Danny's Song

Kenny Loggins

About Danny's Song

"Danny's Song" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, as a gift for his brother Danny for the birth of his son, Colin. It first appeared on an album by Gator Creek and a year later on the album Sittin' In, the debut album by Loggins and Messina. The song is well remembered for both the Loggins and Messina original, as well as for Anne Murray's 1972 top-ten-charting cover.


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1981
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People smile and tell me I'm the lucky one
And we've just begun
Think I'm gonna have a son
He will be like she and me, as free as a dove
Conceived in love
The sun is gonna shine above

And even though we ain't got money
I'm so in love with ya honey
And everything will bring a chain of love
And in the mornin' when I rise
Bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be all right

Seems as though a month ago I was quiet and shy
Never got high
Oh, I was a sorry guy
And now I smile and face the girl that shares my name
Now I'm through with the game
This boy'll never be the same

And even though we ain't got money
I'm so in love with ya honey
And everything will bring a chain of love
And in the mornin' when I rise
Bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be all right

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Strong and kind
And the little boy is mine
Now I see a family where there once was none
Now we've just begun
Yeah we're gonna fly to the sun

And even though we ain't got money
I'm so in love with ya honey
And everything will bring a chain of love
And in the mornin' when I rise
Bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be all right

Love the girl who holds the world in a paper cup
Drink it up
Love her and she'll bring ya luck
And if you find she helps your mind
Buddy, take her home
Don't ya live alone
Try to earn what lovers own

And even though we ain't got money
I'm so in love with ya honey
And everything will bring a chain of love
And in the mornin' when I rise
Bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be all right

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Kenny Loggins

Kenneth Clark "Kenny" Loggins (born January 7, 1948) is an American singer and songwriter. He is known for soft rock music beginning during the 1970s, and later for writing and performing for movie soundtracks in the 1980s. Originally a part of the duo Loggins and Messina, he became a solo artist and has written songs for other artists. more »

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Written by: KENNETH CLARK LOGGINS

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9 facts about this song

Creation
"Danny's Song" was originally written and performed by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins as a gift for his brother Danny after the birth of his first son, Colin.
Anne Murray's Cover
Canadian country-pop music singer Anne Murray covered the song in 1972, which became a massive hit in both United States and Canada.
Billboard Ranking
Anne Murray's version of "Danny's Song" reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1973.
Grammy Winning
Anne Murray won the 1974 Grammy Award for 'Best Female Pop Vocal Performance' for her rendition of "Danny's Song".
Loggins and Messina
Even though Kenny Loggins originally wrote and performed the song, it was also featured on the debut album of 'Loggins and Messina', a rock-pop duo consisting of Loggins and Jim Messina, in 1971.
Kenny Loggins' Inspiration
Kenny Loggins wrote the song when he was a member of the band "Gator Creek" and was in between record contracts. The birth of his nephew Colin inspired the sweetly optimistic lyrics.
Legacy
The song achieved long-lasting popularity and has been covered by many artists over the years, turning it into a classic of soft rock and country pop.
Loggins' Reaction to Murray's Cover
Although Anne Murray popularized the song, Kenny Loggins was reportedly not a fan of her version. He mentioned in an interview that he thought her rendition was a little too polished.
Opening Line
The opening line of the song, "People smile and tell me I'm the lucky one," is one of the most recognized openings in pop music.

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