Danny Boy is a ballad written by English lawyer and pet Frederic Weatherly in Bath, 1910. It is usually song to the Irish tune called Londonderry Air. His sister-in-law Margaret sent him a copy of Londonderry Air in 1913; he then changed the lyrics of Danny boy to fit Londonderry Air. Weatherly gave the song to singer Elsie Griffin who helped make it one of the most popular songs of the early 1900’s. There are various theories as to the true meaning of "Danny Boy". Some have interpreted the song to be a message from a parent to a son going off to war or leaving as part of the Irish diaspora. The 1918 version of the sheet music included alternative lyrics ("Eily Dear"), with the instructions that "when sung by a man, the words in italic should be used; the song then becomes "Eily Dear", so that "Danny Boy" is only to be sung by a lady". In spite of this, it is unclear whether this was Weatherly's intent.
"Danny Boy" is considered to be an unofficial signature song by Irish Americans and Irish Canadians. The song is popular for funerals. In 1928, Weatherly himself suggested that the second verse would provide a fitting requiem for the actress Ellen Terry. A big band version of the song is used as the theme for The Danny Thomas Show (a.k.a. Make Room for Daddy).
"Danny Boy" was used to represent Northern Ireland at the start of the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, sung by a choir of children on the Giant's Causeway. On November 25, 2014, the Vancouver Canucks used the song in honor of the recently deceased Pat Quinn, who played and worked in many executive capacities for the team.
"Danny Boy" has a wide range and is great for showing off a fine singing voice.
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