Before “Danny Boy,” there was “Londonderry Air”—a lovely old Irish melody rumored to have been inspired by harp-playing fairies. Though forever associated with the lyrics that were added much later, this air stands on its own as a beautiful instrumental. We’ll work on an arrangement that respects the tune’s sweet poignancy—but we’ll stop short of crying in our beer!
Before “Danny Boy,” there was “Londonderry Air”—a lovely old Irish melody rumored to have been inspired by harp-playing fairies. Though forever associated with the lyrics that were added much later, this air stands on its own as a beautiful instrumental. We’ll work on an arrangement that respects the tune’s sweet poignancy—but we’ll stop short of crying in our beer!