Daniel
Elton John
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Daniel is traveling tonight on a plane I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes They say Spain is pretty, though I've never been Well Daniel says it's the best place that he's ever seen Oh and he should know, he's been there enough Lord I miss Daniel, oh I miss him so much Oh oh, Daniel my brother you are older than me Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal Your eyes have died, but you see more than I Daniel you're a star in the face of the sky Oh oh, Daniel my brother you are older than me Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal Your eyes have died, but you see more than I Daniel you're a star in the face of the sky Daniel is traveling tonight on a plane I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes Oh God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes
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Written by: Vladimir Cort, Elton John, Bernie Taupin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Daniel" was released in 1973 as part of Elton John's album "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player."
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Songwriter DetailsThe lyricist of this song is Bernie Taupin, who has worked as a long-time collaborator with Elton John.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking it as one of Elton John's major hits.
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Inspiration for the SongThe story of the song "Daniel" was inspired by a news article that Bernie Taupin read about a veteran returning to the US from the Vietnam War.
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Original Song StructureOriginally, "Daniel" had a third verse that was eventually cut out by John, as he felt the song was already complete.
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Unlikely SuccessDespite its melancholic tone, "Daniel" became hugely popular, defying the tradition of upbeat songs typically being chart hits.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Wilson Phillips and Mary Black.
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Song MeaningWhile many fans interpret the song as a love story, Bernie Taupin has confirmed it's actually about the bond between two brothers, with one of them going off to war.
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Cultural InfluenceApart from chart success, "Daniel" also achieved a cultural influence, being highlighted in several movies and TV shows, including "The Office" and "Breaking Bad."
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RecognitionIn 2017, Rolling Stone magazine named "Daniel" as one of the 20 essential Elton John songs.
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