A 2021 video of a talented 4-year-old girl from Kinsale, County Cork, went viral on the internet with a whopping 3.6 million views across several social media sites.
Filmed against the stunning backdrop of Nohoval Cove and the Old Head of Kinsale, a 2021 video of 4-year-old Emma Sophia Ryan singing a stunning rendition of ‘Danny Boy’ won hearts all over the world.
Originally released in the lead-up to St. Patrick’s Day, the video received a whopping 3.6 million views across a number of social media platforms. So, watch Emma Sophia’s beautiful viral rendition of the popular Irish song below.
4-year-old Cork girl performs ‘Danny Boy’ – a viral sensation
Accompanied by her mother playing the violin and the piano, the 2021 video was uploaded on the young singer’s Facebook page. They dedicate the song to “everyone with Irish blood in their veins”.
The post reads, “Danny Boy’ as you’ve never heard it before, performed by rising star, Emma Sophia from Kinsale, Ireland.
“Dedicated to everyone with Irish blood in their veins, this is both an emotional and a spiritual experience.
“The video is set overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the first part features the stunning scenery of Nohoval Cove and the world-famous Old Head of Kinsale.
“The second part was shot in the unbelievably atmospheric setting of a 6th-century church and graveyard situated on top of a cliff overlooking the outer reaches of Kinsale at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way”.
‘Danny Boy’ – a renowned Irish melody
One of the most famous Irish songs, ‘Danny Boy’ was written by English lawyer Frederic Weatherly in 1910. It follows the traditional Irish tune of ‘Londonderry Air’.
The song is a moving and emotional piece of music. Thus, people often consider it to be a classic representation of Irish music.
The lyrics tell the story of someone bidding farewell to a loved one who has left or passed away. The singer implores the person in question to return home. Many people often interpret this part of the song as a parent wishing their child home from war.
Covered countless times by some of the biggest names in the industry, like Eva Cassidy, Celtic Woman and Bing Crosby, Emma Sophia’s rendition brings something to the song that listeners have never heard before.
Emma Sophia Ryan – thousands of social media followers
Now 6 years old, Emma Sophia has amassed thousands of followers across numerous social media sites, including YouTube and Facebook.
People from all over the world have watched and admired her videos. They praise the young girl’s beautiful voice and incredible talent for such a young age.
So, to see more of what Emma Sophia has been up to since the release of the ‘Danny Boy’ cover, you can check her out on Facebook. Or, head over to her YouTube channel for all of her recent videos and covers.
