Do not stand at my Grave and Weep

Setting of beautiful funeral poem Do Not Stand at my grave and Weep. Sung by baritone Nyle Wolfe arranged by David Wray. The song has its beginnings in 1932 in Baltimore but completion in England in 1990. The poem Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep is reputed to have been penned by Mary E Frye. In just 50 years the poem became one the most loved in the English language. It came to the notice of composer Geoff Stephens after being printed in the Daily Mail. The newspaper printed it following the death of a young soldier who had left the poem in an envelope intended for his parents in the event of his death.

video from John Kenny


David Wray Piano/Keyboards, Cora Venus Lunny Violin/Viola,
Ellen Crannitch Flute, Brendan Doyle Clarinet,
Stephen McDonnell Trumpet, Karl Ronan Trombone,
Dermot Dunne Accordion, Karl Breen (Guitar),
Malachi Robinson - Double Bass, Des Lacey - Drums/Percussion

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[abro43]

I have heard this poem read at funeral services but did not realise that it was sung as well. This is very moving and such a lovely tenor voice. Thanks for sharing such a fine voice.

[relussier]

@abro43 Baritone

[aeronautsounds]

Very moving song!

Please check out my own version of this poem, sung by mezzo-soprano Herlinde Van den Bossche at my channel.

[darkroselight]

Now thats a voice.

[NCIS4Evr]

I heard this poem for the first time in Desperate Housewives.......and i <3 it. It is so deep and it literally touches your soul and shows death in such a different and more positive light. Its really beautiful.

[casstp]

He came to my town and performed, he is the reason I sing opera

[NOTHERNCALIFJACK]

i have the music but where did you get the pictures

[destructivedandy]

Just heard this on the BBC's Remembrance Service. So moving. We will remember them

[GrBr42]

beautiful ..