
Both of us thinking how good it can be
Someone is speaking but she doesn't know he's there
I want here everywhere
But to love her is to need her
Everywhere, knowing that love is to share
Each one believing that love never dies
Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there
I will be there and everywhere
Here there and everywhere
I will be there and everywhere
Here there and everywhere
The song "Here There and Everywhere" by John McDermott expresses the depth of the singer's love and devotion for his beloved. The lyrics describe how the woman's presence affects his life in every possible way, and how nothing can deny that there is something special about her. The singer describes how simply running his hands through her hair and thinking about how good they can be together fills him with feelings of happiness and contentment. The woman is so significant to him that even when someone else is speaking to her, she doesn't notice because the singer is all she sees.
The singer then goes on to express his desire to have his beloved with him everywhere he goes because her presence gives him a sense of joy and comfort that he has never felt before. He believes that if she is beside him, he will never need to care about anything else. However, the singer is also aware that loving her is not just a want but a need. To him, love is not just about being physically close to her, but rather about sharing his life with her and believing that their love is eternal. He watches her eyes and hopes to always be there by her side, showing his unwavering love and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Here, making each day of the year
Every day is better because she's here with me
Changing my life with a wave of her hand
She has the power to make my life better with a single gesture
Nobody can deny that there's something there
Everyone can see that there's a special bond between us
There running my hands through her hair
I am overcome with desire and can't help but touch her
Both of us thinking how good it can be
We both imagine how perfect our love could be
Someone is speaking but she doesn't know he's there
Other people don't matter when we're together, we're in our own world
I want here everywhere
I want her with me all the time
And if she's beside me I know I need never care
As long as she's with me, nothing else matters
But to love her is to need her
My love for her is so strong, I can't imagine life without her
Everywhere, knowing that love is to share
Love is meant to be shared and experienced everywhere we go
Each one believing that love never dies
We both have complete faith in our love and know it will endure forever
Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there
I am in awe of her beauty and always want to be by her side
I will be there and everywhere
I will be with her through thick and thin, wherever she goes
Here there and everywhere
Our love exists in every place and every moment we share
I will be there and everywhere
My love for her knows no bounds and I will always be there for her
Here there and everywhere
Our love fills every corner of the world and transcends all boundaries
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.