Deanna Durbin - Danny Boy

Performer - Deanna Durbin
Lyrics - Frederick Weatherly

The famous ballad "Danny Boy", ironically, was written by a man who never set foot in Ireland. Weatherly, an English barrister who was also a prolific poet, had originally set "Danny Boy" to music he had composed. The song was not successful. When he heard the "Londonderry Air", he realized that "Danny Boy" would fit nicely to that tune. Over 100 songs have been set to "Londonderry Air", but "Danny Boy" is the most famous. Band and orchestral musicians will also recognize the tune as Grainger's "Irish Tune from County Derry".

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;
It's you, it's you must go, and I must bide.

But come ye back when summer's in the meadow,
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow;
I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow;
Danny boy, Oh Danny boy, I love you so.

But if ye come and all the flowers 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 will know, 'though soft ye tread around me,
And then my grave shall richer sweeter be,
Then you'll bend down and tell me that you love me,
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me.

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Music

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• Deanna
• Durbin
• Danny
• Boy
• Grainger
• Weatherly

[violinthief]

This is one of many videos I have uploaded that has been subjected to a phony copyright claim by "Orchard Music". This is a public domain recording. Please do not click on any links below the video. This criminal conduct by Orchard Music should not be rewarded.

[flowersings]

@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.

[dlrunner]

@WJC4023151 . YOu are soooo right. She was/is an angel sent from God. Incredible voice, stunning beauty, great acting.

[crr1950]

@flowersings Jaw vibrato does not create an adult sound.

[Irisjenks]

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

[Mrphantomstalker]

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 :-)

[nandor41]

Beautiful video, thank you for uploaded. Share their judgments about this, extensible to other companies or individuals who impede the free diffusion of videos costructivos that, besides not commercial.

[williamkazak]

Wonderful lady, singing a wonderful song. I totally agree.

[MultiHensh]

What a lovely rendition, a beautiful lady singing a beautiful song.

[MultiHensh]

We are SO lucky to be able to hear a wonderful singer , and a lovely lady.  Makes you appreciate quality.

[MultiHensh]

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.??

[mothersgiftbook]

Deanna's voice is like I imagine an angel's voice mus be. I've never heard such a beautiful voice,