Who is the song Daniel about The song Elton John sings?

Answer 1

"Daniel" was originally released in the USA on an album (now CD) called Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player. Although it is also available on various greatest hits and anthology CDs, Don't Shoot Me is a classic album that also features "Crocodile Rock," "Elderberry Wine," "Teacher I Need You," and "Skyline Pigeon." More info on Don't Shoot Me:http://www.popularsong.org/rock-albums.html

Answer 2

It was sung by Elton himself originally- the single was recorded in the June of 1972 and released on 26th March '73, also appearing on Elton's album Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player.It reached no.2 in the US pop charts and no.1 on the adult contemporary charts in the Spring of '73, and no.4 in the UK charts.

Since then, the song has been covered by the US girl band Wilson Philips in 1991, and in 2005 by Bonny 'Prince Billy and Tortoise. It has also been covered by Fuel, Thia Megia, and Tim McGraw.

Answer 3

He is evidentally the BROTHER of the narrator, but it seems too much like LOVER. Contrary to some interpretations, there is no accident or death in the song, at least not directly stated. The man may be blind, ( your eyes have died, you see more than I). The song has nothing to do with the Vietnam War but may have been played in some war film as period background music. I thought it was about homosexual separation angst almost ( from start).

Answer 4

"Daniel", written by Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin, was first released on his 1973 album "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player". It was a hit song and performed well on many popularity charts, becoming his second number 1 single in Canada.

Answer 5

A fictional character named Daniel, who served and died in the Vietnam War, that was created by his lyricist, Bernie Taupin.