Elvis Presley - Danny Boy - 1 June 1976 - Only Time Performed Live

Apart from a one liner at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix on 22 April 1973 during the afternoon show this is the only time Elvis performed 'Danny Boy', one of his favourite songs on stage.
A studio version, rated as one of Elvis' best recordings, was released on the 'Elvis Presley Boulevard' album. It was recorded by Elvis at Graceland on 5 February 1976.

[@tlbeman]

My Dad, who never liked Elvis, came into my room one time while I was playing, “Danny Boy”, off of the 33 record album, “Elvis Presley Blvd..”. He asked me, “Who is that singing?”. I told him it was Elvis. Now, my Dad having been born in Wales, this was one of his favorite songs. He said, a little choked up, “I’ve never heard it sung so beautifully!”. What a moment.❤️

[@zacklapointe887]

What a great artist & beautiful song, it was my Grandma Flynn s favorite too

[@DarkDoughnutsVids]

That's the secret to winning people over. You have to appeal to their culture

[@tlbeman]

I don’t think songs like this,which Elvis sang on his last albums, were an attempt to win anyone over. He was singing songs he felt an emotional connection to. I think if my Dad hadn’t been so propagandized against Elvis’s early image, but had listened to his ballads, or gospel music, he would have realized his talent sooner.

[@immanuelcunt7296]

Can you elaborate on the story? What he thought of Elvis before and then what he came to think of him after

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Many Elvis haters are just blinded by other haters but when they hear certain songs are stunned by his obvious talent.

[@michele2049]

Elvis is love, pure love. Like a beautiful girl with no makeup…there is nothing contrived with his singing. He loved us. He sang for us not for himself. He was one of a kind. We will never see the likes of him again.

[@Charlie-sr6dv]

Nobody, just nobody, sings Danny Boy like Elvis. Cuts you. Cuts me anyway. Cuts me deep. Cuts through all the walls I have built. Enters deep into my soul. Guts me. Brings tear to my eyes. Think of my dad and all my dad meant to me. And this impromtu live version. Ye gods! That song meant so much to Elvis too.

[@germaineperry2764]

Oh my gosh I have never heard him singing this song! Oh no the tears are here. They usually play this song at Irish funerals!

[@diankreczmer6595]

Elvis puts his heart in his music and makes me cry

[@bryanchurch3975]

ME TOO.....Hes sorely missed , Alot of people who loved him, some that grew up with his incredible musical - Influence, after all these years,STILL carry their GRIEF with them....We've never really got over it, and never will.....

[@davemarsh65]

What perfection that's all I can say

[@duaneholcomb8408]

Just amazing. Elvis. My dad had this sung at his funeral he requested it. Before he passed. He had cancer,,,love ya,,, dad,, ,,

[@simban00]

I heard Elvis had this played at his funeral too at his request.

[@Mama_LIN_Tee]

Goodness this is a beautiful treasure. Thank you. Only Elvis. Always and forever.

[@petratroppmann7526]

Wem hier nicht die Tränen in den Augen stehen, der hat kein Herz. Meine Güte ...so berührend... seine Stimme war nicht von dieser Welt. Elvis war unglaublich großartig, einzigartig, unerreichbar.

[@ursulaengbers2526]

Elvis hat es so wunderbar gesungen er war einzigartig❤es wird nie wieder so einen Sänger geben.🕺🏻🎸⚡️

[@LoneStarLawman]

What is amazing, about Elvis. he could sing hit songs. that were number one on the charts, even better, than the original artists. He is considered the greatest entertainer of the last half of the 20th century. The greatest entertainer of the first half of the 20th was Al Jolson.

[@chriskinkead9045]

Oh. How. Wonderfully. He. Did. It. Marvellous. Leaves. Us. Wanting. More.

[@sueverheyen6354]

Less than 18 months later he was gone. RIP Elvis❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Lglad_4]

Spiritual experience listening to Elvis sing this live and impromptu..with hardly any backup 😇 he was truly a gift from God. No one comes close. The way he cuts right to your heart ❤️ when he sings. I'll never stop listening. I'll never stop loving you Elvis ❤️🔥🥵😇🎶

[@jariheikkila4782]

Wow just like that no reheasals with the band 🎤

[@AngelasJoys]

None one like him before or since or ever. Beautiful man. Beautiful voice.

[@ЭммаАрутюнян-ф1ч]

Верно!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@willyvisionsound923]

Wow this was an impromptu done on stage.

[@valeriekitover7363]

Only Elvis…..stunning

[@michaelsouthward7152]

It must have been a real treat hearing it live. Truly incredible vocals..very powerful.. He did it again at Graceland for a recording in the same year.

[@steveward3643]

Sadly, there never be another, or anyone as talented. Just take time, to listen to the different ranges of his vocals. He was amazing.

[@judyfowler3069]

So beautiful. He sings so sweetly. No one but Elvis can sing like that. Brought tears.

[@vickysutherland9127]

Och that was beautiful. I'm Irish Scottish.

[@sylvialawing6118]

I have tears in my eyes......That was so beautiful. I used to go around to each of the dining rooms of my eldercare facility and sing this as one of my residents played piano for me....A treasured memory.

[@ellensalvatore7235]

What a stunning impromptu performance. Tears falling and we even got thank you very much!!

[@maureenthowless5823]

Absolutely ❤

[@walterrandon1793]

ELVIS PRESLEY is THE KING, The Best Interpretation of the Song, The Voice, The RainBow, Thank You

[@DarrenCarrie]

Good. Old. Irish. Song 🎵. Love. Danny. Boy. Thank. You. For. Sharing. Thank. You. Elvis. 🎉✝️🕊🌎❤️🙏🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@stoter1969]

What a great performer Elvis is

[@rosemaryglibbery3298]

So beautifully sung as only Elvis could sing it

[@Jordanisfr]

Love how clear his voice is and how quiet it is no screaming women just elvis, This could be an official song because The quality of the Video sound is smooth

[@richrydell9025]

it's a shame he never did this more often, just listen to his voice.

[@drtman2888]

Best version I have herd

[@dannieallen1379]

Awesome this is a perfect Elvis song they need to release this live version

[@murraypassarieu9115]

It’s on the FTD CD Tucson ‘76

[@danny5804]

Wow! Elvis sings with soul and heart..

[@raymondfranssen6559]

The best there is/ was.

[@brandonvandine1695]

perfect. Sounds just like when he recorded it!

[@michaelord988]

I love Elvis

[@nd9595]

Amazing. .. the best that ever was

[@edwardkennedy2257]

I’ll be listening to this on St. Patty’s day. With some fine Irish whiskey

[@ArcaneWeasel]

Masterpiece by the Master vocalist and arranger

[@eddiepelosi6136]

Absolutely beautiful Elvis, clearly enjoying the moment and in great voice. Just lovely.

[@suediva12345ism]

Beautiful ❤

[@cathyormandy7563]

This is beautiful, I love when Elvis sings Danny Boy, I have always loved the song. It was a fantastic performance by Elvis, his voice is so rich.

[@ЛарисаМ-ц8я]

Какая красивая песня и исполнение,бархатный голос Великого Пресли.Спасибо большое за это удовольствие.❤

[@elvisobsessor]

I loved it, and also hearing his back and forth with the audience. :)

[@StillTcB]

OMG ! Perfection wrapped up in a song !!

[@sjones5863]

Wow!!!

[@willgaines5651]

Beautiful

[@francesfinnerty3753]

Beautiful song..gets me emotional..Love this..Love Elvis❤️🙏🏼

[@canalcksofficial1745]

one of the best interpretations of this classic, I really like take 9 of the recording session at Graceland

[@ritawhite4804]

This just finished me off seriously good but the emotions that brings up from the feeling he puts into voice absolutely 💯 drd

[@graziettacarcetta2498]

PHENOMENAL SINGER 🏆🕺🥇

[@joelsalgado7249]

Beautiful! Greetings from Chile!

[@ankemaierspindler8518]

Das war mein letzter Gruß an dich mein Liebling dann mußte ich dich leider gehen lassen. Du wirst immer in meinem Herzen sein. Ich liebe dich. Wir werden uns wiedersehen. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜❤

[@margaretsmith7063]

ELVIS LOVE 💘♥❤ 💘 ♥ ❤ 💕 💖 YOU FOREVER AND EVER AND YEAR'S YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH ME ❤♥ 💙 💖 💕 ❤ MARGO

[@laurentzeitoun4490]

Vous savez, il est des chansons , qui révèlent vraiment qui est bon et qui est magique, Elvis Presley était ce qu'il chantait, plus qu'un interprète, il était unique, c'est "tombé sur lui"

[@ninabittrolff]

Just beautiful.

[@dihydrotestosterone]

Anytime you want us back just let us know and we'll come back,! Until then... take it home....🎊

[@reto4629]

I love Elvis singing this song. Awesome!✌️❤️🙏

[@davidgibbs7232]

Sublime. 👑

[@margaretsmith7063]

GOD BLESS YOU ELVIS LOVE 💘❤♥ 💘 YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER MARGO ❤ ♥ 💙

[@jeanbrown6610]

Beautifully sung !!!!

[@vidkobregant5494]

danny boy MARIBOR the song of elvis working on the building

[@sandradeluca8624]

VISTO CHÉ NON SO L'INGLESE È AMO TANTO ELVIS QUALCUNO PUÒ TRADURRE IN ITALIANO QUESTO BRANO GRAZIE🇨🇮❤

[@loveElvis1935]

❤fantastic

[@ludevinadefreitas213]

Elvis singing this song is so beautiful and touching. Great Elvis' interpretation!!! Thanks, Leon. 💕💕💕💕👏👏👏

[@mandyhughes5809]

So beautiful

[@judyhutchinson6839]

thank you , and on June 1st is my birthday !!!!!! what a super gift !

[@rossanafatimadecarvalho9541]

❤Mágnifico sempre

[@suzanamaric5045]

Predivana pjesma ❤️ predivan glas ❤️ predivni Elvis Presley ❤️💯

[@traceyperry9161]

Love ❤️ 😍

[@maureenthowless5823]

Absolutely ❤️

[@alexsiqueira9536]

elvis the king

[@elenicecastro9276]

@The Ultim... Parabéns pelo lindo vídeo Perfeito Ameeei! Obrigada! Nossa querido ELVIS PRESLEY cantando que lindo! Maravilhoso 🎆🕺🎆ELVIS FOREVER KING🎆🕺🎆🕺🎆🕺🎆👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@marcdelente2456]

Comme son père vernon j adore cette chanson Danny boy est pour moi un pur joyau je pense que vernon devait être fière de son fils et de la façon dont il l interprète version sublimale de Danny boy elvis mon idole depuis 58 ans et vu 3 fois en concert éternel souvenir

[@bretfaulkner]

awesome.God bless.

[@Sirharryflash82]

Elvis gets you, way down deep in the depths of your soul where all the pain and heartaches are from of a life lived.

[@luisneitzke106]

One of my favorite songs, and, IMO, speaking of Elvis' recordings, the studio version is up there with "Unchained Melody" in terms of raw emotional response. This live version is beautiful for what it is, but it could have been much better if it was at least performed in C, just like the studio version. It is no secret that by then Elvis was having issues with reaching certain notes - in fact, the studio version itself is an example of this, as it was first tried in a higher key, and then settled in C as soon as Elvis noticed that he would have a hard time hitting the right notes. The same happened to "I'll Never Fall In Love Again", by the way. Just imagine Elvis giving this song the "Unchained Melody" treatment live. By himself on the piano, playing and singing it in the key he was most comfortable with (was it Tony Brown's "fault" here that it was played in D? Elvis asks for the right key and he starts playing it in D), which, as I said, actually ends up being the same key as he performed "Melody". Whoa. Now THAT would be something. Alas, it was not to be. Another lost opportunity in Elvis' final years. That said, I'm thankful we have this one special moment recorded and available.

[@MMAfighter38113]

Sherrill Nielsen performed it live in Lake Tahoe on May 9, 1976 & in Rochester, NY on May 25, 1977.

[@cesarepanichelli6876]

Stupendo ❤

[@sonia757677]

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 roses falling, It's you, it's 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, It's 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 flowers are dying, If I am dead, as dead I well may be, You'll come and find the place where I am lying, And kneel and say an Ave there for me. And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me, And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be, For you will bend and tell me that you love me, And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me! Danny Boy é uma balada, escrita pelo compositor inglês Frederic Weatherly em 1913, baseada na tradicional melodia irlandesa de “Londonderry Air”.

[@mayte3027]

❤

[@elbonekim]

🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪

[@danielfelipesp]

This is from a FTD realease?

[@TheUltimateElvisChannelbyLeon]

It is Daniel - Tucson '76.

[@HaroldSeddon-g9u]

Elvis why did you have to go 😢

[@horselover8472]

I didn't know that Elvis stuttered...

[@gothembadboy1]

Is he stuttering?

[@ritawhite4804]

This just finished me off seriously good but the emotions that brings up from the feeling he puts into voice absolutely 💯 drd