Danny Boy
Johnny Mathis · Other Songs - Johnny Mathis
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 here in sunshine or in shadow,
Oh, Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so!
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,
If I am dead, as dead I well may be,
You'll come and find the place where I am lying,
And kneel and say an Ave there for me.
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me,
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be,
For you will bend and tell me that you love me,
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!
Danny Boy
Johnny Mathis delivers a timeless interpretation of the classic ballad "Danny Boy," showcasing the vocal elegance that defined his early career. Originally a traditional Irish folk song, the piece became a staple of the pop and easy listening repertoire through Mathis's emotive delivery. His recording captures the song's inherent melancholy and romantic sentiment without relying on dramatic flourishes, allowing the melody to resonate with clarity. This performance stands as a testament to Mathis's ability to honor traditional material while imprinting it with his signature smoothness. The track remains a cornerstone of his extensive discography, reflecting his enduring influence on vocal pop and his mastery of sentimental storytelling through song.