Uploaded by PKLaf on Aug 4, 2008
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.
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its just a song RELAX we have moved on
we have peace in ireland now thanks be to god,so just enjoy the song and leave the politics for another time
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2 years ago 16
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It's an Irish folk song you idiot.
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I love Nana Mouskouri, but the best version of this song for me is Deana Durbin.
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One of the most beautiful song that I have been heard... an old song... enjoy it... The video is perfect, as Nana Mouskouri....
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my fav i'm danny carroll i hope someone hears me carrolldan616 aol
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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.
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I don't think I have commented on this video but I've listened to it a number of times. OP, you did good with the photos and this great interpretation by Nana. Thank you so much for posting.
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Just found this Oh so beautiful Nana's voice and The video Thank u
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@mckee46 The tune is "Londonderry Air", stop playing politics...
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This is a Northern Irish song...
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what year was this recorded?
roaringwaterbay 3 months ago
Hello RoaringWaterBay
Philips Records released "Danny Boy", by Nana Mouskouri, in 1976 on an album called "Songs of the British Isles".
PKLaf 3 months ago
Hello Nishta,
Yes, all the photographs are from Ireland, a country that's as beautiful as its people. I hope that the voice of Nana Mouskouri can melt the hearts of both North and South.
Thank you for stopping by.
Peter
PKLaf 2 years ago 5
Reference to the British Isles was taken from the name of the album when published. This video is only about the music and the song. The voice of Nana Mouskouri transcends politics.
PKLaf 3 years ago 2