I was told the Danny Boy lyrics were written to go with an old gospel song which in turn was written to go with a classic tune by a famous composer.
2006-09-21 15:59:11 · 7 answers · asked by floridian 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Despite its popularity among Irish-Americans, the song's lyrics were actually penned by an Englishman, Frederick Edward Weatherly, in 1913, and set to the tune of the 17th century Irish folk song, Londonderry Aire. Danny Boy tells the tale of an Irish lad called to military duty by the sound of distant bagpipes, and a loved one who promises to wait for him. '"Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow / Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so," go the wistful lyrics.
2006-09-21 16:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by Pey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a love song from a woman to a man(though many men have also recorded it),set to the tune of Londonderry Air.It was written in 1910 by Frederick Weatherly and set to the music in 1913.
It has been recorded by Conway twitty,johnny cash,Roy orbison
andJudy Garland along with numerous others.
2006-09-21 23:08:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
off the top of my head I can tell you although often associated with Ireland it is actually an English folk song set to the tune of the 'Londonderry Air'.
2006-09-22 00:14:08 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a Irish song. so it is from Ireland. it is about a boy dieing and the grief. i had to sing it for UIL last year and thats what it said on the sheet music. irish hymn.
2006-09-21 23:02:05 · answer #4 · answered by Pence for rookie of the year! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a 'irish love song, women to a man
2006-09-21 23:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scottish, or Irish I think
2006-09-21 23:02:28 · answer #6 · answered by scottlcdl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all I know is that it is irish
2006-09-21 23:02:16 · answer #7 · answered by lildevilchild_87 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋