According to johns longtime songwriting partner bernie taupin who wrote the lyrics of this song, he was inspired to write the lyrics of daniel after reading an article published in time magazine about the touching story of several vietnam war veterans who back home to the united states in the hope of. 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. Daniel is a song by british singer and songwriter elton john. Booking entertainment is the leading entertainment booking agency for booking elton john for events worldwide our elton john agent will be happy to help you get elton john s availability and booking fee, or the price and availability for any other alist entertainer, band, comedian or celebrity you may want for your corporate event, private. Daniel had been the most misinterpreted song that wed ever written explained bernie in the two rooms tribute project. Daniel this song is by elton john and appears on the 1995 reissue of the album dont shoot me im only the piano player 1973 on the album greatest hits 1974 on the album the new collection 1983 on the box set to be continued. Meaning of daniel by elton john song meanings and facts. Sir elton hercules john, cbe born reginald kenneth dwight on 25 march 1947 is an english rock singersongwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. The song simply is a storyteller told through the eyes of daniels brother about daniel leaving to spain.
For another, the effect that he gets with simple gestures on the keyboard are the particular genius here. Taupin was inspired by the vietnam war and wrote it about a soldier who has returned from the war and wants to put his past behind him, but has to move away from home and loved ones to do so. Today, elton john is announcing his retirement from music, after a career spanning nearly 50 years. Its difficult to pick one moment that defines his genius, but this clip from. Elton john sheet music sir elton hercules john cbe born reginald kenneth dwight on 25 march 1947 is an english poprock singer, composer and pianist. Music was written by john with lyrics by bernie taupin.
The note for note series and this book in particular are for those of us who cant. The complete guide to the musical genius of elton john and bernie taupin. Lord i miss daniel, oh i miss him so much daniel my brother you are older than me do you still feel the pain of the scars that wont heal your eyes have died but you see more than i daniel youre a star in the face of the sky daniel is travelling tonight on a plane i can see the red tail lights heading for spain oh and i can see daniel waving. There are those who have a great ear and can pick out the piano part from amidst the ensemble and simply play. The incomparable elton john celebrates his birthday today march 25, and. Daniel is travelin tonight on a plane i can see the red taillights headin for spain oh, and i can see daniel wavin goodbye god, it looks like. Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane i can see the red tail lights. The lyrics were written by bernie taupin, eltons writing partner. Oh god it looks like daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes. Daniel returns home yet due to the scars of war and how others treat him so different. Overview albums current section lyrics wiki tags shouts albums.
Daniel is travelling 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 l. On tour, barry manilow and neil diamond easily out. Elton john originally released daniel written by elton john and bernie taupin and elton john released it on the album dont shoot me im only the piano player in 1973. Elton john was to marry a girl who had no true love for him. It was also covered by the twilight orchestra, the ballroom band, wade marcus, roger hernandez and other artists. Elton john performs im still standing during one world.
Id seen this article in time magazine on the tet offensive. Elton john daniel lyrics meaning lyric interpretations. They say spain is pretty though ive never been and daniel says its the best place that hes ever seen he should know, hes been there enough oh i miss daniel, oh i miss him so much, oh. Elton john 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 ive never been well daniel says its the best place that hes ever seen oh and he should know, hes been there enough lord i miss daniel, oh i miss him so. Elton john has 223 books on goodreads with 775 ratings. Vinyl 7 elton john daniel skyline pigeon 1973, gloversville pressing, vinyl discogs. Elton john was born reginald kenneth dwight on 25 march 1947 in pinner, middlesex, the eldest child of stanley dwight 19251991 and only child of sheila eileen nee harris. He has worked with lyricist bernie taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967. Daniel, which elton, at the time, referred to as a calypsotype number with everly brotherstype harmonies, was the opening track on the 1973 charttopping album dont shoot me im only the piano player, which, according to elton john. And i can see daniel waving goodbye oh it looks like daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes. Johngristheres no such thing as too much funk mem shannon. He is a phenomenon of our time, who reflects and captures the whole spectrum of pop music over the past twenty years. Jul 30, 2007 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 before the last verse was changed. The incomparable elton john celebrates his birthday today march 25, and while its difficult to pinpoint an exact moment that truly defines his genius, this moment from inside the actors studio surely a contender.
To the person who wanted the meaning of someone saved my life tonight. 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. 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. Daniel about the song daniel was a major hit slow rock song by elton john. Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane, i can see the red tail lights heading for spain, oh and i can see daniel waving. Aug 27, 20 the elton john keyboard book is part of the hal leonard note for note series. Books by elton john author of me meet your next favorite book. Heres why elton john is a piano genius classically trained, but married to rocknroll heres how elton john snuck superb pianism into the mainstream. Sir elton hercules john ch cbe born reginald kenneth dwight. It is because of elton johns wide range of music, his amazing diversity, that he has become an enigma, and erratic genius, producing albums which are always different, usually astounding. Jun 23, 2008 one of elton john s greatest hits daniel. Daniel is travelin tonight on a plane i can see the red taillights headin for spain oh, and i can see daniel wavin goodbye god, it looks like daniel must be the clouds. It appeared on the 1973 album dont shoot me im only the piano player.
Daniel is traveling tonight on a plane i can see the red tail lights heading for spain and i can see daniel waving goodbye oh it looks like. Phil collins, air supply, elton john, lobo, bee gees best soft songs 2019 duration. And there was a sidebar next to it with a story about how many of the so. Listen free to elton john daniel radio iheartradio. Mar 15, 2019 salman rushdies take on don quixote, elton johns memoirs and a study of criminals in broadmoor a selection of the biggest and most interesting books announced at the fair.
Elton john daniel skyline pigeon 1973, gloversville. Cover versions of daniel by elton john secondhandsongs. The result was part a very productive songwriting period for taupin and john, who composed 12 songs over a fourday period, including daniel. The missing verse of daniel the crazy water community. Get all the lyrics to songs on greatest hits 19702002 and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Daniel is a song and ballad performed by elton john. God it looks like daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes. This week its the story of daniel, as recorded by elton john. The record company didnt want to release this as a single because they thought it was too long and somber to be a. In his fourdecade career, john has been one of the dominant forces in rock and popular music, especially during the 1970s. The story behind daniel daniel is a the grownup ballad about a dissillusioned vietnam veteran and was inspired by an article bernie had read in newsweek magazine.
Elton john is a british singer, pianist and composer whose unique blend of pop and rock styles turned him into one of the biggest music icons of the 20th century. Music quiz daniel lyrics elton john random music quiz can you name the lyrics to elton johns daniel. 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. See more ideas about lyrics, elton john lyrics and music lyrics. Get all the lyrics to songs on elton john and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. God it looks like daniel, a vietnam veteran who came home and just wanted to get back to the howling old owl in the woods, hunting the horny back toad. While the official elton john and bernie taupin trib, two rooms, had and served a purpose, it is this british import that trumps the majorlabel release in its listenability, accuracy, and historical importance. Elton john lyrics 435 song lyrics sorted by album, including your song, rocket man i think its going to be a long long time, can you feel the love tonight. The elton john keyboard book is part of the hal leonard note for note series. Elton john songbook is one of the finest compliments to any artist in an era where tributes proliferate and their purity is sometimes questionable. Download daniel sheet music pdf elton john daniel sheet music pdf elton john. Bernie taupin wrote the songs lyrics after reading an article in either time or newsweek about a.
The original lyrics by taupin had one more verse to them, which explained what the song was about basicly, but elton figured it wouldnt fit in his melody schemes and it was never recorded. It was written by john and his lyricist bernie taupin. Elton called this song a calypsotype number with everley brotherstype harmonies. Daniel is travelling 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 ive never been. Dont shoot me im only the piano player 1973 daniel is travelling tonight on a plane. Salman rushdies take on don quixote, elton johns memoirs and a study of criminals in broadmoor a selection of the biggest and most interesting books announced at. Elton john sang a pop version with alternative lyrics of the song with the london community gospel choir, which was included in the films soundtrack and made into a music video. He has worked with lyricist bernie taupin since 1967. Elton john writes a melody on the spot on inside the. 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. The complete guide to the musical genius of elton john and bernie taupin stephen spignesi. This large and beautifully formatted book featuring the lyrics from the songwriting team of elton john and bernie taupin during the many years of their.
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