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The lyrics were written by an Englishman, but the tune itself is an arrangement of "Londonderry Air" which is a traditional Irish melody.
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What Irish song contains I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me?
Danny Boy
I am looking for a song and it has the word Danny in it Does anyone know of such a song it's not Danny Boy either?
Could it be 'Danny Says' by the Ramones (also covered by the Foo Fighters) or Danny's Song by Anne Murray?
How many singers sang Danny Boy?
It has been sung by many artistes since it was first composed by Englishman Eric Weatherley in 1910; the first person to record it was Ernestine Schumann-Heink in 1915. Over 50 singers and bands have recorded it since then, from Joan Baez to Sarah Vaughn, Elizabeth Schwartzkopf to Gracie Fields, Glenn Miller to Thin Lizzy- check out the Wikipedia site on the song for more details. Many people think that 'Danny Boy' is a traditional Irish song, but this isn't actually the case. It may have been adopted by the Irish because Danny is a popular Irish name, and also some of the harmonies in the song are similar to those found in Irish folk music.
What is Oh Danny Boy in Scottish Gaelic?
"Oh Danny Boy" is actually an Irish song that was originally sung by an Englishman to the tune of a famous Irish song called Londonderry Air. It was later adopted as an Irish favorite and a standard on St. Patrick's Day. For this reason, the lyrics are not in Scottish Gaelic, rather, they're in English.Oh Danny Boy(words by Frederick Weatherly)Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are callingFrom glen to glen, and down the mountain sideThe summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying'tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.But come you back when summer's in the meadowOr when the valley's hushed and white with snow'tis I'll be there in sunshine or in shadowOh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.And if you come, when all the flowers are dyingAnd I am dead, as dead I well may beYou'll come and find the place where I am lyingAnd kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above meAnd all my dreams will warm and sweeter beIf you'll not fail to tell me that you love meI simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
What was the name of the song from the 90's that had part of Danny boy in it?
Tubthumping by Chumbawamba
What song is played for northern Irish gold medallist at the commonwealth games?
danny boy
An Irish song besides Molly Malone and your Wild Irish Rose?
The Feilds of Athenry. The Rose of Tralee. Danny Boy.
What Irish song contains I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me?
Danny Boy
Why didn't Tommy Makem ever sing the song Danny Boy?
He didn't feel that it was a genuine Irish traditional song.
I am looking for a song and it has the word Danny in it Does anyone know of such a song it's not Danny Boy either?
Could it be 'Danny Says' by the Ramones (also covered by the Foo Fighters) or Danny's Song by Anne Murray?
Who recorded Danny boy?
Danny Boy was written by English songwriter Frederic Weatherly. Weatherly's sister-in-law, Margaret, an Irish immigrant helped with the music and set the tune to ancient Irish ballad, 'The Londonderry Aire.'
What is the name of the song to the tune of the Londonderry Air?
'Danny Boy'.
What is the song Barney Gumble is signing in the mommie beerest episode of the simpsons?
It is part from Greensleeves. check it
How many singers sang Danny Boy?
It has been sung by many artistes since it was first composed by Englishman Eric Weatherley in 1910; the first person to record it was Ernestine Schumann-Heink in 1915. Over 50 singers and bands have recorded it since then, from Joan Baez to Sarah Vaughn, Elizabeth Schwartzkopf to Gracie Fields, Glenn Miller to Thin Lizzy- check out the Wikipedia site on the song for more details. Many people think that 'Danny Boy' is a traditional Irish song, but this isn't actually the case. It may have been adopted by the Irish because Danny is a popular Irish name, and also some of the harmonies in the song are similar to those found in Irish folk music.
What is Oh Danny Boy in Scottish Gaelic?
"Oh Danny Boy" is actually an Irish song that was originally sung by an Englishman to the tune of a famous Irish song called Londonderry Air. It was later adopted as an Irish favorite and a standard on St. Patrick's Day. For this reason, the lyrics are not in Scottish Gaelic, rather, they're in English.Oh Danny Boy(words by Frederick Weatherly)Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are callingFrom glen to glen, and down the mountain sideThe summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying'tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.But come you back when summer's in the meadowOr when the valley's hushed and white with snow'tis I'll be there in sunshine or in shadowOh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.And if you come, when all the flowers are dyingAnd I am dead, as dead I well may beYou'll come and find the place where I am lyingAnd kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above meAnd all my dreams will warm and sweeter beIf you'll not fail to tell me that you love meI simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
What is the name of the boy in the well known Irish tune about pipes calling from glen to glen?
Oh, Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling.....
What song did the Saved by the Bell gang sing to Slater's chameleon Artie?
It was altered lyrics to the tune of that old Irish song, "Danny Boy" ("Oh Danny Boy, the pipes the pipes are calling..."). The lyrics went: "Oh Artie boy, the bugs, the bugs are buzzing/There's gnats and ants mosquitos on the fly/And there'll be bugs for breakfast lunch and dinner/In that great chameleon banquet in the sky." See the Related Link below.
