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Lyrics. Meaning. Usage. Select recordings. References. External links. Danny Boy. " Danny Boy " is a song with lyrics written by English lawyer Frederic Weatherly in 1910, and set to the traditional Irish melody of "Londonderry Air" in 1913. History. "Danny Boy" Ernestine Schumann-Heink (1917) Problems playing this file? See media help.
Jul 27, 2023 · By Maddy Shaw Roberts. We explore the history and lyrics of ‘Danny Boy’ – a beloved Irish ballad, with an enduring power to move and uplift. Over a century has gone by since ink was put to parchment, and today ‘ Danny Boy ’ continues to stir up deep emotion and feelings of Irish national pride.
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Mar 29, 2022 · "Danny Boy," love it or hate it, holds its position firmly as one of the most popular and recognizable Irish songs of all time. See the mystery behind it unraveled by Irish American author...
“Danny Boy” is a popular ballad that was written in 1910. Many people associate the song with Ireland, even though lyricist Frederic Weatherly was a British lawyer. The connection came when his Irish-born sister-in-law sent him a copy of the tune “Londonderry Air” in 1913.