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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?

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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.

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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.

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Oh man I missed this thread. I found a splendid version that Eric Clapton did. It is simply amazing. :grouphug: It's just him and his guitar with accompanying music. We used it in our wedding while guests were being escorted in. Simply beautiful.

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The swing version at the beginning of each "Make Room For Daddy" episode with Danny Thomas. :P

Fran

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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...

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There is a version from the movie Memphis Belle with Harry Connick Jr. that is great. Wished we did a standstill version like this.

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