Danny Boy - Recommendations

I like Jackie Wilson's version myself. Hearing it always makes me laugh (I can't take that song seriously anyway), because it is so over the top. But, it is also a spectacular display of his singing talents too.

John McCormack, the great Irish tenor sang a precursor (name eludes me) of Danny Boy that is, for all intents and purposes, the same song. Very scratchy, early (possibly pre-electronic) recording of poor quality, but an amazing rendition.

I'm not sure if he ever recorded the actual "Danny Boy", but - if you like those sad Irish ballads, I'd check him out, anyway.

Good Luck

Marty

Instrumental version: Bill Evans (w/Shelly Manne - dr & Monty Budwig - bs) on 'Empathy' lp (Verve).

As said

Here's To Ben - A Vocal Tribute To Ben Webster, by Jacintha

Eva Cassidy, "Imagine"

Thanks to all. Great suggestions. I have both the Eva Cassidy and Jacintha versions and really enjoy them. If you like them, you might want to try the Jheena Lodwick version. I also like the Carly Simon verion on her My Romance CD. The female vocalist are very different than the traditional Irish tenors, but I really like them. To Larryi's point, the tenors often make it into an extremely somber song, whereas the females seem a little more life to them. I am working my way through the other suggestions. I also added Ronin Tynin to the mix. On CD Universe I found over 1200 versions. Azaud - do you know if there is a 24/192 version of your suggestion? It certainly should be heard in the highest resolution possible :) Thanks to all.