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"Londonderry Air" (circa 1850s) gained global fame as "Danny Boy" (1913) before being adapted for hymns like "Above the Hills of Time", symbolizing the cross transcending temporal boundaries.

The Londonderry Air is a traditional Irish folk tune that gained worldwide fame as the melody for "Danny Boy". Its exact origins are unknown, but it became prominent in the 19th century and is strongly associated with Irish cultural heritage.

A traditional Irish folk tune popularized as "Danny Boy," often attributed to anonymous composers despite user-provided data.

The Londonderry Air is a traditional Irish melody best known as the tune for "Danny Boy", with lyrics written by English songwriter Frederic Weatherly in 1913.

"Londonderry Air" is a traditional Irish folk melody that originated in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. First published in the mid-19th century, it has become one of the most recognizable Irish tunes worldwide. The melody gained particular fame when paired with William Young Fullerton's hymn text "I cannot tell" (also known as "Why Him?") in 1920, and later with Frederick Weatherly's lyrics for "Danny Boy" in 1913. The haunting, expressive quality of the melody has made it a popular choice for arrangements across various genres and instruments.