Danny Boy is a ballad set to an ancient Irish melody. English songwriter Frederic Weatherly wrote the lyrics, which are usually set to the Irish tune of the "Londonderry Air". The song was written in the town of Limavady, County Londonderry in what is today Northern Ireland. It is most closely associated with Irish people and the Irish diaspora.
The song has been covered in a wide variety of styles including recordings by Glenn Miller, Judy Garland, Johnny Cash, Cher, Eric Clapton and Charlotte Church to name but a few.
This simple but effective arrangement will bring a touch of Ireland to any audience.
The song has been covered in a wide variety of styles including recordings by Glenn Miller, Judy Garland, Johnny Cash, Cher, Eric Clapton and Charlotte Church to name but a few.
This simple but effective arrangement will bring a touch of Ireland to any audience.
Publication details: | |
Title | Danny Boy(Londonderry Air) |
Composer | Irish Traditional |
Arranger | Christopher Hutchings |
Instrumentation | Brass Band |
Duration | 2.15 |
Difficulty | Easy |
Danny Boy(Londonderry Air) BB
- Composer: Irish Traditional
- Title: Danny Boy(Londonderry Air)
- Availability: In Stock
- Instrumentation :Brass Band
- Duration :2.15
- Difficulty :Easy
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