| Biography | O'Duffy is perhaps best remembered for the touching ballad 'The Old Refrain', which he recorded with the George Melachrino Orchestra, as well as the equally appealing 'My Lagan Love', 'Slattery's Mounted Foot' and 'Sweet Marie', undeniably his biggest hit of all which sold many thousands. O'Duffy set off for America, and before long his career had taken off there, especially on radio networks. When, for example, he was with W.O.R Radio in New York, he had the highest rating for his programme between noon and 6pm. The tenor travelled extensively and endeared himself to Canadians and Australians with ballads such as 'I'll Take you Home Again Kathleen' and 'Come Back Paddy Reilly'. After a highly successful concert and radio career, he later taught in London where he had settled. |