This is the latest release for David Hobson, in a long line of successful albums including many opera arias on "Handel Arias" album; - "French and Italian Arias"; - and other albums including his "Presenting David Hobson"; - "The Exquisite Hour"; - "Cinema Paradiso"; - "A Little Closure"; - "The Promise"; - "One Perfect Day" (Soundtrack) 2CD; - and finally "The Live Album". I purchased this from my ABC store.
I have not heard anyone sing "Danny Boy" as passionately and with boundless conviction, as presented here by David Hobson: - all of the ballads and odes performed by David Hobson are exceptional. I would recommened all of the above albums as comfortable additions to your music collection: you will be trapped in the spell of his vocal line. I was, and I am constantly listening to his performances.
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"Danny Boy" is a ballad written by Frederick Weatherly and usually set to the tune of the Londonderry Air; it is most closely associated with Irish communities.
Background
The lyrics to "Danny Boy" were written by the English lawyer and lyricist Frederick Weatherly in 1910. Although the lyrics were originally written for a different tune, Weatherly modified them to fit "Londonderry Air" in 1913 when his sister-in-law in America sent him a copy.[1] Ernestine Schumann-Heink made the first recording in 1915. Weatherly gave the song to the vocalist Elsie Griffin, who in turn made it one of the most popular songs in the new century. In 1928, Weatherly suggested that the second verse would provide a fitting requiem for the actress Ellen Terry.
"Danny Boy" was originally said to be intended as a message from a woman to a man, and Weatherly provided the alternative "Eily dear" for male singers in his 1918 authorised lyrics.[2] However, the song is actually sung by men as much as, or possibly more than, women. The song has been interpreted by some listeners as a message from a parent to a son going off to war or leaving as part of the Irish diaspora.
The song is widely considered an Irish anthem, although Weatherly was an Englishman. Nonetheless, "Danny Boy" is considered by many Irish Americans and Irish Canadians to be their unofficial signature song
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Oh Danny boy, the pipes the pipes are calling
From glen to glen and down the mountain side
The summer's gone and all the roses falling
'Tis you 'Tis you must go and I must bide
But come me back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy I love you so.
But when ye come and all the flow'rs are dying
If I am dead, as dead I well may be
Ye'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
And I shall hear tho' soft you tread above me
And all my grave will warmer sweeter be
For you will bend and tell me that you Love me
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me.
Amen.
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Up until I just listened to David sing this, Mario L. had been my fav. No musical Acc. made this so much richer and genuine. Lovely, I will be looking for more of his music in the stores. Thank you for bringing this to us, it is a delight.
LeeboyThunder 2 months ago
How simply lovely(:
AsYouWish810 5 months ago
Beautiful voice.
Singjoyous 1 year ago
Damn nice looking man
knik02 1 year ago
Beautiful
Gangu1z 1 year ago
Any chance you could download his rendition of "Raglan Road"?
SuperGrierson 1 year ago
Paul, this is my introduction to David Hobson who retains his pitch in this unaccompanied version of "Danny Boy." In addition to his lovely voice, his ease and conviction with the words is unusually fine. Many thanks, George
opertutto 1 year ago
Beautiful voice!
77Opera 1 year ago