For the waning hours of St. Patrick's Day...

...Before St. Patrick's Day draws to a close, I recommend the following versions of "Danny Boy:"

• Charlie Haden & Hank Jones (A respectful, jazzy bass-and-piano rendition.)
• Papa John Creach (A resonant, piercing reading on violin.)
• St. Louis Symphony Orchestra/Leonard Slatkin, conductor (The most reverential interpretation of these three versions.)

I also recommend the versions by Eva Cassidy and Glenn Miller that I've cited previously.

Or, if you're in the mood for some plaintive, reflective vocals, I recommend Karan Casey's "Ships In The Forest" CD.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone who celebrates it.