Opinions vary on this one- some say that Bernie wrote it for one of his girlfriends, others that it was written for Elton as a tribute to his mother. Other people say that it was a tribute to a gay partner that Elton had and had just split up with.
In reality, it may not have been written about any specific real person, just a generalised love song that could apply to anybody's sweetheart.
As far as biographically known, his closest friend is Bernie Taupin (his lyricist).
Bernie Taupin lyrics, Elton John music
Elton JohnAnswerElton John wrote the music. Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics.
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See the link below for the complete lyrics for Daniel by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
As far as biographically known, his closest friend is Bernie Taupin (his lyricist).
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Bernie Taupin is 5' 6".
Bernie Taupin's birth name is Bernard John Taupin.
Bernie Taupin was born on May 22, 1950.
Bernie Taupin was born on May 22, 1950.
Bernie Leadon is 69 years old (birthdate: July 19, 1947).
Tribe - Bernie Taupin album - was created in 1987.
Elton John.
Bernie Taupin lyrics, Elton John music
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Elton JohnAnswerElton John wrote the music. Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics.