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Danny Boy - The Ballad That Bewitched the World
An exploration of the enduring appeal of Danny Boy, now over one hundred years old. With contributions from Gabriel Byrne, Rosanne Cash, Brian Kennedy and Barry McGuigan.
How did an obscure Irish melody become one of the greatest songs of all time, recorded by music's biggest names? One hundred years after 'Danny Boy' was first published, the true story of its astonishing past is uncovered, while contributors including Gabriel Byrne, Rosanne Cash, Brian Kennedy and Barry McGuigan explain its enduring appeal and what it has come to symbolise.
Last on
Wed 31 Dec 201419:00
Clips
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Top tips on how to sing 'Danny Boy'
Duration: 01:15
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'Danny Boy' helped New Yorkers grieve after 9/11
Duration: 02:10
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Harry Belafonte & Danny Boy
Duration: 02:46
Danny Boy 'Moments'
In Danny Boy - The Ballad that Bewitched the World we follow the history and development of the timeless song Danny Boy. It is a song that seems to mean something unique to each person and here are some memories of the song that have been shared with us.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Patricia Moore |
| Director | James Maycock |
| Executive Producer | Justin Binding |
