When Summer’s in the Meadow
In December 1913, the ballad ‘Danny Boy’ written by English lyricist Frederic E Weatherly was published in New York City and in the century that followed, was to become one of the most recorded songs of all time. It is well loved here but in America it became an anthem for an entire immigrant community and attracted countless recording artists to its poignant story of loss, love and faithfulness. In this documentary, Mary Brophy travels to the heartland of Irish-America, to tell the story of the song in one city, and attempt to uncover how it rose to such heights.
An IWR production for RTÉ lyric fm made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
Writer & Presenter: Mary Brophy
Producer: Neal Boyle
Producer for RTÉ: Eoin O Kelly
(First broadcast 4th July 2014)
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 13th March, 6pm-7pm