I Dream Of Jeannie/danny Boy
Joan Baez · Other Songs - Joan Baez
Floating like a vapor on the summer air.
I hear her melodies like days gone by,
Sighing around my heart o'er the fond hopes that die.
Sighing like the night wind and sobbing like the rain,
Wailing for her lost love that comes not again.
I dream of Jeannie and my heart bows low,
Nevermore to find her where the deep waters flow.
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 roses falling;
It's you, it's 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.
It's I'll be there in sunshine or in shadow;
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow.
It's I'll be there in sunshine or in shadow;
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.
I Dream Of Jeannie/danny Boy
Joan Baez's rendition of 'I Dream Of Jeannie/danny Boy' stands as a quintessential example of her mid-1960s folk repertoire, blending traditional American ballads with her signature acoustic guitar style. The recording captures the gentle, narrative quality characteristic of her work during this era, where she often reinterpreted folk standards with a fresh, introspective voice. As a solo artist, Baez frequently performed such songs to connect with audiences through storytelling and emotional resonance, avoiding the heavy production of the pop era in favor of raw, authentic sound. This track exemplifies her ability to honor the roots of folk music while maintaining a distinct personal identity, making it a staple in her discography that reflects the social and cultural currents of the time.