Is Danny Boy appropriate for a funeral?

Throughout the years “Danny Boy” has been considered an unofficial anthem by Irish Americans and Irish Canadians. It became popular for funerals and memorial services despite not being an official part of the ceremony and was even banned from funeral masses by some churches.

Who does the best version of Danny Boy?

Ten Great Recordings of Danny Boy

  • Judy Garland: I prefer this 1940 version to the showier version that Garland did in 1955, also available on YouTube.
  • Paul Robeson: With a restrained piano accompaniment, Robeson’s sublime bass voice conveys great depths of meaning.

Is Danny Boy an Irish song?

A popular song that has gone on to epitomise Irish culture, Danny Boy is a ballad with an ancient Irish melody. Despite the lyrics being penned by an Englishman, Danny Boy is associated with Irish communities. The tune is taken from the ‘Londonderry Air’, a folk song collected by Jane Ross of Limavady.

Who sang Danny Boy first time?

It was vocalist Elsie Griffin who made the song one of the most popular songs of the era as she entertained British troops in France during WWI. The very first recording of Danny Boy was produced in 1918 by Ernestine Schumann-Heink.

Who did Liam Neeson sing Danny Boy to?

Liam Neeson famously sang the Danny Boy song to Peter Travers and later explains why the song holds a special meaning to him and many other Irish people. A breathtaking visual experience, the below video provides a short history of the song Danny Boy. What Was Fred Weatherly Thinking As He Wrote Danny Boy?

What songs have been influenced by Danny Boy?

Celtic Woman sings ‘You Raise Me Up’, a song that is directly influenced by Danny Boy and its melody. ‘Amazing Grace’ is a spiritual song sung regularly in services and funerals to this day.