Danny Boy JUDITH DURHAM (with lyrics)

Combine one of the loveliest old songs with one of the loveliest voices of the 1960s and what do you get? A masterpiece! Judith stunned her fellow bandmates of the Seekers when she announced that she was quitting to go solo in July 1968 ... a decision which she now says she deeply regrets, since it hurt her three friends in the group and left millions of fans deeply disappointed. After 25 years, they reunited - but we still have little gems like this one to remember her solo years by.

[@liamandfletcher8145]

What an amazing song and wonderful rendition. Compare it to more contemporary songs and you can see why it has kept, and will keep, it’s beauty and popularity. Timeless.

[@sunryse111]

Great comment, Elmer. Thank you.

[@johnc2893]

many thanks sunryse111my regards --j--c--

[@sunryse111]

@@johnc2893 It's always a pleasure to post anything sung by Judith Durham, John. My best wishes to you for the coming week.

[@johnc2893]

@@sunryse111 many thanks its nice of you sunryse111

[@donmcneil8285]

God called her home….thanks for everything Judyth

[@rodneymoss227]

R.I.P. Judith Durham "You're an angel, fly forever, Living life behind the sky."

[@colinberry1628]

You are so right, (you're a angel, fly forever) RIP, JUDITH, Condolences, FAMILY, and the her band family, The Seekers, and the fans. God bless you all!

[@johnwoulfe3118]

Danny Boy is without doubt one of the most classic songs of all time and nobody does it more justice than Judith Durham. RIP dear lady.

[@georgegoldstein7121]

The hairs on my neck have only turned up once in my life and i am 81 now it was when judith sang her unique version of danny boy if there has ever been a better voice on the planet i have never heard it a lovely down to earth lady as well. The greatest gift i will give is judith will be singing danny boy at my funeral her voice is the greatest i can leave on my final journey thank you judith for sharing your amazing voice with the world

[@sunryse111]

Judith is my own #2 all-time favourite female singer (after Dusty, who is my #1).

[@Richard-ee4hv]

Georgie you said it best!

[@krakatoa1200]

Sometimes when I hear something special I have a tear in my eye, this is on of those moments.

[@colinberry1628]

Rip, Judith, never to be forgotten, God Bless

[@silvioivanbendanamora1682]

one of the most beautiful and heavenly voices we may hear today. Let´s not forget this angel. Sincerely,

[@nealixd.3011]

Beautiful, we miss you so much, Judith. For we know we may never find another you.

[@Bear-jr3ei]

Its odd how never meeting a super talented and very beautiful woman can affect your life, Judith was that person for me!

[@barbaramcelhiney5934]

I keep coming back to this rendition, so very special. Makes me cry but also gives me strength. Thank you Judith. You are a sweet soul.

[@sunryse111]

Lovely comment, Barbara - thank you.

[@MrDancampbell60]

There are few voices or songs that stir the love and emotion that Judith Durham does, singing "Danny Boy".

[@sunryse111]

Few indeed!

[@waifongmok6729]

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[@aandy51x]

what a lady she is by far the best female singer of the 20th and 21st century a perfect voice a beautiful lady and someone everybody loves

[@tramp2827]

Nope but she she up there at the top. And one of my favorite singers.

[@malcolmjones9109]

Durham has one of the best pitch perfect voices of the past 60 years.

[@joebaskwell8150]

the best

[@moriah_vlogs0_fan_pg276]

the worst

[@moriah_vlogs0_fan_pg276]

dont take this offensively but i dont like her music

[@monaghan5475]

I do believe her name was Judith.

[@roryloftus8826]

The beautiful, beautiful voice of Judith Durham! She is just AMAZING!

[@glennperrytony]

Only Judith Durham can sing this song this way. Even if you're not Irish you cannot help to be overcome by her beautiful voice. She is greatly missed by those of us who had the privilege of hearing her angelic voice. RIP, Judy, you brought joy to millions.

[@ibCheechy]

This rendition made me cry, I never knew this song could be so powerful and I already thought it was.

[@patrickmaughan]

Judith Durham- version of the song 'Danny Boy' shows a deep understanding of the meaning of the song.

[@sunryse111]

And every note pitch-perfect!

[@davidhague3401]

​@@sunryse111absolutely

[@donmcneil8285]

God called her home…rest In Peace 😢

[@elivalbatistanascimento3718]

The best version of Danny Boy I'loved.

[@HalIgarashi]

The amazing voice of Judith Durham. A great lady, a great talent. Sadly missed.

[@sunryse111]

So true.

[@normankennith7919]

along with the beautiful soprano, patricia janeckova, who diedlast october from breast cancer aged 25!!!

[@johnc2893]

i like her singing this song she does it justice to this irish classic well done judith durham

[@georgebarnes8163]

Danny Boy is an English classic not Irish, written by English lawyer Fredrick Weatherly who never set foot in Ireland.

[@johnc2893]

what a voice judith durham has i love listening to danny boy by judith :--jc

[@sunryse111]

One of my all-time favourite female singers. For me, second only to Dusty Springfield.

[@arturocayanan2271]

The best among the many.

[@thomasbain9241]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice, the tears were rolling down my cheeks. God Bless.

[@Jett7182]

☘️😢☘️

[@7Steveski]

...tears in my eyes...

[@jamesholt3857]

Beautiful song sung by a beautiful Lady!

[@Rosemary-u5z3y]

"Through violence, you may solve one problem but you sow the seeds for another.".... Dalai Lama Wars = countless of Danny Boys didn't make it back homes = taking lives unnecessary/killing = violence. Is there any war which has ever brought about everlasting PEACE? Whenever there is an action, there is an equal re-action and we have to held responsible. How many times must a man wakes up before he realises that he is killing his own brother and sister, father and mother, son and daughter. Let us cease fire and wage PEACE to bring about harmony within and without.

[@silvioivanbendanamora1682]

¡What divine voice! As we imagine, she sang like an angel. She makes me happy. Sincerely,

[@christopherfrench7920]

morning town ride & kumbaya was first single I got for my 2nd birthday in 1964

[@susancain9193]

She has a beautiful voice

[@kimba381]

'course, there's not likely to be a time 'when summer's in the meadow, AND the valley's hushed an white with snow". Beautiful voice though. I have loved Judith since I was a child.

[@christinamarti4441]

This song gets to my soul deep in my soul

[@sunryse111]

Nice comment. Thank you, Chistina.

[@suitingtse2088]

Rest in peace, requiesce in pace, Judith Durham.

[@ellenlyons4090]

Beautiful voice clear and soaring brought a tear to my eye.

[@derek71245]

Beautiful. My Danny died on 22 Nov 2011. I miss him so.

[@Smile13.]

HOW IS THIS NOT FAMOUS

[@sunryse111]

Good point!

[@peternemeth1777]

She was very popular with the groop the seekers in her time.

[@isobar5857]

The carnival maybe over but dear Judith your legacy will live on timelessly. Rest in peace sweet Judith.

[@choujoel8537]

Wonderful Irish song

[@optimist3580]

Written by an Englishman in 1910

[@george-ev1dq]

English ballad written by Fredrick Weatherly upon the death of his son.

[@joycemcclure9158]

My favorite song i❤the song

[@joycemcclure9158]

This is one of my favorite songs ❤

[@pammorris8097]

Thank you! Lovely! ❤❤❤

[@sunryse111]

My pleasure, Pam.

[@karenbaldry8096]

What a beautiful voice

[@Ozone280]

She really shows everyone else how it should be done. RIP dearest Judith.

[@unojohansson928]

The best version ever! 👍❤

[@joycemcclure9158]

Nice song

[@arturocayanan2271]

The best!!!

[@ninianpeckitt8673]

I'm in tears 😭

[@marymc4044]

I would love to have heard her sing Dont cry for Argentina

[@johnc2893]

brilliantly sung by judith durham :j--c

[@joycemcclure9158]

I ❤this song

[@brianmorland5042]

Just beautiful

[@jimtruscott5670]

She has an amazing voice perfectly suited for this marvelous, deeply touching song. Once in a lifetime performance.

[@danhouy4626]

Just beautifull.

[@kathlinetaylor8526]

Love this song awesome voice thank you very much appreciated wow wow wow brilliant singer

[@sunryse111]

Judith Durham is in my Top 2 female singers (the #1 spot going to Dusty Springfield). Glad you liked this one, Kathline.

[@chrishansen9357]

very beautiful

[@sunryse111]

She had an amazing voice.

[@monaghan5475]

This beautifil Hymn (Yes a Hymn to many) has caused gallons of tears to be shed by all those who are in memory of their special loved ones.

[@YTfancol]

Beautiful. So very moving ❤

[@sooz9433]

To honor my brother David 💔

[@joycemcclure9158]

I love this song ❤❤

[@michaelbeckwith6177]

I was just thinking of this performance and I forgot you put this out and it literally gives me goose bumps!! I absolutely love your musical selections!!

[@alanmetcalfe831]

Perfect 😍

[@joycemcclure9158]

Great 👍 song

[@ruthirwin8222]

Love that song and tune ..thank you

[@sunryse111]

My pleasure, Ruth.

[@johnc2893]

judith makes a good choice of song to sing --j--v

[@joycemcclure9158]

Nice 👍 song ❤

[@derekmichaeldcosta2350]

So beautifully sung, clear as a crystal, and with so much emotion!

[@hiddepaulmann9839]

Selbst schon 65 , ist diese Stimme ein Teil meines Lebens, fast Ähnlichkeit mit Peter, Sue und Marc. Sie ist einfach nur fantastisch und wird die Welt ärmer machen. Es gibt zu wenig Menschen wie sie.

[@george-ev1dq]

Try the Londonderry Air ............ Londonderry Air Lyrics Would God I were the tender apple blossom That floats and falls from off the twisted bough To lie and faint within you silken bosom Within your silken bosom as that does now! Or would I were a little burnish'd apple For you to pluck me, gliding by so cold While sun and shade you robe of lawn will dapple Your robe of lawn, and you hair's spun gold Yea, would to God I were among the roses That lean to kiss you as you float between While on the lowest branch a bud uncloses A bud uncloses, to touch you, queen Nay, since you will not love, would I were growing A happy daisy, in the garden path; That so your silver foot might press me going Might press me going even unto death

[@johnc2893]

i am a proud welshman but love this song--j--c

[@georgebarnes8163]

I think the writer had a bit of Welsh in him.

[@george-ev1dq]

@@georgebarnes8163 No, Weatherly was 100% English.

[@michaelbeckwith6177]

Sunryse 111 thank you so much for posting this. I didn't even know Judith did this beautiful song (melody). It's right up there with Eva Cassidy's version. I'm checking out all your videos and I love the variety of music. I'm really glad I just discovered you on youtube. II hope you have a a good day (sunshine).

[@sunryse111]

I like how you finish your comments with an allusion to another golden oldie. Thanks, Michael!

[@TonyMorris-vg4zn]

Justfabxxx

[@margaretbuckley2624]

Beautiful singing

[@joycemcclure9158]

Nice

[@JustChillingOut]

❤ Wish I could find a version where the music followed the singer, rather than the singer following the music. There are phrases here that are unnaturally rushed in places that actually needs to suddenly slow down, even have the music briefly pause in two places.

[@Whatever_Happy_People]

❤❤❤❤

[@hsiaoshuang]

Beautiful and sad

[@johnjones9104]

❤

[@karenbaldry8096]

Magnificent

[@margaretbuckley2624]

So true .

[@sunryse111]

I had a friend called Margaret Buckley. Once went to a party at her house. One of the other guests was Pauline Matthews (who became Kiki Dee). Nice to meet you, Margaret.

[@劉明正-n9u]

Thanks

[@mkkrupp2462]

Lovely. But the best version I’ve ever heard is Nana Mouskouri’s .

[@brianward7724]

Do you know when this was recorded?

[@gustavusadolphus9246]

Brian Ward ‘64

[@Puppydoug]

1968, it's a live recording for a TV special called "An Evening With Judith Durham" made by Channel Nine.

[@劉明正-n9u]

二戰名曲一但打戰有去無回

[@valdemircamargo9868]

Brazil

[@ROSALIEIK]

any1 else get voice gets stuck and yodels or wistle-notes at "its ill be here" when try sing this?

[@TonyMorris-vg4zn]

Justbrillxxx

[@andrew-jw5yw]

Are the pipes calling him to war? In which case he might well not come back at all?

[@sunryse111]

It is believed that the lyrics are a parents' words to their son who is going off to war in the Irish Uprising (1916).

[@andrew-jw5yw]

@@sunryse111 Thank you

[@sunryse111]

@@andrew-jw5yw Happy to be of help. 👍

[@george-ev1dq]

@@sunryse111 That is incorrect, the Ballad was written by Englishman Fredrick Weatherly upon hearing about the death of his son, nothing to do with Ireland or any uprising.

[@sunryse111]

@@george-ev1dq I have read several stories about the original poem.

[@archangelazrael8011]

😉

[@劉明正-n9u]

哈利 貝拉方提 為了紀念二戰死亡者在卡內基音樂廳開演唱會

[@joycemcclure9158]

This is one of my favorite songs ❤

[@joycemcclure9158]

Nice song

[@marilynshaw4248]

Nice

[@joycemcclure9158]

Nice song