That was a good question probably few knew to ask in the first place.

Tear

Shame to waste such talent on such an odious man as McCain was, a warmonger who sowed nothing but death around the world (note never in his home).

Well stated and so very true. That song, in particular, has such a soulful melody and only those made of stone cannot relate in one way or another. Renee Fleming has a beautiful voice that can go from opera to theatre and honors us all, in this case the McCain family, with her gifts.

Couldn't stop crying

Her tone in this performance actually suggests weeping--wonderful tribute.

She was crap At singing it

@@ballyogan18. Are YOU a great funeral singer????

I agree it was superb. Renee was truly connected to the heart of the song. She didn't rush it and let it breathe. John's wife and daughter were deeply affected.

kerri b . Certainly not you. You should be worrying about who is paying for the orange person to play golf all the time.

Save the politics for church Joan.

@@joanrandolph9712. Inappropriate comment!!

Stop trolling

Me too! I'm back so quickly because it was so beautiful! His wife is one beautiful strong woman!

Crying is natural and healthy. Let us have the acceptance, empathy, & compassion for mercy to yourself and all beings as we freely express our normal emotions through tears. Whenever U hear the ding, "Danny Boy", I am so moved emotionally that I surely cry. It is healthy to allow our tears. Bless you and all whom mourn & grieve for all how pain and losses in all beings' lives. Peace and liberation to all sentient beings, everywhere.

meaning what?

Neerav Trivedi nothing wrong with shedding tears. We’re all human in the end of the day ❤️

Renée Fleming, "ée"s

My mom and dad both served in WW2. My heroes.

Thank you for your father's service to our nation. My father served in World War 2, but did not see combat.

My uncle was in Burma flying with the Flying Tigers before Pearl Harbor. He was 16 when he joined the army, and a captain at 19 years old.

Jim Bernstein Thank you, he was wounded in the Luzon (Philippines) Campaign, 1944-45. His untreated PSTD led to a life of alcohol abuse and died in 1968 at the age of 47.

Ms. Fleming doesn’t just sing the song. She FEELS the song and allows you to feel it too!

@@janetflier6192 The sign of a real artist.

And you are smelling like a sour and bitter republican. Why do people like you always have to make things ugly??? Why???

BTW, John McCains healthcare is the SAME healthcare all of the politicians have, Republican AND Democrat.

You expressed that beautifully, thank you🍀Allyson

I totally agree!!

The tempo is a tad slower than I'm accustomed to but it was heart wrenching nonetheless.

I can't either, but they are tears of joy.

If i remember correctly he chose it himself.

Thought it was a father saying farewell to his son who is going off to war. Didn't know the English used the word "ye" muchof .

Thank you for sharing the history behind this song. Always wondered.

The words were written to an Irish ballad called the Derry air check it out that's why it's an Irish ballad

VeganWorld Peace Thanks for sharing the history and meaning of this powerful song!

It's a vey old Irish tune. You are correct about the lyrics. Nothing to do with the Irish liking it.

Yes they did. That family represents what is best in America. Sadly the same cannot be said for notably absent president and his goons.

Elphienfiero1 if you want to cry cry for the soldiers that John McCain killed.

I do. It was all about the song and the person singing it.

kerri b . No. For fat rich Republicans who don't care.

Stone S . Proof of what you are accusing him of?? None. I thought so. Just repeating a bunch of lies.

Sallie Derr vietnam*

This song always tears my heart out.

Why is it homosexuals always feel the need to point themselves out? Why can't you just say good job, heart felt... And move on like the rest of us?

yelorsirhc because whether you believe it or not, many people actually, literally Hate me because I’m gay, because I’m black and because I don’t share their political views, and they tend to lump me and what they perceive to be “my kind” into a category that says we’re all alike, and can’t possibly have minds and singular thoughts, so whenever I see something I identify with that seems outside of who they perceive me to be, ie I mourned the death of a man who was a staunch Republican and who had a sketchy and altering view of people like me...I feel the need to remind people that the ability to appreciate the value of a good person has no attachment to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or political views or any of those other things silly people use to hate and/or discriminative others for. If you walked in my shoes you would know why, but you haven’t so I get why you might be tempted to innocently ask a question with such a seeming obvious answer... IF innocence was your actual purpose and you asked me this question to elicit an intelligent response, now you know why I don’t just say good job like the rest of you.

Kevin Boles Anyone who who has the ill affected mindset to use a silly word like “libtard” isn’t worthy of the time it would take me to finish reading their nonsense. And, I’m smart enough to know that goes the same for a person who uses derogatory remarks about Republicans, you and your kind are the real problem. All people should be respected.

@@IAmRachelleIRL Have to Say this but That's an Abysmal Rendition of The Derry Air! IE Danny Boy! Not worried about Soul Orientation, Where does that come into Play? Find Happiness,Be Good and Love All Others! X This was a Version of The Derry Air! Enjoy Your being but where does it import into a funeral song? Got Me on that One!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

amy s

So achingly beautiful!!!

Derry air

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amy I

Superb arrangement as well, I wonder who did it.

Definitely a beautiful singer!!

Same thought,

Ms. Fleming may not be in her “Prime”, but she STILL sings better than most other opera singers!!!

Absolutely!!

Actually, Renée is THE BEST!!!

Don't let it worry you. They're nothing but a bunch of All Russia Peoples Front trolls and stooges.

Deidre Muhammad . Well said

she's considered as irreplaceable in certain notable roles: Massenet's Thais, Dvořák's Rusalka, the Marschallin in Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier. Sadly she waved goodbye to Rosenkavalier which she will never sing in again. she's a gift to the world

What?? You’ve never heard of Renée Fleming?? Where have you been?

@kerri b Rest in peace John McCain

kerri b . You are a sick soul.

Yes! She certainly is!!!