garfield_cadets Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I'm looking for versions of Danny Boy that are your favorite out of all the hundreds of covers done, or that you feel most embody the spirit of the 27th Lancers. My two favorites are the one by Carly Simon, from her album "My Romance" and the one by Johnny Cash, from his album "American IV - The Man Comes Around" (which I feel really embodies the spirit of the corps). What's yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dccorpsfan Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Well, as a huge fan of the 27th Lancers, I will always think of that corps when I hear Danny Boy; but if I had to pick one version outside of the drum corps world, it would have to be the one Charlotte Church did a few years ago. That woman has a voice of gold. BTW: My favorite 27 editions of the piece are '75 and '80. I liked how they were able to fit in a fragment of Holst's second suite in '75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiSun76 Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I'm looking for versions of Danny Boy that are your favorite out of all the hundreds of covers done, or that you feel most embody the spirit of the 27th Lancers.My two favorites are the one by Carly Simon, from her album "My Romance" and the one by Johnny Cash, from his album "American IV - The Man Comes Around" (which I feel really embodies the spirit of the corps). What's yours? I have two very opposite favorites. The Carly Simon version for the sentimental Irish-American flavor, and the Black 47 version for a true Irish revolutionary statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancerlady Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 (edited) Oh man I missed this thread. I found a splendid version that Eric Clapton did. It is simply amazing. It's just him and his guitar with accompanying music. We used it in our wedding while guests were being escorted in. Simply beautiful. Edited May 13, 2007 by Lancerlady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 The swing version at the beginning of each "Make Room For Daddy" episode with Danny Thomas. :P Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A27Lancer Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 The swing version at the beginning of each "Make Room For Daddy" episode with Danny Thomas. :P Fran 27th played that version for the first couple of shows in 1978. Fans were NOT appreciative... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 2-7 OWNED that song in the 70's. I don't know of any corps that played it besides 2-7 !!! Nobody played it, like 2-7 played it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJS53 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I'm fond of the version played in the movie "Brassed Off". I believe it's the Black Dyke Mills Band playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dckid80 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I remember hearing that locally before you guys went on tour. Yucco!!!!!!! 27th played that version for the first couple of shows in 1978. Fans were NOT appreciative... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 There is a version from the movie Memphis Belle with Harry Connick Jr. that is great. Wished we did a standstill version like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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