McEvoy has admitted to finding fame "scary" and believes that it triggered his manic depression, an issue he first spoke about on Gay Byrne's talk show in the early 1990s.
[1][3] McEvoy was initially part of a duo called "Ramblers Two", the other member being fellow art student Michael Crotty.
Johnny McEvoy's first big break came in late 1966 when he recorded "Mursheen Durkin," an old ballad from the west of Ireland.
It was at this stage he had his third number one Hit with the song "Nora" (a version of When You and I Were Young, Maggie)," from Seán O'Casey's famous play The Plough and the Stars.
For the production of the documentary McEvoy re-recorded his first number one hit, most popular and biggest selling song, "Mursheen Durkin," a collaboration recording with Sharon Shannon and her Big Band.
[5] The renewal of the classic was also included on a double album and DVD "For the poor and for the Gentry - The Definitive Johnny McEvoy," which was released later that year.
Aside from an illustrious recording career, Johnny McEvoy is perhaps best known for his live performances and tours in Ireland and on the international circuit.