• From: Madeira Beach, Florida
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Topic: Danny Boy - 100 years old. The best song ever?

Who hasn't covered Danny Boy?

It is 100 years since the release of Danny Boy. The haunting ballad has been recorded by a who's who of iconic musicians including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Bing Crosby.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/0/24810371

A newer recording with an added verse that actually brought me to tears thinking of a lost child (Chris)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfRielL3Q94

What is your favorite version?

Rule No. 1 - If it sounds good - it is good!

2 Reply by Russell_Harding (edited by Russell_Harding 2013-11-14 05:56:02)

  • From: A black hole in deep space
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Re: Danny Boy - 100 years old. The best song ever?

I saw Jeff Beck do an instrumental version on Jimmy Fallon   with Brian Wilson and the Beach boys really tasty beautiful picking Beck is totally unique he did Danny boy proud smile

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  • From: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Re: Danny Boy - 100 years old. The best song ever?

"Danny Boy" is certainly a song to test a person's vocal range. A group of us all tried to sing it together one evening several years ago, and when the high notes came we all choked. If a person starts it below key so that those high notes can be hit, then only the basses and baritones can do the low ones. It's a terrific song, and real challenge to do properly.

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Re: Danny Boy - 100 years old. The best song ever?

To me, "Danny Boy" brings memories of New Year's Eve.  It's a beautiful song.  Here's another version to test your tear ducts (if you like female singers that is) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DquA6KyHTos

Art and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder.
What constitutes excellent music is in the ears of the listener.

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