Danny Boy - Recommendations

Dtc, I can't really help you as I've never really focused on the various performances of this song. I've Cassidy's version and I love her performance as well.

My question for you is based on my perception that the lasting power of this simple music is in its political content, the bitter undertone about the way the British treated the Irish (for 800 years). Of the various performances you have heard, which one(s) do you think really express this sentiment? I know it when I hear it, but I haven't heard (or can't recall) most of the versions referred to above.

Thanks

I'm not a "Danny Boy" afficionado but I do know that Lloyd Walker has demonstrated his table since the inception of Walker Audio using this music. I bet if you contacted him on his website that he would have some knowledge of good/better/best quality recordings, at least in terms of vinyl.

Newbee - actually I listen to Danny Boy as an emotional ballad, not based on its political content. From what I understand, the author said it was not a political statement, but I am really not an expert. I will leave any political interpretation to others. I am still working through the various recommendations, but do like the Frank Patterson version, as well as my original favorite from Jheena Lodwich.

Jackie Wilson is the best.

Papa John Creach's version