A Time to Remember
John McDermottis known in America as one of theIrish Tenors, and is  recognized as a bestselling solo artist in his native Canada. The songs onA  Time to Rememberwere recorded for the PBS TV show of the same name, and  because many of them appeared on his Canadian CDs, this collection has something  of a greatest hits feel. McDermott's warm tenor and soothing manner is  well-suited to sentimental favorites like "I’ll Be Seeing You," "As Time Goes  By," and "The War Song Medley"--which includes such chestnuts as "Lili Marlene"  and "The Roses of Picardy." But as good as he is on the pop songs, he really  bares his heart when he sings the old Irish melodies. On his signature tune  "Danny Boy," he skips the melodramatic delivery that most singers indulge in,  opting instead for a subtle--and ultimately more moving--a cappella performance.  John McDermott's blend of patriotism and sentimentality may be old-fashioned,  but in today's world of disposable pop, this is a virtue rather than a  liability.--Michael Simmons