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Danny Boy is a song whose lyrics are set to the Irish tune Londonderry Air. The lyrics were originally written for a different tune in 1910 by Frederick Weatherly, an English lawyer, and were modified to fit Londonderry Air in 1913 when Weatherly was sent a copy of the tune by his sister.
The first recording was made by Ernestine Schumann-Heink in 1915. Weatherly gave the song to Elsie Griffin, who made it one of the most popular in the new century. Weatherly later suggested in 1928 that the second verse would provide a fitting requiem for the actress Ellen Terry.
Source: Wikipedia.
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10 years ago
GREATVIDI SOÜZ VIDI
Once more with Danny Boy, I applaud the angelic voice of Nina Moskouri that lives up to the Greek vocal tradition. Indeed, she is currently the 'prima vox' Greece. However, Maria Callas, for me, is the 'Prima Inter Pares', the first of all 'prima donnas'. That being so,, the most beautiful voice and interpretation of british song 'Danny Boy' is with the actress and Canadian singer, Deanna Durbin, by the way of blessed memory. No one else.10 years ago
GREATVIDI SOÜZ VIDI
Uma canção inesquecível!10 years ago
SHMUEL PAPIRNIKOV
THANKS FOR YOUR EXPLAINATION.10 years ago
Monique Vanmechelen
beautiful nana !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!10 years ago
Aye Kyi
Excellent video. Thank you!11 years ago
Lowell Thomas, Jr.
She could sing the telephone directory and make me cry, but THIS SONG...wow !11 years ago
chrispy199
beautiful pictures and music. Makes me love the uk!11 years ago
Bea Müller
A Good Night SONG with lovely Ireland Fotos to see11 years ago
shane bettes
I miss you grandma from Ireland and i miss you grandpa.12 years ago
snowdog23223
from 23012 years ago
smartfix
That was so soothing. Loved the pictures. Great!12 years ago
Jacob Sadler
Weatherly gave the song to the vocalist Elsie Griffin, who made it one of the most popular songs in the new century; and, in 1915, Ernestine Schumann-Heink produced the first recording. of "Danny Boy" Jane Ross of Limavady is credited with collecting the melody of "Londonderry Air" in the mid-19th century from a local fiddle player.12 years ago
Ó Braonáin
A Lovely Irish air12 years ago
buwis buhay
... ahh, Thanks for this celestial voice..."so soothing to the sagging soul" ...12 years ago
Irish O
World class .........wonderful voice.13 years ago
Michael Littwin
search Danny Boy by Michael Littwin13 years ago
Carl Rollberg
What a beautiful voice! I love her songs!13 years ago
vballf
I love Nana Mouskouri, but the best version of this song for me is Deana Durbin.13 years ago
PKLaf
Hello RoaringWaterBay Philips Records released "Danny Boy", by Nana Mouskouri, in 1976 on an album called "Songs of the British Isles".13 years ago
Manuel Lorenzo
Inspite of the origin of the song..may I qoute "Music is the language of the soul". The lyrics and melody transcends beyond borders.It depicts the undying human spirit and relationships.Related Videos
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