I am Chinese Canadian, grew up in Hong Kong, never been to Ireland. Music like this beautifully written and touching song transcends cultural boundary. The angelic voice of Eva Cassidy touches the heart and soul. Thank you for sharing.
My sister in law is from Hong Kong and lives in Ireland today, She misses the old days before '96. She's a sponge for the local traditional music scene in South Dublin. There's even a few really good Yum Cha restaurants for a Sunday Lunch.
It is an incredibly rare gift for a singer to take a song we've heard sung by so many others for so many years, and sing it as if we'd never heard it before--to take those same words and music and reach down inside of us and touch our very souls. Eva Cassidy did that with this and so many other songs. She was incredibly rare; her talent a gift from God.
You're right, as long as we keep listening to his music, he'll stay with us. His style is timeless. I met her through Angelina Jordan's cover of "fields of gold" and she hypnotized me. It's amazing. A true gem that will remain forever.
As a full blooded Irish man who has heard this song sung hundreds of times by family and friends at weddings funerals and every other occasion when Irish people gather togather to sing, I can honestly say I have never heard it sung better and with more feeling than sung here by Eva .
So sorry to hear your husband passed. Celebrate his life and your life together. Enjoy the music you both loved and don't mourn it. Remember only the good days and don't be afraid to share those days. Life can be so cruel but it's up to us as individuals to make it all worthwhile. You'll be OK.
RIP Eva 🙏🩷🕊️. Thank you for blessing us with your beautiful voice. I listen to you sing everyday. This song is the most beautiful rendition I have ever heard ❤❤❤
I'm not ashamed to admit as a 6ft something bloke that when I listen to Eva Cassidy she truly melts my heart and I have had shed many a tear listening to her songs.. Rest in Peace Dear Eva, you have given us all so many precious tunes.
Likewise I'm not a small bloke, but have shed many a tear listening to Eva, When she sang "it's a wonderful world" as the last song, in her last ever performance, it would take tears from a stone, and said so much for the singer.
Danny Boy Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen and down the mountain side The summer's gone, and all the flowers dying 'Tis you, 'tis you must go, and I must bide But come ye back when summer's in the meadow Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow 'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so But when ye come, and all the roses falling And I am dead, as dead I well may be Go out and find the place where I am lying And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me And I will hear, tho' soft your tread above me And then my grave will warm and sweeter be For you shall bend and tell me that you love me And I will sleep in peace until you come to me
during her life she mostly played small clubs and cafes and wasn't famous.. imagine being one of those people hearing her live. They must have sensed the greatness, right? I would hope so
One of my favourite songs since I was a little boy I'm now 74 and I have Irish blood but never been there would love to go one but I think it is to late for me now my dad and my grandmother are buried there in Eden dery
We laid my dad to rest today. One of many Covid casualties.......He used to sing this to me as a kid. Proper Dubliner my dad and I am so proud that I share his blood
So sad for your loss...Your Dad would enjoy Judith Durham singing Danny Boy (With introduction To Song) - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rnLnwWjrIyk.html
My Mam used to sing this. Beautifully..❤️ My Dad would proudly watch her with tears in his eyes. They adored one another....💕 May they both rest in Peace..💕🙏
If you haven't heard her sing Somewhere Over the Rainbow, find it and listen to it now!!! It will change you, you will never hear it any other way again...
" and I will hear the soft your tread above me and then my grave will warm and sweeter be, for you shall be bend and tell me that you love me " this had men in tears
My greatest sympathies for your loss. I too have a nephew named Danny, named for this song that our father sang so beautifully when we were little children. Weep o'er my grave, Danny boy.
Eternal rest grant unto Danny’s soul. May perpetual Light shine on him may he and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God Rest In Peace. Amen🙏✝️
I've listened to many versions and renditions of this song.. searching for a performance that was "just right".. not over performed.. not over embellished.. thank you for treating this song as it should be treated.. thank you for this.. best version I've heard
The astonishing irony is that I couldn't imagine how this version could ever be outperformed? There's a special uplifting she gives as if that was God's plan for her, and she somehow suspected it? She was shy, humble, and hard-lined not to be told what jandra to stick to. She passed on record deals to maintain her integrity is the beauty of it. I feel blessed to get the privilege to hear one of our creator's masterpieces. Angel Eva is singing on and you can feel it.
Eva Cassidy is the greatest singer of the 20th century. And this is the best version of this song ever sung. May you RIP, beautiful Eva. You are greatly missed.
This is my grandma's musical jewelry box...she died 44 years ago and by God , do I miss her...the sweetest lady who died to young ...the same age as I am now, 64, no age at all....love you grandma. Jacqueline xxxx
41 years ago today my dad left us. This was a favourite at our family parties. He insisted I sing while he played the mouth organ. Mum would be on the piano and all the family, nan aunties cousins would be round. Miss those days ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sorry to hear that my friend. I have a very strong faith in God, but it is still so very painful when we lose a loved one. I do not think that our creator wanted it to be like this !
I was born in England but l am sure l have Irish blood in me as well. This was my fathers favourite song. I can still remember sitting on his knee when l was just a young boy, and him singing this song to me. He passed away a few years ago. At one time in my life l was a Vice President of a very large Funeral Home business. I office out of a Funeral home in my area and one day l was working away in my office and a funeral was taking place and this song came on. I just stopped what l was doing and wept. Wept hard. Beautiful
@@letsgoraiding I’m not going to argue it’s an English tune but it’s a blended song with lyrics by an English writer. And the Irish seem to have claimed it for their own. I have heard it sung at many an Irish pub and funeral, not so much in England.
I’m Australian but Eva Cassidy sings the best version of this beautiful song Danny Boy, Eva has the voice all the angels, taken too young , May Eva rest in peace, I will listen to her voice till I die.
They're numb nuts, that's why. Eva's voice is brilliance - God given. She's left a legacy and all we can say is "Thank You" to her and not be perturbed by jealous trolls, for surely she was an Angel x
I have just discovered Eva Cassidy ! The delicate purity and vocal clarity took my breath away. We are so fortunate to have these recordings of this amazing talent.
+Juniper Films Many of us who were introduced to her music after her death feel compelled to introduce other generations. And hope they love her voice enough to pass her music on ......... as thousands of us have.
So glad you found her. She is without a doubt the BEST female vocalist I've ever heard. Everything she does is just the best and what a variety of genre's to boot. So glad she left us her beautiful music.
This was one of my recently-deceased Mum's favourite songs. She was buried one week ago today, and this day would have been her birthday.....so all of my children and I stood in silence at her grave today as we played this version of "Danny Boy". We cried, but mostly happy tears as we all knew that she would be smiling down, so happy to have heard Eva's rendition. Thank you, Eva. Someday when I too am old and ready to farewell this world, I would sleep in peace hearing you sing this beautiful piece.
A 'thumbs up' isn't enough for this beautiful voice, beautiful soul. Her rendition of one of my all-time favorite songs gives me chills, brings tears. So thankful her voice has been captured for future generations, if they will only hear.
I will include the soul of Eva Cassidy and all of you dear, wonderful people who have lost loved ones in my prayers to the Divine Mercy of Jesus which I am about to pray at the 3pm hour. Dear Lord we entrust the departed souls to Your merciful Sacred Heart that has no limits of Love and mercy.Amen🙏✝️❤️
Although not Irish, I have made plans to have this recording played at my memorial service when my time comes. Guaranteed there will not be a dry eye anywhere. Eva is a longtime favorite of mine, and I am deeply moved every time I hear her eternal voice.
No one else compares. I played lead guitar behind dozens of incredible singers, but none of them had 10% of Eva's gift. Not only did she have a gorgeous voice, she had textures and colors that we've never heard from anyone else, ever. On top of that, she was an absolute genius at arranging music around her unique ability to vary the emotional intensity like no one we've ever heard. The dynamics on display are simply unparalleled in all of human history. Eva Cassidy is the greatest, most complete singer who ever lived.
Listening to this song tonight after just realizing this beautiful voice passed on many years ago. What a comfort to an old guy sitting through the cornavirus pandemic. So very grateful and sad all at once. RIP Eva, you are indeed an angel...
I can only imagine what it must have been like for her to take a breath and let it flow. Just amazing! Such beauty never left a human body. Never! The best part is she didn’t even know it. So pure. So authentic. So humble. Wow! Listen just really listen. Wow!! Thank you Eva.
+Katie Joy Welcome, Katie, many of us come back to this site because Eva deserves to be introduced to other generations. I hope you feel the need to do the same.
my daughter was visiting the uk many years ago when she was introduced to eva's music by the locals. at that time eva cassidy was unknown in ameria, so she bought a disc for me. i gave it away as everytime hearing eva cassidy's voice, i cry. such a profound beautiful effect.
I’m real particular about this song. I don’t like hearing a lot of embellishments or complex rhythms or whatevs you call it... but her version doesn’t even make me care about that stuff. Her voice just floats down the valley perfect. What a wonderful singer.
How often I have sung this song and wished an angel whispered in my ear....now one has and shall never be the sames....How she exalts the simple yearning in this song embedded in all our hearts......Thank you, darling Eva.....
This is one of the songs my Irish Dad used to sing. I can listen to anyone sing this song and be okay, except Eva. I cry all the way through when she sings it. Both, so beautiful. Eva and the song.
I have never heard that song sung like this and I am pressed for words to express my feelings and emotions at this time Outstanding is the least I can say.
This is an absolutely beautiful combination of a heart felt rendition of an equally heart felt song to a loved one. The hope, of the eternal love of God in Christ Jesus.
+Pat Capp so true, Pat. I was told about her around 8 years ago in Cincinnati but now 11 years later in Houston, I still enjoy introducing her crisp, mesmerizing & sweet voice to others.
Hi Spirals 73, I 'discovered' Eva just a few years after she passed away, on a 'Women In Country' album with the song 'at the dark end of the street'. I bought four of her albums, and love every single song on them especially this one and 'somewhere over the rainbow'. I also get very emotional too, when listening the her 'over the rainbow'
We all long for just one great moment in life. Eva without a doubt this song is yours. Simply the greatest version of a great song ever performed. You left us with a masterpiece. May your soul rest in peace.
What a beautiful beautiful voice Eva had. What a shame lots of us only knew her after she passed away. She would have packed out stadiums and well,,,,, we will never know.
This is what an Angel sounds like . I am sure that Eva is singing with God’s Angels 👼 . God bless you for the great 👍 Songs you have given to this crazy world we are living in . I cannot hold my tears on any one of your great SONGS . GOD BLESS YOU EVA 💕❤️💕👍🇺🇾
Most people don’t realise this is a song written by a father who had lost his son in war. It is not a love song, and that rendition has me blowing my nose. If you know what I mean?
Yes I believe "Danny" was his third boy that was leaving after his two older brothers had left for war and one of them had already been killed? This angel singing was called to a higher stage!
