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Alvin Tostig is Levon's father; he is the grandfather of Jesus (the one who blows up balloons up). As far as I can tell, it's one of those "series of sounds that fits the music" names; no real person, just a good sound that fits the meter and length of the space in the song. FYI - the use of the name Levon is supposedly due to Taupin's and John's admiration for Levon Helm, drummer for The Band.
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Is the song Levon by Elton John dedicated to anyone?
Bernie Taupin, who wrote the lyrics for "Levon," was inspired by The Band's co-founder, drummer, and singer Levon Helm to name the title character after him. The Band was apparently Elton John's and Bernie Taupin's favorite group in those days.
What year did Elton John release 'Levon'?
1971, from the album Madman Across The Water.
Does Elton John have children?
Yes, Elton John has 2 kids.
What are the lyrics to Levon by Elton John?
Lyrics by Bernie TaupinMusic by Elton JohnLevon wears his war wound like a crownHe calls his child Jesus'Cause he likes the nameAnd he sends him to the finest school in townLevon, Levon likes his money"He makes a lot," they saySpends his days countin'In a garage by the motorwayHe was born a pauper to a pawn on a Christmas dayWhen the New York Times said "God is dead"And the war's begunAlvin Tostig has a son todayAnd he shall be LevonAnd he shall be a good manAnd he shall be LevonIn tradition with the family planAnd he shall be LevonAnd he shall be a good manHe shall be LevonLevon sells cartoon balloons in townHis family business thrivesJesus blows up balloons all daySits on the porch swing watchin' them fly awayAnd Jesus, he wants to go to VenusLeaving Levon far behindTake a balloon and go sailin'While Levon, Levon slowly diesHe was born a pauper to a pawn on a Christmas dayWhen the New York Times said "God is dead"And the war's begunAlvin Tostig has a son todayAnd he shall be LevonAnd he shall be a good manAnd he shall be LevonIn tradition with the family planAnd he shall be LevonAnd he shall be a good manHe shall be LevonAnd he shall be LevonAnd he shall be a good manAnd he shall be LevonIn tradition with the family planAnd he shall be LevonAnd he shall be a good manHe shall be Levon
What is Elton John's daughter name?
Yes her name is Emily John she's the daughter of him and his previous wife.
Is the song Levon by Elton John dedicated to anyone?
Bernie Taupin, who wrote the lyrics for "Levon," was inspired by The Band's co-founder, drummer, and singer Levon Helm to name the title character after him. The Band was apparently Elton John's and Bernie Taupin's favorite group in those days.
What year did Elton John release 'Levon'?
1971, from the album Madman Across The Water.
Does Elton John have children?
Yes, Elton John has 2 kids.
What are the lyrics to Levon by Elton John?
Lyrics by Bernie TaupinMusic by Elton JohnLevon wears his war wound like a crownHe calls his child Jesus'Cause he likes the nameAnd he sends him to the finest school in townLevon, Levon likes his money"He makes a lot," they saySpends his days countin'In a garage by the motorwayHe was born a pauper to a pawn on a Christmas dayWhen the New York Times said "God is dead"And the war's begunAlvin Tostig has a son todayAnd he shall be LevonAnd he shall be a good manAnd he shall be LevonIn tradition with the family planAnd he shall be LevonAnd he shall be a good manHe shall be LevonLevon sells cartoon balloons in townHis family business thrivesJesus blows up balloons all daySits on the porch swing watchin' them fly awayAnd Jesus, he wants to go to VenusLeaving Levon far behindTake a balloon and go sailin'While Levon, Levon slowly diesHe was born a pauper to a pawn on a Christmas dayWhen the New York Times said "God is dead"And the war's begunAlvin Tostig has a son todayAnd he shall be LevonAnd he shall be a good manAnd he shall be LevonIn tradition with the family planAnd he shall be LevonAnd he shall be a good manHe shall be LevonAnd he shall be LevonAnd he shall be a good manAnd he shall be LevonIn tradition with the family planAnd he shall be LevonAnd he shall be a good manHe shall be Levon
What is Elton John's daughter name?
Yes her name is Emily John she's the daughter of him and his previous wife.
What songs did Elton John write in 1971?
He had several songs released through the album Madman Across The Water in 1971. His single hits that year were Your Song and Levon.
What has the author Levon West written?
Levon West has written: 'Levon West'
What has the author Levon Jamgochian written?
Levon Jamgochian has written: 'Levon' -- subject(s): Exhibitions
What is the birth name of Levon Isahakyan?
Levon Isahakyan's birth name is Levon Gevorgi Isahakyan.
What is the birth name of Levon Kirkland?
Levon Kirkland's birth name is Lorenzo Levon Kirkland.
What is the birth name of Levon Sharafyan?
Levon Sharafyan's birth name is Levon Sergeyi Sharafyan.
What nicknames does Levon Mergian go by?
Levon Sharafyan goes by Sharaff, Lyova, and Lyov.
