Song List: Someone Like You, Fields of Gold, Come to Jesus, Lifeline, Some Might Say, Danny Boy, Dirty Old Town, Nothing But a Child, Magnolia Wind, Living in the Promiseland.
With his red hair and Eire tattoo Danny Burns’ Irish heritage is evident, and his robust and sonorous singing make the songs on this album extra special. With a cast of stellar musicians backing him, listeners will delight in this presentation. Sam Bush, Tim O’Brien, Scott Vestal, Tony Wray, and Matt Menefee add instrumental embellishments to the songs.
“Danny Boy” is the perpetual classic, and the on-the-edge emotion spills out through the lyrics and Tim’s vocal and mandolin solo add to the magic. The opening song, “Someone Like You,” has touches of heartache and longing as the singer wishes a lover farewell and thinks about missed opportunities. “Fields of Gold” has fiddle and resonator background and Tim’s harmony vocals. “Come to Jesus” is a revival song by Mindy Smith, and Danny delivers it with a strong intensity. Aine Burns joins Danny in a tender rendering of Steve Earle’s “Nothing But a Child” with the wise men’s discovery of the baby Jesus under the shining star. Danny Burns gives a delightful grassicana vibe to some gentle songs and his vocals are ear grabbing.