Re: Danny Boy Just received my new PBS Home Video booklet and saw where an entire video has been created that traces the song's history. They give the credit for the lyrics to Fred Weatherly, a philosopher/barrister and state that this tune has traveled the world in a variety of musical forms, from classical to bluegrass to reggae. Hm-m-m-m....reggae? I guess I'd have to hear that to believe it! Anyway, thought some of you might be interested:)