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The lyrics of the song “Danny Boy” were written by an English lawyer Frederic Weatherly in 1910. The melody or tune, however, existed centuries before as an old Irish air.

“Ayre, also spelled air, genre of solo song with lute accompaniment that flourished in England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.”
- Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Weatherly modified his lyrics to fit the rhyme and metre of this air which was named Londonderry Air in 1894 by Katherine Tynan Hinkson who set the words of her “Irish Love Song” to it.

Irish Love Song

Would God I were the tender apple blossom
That floats and falls from off the twisted bough
To lie and faint within your silken bosom
Within your silken bosom as that does now.
Or would I were a little burnish'd apple
For you to pluck me, gliding by so cold,
While sun and shade your robe of lawn will dapple,
Your robe of lawn and your hair of spun gold.


Londonderry Air

The original air is believed to date back to Rory Dall O'Cahan, a blind Irish harpist who lived in Scotland in the late 17th century.
Folk legend says that Rory, having collapsed drunk one night by the riverside, heard fairies performing a melody on his harp. He then performed the tune as O'Cahan's Lament.


It originated from County Londonderry in Ireland (now in Northern Ireland).
The place name Derry is an anglicisation of the old Irish Daire (Modern Irish Doire), meaning "oak-grove" or "oak-wood".
As with the city, its name is subject to the Derry/Londonderry name dispute, with the form "Londonderry" generally preferred by unionists and "Derry" by nationalists. British authorities use the name "Londonderry", while "Derry" is used by the Republic of Ireland.





Here is a harp version of the air, probably similar to that played by Rory Dall O'Cahan:




Although I have never been to Ireland and it is unlikely that I ever will, “Danny Boy” holds a very special place in my heart because of the sheer impact of its enchanting melody. Listening to it on the radio as a boy was an experience that captivated my attention and virtually took me to the scene where I could hear the haunting sound of the pipes calling in the glens and down the mountainsides.

My favourite version of it is one in which the focus is on the intonation and nuances of the singer's voice and not on any musical accompaniment.

It has been recorded by multiple artistes.

My favourite version by a male singer is by Johnny Mathis:




My favourite version by a female singer is by Deanna Durbin:




What is the original message and meaning of song?
Here are some meanings attributed to it:
–a parent sending a son off to war
–a mother/father saying goodbye to a son
–a girl saying goodbye to her sweetheart

What are your thoughts on “Danny Boy”?

Do you have a favourite singer's version of it?
Please share it with others by posting the video.
Or just state the singer. Others can post the video for you.

I welcome input, particularly from our Irish friends, of any additional information, including historical details, re “Danny Boy”.

Karen Carpenter has been called one of the best female vocalists of the 20th Century by a number of influential publications as diverse as Rolling Stone Magazine and National Public Radio.

Sir Paul McCartney called her the best female vocalist ever, saying that she was "the best female voice in the world: melodic, tuneful and distinctive."

She performed with her brother Richard as the group, "The Carpenters".
She was also a very talented drummer.

It is very sad that she died at the young age of 32 on Feb. 4, 1983 after she became anorexic.

She had a velvety contralto voice, pitch perfect on every note and never missed a beat.

Her voice was rich, full-bodied, silky smooth and pure.

She had a quality to her voice that no one can lay claim to. So expressive and lush with a deep and soulful sophistication, while at the same time sounding casual and effortless.


Enjoy !





1. Yesterday Once More
2. Top Of The World
3. (They Long To Be) Close To You
4. There's A Kind Of Hush
5. A Song For You
6. Only Yesterday
7. We've Only Just Begun
8. I Need To Be In Love
9. Goodbye To Love
10. Rainy Days And Mondays
11. Superstar
12. Touch Me When We're Dancing
13. Sing
14. Sweet, Sweet Smile

Rain in hot summer:

Praise poetry:«Your love is forever»

Website:




You have shed precious blood, washed my dirty, and redeemed my life;

You sacrifice for my sins, and never regret, to show you a great favor;

I deeply appreciate that your love is precious, and I will give you my everlasting love.

Or sad or discouraged, or death,or separation between loved ones in life or death, wish be strong and courageous never retreat.

Oh, your love is forever from now until forever;

Deep in my heart;

Or the sky and earth were spinning round;

Even if experience seas change into mulberry fields and mulberry fields into seas, or time brings great changes to the world;

Can't make me cut off from your love forever.

The song is boy singing.The text of the song almost is:".......,.......,cause my mind is....,.....,but i'm still missing you,(music)if only i have....,why was i the last one to know the reason why,........,you keep in hidden,i need you pretty smile,you.....but saying to doubt. .....(rising in pitch and high part)".

This song is in a HongKong TV play in 2010.The voice of boy singer is pretty sexy and magnetic.The rhythm is not fast but lyrical.

I looked for it all the time ,but i didnt know what is its name.



The song's website address and it is almost in the 14 minutes and 30 seconds time of the play:


Thank you so much.

Where can i find out this song?Its name is «Sky is blue»and from Denmark singer team Daze.The other song is as «Superhero».I looked for Sky is blue many years.I gathered many song tapes in my school time.I still have the tape but now all use mp3/4 to listen.So i looked for it.
The text almost is:
The sky is blue, i know that is true,
……
I met you in the city, an afternoon in the park,
God knows what i've been thinking,i felt for you right from the star,
A feeling is so hot, i couldn't explain,……
Thank you so much.