I still watch her films on DVD , one of my favourites is ( His Butlers Sister.) beautiful lady with a voice in a million. I get goose bumps when she hits those high notes always have a hanky near by, her music will
90 years old,she was stunning,my nan tells me she was my grandfathers secret fantasy lol,I can't say I blame him,she was gorgeous,with a voice to match :-)
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When I hear a song of her,or watch one of her movies,or look at her very expressive beauty I really feel so so so sad because I didn`t live her golden era of real arts.
my heart hears the song, my heart feels the song, my heart can see the song...what more can my heart ask for but only to whisper to say "thank you Miss Deanna, you are still wonderful." May God always bless You and your Family.
Film "Because of him", 1949. Deanna Durbin was always one of my fovorites. Her voice at a very young age, would surpasse a lot of singers. But It seems like she faded quickly from the screen? But I always love her voice. Thank you for sharing this.
like the statesmen of our past beauty and Grace has all but fled from the bussom of our nation , Edna May moved to France to live , I did read a book that voices a remedy , the book is called , Man Greed and the economy , I like the way he writes so much I;m trying to write like him
That's heartbreaking. I'm so stupid I never knew Deanna Durbin sang that well. Then again she was a bit before even my time and I'm old. Thanx for posting.
Amazing. The people {Only 6.. and counting..} aren't listening to the beauty of a sad, sorrowful, but beautiful song.. sung by the amazing Deanna Durbin.
Deanna Durbin's version of Danny Boy is so incredibly beautiful that it reaches down into my soul. What a fantastic voice! She captures the melancholy mood of the song so well--simply angelic!!
I cannot get enough of her singing this song. Note perfect, effortless, perfect countenance. Heaven will be even more wonderful when she finally gets there.
I'm 82 years old and I still have my Deanna Durbin doll that my brother Adrian won for me when I was about 10 and he was about 13 by selling magazines. Thank you. ~OneKewpie~
Look at her... she was a CHILD!!! Just a sweet, beautiful child blessed with the voice of an angel... that is the BEST rendition of Danny Boy I have ever heard... what a treat! Thank you, Uploader!
I have a feeling hearing Deanna sing this in person would have been breathtaking. I can only imagine. She was so wise to get out of the rat hole before it did to her what it did to her contemporary Judy Garland.
know one can sing this like deanna the voice of an angel sang with true heart and feeling thats why it moves you to tears , she has an amazing control in her voice that seems to come with ease, jackie evancho has it to , it cant be taught , its a gift from the angels . is anyone out there still amazed at how such a big voice comes out of such a little person. tina
Here is an instance where in Deanna Durbin beats Judy Garland, hands down. Compare Judy's version of Danny Boy and you'll have to agree. This ballad must be sung with purity of heart rather than a heart on fire. Congratulations Miss. Durbin, you made me cry.
Yes! A very nice version! I had heard the name of Deanna Durbin, but I never heard her sing!!...The last verse, you don't always hear it sung--it's quite sad:" If I am dead, you'll come and find the place where I am lying...And I shall hear how soft you tread above me" etc. She does a nice job of Stephen Foster's "Old Folks At home" (see YouTube).
I used to watch all Deanna Durbin films - Sunday matinees! She has the most beautiful voice - thank you so much for posting this here. Makes me want to go and buy a CD of her songs.
what a wonderful version & voice; only recently discovered Deanna Durbin on a CD I purchased were she sings beneath the lights of home; hope to listen to more of here songs and have added her to my favourites
thank you to the people that have made this possible to hear and see this wonderful song, may I go to my grave with this song as they wheel or carry me out the door.
The names of the city and county of Derry or Londonderry in Northern Ireland are the subject of a naming dispute between nationalists and unionists. Generally, although not always, one will find nationalists calling them Derry, and unionists referring to them as Londonderry. Legally, the city and county are called "Londonderry", while the local government district is called "Derry". The debate became particularly politicised at the outset of the Troubles
@raoulsteiner Stephen C. Foster never set foot in Florida, but that did not stop him from writing Swannee River, which is Florida's state song. Deanna Durbin performs it well too.
Cool, That's right up there with the word "Democracy" is never mentioned anywhere in the US founding documents. haha Sounds like a good tagline for the old Rest of the Story bits the late Paul Harvey used to do.
During their occupation of Ireland, the British tacked London onto County Derry, making it Londonderry. Let's just put that aside and call the tune what it is, the beloved Irish song "Danny Boy."
@bilmar1966 Well they added the name to the city in recognition of the London guilds that helped found it, not because they were "tacking on Britishness" to it (in fact, the city would be little more than a monastery if they hadn't done so). The county was never known as "County Derry", since before being changed to "Londonderry" in 1613 it was known as "County Coleraine". (Though I personally refer to the city as Derry 'cause it's shorter.)
Still charming but something happened when she grew up, or this is a very strange look she's sporting. Still, beautiful singing and very touching. Must find this movie, very intriguing.
@walnutgodwin Mostly what happened is that her studio put her up against Judy Garland. I guess there was only room for one young diva in the big films. She became increasingly irritated with the roles she was given and quit the business in 1949. In the late thirties, she was a big name. She's still alive, I think, about 89, lives in France.
@barkingspider403 I loved her statement that she "couldn't go on being little Miss Fixit and bursting into song. :) Wish she could have gotten some roles like Kathryn Grayson did as she had (and may have) as good a voice as her. She and Judy Garland were really different singer types.
@walnutgodwin I think it is acting. The movie is kind of strange. She has a dalliance with Charles Laughton because she has been using him to further her career. The ending is interesting. "Because of Him" is the name of the movie and TCM has it in its latest DD collection.
@raisingAJ You are right about this. Very boring movie, I think, but this part of it was the one redeeming part for me. I just don't care for Franchot Tone at all, and never saw Charles Laughton as anything but the actor he played in this.....not as a love interest in the story.
@antinotis I doubt I'm wrong, but Durbin's on my list-- a short list-- of Hollywood actors and actresses who made it purely on talent. Aside from the off-the-wall visual of it, a "dalliance" between Deanna and Mr. Laughton is pretty silly. For one thing, he was, as the kids would say, so not into that.
Wow - what a voice and wonderful interp! To my regret I first heard of Deanna today Nov 17, 2010. I'm sure I've heard her on film before but as a child didn't pay that much attention. This is the type of singing I love to hear.
I have heard many versions of this, but never have I heard such perfection that brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for posting. I am taken back to my childhood when my great grandmother would sing this to me as we would swing in her back yard.
Bravo and again bravo! What an incredible voice and what a beauty! It's not fair... all of that talent and beauty in just one person. Truly appreciated in Oxford, FL on this fine October morn.
Does anyone know which film this is from? Ah, Charles Laughton- I think he did two films with her. Yes, as a Voice teacher and Opera singer, I'll say Durbin was phenomenal for the era in which she lived. Her one 'operatic duet' w/ Metropolitan Tenor Jan Peerce (when she was maybe 20?) clearly showed that she could have held her own with ANYONE. She has some vocal quirks, but they are what endear her voice to me; & She could make the audience melt, because she was so 'real.' Thanks for posting.
@jhunted7667 Deanna was not in "all about eve", she was in "it started with eve". you must be thinking of Anne Baxter. Laughton was in "it started with eve".
I know I'm going to sound like a sour old man, but this was from the days when a singer of popular light music was actually expected to have a decent set of pipes. Durbin could have sung opera.
@puffin02 I agree with you. The quality of singing has declined remarkably in recent years. I never knew anything about Deanna Durbin until recently, and I learned about her on You Tube.
@electrodud She was 14 when she played her first movie(short) with Judy Garland. She lives in Paris and will respond to her fans but not the press. MGM could only use 1 of the 2. Producer said get rid of the fat one. It was misheard and they retained the fat one , which was Judy. Deann's Durbin's style in still used as a model for singing coaches even today. She was truly an amazing talent.
@hajune while the fact about starring in a short with garland is true, the way that they decided who was signed and who wasn't is false. after long consideration, MGM actually just chose garland.
@hajune and MGM fed Judy those pills and destroyed her. Her later singing was nothing compared to what she could do at first. Judy became a great showman though. Deanna Durbin's singing matured and got even better and then got married and say adios. One has to conclude Deanna was lucky one, but we missed out, no doubt.
@electrodud I echo your sentiments about Evancho! She is a dear, sweet and pure child who possesses a lot of talent!!! But, as an opera singer in training, her training and technique is horrible!!! Her tone is completely swallowed and she uses jaw vibrato to create the mature sound in her voice and the vibrato that she doesn't naturally have! This poor child and her family have been either taken advantage of by a voice teacher with dollar signs in her eyes or one that is completely ignorant.
@flowersings I agree with you completely about Evancho. I'm surprised more people don't notice the harm that is being done from her bad training. As far as I have read, all she has is a famous (and rich) vocal coach who prepares her for snazzy performances. She seems to have no real voice teacher who can work on healthy technique. I hope she finds one who will help guide her talent safely so she can sing for her whole life. Deanna Durbin had a voice teacher beginning at age 10, apparently.
@DivetteDoryKamen You made a statement that harm IS being done to Jackie from bad training. Feel free to back it up.... what harm is being done? FYI she IS being coached only to assure that she is NOT using technique that will hurt her voice. She will have a full time coach only after she reaches puberty. BTW, she will not have any problems finding that coach... as even Renee Fleming has shown interest in working with her to some degree.
@flowersings I am so glad you made this comment. I made a comment saying pretty much the same thing and was shouted down. There is a trend at the moment to make all opera and classical singers sound the same with a very fake unnatural "posh" sound that is completely swallowed with excessive jaw vibrato creating a "pretend" sound. It is ugly and unnecessary.
@electrodud I feel like you do. I've only recently listened to Deanna's recordings...and...WOW! After listening to most of the greats of the past...and present, I've found her to be the most spectacular.
I've also, like many, become a fan of Jackie's. I'm 64 years old, have been a singer since I was in the chior at church at 7. As objective as I can be, I'll say, Jackie still has to grow a more physically, her special musical ability is there. Wait a couple more years. And watch out.
Man, I love this song and have heard it a million times. I never cry... but looking at the lyrics almost made me cry... Weird that he's never been to Ireland... haha
After fighting with my computer for hours to get Adobe Player to upload, I think I've got
it right, click on Deanna's lovely face and viola!
Wherever she's living now in Europe, I hope she knows how her fans love her. To say nothing of my squeal of relief at getting to HEAR her through my new speakers!
@heihachiable I must say, I never really liked this song in the past, but I just saw this video and she really executed it beautifully. I have a new found respect for this song...I suppose it's never too late to appreciate something of value.
P.s. did you notice how much she looks like Sarah Brightman towards 1.59?
This, a perfect version of the melody written my Ruiari Dall Ó Cathain; Aisling an Óg Fhír (sorry my Gaeilge is rusty); nach dtuigeann tú, tá an ceol seo, go h-an mhaith. More than that.... perfect
Having done an informal survey of about 10 other versions, this one still stands as my favorite. Deanna remains a gem buried in the rough of our history.
@macker33 Yes, you are being petty as well as incorrect - the theme is the "Londonderry Air". It was given this title by George Petrie in 1855 for Jane Ross of Londonderry, who wrote down the tune after hearing a fiddler playing it. "Derry air" would be your backside.
@violinthief Derry is the name the Irish Catholics use for the city. They resent the British name of Londonderry. I agree with you, Macker33, the name of the song is "Londonderry Air."
@Starlifter88 No , sorry , it was not ... but , Danny Thomas was a fav of my Mom's .. she still supports St.Judes Hospital for Children .. He was a wonderful Humanitarian !!
I still watch her films on DVD , one of my favourites is ( His Butlers Sister.) beautiful lady with a voice in a million. I get goose bumps when she hits those high notes always have a hanky near by, her music will
last for ever. Iris
Irisjenks 2 weeks ago
90 years old,she was stunning,my nan tells me she was my grandfathers secret fantasy lol,I can't say I blame him,she was gorgeous,with a voice to match :-)
Mrphantomstalker 3 weeks ago
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nandor41 1 month ago
Wonderful lady, singing a wonderful song. I totally agree.
williamkazak 1 month ago
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violinthief 1 month ago
What a lovely rendition, a beautiful lady singing a beautiful song.
MultiHensh 1 month ago
We are SO lucky to be able to hear a wonderful singer , and a lovely lady. Makes you appreciate quality.
MultiHensh 1 month ago
We are blessed that u tube gives ordinary mortals the chance to hear and see singerswith such quality and beauty----do you believe in Angels.??
MultiHensh 1 month ago
Deanna's voice is like I imagine an angel's voice mus be. I've never heard such a beautiful voice,
mothersgiftbook 1 month ago
anyone who is not moved by her rendition of this immortal song must be made of stone.
joeasmythe 2 months ago
I hear she's living in France, not far from Paris. --The best voice in the history of movies.
gallantrycross 2 months ago
@gallantrycross
She is still till today the best of them all who was the best singer+the best actress+the best expressive beauty, ALL at the same time at top.
amirtoma 2 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Deanna Durbin
@gallantrycross
When I hear a song of her,or watch one of her movies,or look at her very expressive beauty I really feel so so so sad because I didn`t live her golden era of real arts.
amirtoma 2 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Deanna Durbin
s c h ö n !! (wonderful version)
drhasenhirn 2 months ago
beautiful
animenut23 2 months ago
Will last as long as this old world of ours and is just as lovely.
beagvictualler49 2 months ago
my heart hears the song, my heart feels the song, my heart can see the song...what more can my heart ask for but only to whisper to say "thank you Miss Deanna, you are still wonderful." May God always bless You and your Family.
lepambarugoboy 3 months ago
NICE!
JimMLINY 4 months ago
Film "Because of him", 1949. Deanna Durbin was always one of my fovorites. Her voice at a very young age, would surpasse a lot of singers. But It seems like she faded quickly from the screen? But I always love her voice. Thank you for sharing this.
DIANNEELEE 4 months ago
@DIANNEELEE she apparently chose to "fade" from the screen
joecain123 2 months ago in playlist Song - Danny Boy
It's Captain Bly-
She sings to Captain Bly- as ever.
harponercam 4 months ago
@harponercam Yes, it's Charles Laughton. One of the greats.
mrleedra 2 months ago
like the statesmen of our past beauty and Grace has all but fled from the bussom of our nation , Edna May moved to France to live , I did read a book that voices a remedy , the book is called , Man Greed and the economy , I like the way he writes so much I;m trying to write like him
jhunted7667 4 months ago
absolutly breathtaking !!!
stoepselization 5 months ago
That's heartbreaking. I'm so stupid I never knew Deanna Durbin sang that well. Then again she was a bit before even my time and I'm old. Thanx for posting.
deriter64 5 months ago
Deanna is absolutely gorgeous
scrtg 6 months ago
Who's the giuy at the door? What film is this from?seen that guy in lots of old films
harleyrrab 6 months ago
@harleyrrab Charles Laughton
tallnlean9 6 months ago
@harleyrrab I think he is charles laughton...
daphnebeloved 4 months ago
a very beautiful rendition.
ShawDAMAN 6 months ago
Amazing. The people {Only 6.. and counting..} aren't listening to the beauty of a sad, sorrowful, but beautiful song.. sung by the amazing Deanna Durbin.
TheWinterhuntress 6 months ago
Never heard such a poignant rendering of Danny Boy . D.D. has such an expressive and melodious voice.
daddio7777777 6 months ago
Everything a movie should be-
be there,yes, yet underscored.
harponercam 6 months ago
Lovely
gtgale1 6 months ago
Deanna Durbin's version of Danny Boy is so incredibly beautiful that it reaches down into my soul. What a fantastic voice! She captures the melancholy mood of the song so well--simply angelic!!
WJC4023151 6 months ago
@WJC4023151 . YOu are soooo right. She was/is an angel sent from God. Incredible voice, stunning beauty, great acting.
dlrunner 4 months ago 2
Brilliant...absolutly georgus
schotte7070 6 months ago
Brilliant is a word that comes to mind, Just Brilliant
Goldcoast4211 6 months ago
I cannot get enough of her singing this song. Note perfect, effortless, perfect countenance. Heaven will be even more wonderful when she finally gets there.
dlrunner 6 months ago
I'm 82 years old and I still have my Deanna Durbin doll that my brother Adrian won for me when I was about 10 and he was about 13 by selling magazines. Thank you. ~OneKewpie~
OneKewpie 6 months ago
Look at her... she was a CHILD!!! Just a sweet, beautiful child blessed with the voice of an angel... that is the BEST rendition of Danny Boy I have ever heard... what a treat! Thank you, Uploader!
PinkPoodleSkirt77 7 months ago
When I was in college, there were a lot of girls named Deanna. Now I can see why the name caught on.
davevanfunk 7 months ago
I have a feeling hearing Deanna sing this in person would have been breathtaking. I can only imagine. She was so wise to get out of the rat hole before it did to her what it did to her contemporary Judy Garland.
Fedproman 7 months ago
know one can sing this like deanna the voice of an angel sang with true heart and feeling thats why it moves you to tears , she has an amazing control in her voice that seems to come with ease, jackie evancho has it to , it cant be taught , its a gift from the angels . is anyone out there still amazed at how such a big voice comes out of such a little person. tina
beetrootbertha 7 months ago
my god! beautiful!
kingslegion1 8 months ago
Here is an instance where in Deanna Durbin beats Judy Garland, hands down. Compare Judy's version of Danny Boy and you'll have to agree. This ballad must be sung with purity of heart rather than a heart on fire. Congratulations Miss. Durbin, you made me cry.
Sincerely,
Friend of Dorothy's
OxenHandler 8 months ago
Wow!!!
majpyro 8 months ago
She is better than Jackie electrodud.
TheAnastasiaLee 8 months ago
6 people are weird.
Lockemeister 9 months ago
Yes! A very nice version! I had heard the name of Deanna Durbin, but I never heard her sing!!...The last verse, you don't always hear it sung--it's quite sad:" If I am dead, you'll come and find the place where I am lying...And I shall hear how soft you tread above me" etc. She does a nice job of Stephen Foster's "Old Folks At home" (see YouTube).
geebeeman1 9 months ago
OMG! Magnificent voice, beautiful woman. Angels do exist on earth!
dlrunner 9 months ago
What a beautiful woman,both visually and vocally. Bravo,and peace Ms. Durbin.
peterboy48 9 months ago
A very beautiful melody sang by a gifted beautiful lady. N.Sablay. M.D. ( ret )North Las Vegas, Nv.
80sbuttrock 9 months ago
I used to watch all Deanna Durbin films - Sunday matinees! She has the most beautiful voice - thank you so much for posting this here. Makes me want to go and buy a CD of her songs.
Blibish 9 months ago
Beautiful...almost brought me to tears :')
xxxxZexionxxxx 9 months ago
what a wonderful version & voice; only recently discovered Deanna Durbin on a CD I purchased were she sings beneath the lights of home; hope to listen to more of here songs and have added her to my favourites
blackducks1000 9 months ago
Wonderful Version ! Love it ! One of the best I've heard ! She sings it beautifully ! Great Video ! Thank you so much for uploading ! 5*****+
CountrynIrish 9 months ago
It brings back my childhood memories when we only had the philco upright radio.
sargesenior1 9 months ago
thank you to the people that have made this possible to hear and see this wonderful song, may I go to my grave with this song as they wheel or carry me out the door.
aum shanti
Maureen
maurz56 10 months ago
Thanks, Violinthief, for posting the Deanna Durbin videos. They are very beautiful and very much appreciated. She was a wonderful singer.
mindspring57 10 months ago
BEAUTIFUL! what more can you say?
Strangerinawort 10 months ago
Lovely voice she had... It's such a beautiful and sad irish song <3
helenajesstarzak 10 months ago
The names of the city and county of Derry or Londonderry in Northern Ireland are the subject of a naming dispute between nationalists and unionists. Generally, although not always, one will find nationalists calling them Derry, and unionists referring to them as Londonderry. Legally, the city and county are called "Londonderry", while the local government district is called "Derry". The debate became particularly politicised at the outset of the Troubles
elsobbeauty 10 months ago 8
Such a good example of all the beauty the world has to offer. Thanks for posting.
decodeme98 10 months ago
English wrote it, Irish sing it. God save the commonwealth of nations.
EnglishAirship 11 months ago
The interesting thing on this, is that the guy who composed "Oh Danny Boy" never setfoot in Ireland!!!!
raoulsteiner 11 months ago
@raoulsteiner Stephen C. Foster never set foot in Florida, but that did not stop him from writing Swannee River, which is Florida's state song. Deanna Durbin performs it well too.
mindspring57 11 months ago
@raoulsteiner
Cool, That's right up there with the word "Democracy" is never mentioned anywhere in the US founding documents. haha Sounds like a good tagline for the old Rest of the Story bits the late Paul Harvey used to do.
majik2hanz 10 months ago
During their occupation of Ireland, the British tacked London onto County Derry, making it Londonderry. Let's just put that aside and call the tune what it is, the beloved Irish song "Danny Boy."
bilmar1966 1 year ago
@bilmar1966 Well they added the name to the city in recognition of the London guilds that helped found it, not because they were "tacking on Britishness" to it (in fact, the city would be little more than a monastery if they hadn't done so). The county was never known as "County Derry", since before being changed to "Londonderry" in 1613 it was known as "County Coleraine". (Though I personally refer to the city as Derry 'cause it's shorter.)
Spartophragmos 10 months ago
I love this reminds me of me ma and me bro no capitals cos they belonged to me xxxx
phantomtree1 1 year ago
Still charming but something happened when she grew up, or this is a very strange look she's sporting. Still, beautiful singing and very touching. Must find this movie, very intriguing.
walnutgodwin 1 year ago
@walnutgodwin Mostly what happened is that her studio put her up against Judy Garland. I guess there was only room for one young diva in the big films. She became increasingly irritated with the roles she was given and quit the business in 1949. In the late thirties, she was a big name. She's still alive, I think, about 89, lives in France.
barkingspider403 11 months ago
@barkingspider403 I loved her statement that she "couldn't go on being little Miss Fixit and bursting into song. :) Wish she could have gotten some roles like Kathryn Grayson did as she had (and may have) as good a voice as her. She and Judy Garland were really different singer types.
meileen1942 9 months ago
@walnutgodwin I think it is acting. The movie is kind of strange. She has a dalliance with Charles Laughton because she has been using him to further her career. The ending is interesting. "Because of Him" is the name of the movie and TCM has it in its latest DD collection.
antinotis 11 months ago
I thought it was from a movie "It Started with Eve"
raisingAJ 10 months ago
@raisingAJ You are right about this. Very boring movie, I think, but this part of it was the one redeeming part for me. I just don't care for Franchot Tone at all, and never saw Charles Laughton as anything but the actor he played in this.....not as a love interest in the story.
meileen1942 9 months ago
@antinotis I doubt I'm wrong, but Durbin's on my list-- a short list-- of Hollywood actors and actresses who made it purely on talent. Aside from the off-the-wall visual of it, a "dalliance" between Deanna and Mr. Laughton is pretty silly. For one thing, he was, as the kids would say, so not into that.
defundthewar 10 months ago
Oh my goodness . . . sooooo beautiful.
GOD Bless that girl and the Irish.
jwmcmac 1 year ago
man is she good at her vibrato!!!
WhoDoYouThinkIAmPunk 1 year ago
Londonderry? You may as well call Zimbabwe Rhodesia!
Madzillion 1 year ago 3
Simply beautiful!
stenocruiser 1 year ago
Wow - what a voice and wonderful interp! To my regret I first heard of Deanna today Nov 17, 2010. I'm sure I've heard her on film before but as a child didn't pay that much attention. This is the type of singing I love to hear.
tabanjoman24 1 year ago
I have heard many versions of this, but never have I heard such perfection that brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for posting. I am taken back to my childhood when my great grandmother would sing this to me as we would swing in her back yard.
gardenguy731 1 year ago
Derry is a county in Ireland I believe and Londonderry is a town. :)
Staymewithflagons 1 year ago
I bet Frederick Weatherly would never have believed how much of an Irish song this has become :)
My dads all time favorite song, he sings it 'almost' as good :)
ImogenDevaux 1 year ago
Talented born singer and actress!
the only actress when young, to win "The Academy Juvenile Award".
franklindavid 1 year ago 2
Lovely and such a classic beauty. May you find peace Deanna as you seem unhappy. Hope you find it in your solitude in Paris.
susiefan1 1 year ago 2
Bravo and again bravo! What an incredible voice and what a beauty! It's not fair... all of that talent and beauty in just one person. Truly appreciated in Oxford, FL on this fine October morn.
October 16, 2010. Blessings to all.
Fanfaron2008 1 year ago
I fall to pieces when I hear this part of the song......."And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me".......so beautiful, so sad.
ladyfox825 1 year ago 2
The best performance of this beautiful song ever.....Deanna you just own it. Happy 88th year.
eb641 1 year ago 2
Does anyone know which film this is from? Ah, Charles Laughton- I think he did two films with her. Yes, as a Voice teacher and Opera singer, I'll say Durbin was phenomenal for the era in which she lived. Her one 'operatic duet' w/ Metropolitan Tenor Jan Peerce (when she was maybe 20?) clearly showed that she could have held her own with ANYONE. She has some vocal quirks, but they are what endear her voice to me; & She could make the audience melt, because she was so 'real.' Thanks for posting.
jsmoir1 1 year ago
@jsmoir1 she did a film with Laughton called all about eve but this is not from that
jhunted7667 1 year ago
@jhunted7667 Deanna was not in "all about eve", she was in "it started with eve". you must be thinking of Anne Baxter. Laughton was in "it started with eve".
prittyugly86 1 year ago
@jsmoir1 The film is Because of him. One of her best.
liliandtom 1 year ago
I am too too splendid, and there are not words!
masa618 1 year ago
I know I'm going to sound like a sour old man, but this was from the days when a singer of popular light music was actually expected to have a decent set of pipes. Durbin could have sung opera.
puffin02 1 year ago
@puffin02 I agree with you. The quality of singing has declined remarkably in recent years. I never knew anything about Deanna Durbin until recently, and I learned about her on You Tube.
mindspring57 1 year ago
@puffin02 She has sung Opera!
fpngan 1 year ago
she has a perty voice ;D
pinkarcticfoxyy 1 year ago
Must be on e of the best interpretations .
Portlaoise50 1 year ago
amazing high notes.
MrAndrew1907 1 year ago
What a Beautiful voice and BEST Danny Boy I have heard.
Too bad we haven't heard from her in over 50 years.
Hollywood is a scary and RAT infested place. I don't blame her for weanting to get away from it.
As I have been saying all day she was the Jackie Evancho of her time. Maybe even better.
I hope Hollywood doesn't corrupt Jackie Evancho once they get their claws in her
Does anyone know what was the youngest age she started to record?
God Bless you Deanna Durbin - hope you live FOREVER :-)
electrodud 1 year ago 14
@electrodud She was 14 when she played her first movie(short) with Judy Garland. She lives in Paris and will respond to her fans but not the press. MGM could only use 1 of the 2. Producer said get rid of the fat one. It was misheard and they retained the fat one , which was Judy. Deann's Durbin's style in still used as a model for singing coaches even today. She was truly an amazing talent.
hajune 1 year ago
@hajune while the fact about starring in a short with garland is true, the way that they decided who was signed and who wasn't is false. after long consideration, MGM actually just chose garland.
superhetoric 1 year ago
@hajune and MGM fed Judy those pills and destroyed her. Her later singing was nothing compared to what she could do at first. Judy became a great showman though. Deanna Durbin's singing matured and got even better and then got married and say adios. One has to conclude Deanna was lucky one, but we missed out, no doubt.
antinotis 1 year ago
@electrodud HOOOOLD UP. Jackie Evancho is about 12? Deanna Durbin is in a league of her own.
Realteen 9 months ago
@electrodud she will
mccurryburg 8 months ago
@electrodud I echo your sentiments about Evancho! She is a dear, sweet and pure child who possesses a lot of talent!!! But, as an opera singer in training, her training and technique is horrible!!! Her tone is completely swallowed and she uses jaw vibrato to create the mature sound in her voice and the vibrato that she doesn't naturally have! This poor child and her family have been either taken advantage of by a voice teacher with dollar signs in her eyes or one that is completely ignorant.
flowersings 7 months ago 12
@flowersings I agree with you completely about Evancho. I'm surprised more people don't notice the harm that is being done from her bad training. As far as I have read, all she has is a famous (and rich) vocal coach who prepares her for snazzy performances. She seems to have no real voice teacher who can work on healthy technique. I hope she finds one who will help guide her talent safely so she can sing for her whole life. Deanna Durbin had a voice teacher beginning at age 10, apparently.
DivetteDoryKamen 7 months ago
@DivetteDoryKamen You made a statement that harm IS being done to Jackie from bad training. Feel free to back it up.... what harm is being done? FYI she IS being coached only to assure that she is NOT using technique that will hurt her voice. She will have a full time coach only after she reaches puberty. BTW, she will not have any problems finding that coach... as even Renee Fleming has shown interest in working with her to some degree.
crr1950 4 months ago
@flowersings Jackie Evancho is not "an opera singer in training". She is a Classical Crossover singer.
rational2 6 months ago
@rational2 indeed. I would be very surprised if she wound up being an opera singer.
ShawDAMAN 6 months ago
@flowersings I am so glad you made this comment. I made a comment saying pretty much the same thing and was shouted down. There is a trend at the moment to make all opera and classical singers sound the same with a very fake unnatural "posh" sound that is completely swallowed with excessive jaw vibrato creating a "pretend" sound. It is ugly and unnecessary.
MatthewDavine 1 month ago
@flowersings Jaw vibrato does not create an adult sound.
crr1950 1 week ago
@electrodud I feel like you do. I've only recently listened to Deanna's recordings...and...WOW! After listening to most of the greats of the past...and present, I've found her to be the most spectacular.
I've also, like many, become a fan of Jackie's. I'm 64 years old, have been a singer since I was in the chior at church at 7. As objective as I can be, I'll say, Jackie still has to grow a more physically, her special musical ability is there. Wait a couple more years. And watch out.
Mrsawyer46 5 months ago
Never been done better!
Carolina46976 1 year ago
beautiful voice.
greatglenno1 1 year ago
I wish she had a version where she sang all the verses because this is truly beautiful!
jhn128 1 year ago
I'm in love again!!
squeezebox34 1 year ago
one of my very favorite versions of this song it is stunning, only Judith Durham's version even comes close, thanks for this beautiful voice
meeee526 1 year ago
What year is this footage from?
hev936 1 year ago
@hev936 It's from "Because of Him" from 1946.
MelanieCrafts 1 year ago
it's the Derry Air not londonderry!
irishsolar 1 year ago
Deanna is my favorite singer of them all.
TOMSLASSIE 1 year ago
Man, I love this song and have heard it a million times. I never cry... but looking at the lyrics almost made me cry... Weird that he's never been to Ireland... haha
broadwaystar2011 1 year ago
After fighting with my computer for hours to get Adobe Player to upload, I think I've got
it right, click on Deanna's lovely face and viola!
Wherever she's living now in Europe, I hope she knows how her fans love her. To say nothing of my squeal of relief at getting to HEAR her through my new speakers!
blackiemittens 1 year ago
She's beautiful, just like her voice.
ogalala 1 year ago
Deanna Durbin's ,"Danny Boy" I enjoy very much.
heihachiable 1 year ago
One of the best versions i have heard. thank you.
Portlaoise50 1 year ago
Thank you Ms. Deanna Durbin. I like your Danny Boy the best.
heihachiable 1 year ago
@heihachiable I must say, I never really liked this song in the past, but I just saw this video and she really executed it beautifully. I have a new found respect for this song...I suppose it's never too late to appreciate something of value.
P.s. did you notice how much she looks like Sarah Brightman towards 1.59?
ALLHISLOVE4ME 1 year ago
This, a perfect version of the melody written my Ruiari Dall Ó Cathain; Aisling an Óg Fhír (sorry my Gaeilge is rusty); nach dtuigeann tú, tá an ceol seo, go h-an mhaith. More than that.... perfect
maceain 1 year ago
Гениальная актриса и певица! Мой папа во второй половине 40-х все время держал ее фотографию, как самой очаровательной киноактрисы!
Radan27 1 year ago
she reminds me of a relative who thinks they sing better then they do.Nothing special about her voice
cbrun67176 1 year ago
"Derry Air" made me laugh out loud.
TOMSLASSIE 1 year ago
Having done an informal survey of about 10 other versions, this one still stands as my favorite. Deanna remains a gem buried in the rough of our history.
randyman1955 1 year ago
Deanna Durbin in this film does the finest version of this finest of songs in the English language! This is Aryan song at its best.
Volksverhetz 1 year ago
amazing
otterzotter 1 year ago
She has such a fantastic voice!
ALD1296 1 year ago
no one does it better
DeanaUSA 1 year ago
What a voice!
Thanks for sharing.
cocochanelleke 1 year ago 2
Beautiful! This one's for you dad.x
mogaduff 1 year ago
is this from a movie?
OoOZaechikOoO 1 year ago
Yes, the name of the movie was " Because of Him" in 1946. Great movie as well.
paperboy170 1 year ago
What does the meaning of the lyrics? Danny boys are the soldiers???
udon890 1 year ago
the song is about a lost love
elliotminor9290 1 year ago 2
Angels must sound like this.
gtopa1 1 year ago 3
My dear husband, Tom, loved to sing the old Irish songs. This brings back memories.
TOMSLASSIE 1 year ago 3
I miss my mum as well. Love you mum from Danny Boy and Louise xx
idleroddy 1 year ago
Thank you for this wonderful rendition of Danny Boy! Happy St. Patrick's Day Deanna wherever you are!
emerging2012 1 year ago 2
wonderful version of this beautiful song.
missyou mam!!!! xxxx
gsalve1 1 year ago
yep Londonderry
tylercrane 1 year ago
Are we related? I am Nancy Crane.
TheNLCrane 1 year ago
yeah well the people actually live the call it derry and not L.derry.
And if the people who live there call it derry i dont see what the overrated has beens and their buddies can do about it.
macker33 1 year ago
this song always makes me cry!
helenajesstarzak 1 year ago 3
So much Irish music makes me cry.
TheNLCrane 1 year ago
I'm sorry to sound petty but its derry not londonderry...just for future reference.
macker33 1 year ago
@macker33 Yes, you are being petty as well as incorrect - the theme is the "Londonderry Air". It was given this title by George Petrie in 1855 for Jane Ross of Londonderry, who wrote down the tune after hearing a fiddler playing it. "Derry air" would be your backside.
violinthief 1 year ago 77
Yeah well,theres no such place as londonderry.
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macker33 1 year ago
@violinthief Derry is the name the Irish Catholics use for the city. They resent the British name of Londonderry. I agree with you, Macker33, the name of the song is "Londonderry Air."
mindspring57 1 year ago
@violinthief: That was a dam great response if I may say so. I hope "macker33" take note of it for future reference (lol).
IX19UT8O 1 year ago
@violinthief ouch
nickthornber 1 year ago
@violinthief Well, you know how it is with the Irish. Left to their own devices, they wouldn't even speak English.
mindspring57 1 year ago
@violinthief but an Englishman wrote it.
roaringwaterbay 1 year ago
@violinthief the irish hate it being called londonderry...as the word london was added to it by the english when they conquered Eire
3tangle3 1 year ago
@3tangle3 Uhm. It was a englishman who wrote it..
AbraSpiders 1 year ago
@macker33 You republicans need to know you were beaten and it's Londonderry
dnmurphy48 1 year ago
@macker33 bravo...x
BuzzingBeat 1 year ago
@macker33 you are right macka - it is Derry - Londonderry is just the english (but incorrect) name for the town
londonafterwards 1 year ago
@macker33 I love your reply to what what said about " Derry Air" !
You go macker33!!
MsLindaKaren 1 year ago
@macker33 DERRY
chairde 1 year ago
her voice is angelic
MsCasati 1 year ago 5
Wasn't this also the theme from the Danny Thomas show "Make Room for Daddy?" It was a sitcom in the 1950's.
Starlifter88 1 year ago
@Starlifter88 No , sorry , it was not ... but , Danny Thomas was a fav of my Mom's .. she still supports St.Judes Hospital for Children .. He was a wonderful Humanitarian !!
All the Best :))
yukonnahanni 1 year ago
We Japanese love this song. Thanks so much.
salmonidae2009 1 year ago 15
@salmonidae2009 Does it have some sort of special significance to the Japanese?
mindspring57 11 months ago
RIP poppy :'( _---- played at his funeral
kgrl829 2 years ago 4
@kgrl829 Bless his heart Darlin
wettoebabe47 1 year ago 2