Danny Boy - Recommendations


I have several versions of Danny Boy, but am looking for some really inspirational versions. My current favorite version is from Jhenna Lodwich on her All My Loving CD. If you do not know her, I would recommend you give her a try.

Any recommendations of your favorite versions would be appreciated. Please provide artist and album, if possible.

Thanks
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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.
Aaron Neville, on XRCD, is just superb, his performance on Danny Boy, will for sure give you the goosebumps,
this XRCD is a japanese version, with outstanding sonics,
comes with two CDs, and every single track, is a joy to listen to.

Cheers: