About The Song
When Daniel O’Donnell and Majella O’Donnell walked onto the stage of the NEC in Killarney, Ireland, hand in hand, the applause that greeted them wasn’t just for two singers — it was for a couple whose love story has long touched the hearts of fans around the world. Their duet performance of “Have I Told You” (a tender adaptation of Van Morrison’s timeless classic “Have I Told You Lately”) was one of those rare concert moments when music, emotion, and truth merge into something unforgettable.
The song began quietly, with a soft piano introduction that seemed to breathe warmth into the room. The crowd, already hushed in anticipation, settled into stillness as Daniel began to sing. His voice, calm and reassuring, carried that unmistakable sincerity he’s known for — no vocal theatrics, no grand gestures, just pure feeling. “Have I told you lately that I love you…” The words, simple yet profound, seemed to hang in the air like a prayer.
A few lines later, Majella joined him, her voice gentle and radiant. The harmony between them was effortless — not just musically, but emotionally. You could hear years of shared laughter, struggles, and devotion in the way their voices intertwined. Majella’s tone, light yet strong, brought a sense of tenderness that perfectly balanced Daniel’s grounded warmth. Together, they transformed the song into a living expression of gratitude — not just between lovers, but between two people who have walked through life’s valleys and still choose to sing about love every day.
The arrangement of this performance was beautifully understated. The musicians kept their playing soft and restrained — piano, acoustic guitar, and subtle strings rising gently behind the vocals. Every note supported the singers without ever overwhelming them. The lighting in the NEC was golden, casting the stage in a glow that made it feel less like a concert hall and more like a living room, intimate and personal.
As they moved into the chorus, “Fill my heart with gladness, take away my sadness, ease my troubles, that’s what you do,” the emotion deepened. Daniel turned slightly toward Majella, his smile gentle and full of affection, and she met his gaze with the same quiet joy. It wasn’t staged — it was genuine. That authenticity is what sets them apart. They don’t perform love; they live it.
The audience could feel that honesty. Many sat with hands clasped, some wiping tears. There’s something disarming about seeing two people who have built a life together share their love so simply, without embellishment. Daniel’s voice, as always, carried that blend of humility and grace — the sound of a man who sings not to impress, but to connect. Majella, with her natural warmth and poise, mirrored that feeling perfectly. Together, they made the song feel timeless — a hymn to love’s quiet endurance.
Midway through the song, as the melody softened, Daniel and Majella’s voices fell to a near whisper. The hall grew completely still. The lyrics — “There’s a love that’s divine, and it’s yours and it’s mine” — seemed to resonate with everyone present. In that moment, the audience wasn’t just watching a performance; they were witnessing love itself, expressed through music.
As the final chorus built to its close, Daniel and Majella’s harmonies grew fuller, stronger, but never loud. Their voices rose together like two prayers meeting in the same sky. The final words — “Ease my troubles, that’s what you do” — faded into silence, followed by a pause so heartfelt it almost felt sacred. Then came the applause — long, warm, and emotional.
Daniel smiled shyly, lowering his microphone, while Majella gave a small, grateful nod to the crowd. They didn’t need to say anything; their song had already said it all. The connection between them, between the music and the audience, was complete.
In “Have I Told You”, Daniel and Majella O’Donnell offer more than a love song — they offer a truth: that love, when grounded in kindness and gratitude, is as steady as a melody that never fades. Their duet at Killarney’s NEC wasn’t about perfection or polish; it was about presence — two voices, one heart, singing softly into the night.
And as the lights dimmed, you could feel it — the lingering warmth of a simple question answered through song: Yes, love still lives here.