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.
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.
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.
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
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
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..💕🙏
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 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.
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
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
" 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
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.
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.
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🙏✝️
Truly the voice of an angel. She never was famous in her lifetime. She played and made music in Washington D.C. at the jazz clubs. Sadly she succumbed to cancer, and the clubs held a charity so she could pay her bills. Like Van Gogh, there is something in the fact she died without the knowledge of her coming fame.
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🙏✝️❤️
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.
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
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...
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.
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...
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 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.
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 !
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
+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.
Beautifuly sung. Both Eva and Sinead have given this song new life though very different styles. May they both RIP. My great grandparents were Irish but I know little of their life.
@@Will-he-wont-he ...thanks for the heads-up, Mr Vaughn, and you may be correct about the libretto, however, the music for 'Danny Boy' was composed and heard broadly in Ireland at least several centuries before the "words" were later adapted to the song, which, in my view as well as current copyright laws, makes it an Irish song..! i was also told that 'amazing grace' was written by a 'slaver',ship Captain, john newton, from England whose mother's maiden namename was 'Donne', but, in any case, he was not a musician or composer, per se, and, wrote verse and hymns (i.e. prayers), after his religious conversion off the Donegal Coast just prior to his later efforts becoming an Anglican clergyman... His curate was in Olney, (funny coincidence here, as Eva Cassidy was from Olney, Maryland in the U.S. A...) Ostensibly, Newton wrote this verse originally, in 1732, and it was published initially, in a hymn-book he and his close associate, William Cowpers, collaborated on in 1779..? The verse was nearly forgotten in England subsequently until much later in the 1830's, we do not know if it was ever set to music by Newton or Cowpers, and it was adapted by multiple persons in America and separately combined with music from 4 other older songs, namely: "Arlington", "St Mary's", "Gallaher", 'Symphony", 'Harmony Gone' and "Solon", and most wildly and popularly by American composer William Walker in 1847 in his songbook "Southern Harmonies", with music that was later combined with these lyrics from the song "New Britain" where he coined the lasting title of "Amazing Grace".... can't find where the music for "new britain" originated..? Whatever, "Danny Boy' is most assuredly an Irish song that existed for centuries before Mr Weatherly's good-self penned the libretto, and, 'Amazing Grace', if it wasn't, could well otherwise have been..?
@@robhennessy6164 Libretto ...this is hardly an opera .... Yes, the music was an Old Irish tune passed on by memory alone .. the actual 'song' which requires the title and the words to sing were written by Mr Weatherly who is most assuredly an Englishman .. I don't understand your point about John Newton, ...but did write the music and the words for 'Amazing Grace' and he too most assuredly .. was English.
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.
A grand example that fame and fortune has absolutely nothing to do with pure golden talent. In fact, it tarnishes it. Algorithms have brought me Eva Cassidy. Her gift as an artist, a real true artist, makes me weep. You can hear it in her voice. So genuine.
My father was born and grew up in Limavady. He loved this song. I do too. So does my daughter. Eva sings this song with the emotion it deserves. Exquisite.
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.
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.
Eva's father taught her Danny from just..... singing it in his little Gal's ear, we Father's love our Daughter's. Simple AS.
I'm Irish and have heard this song sung so many times but no one can put the emotion and feeling into this song that Eva can. She is so missed.
I agree with you . Iam Irish also... This Rendition brings tears to my eyes,..
If God had sent an angel to Earth to sing this is it.
williammartinez 840 her voice was heaven sent . you could hear a pen drop when Eva sings those high octaves .just absolutely beautiful and haunting.
And then He called her back home. Such a loss for us, but Heaven is the more beautiful for it.
We lost Eva way too early. She truly had the voice of an angel.
Another angel voice brought me here, Karen Carpenter. 🙂
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Eva is still singing too us , voice of Angel . I am glad she lived and will live forever through her music . Love Is Forever.
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.
If I could thumbs up your comment a hundred times, I would. She is one of my favorites of all time.
my 94 year old father just passed today rest in peace dad with love from your son and family in Australia
Condolences to you and your family .
❣️💔❣️
So sorry for your loss.
Carried my Mother into the Church during her funeral to this song. What a truly beautiful rendition! Thank you Eva.
Amazing.. no violins, bagpipes, background singers .. just a talented artist and her guitar .. singing with clear beautiful voice .. love it.
The way she did it best !!
Yes, I think so too ... We are fortunate she left us all so many beautiful performances. @@drawntomountains
She was in a Class by Herself! RIP sweet Eva ...
I am not Irish, but I always loved this song, and Eva sings it so beautifully. This song transcends all nationalities. We lost her too soon.
You don’t have to be Irish…the lyrics were written by an Englishman to an Irish melody 🎵
The American Eva Cassidy did a fine job
I am all Irish and this is the most amazing version of Danny Boy I have ever heard. Amazing voice!!!!!!!
Agree.
This ain’t too shabby either: ua-cam.com/video/rnLnwWjrIyk/v-deo.htmlsi=EArQ-UKSOW3Qkf19
I agree she sings it beautifully, so does our own Sinead O' Connor, she sings it with a passion rarely found these days.
Ist es nicht "You raise me up"?
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.
Love your comment
Beautifully articulated, Thank You; wonderful to read!
A brilliant singer 😂😢😮😅❤
So well put, every word.
Yes, so well put. I felt the same when I heard 'Somewhere over the Rainbow' - an incredible interpretation.
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
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) - ua-cam.com/video/rnLnwWjrIyk/v-deo.html
God bless you. Sorry.....
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..💕🙏
I am so very sorry for your loss. A senseless and undaunted loss. This has always been a favorite song of mine.
Hugs for you. 😥💗💖
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 ❤❤❤
wow, that is really saying something.
@@martinwfarrell Yes definitely, there are singers who can touch your soul and she is one of them 🕊️💕
This is the best version of this song ever imo ... this was played at my Irish Auntie's funeral ❤x
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.
I LOVE Eva, and her version of Danny Boy, but the best version I've ever heard was Jackie Wilson's.
@@williambienes1363 I have never heard of that singer you mentioned but I’ll listen now , thanks for your comment
Probably nobody can ever sing this beautiful song better than Eva. Extraodinary.
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
@@VoltaDoMar yes, I think she even did not care much about being famous. Just enjoyed the music.
The world lost a real songbird when it lost eva cassidy.
One of God’s angels singing for all.
Played this at my dads funeral in London , then took his ashes back to his home town Fintona Co Tyrone God bless you dad xxx
RIP Eva Cassidy, may all the angels watch over you! God Bless.
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
Best ever rendition of this song
sang by a truly gifted angel
heaven needed an angel , and god called Eva ❤
" 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
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.
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Michael Swestun is
You're not on your own, Michael. There's a lot of us guys who have moist eyes after listening to this angel. All the best!
Me too guys and I have often shed a tear listening to the beautiful,smooth voice of this lovely lady.
Northern Ireland's unofficial anthem . Should be official. The most beautiful rendition ive ever heard. What a beautiful soulful voice.
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.
Our son, loved this. I miss him every day of my life, but this song says so much of the sorrow.
This was played at my nephew Danny's funeral, and I still tear up when I hear this. RIP Danny Barhorst , also Eva Cassidy.
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🙏✝️
She is singing to him even now, and the Angel's are weeping...
I pray n know u r with the LORD, Im sure he loves your voice too----------amen
Truly the voice of an angel. She never was famous in her lifetime. She played and made music in Washington D.C. at the jazz clubs. Sadly she succumbed to cancer, and the clubs held a charity so she could pay her bills. Like Van Gogh, there is something in the fact she died without the knowledge of her coming fame.
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🙏✝️❤️
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 .
Judith Durham
Played this at my husbands funeral l year ago it still makes me cry
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.
My parents are Irish and my name is Daniel so I've had this sung to me by my mother and other family members possibly thousands of times.
My mother was Irish. 2 kinds of people in the world: Irish and people who wish they were. Voice from heaven and now there
OMG....What a tragedy it is that we cannot have any more of Eva Cassidy. She can paint every song in new exquisite colours.
Unsurpassed. I weep.
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
Course it's not too late! Do it! So many of us love this beautiful song. From a woman from the west of Ireland.
74 is still young so go you will love Ireland and it's people 😊
P.S. Eva's voice and delivery is so exquisite, I think many overlook her SUPERB guitar work, incredible in itself.
Her voice and guitar form a perfect whole
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...
Such a pure n unaffected voice💚🇮🇪🇺🇸... A proud Irish American who has never heard a better rendition of this classic...
A voice like hers comes once in a century. I'm crying because I'm a real man. She should be on stage tonight.
she's dead...
She passed away.
Ms. Cassidy was a rare talent, gone too soon. Her voice was one in a million...
Awwww young man, she passed away, so so very young. I would go and watch her perform at Blues Alley.
@@paulabarnes248 I am envious, never had that chance.
This is Classic Hollywood perfect yet it’s live. The string breaks as she plays yet she never loses focus. This woman can truly make a person cry.
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.
@@joeys444 So true. Thank you for posting this lovely note about dear Eva.. ❤❤
Indeed. She sang this so delicately, sensitively, and passionately.
I agree... always come back to this version. She made all the other ones "wrong".
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...
No one can do this better
This girl sings from the heart! ❤❤❤
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.
...you are so right, but some hacking software to track down and reap righteous wrath upon the thumbs-downers would help just a little.
I sometimes forget to thumbs up because everything Eva ever recorded is so good. We played her Over the Rainbow at my 100 year old mom's service.
My God...what a stunning performance 🙏
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.
The finest version I've ever heard. Such an exquisite touch.
seems to be the case with nearly everything she "covers"
Absolutely exquisite
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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
what a wonderful memory.....
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 !
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.
RIP on the same page but with my grandma, last song she listened to and was played at the crem.
it was my Mothers also , now I sing it whenever I can ....
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
It was written by an Englishman, Frederic Weatherly.
@@letsgoraiding To an old Irish tune, I believe.
@@stellashepherd844 Quite, just as Star of the County Down uses an English tune, but you aren't going to argue that it is an English song are you?
@@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.
@@stellashepherd844 iv heard it countless times in english pubs and funerals
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.
Stunningly beautiful. No comparison.
There is no more a perfect recording of this song than this
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.
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.....
James McArthur too young to belost to the. World
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❤Eva's version is simply.. the best! 👍
Thank you....
One of the few singers that genuinely brings me to tears hearing that wonderfully emotional voice. Truly breathtaking.
I've never been particularly fond of this song but this version is just beautiful.
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.
Been listening to this song on repeat since yesterday.
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.
My Irish father died last week. This will be played at his funeral .♥️
I am breathless and near in tears - what makes a person do thumbs-down for this? Beyond my comprehension...
Makes me an emotional Danny....
They have my pity, they have no ears or soul Dan xxx
Susie O'Mahoney Well said .....Peace!! X
+Dan Pearce WELL said , I Agree . ☺ Wonderful voice . Nice Time I wish You. ✌💛
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
Eva I miss your voice and soul forever.
for a special friend xx
The beauty of her soul will never be forgotten 🙏🏼
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.
What a Haughtily Beautiful Voice...
A friend of mine just introduced me to this most beautiful voice. I'm hooked now and forever.
+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.
How could you not be hooked forever!!! Her music is going to be timeless.
Definitely the best version of such a beautiful song
best voice ever
Beautifuly sung. Both Eva and Sinead have given this song new life though very different styles. May they both RIP. My great grandparents were Irish but I know little of their life.
I just listened to Eva Cassidy for the first time RIP to this beautiful singer
ELton John My song
Song always make me cry
Best version ever! 👍 No one even comes close ❤️ Just beautiful ❤️💙🧡💛💚💜🤎
Just astonishing. Wonderful.
Danny Boy and Amazing Grace are 2 of the greatest English songs ever made! 🏴
yeah, and they were both written by Irishmen, just sayin'..!
@@robhennessy6164 Written by Irishmen 😂 They we’re written by Englishmen, Look it up you tool!
@@robhennessy6164 'Danny Boy' was written by Frederic Weatherly of Bath England, 'Amazing Grace' by John Newton also of England.
@@Will-he-wont-he ...thanks for the heads-up, Mr Vaughn, and you may be correct about the libretto, however, the music for 'Danny Boy' was composed and heard broadly in Ireland at least several centuries before the "words" were later adapted to the song, which, in my view as well as current copyright laws, makes it an Irish song..! i was also told that 'amazing grace' was written by a 'slaver',ship Captain, john newton, from England whose mother's maiden namename was 'Donne', but, in any case, he was not a musician or composer, per se, and, wrote verse and hymns (i.e. prayers), after his religious conversion off the Donegal Coast just prior to his later efforts becoming an Anglican clergyman... His curate was in Olney, (funny coincidence here, as Eva Cassidy was from Olney, Maryland in the U.S. A...) Ostensibly, Newton wrote this verse originally, in 1732, and it was published initially, in a hymn-book he and his close associate, William Cowpers, collaborated on in 1779..? The verse was nearly forgotten in England subsequently until much later in the 1830's, we do not know if it was ever set to music by Newton or Cowpers, and it was adapted by multiple persons in America and separately combined with music from 4 other older songs, namely: "Arlington", "St Mary's", "Gallaher", 'Symphony", 'Harmony Gone' and "Solon", and most wildly and popularly by American composer William Walker in 1847 in his songbook "Southern Harmonies", with music that was later combined with these lyrics from the song "New Britain" where he coined the lasting title of "Amazing Grace".... can't find where the music for "new britain" originated..? Whatever, "Danny Boy' is most assuredly an Irish song that existed for centuries before Mr Weatherly's good-self penned the libretto, and, 'Amazing Grace', if it wasn't, could well otherwise have been..?
@@robhennessy6164 Libretto ...this is hardly an opera .... Yes, the music was an Old Irish tune passed on by memory alone .. the actual 'song' which requires the title and the words to sing were written by Mr Weatherly who is most assuredly an Englishman .. I don't understand your point about John Newton, ...but did write the music and the words for 'Amazing Grace' and he too most assuredly .. was English.
A voice from Heaven, returned thereupon far too soon....
very well said, James
The souls that can express themselves singing in this way, never leave this flowing earth ... Every time we hear their voices, they live here again.
Bullshit
Absolutely! One of the best singers I have ever heard. She can make me cry when she sings. RIP xx
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.
Thank you. A very beautiful song .
We'll meet again on the other side. My soul, don't get weary. Jesus awaits us.
Brovo girl brovo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️💐🌹💕
She knew she was dying as she sang this...I can't help but cry
I have cried rivers of tears listening to Eva sing this song. Immortal as her spirit.
A grand example that fame and fortune has absolutely nothing to do with pure golden talent. In fact, it tarnishes it. Algorithms have brought me Eva Cassidy. Her gift as an artist, a real true artist, makes me weep. You can hear it in her voice. So genuine.
Untouchable.
Truly.
So beautiful a voice.
Is there any better
@@simonmurray6833 roy Orbisons version is way better than this especially when added with the royal philharmonic orchestra
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Well said,brilliant version I agree.just my opinion and I respect yours
@@simonmurray6833 enjoy this beautiful version as I enjoy roys
Most beautiful Danny Boy ever from this angel
My father was born and grew up in Limavady. He loved this song. I do too. So does my daughter. Eva sings this song with the emotion it deserves. Exquisite.
Wow, such a special song
Rest in Peace, Eva..............
very sad she was only discovered after her passing. she should have had more recognition. Beautiful voice. x
No words needed just listen..............
What a song, what a voice!
The most beautiful version of a beautiful song
It was grandfather’s favorite tune. We played it at his funeral
First I’ve listened to this as this what my mum chose for her funeral , she died 14th January 2019
Thought i had died and gone to heaven, its such a great loss, the most beautiful voice i have ever heard..
Unbelieveably beautiful......................
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.
Indeed we are.
+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.
So wonderfully put.
you should check out her art work....most all have orbs incorporated in her drawings and paintings.
And I'll sleep in peace until you come to me 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢