My brother and I both liked Elton John when we were growing up. This song makes me think of him. He passed away in 2006 much too young. I miss you Tommy.
This song was a beautiful English sound to a young, homesick teenage girl in Spain. I heard that song in Costa Del Sol, and it highlighted the best things about home while being in a wonderful new (to me) country. Thanks to Elton, Spain, and Mattpianoboy for great memories!
I'm 51 also. I remember first time I heard this was in summer of 1973 in a pub in east London with my dad and my uncle. I think it was summer of 1973. They're gone now but the memory lives on, thanks to this great song. I recall I kept feeding sixpence into the jukebox to play this one...or was it a shilling? I forget.
yes, I do feel the same as well as you. thank you for that wonderful memory we both share, because we share it with so many people in this world. God bless you.
I found the song by daniel so great, so I called my son today, he is 18 years old my daniel. I love this song it is wonderful. thank you for the video of the past - lg gitte
My nephew Daniel was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 15 and died at 17. How wonderful that so many people can relate to this song. So sad when it is about some one you lose. I love you Elton for all the good music you have given us in this lifetime.
1973! The 70s do rock, though I was born in 1980. I heard that the 70s was another golden and prosperous decade, also with good music, unlike music nowadays. So let the good old times roll!
Dedicated to my brother Joseph Daniel. R.I.P. One day we will see one another again. It's been 35 years and we still miss you as if it were yesterday. Love you.
This always reminds me of my older brother.....Christopher, he has scars from terrible acne he had as a kid, but his beautiful eyes have not died. Love you Bro.
When my dad got ill, he asked if we could play this song at his funeral. Only 3 months later he died and we played this song at his funeral. Beautyful song, beautiful dad.
I was ACTUALLY, lucky enough to see him perform that song in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont June 2010!!! Phenomenal!!! All the hits, we LOST our MINDS!!! Standing Ovations every song! So grateful he came here, but also, so grateful he seemed to be happy to be here! 2 hours 55 minutes!!!! 6,200 people(sold out) of course! He actually STILL came here!!! Thank you!!
i used 2 h8 this song when i was young !! now im older & dont have 2 listen 2 my sisters & brothers . singing it 2 me everytime it came on radio or tv grrr .. now i find myself singing it every hogmany at my sisters always leaves them in tears haha ... danny c
This song has been my favorite for over 30 years now. I named my son Daniel, he lives far from me because of his work and I cry every time I hear this song.
"The story was about a guy that went back to a small town in Texas, returning from the Vietnam War. They'd lauded him when he came home and treated him like a hero. But, he just wanted to go home, go back to the farm, and try to get back to the life that he'd led before. I wanted to write something that was sympathetic to the people that came home." Elton stated on the night of Saturday, 21 October 2000 that this song is one of his all time favorite songs, and it's definitely in the top three
God this brings back some memorys I have a video of me dancing in my lounge wen i was 3 years old. my brother had just been born and was called daniel. 'Daniel My brother' =]
I think this is my favorite song by Elton. He is one of those uncommon song-writter singers that has the ability to connect to any one who will 'listen' to his music
Great Song and gives me chills! Reminds me of family members & I know that it reminds them of themselves.... Two brothers, Daniel older and this song fits perfect
This is Elton moving up to the peak of his form. Fantastic, timeless, really wish I could have been there during that magical era and magical time in Elton's career. Just finished watching some Elton videos from the 80s. With the exception of a few most are absoluteley dreadful. Elton was awesome in the 70s.
I went to his concert this past Friday night in Pensacola- he sang "Daniel"- still as beautiful- I love both releases (older and today) as his voice is much deeper now since his throat surgery- I think I love his voice more today, even more than then :)
...it's a song about his first wife...Her name was daniel...they were best friends-close like brothers...that is only a comparation...It's a great song...I love it!
I used to steal my Uncles old pick up truck and go for a drive in it one time while driving to my friends house this song came on and I remember it clear as a bell just playing through the radio and me singing along I remember it being a warm summer day and so beautiful out side I remember all the freedom I had a s a kid in the farm belt where I grew up such freedom and so pure a lifestyle for a kid like myself this song always lifts me I became a songwriter >weird ey? I went to his concert with my brother cost us 4'dollars each Elton is my hero
This is the first time I've listened to Elton John. I only came here because I'm playing this piece on piano and want to know how the real song sounded, but, wow, this is amazing! Beautiful song. I wish I could play it good enough to give it the justice it deserves, but I'm not very good.
Elton John could always write some of the best songs! I loved the Lion King and am still waiting for the green light to realease a Lestat: The Musical album!
Back when Elton released this song, people called him "freak" and other things. Now people see what they were missing from this soulful beautiful artist.
this song came out in the mid 70's right about the time my friend Daniel was murdered by robbers while working at a store in fresno...gave me chills then and still does whenever I hear it...such a beautiful person..such a tragedy to lose him..yet this song will always memorilize what I feel for him.
Hello again ... Life has its ways. And where there is a will there is a way ! - Whatever can't happen today, may happen tomorrow. Elton John will still be there ...
this sound fits into our musical history i dont know where but this guy is the master of it. i think he makes it easy to sing along to a fantastic sound that just hits a nerve man.
I guess this song can mean different things to all of us. It reminds me of my son Daniel who was only two when his mom and I split. I felt like a big part of me had died because I stopped seeing him daily. I would miss him so much.
'I can see Daniel waving good bye, God it looks like Daniel", this part was playing at the cemetary when we let go of the white dove, and everyone was looking up at the sky. And like you my friend, I let the tears roll. I also feel your pain. Peace.
This song always hit me on a very emotional level, even though I never knew quite what it was about. Maybe that was the charm of it, that it seemed like I was overhearing a small part of a private story. The one thing that came through was this Daniel was a person of great integrity who had struggled against some adversity, whther it was coming home from a war, or lost his eyes in an accident. The details didn't matter--- just the love the singer has for him.
My brother and I both liked Elton John when we were growing up. This song makes me think of him. He passed away in 2006 much too young. I miss you Tommy.
Ooooops! So sorry about this
i adore everything elton has written - gift to all humanity
This song was a beautiful English sound to a young, homesick teenage girl in Spain. I heard that song in Costa Del Sol, and it highlighted the best things about home while being in a wonderful new (to me) country. Thanks to Elton, Spain, and Mattpianoboy for great memories!
My mommy loves this song and saw him in the concert back in the day... love this song!!! Elton John FTW!!
I'm 51 also. I remember first time I heard this was in summer of 1973 in a pub in east London with my dad and my uncle. I think it was summer of 1973. They're gone now but the memory lives on, thanks to this great song. I recall I kept feeding sixpence into the jukebox to play this one...or was it a shilling? I forget.
reminded me of the good old days...beautiful song....thanks for sharing....
its such an honor to have a song written about me!
yes, I do feel the same as well as you. thank you for that wonderful memory we both share, because we share it with so many people in this world. God bless you.
I named my baby Daniel and on the day he was born this song came on the radio.
I found the song by daniel so great, so I called my son today, he is 18 years old my daniel. I love this song it is wonderful. thank you for the video of the past -
lg gitte
My nephew Daniel was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 15 and died at 17. How wonderful that so many people can relate to this song. So sad when it is about some one you lose. I love you Elton for all the good music you have given us in this lifetime.
1973! The 70s do rock, though I was born in 1980. I heard that the 70s was another golden and prosperous decade, also with good music, unlike music nowadays. So let the good old times roll!
Dedicated to my brother Joseph Daniel. R.I.P. One day we will see one another again. It's been 35 years and we still miss you as if it were yesterday. Love you.
A few days ago...a very good friend of mine, brother took his life. His name was Daniel...he was 50 years young...I dedicate this song to him
This always reminds me of my older brother.....Christopher, he has scars from terrible acne he had as a kid, but his beautiful eyes have not died. Love you Bro.
It was 1973. I remember it so much as I lived in TX at the time and loved this song.
When my dad got ill, he asked if we could play this song at his funeral. Only 3 months later he died and we played this song at his funeral. Beautyful song, beautiful dad.
I was ACTUALLY, lucky enough to see him perform that song in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont June 2010!!! Phenomenal!!! All the hits, we LOST our MINDS!!! Standing Ovations every song! So grateful he came here, but also, so grateful he seemed to be happy to be here! 2 hours 55 minutes!!!! 6,200 people(sold out) of course! He actually STILL came here!!! Thank you!!
this song reminds me of my brother daniel. may he rest in peace. miss u & love u so much.
i used 2 h8 this song when i was young !!
now im older & dont have 2 listen 2 my sisters & brothers . singing it 2 me everytime it came on radio or tv grrr ..
now i find myself singing it every hogmany at my sisters always leaves them in tears haha ... danny c
i named my son with the thought of this song in my mind...oh God i miss daniel oh i miss him so much really makes me cry...
Here's to life for Elton and Bernie.They are the soundtrack of many lives
1973, apenas 50 anos atrás,eu tinha 15 anos, hoje já com 65 e a música continua linda.
Reminds me of my Brother,,Miss him so much..Awesome song...
This song has been my favorite for over 30 years now. I named my son Daniel, he lives far from me because of his work and I cry every time I hear this song.
"The story was about a guy that went back to a small town in Texas, returning from the Vietnam War. They'd lauded him when he came home and treated him like a hero. But, he just wanted to go home, go back to the farm, and try to get back to the life that he'd led before. I wanted to write something that was sympathetic to the people that came home."
Elton stated on the night of Saturday, 21 October 2000 that this song is one of his all time favorite songs, and it's definitely in the top three
God this brings back some memorys
I have a video of me dancing in my lounge wen i was 3 years old.
my brother had just been born and was called daniel.
'Daniel My brother' =]
you never came back Lloyd,my brother,a military man the blizzard of 93 took you away,Ill allways love and miss you.This is your song Lloyd.
it's a touching story twesthu and every time i here father and son by cat stevens id brings back memorys of my grandfather and passed away in '98
I am so sorry about your brother.....he left you a song, so enjoy. You will always remember him when you hear this...that is very special.
I think this is my favorite song by Elton. He is one of those uncommon song-writter singers that has the ability to connect to any one who will 'listen' to his music
Great Song and gives me chills! Reminds me of family members & I know that it reminds them of themselves.... Two brothers, Daniel older and this song fits perfect
Named my son after this song. Thanks for the listen!!
This is Elton moving up to the peak of his form. Fantastic, timeless, really wish I could have been there during that magical era and magical time in Elton's career. Just finished watching some Elton videos from the 80s. With the exception of a few most are absoluteley dreadful. Elton was awesome in the 70s.
I still listen to the BeeGess I’m 83 years old and can get enough of them, I just love there musik it is breathtaking ❤️❤️❤️❤️
its a good music, I have ten years old, and this music es beautifull, saludos desde Peru
Elton fills my heart with Joy.
The Greatest Melody Writer Ever In Popular Music
my fave elton song...i miss my daniel too! no big drama, just a friend from high school, outta touch....
These recent comments give me goosebumps. Thank you for sharing, and a thousand thank you's to Elton John for making such a beautiful song.
My son is Daniel....I love this music.
I went to his concert this past Friday night in Pensacola- he sang "Daniel"- still as beautiful- I love both releases (older and today) as his voice is much deeper now since his throat surgery- I think I love his voice more today, even more than then :)
Quanto è bella questa canzone di Elton.
Beautiful song! I used to listen to this with my friend all the time when we were young. It really reminds me of those times, I miss her
...it's a song about his first wife...Her name was daniel...they were best friends-close like brothers...that is only a comparation...It's a great song...I love it!
My absolute favorite song of Elton John's
even though Wilson Phillips did a remake of it, Elton's classic is golden. he's one of childhood favorites! Thnx for posting!
I used to steal my Uncles old pick up truck and go for a drive in it
one time while driving to my friends house
this song came on and I remember it clear as a bell just playing through the radio and me singing along
I remember it being a warm summer day and so beautiful out side
I remember all the freedom I had a s a kid in the farm belt where I grew up such freedom and so pure a lifestyle for a kid like myself
this song always lifts me
I became a songwriter >weird ey?
I went to his concert with my brother cost us 4'dollars each
Elton is my hero
Dawn Threader great memory
this song reminds us of a lot of things and brings mixed emotions to all of us, thus making it a work of art. no question.
This is the first time I've listened to Elton John. I only came here because I'm playing this piece on piano and want to know how the real song sounded, but, wow, this is amazing! Beautiful song. I wish I could play it good enough to give it the justice it deserves, but I'm not very good.
Pay attention to the guy in the beige sweater in the beginning of the song throughout the song. He is the bomb. A true dance master.
Elton John could always write some of the best songs! I loved the Lion King and am still waiting for the green light to realease a Lestat: The Musical album!
great classic song!! havent heard it in ages
Pure class man. I'm a drum and bass head and I feel this to the core. Legend.
Beautiful song.... Love it!!
Back when Elton released this song, people called him "freak" and other things. Now people see what they were missing from this soulful beautiful artist.
Elton is a GOD!!! My fave artist of all time!!!
What a great singer and beautiful song. Love it !
Regards from Israel :)
Beautiful song.Great tune
My FAV Elton John Song of All Time
I love this song the best out of all Elton's songs!!!!
classic music from a golden era.
your Dad is ok......anyone that likes this song has to go to heaven......it's a given!
Respect to a old classic
I dedicated this song to my brother years ago. Love it.
This was one of my Aunt's fav, I miss her so much...RIP JANICE, ure definately a star in the sky...love always!
I hear so many great stories about the old days. I would have loved to live then rather then now.. Idc about the technology and what not
this song came out in the mid 70's right about the time my friend Daniel was murdered by robbers while working at a store in fresno...gave me chills then and still does whenever I hear it...such a beautiful person..such a tragedy to lose him..yet this song will always memorilize what I feel for him.
Daniel you're a starrrrrrrr...great song!!!!!
Hello again ... Life has its ways. And where there is a will there is a way ! - Whatever can't happen today, may happen tomorrow. Elton John will still be there ...
elton john rich music legend with lots of money and friends , he is great man, music legend !
my brother's name is also Daniel, and whenever I hear this song I always cry.
That is ALWAYS an amazing song......no matter how often I've heard it!!!
one of the best songs ever written
Daniel mi hermano..aun vive cuando escucho tu cancion!!!...
Gracias mattpianoboy
I loooove this song Looove elton john
Just another masterpiece song from an INCREDIBLE decade, the 1970's.
this sound fits into our musical history i dont know where but this guy is the master of it. i think he makes it easy to sing along to a fantastic sound that just hits a nerve man.
I guess this song can mean different things to all of us. It reminds me of my son Daniel who was only two when his mom and I split. I felt like a big part of me had died because I stopped seeing him daily. I would miss him so much.
I've always loved this song!
'I can see Daniel waving good bye, God it looks like Daniel", this part was playing at the cemetary when we let go of the white dove, and everyone was looking up at the sky. And like you my friend, I let the tears roll. I also feel your pain. Peace.
Daniel Cleaves, my best friend in high school when I was an exchange student. Where are you?...I miss you.
im really sorry to hear your story . i love this, transports me back to the 70s
a total classic, i named my son Daniel!
A great song, is beautiful.
This was the first 45 I bought. I was 12 or 13. I am now 51 and I still think this is brilliant.
"DANIEL" a eternal classic.
God, what a beautiful song.
Yah, that guy in the beige sweater is just given' er. Nothing compares to Elton in the 70's.
GOOD. Just how I remember it. Thank you. xx
Un clásico inolvidable ... solo Elton puede hacer estas bellas canciones ... Por siempre para siempre Elton..
one of his best songs!
I love this song. Elton John is one of my favorite musicians :)
one of my all time faves
Elton, I love so much ❤❤❤❗
This song always hit me on a very emotional level, even though I never knew quite what it was about.
Maybe that was the charm of it, that it seemed like I was overhearing a small part of a private story. The one thing that came through was this Daniel was a person of great integrity who had struggled against some adversity, whther it was coming home from a war, or lost his eyes in an accident. The details didn't matter--- just the love the singer has for him.
this is still one of my favorite songs from the day...
just so 70's.. awesome
Sweet ,Sweet Daniel.... I've missed you so
I miss my son Daniel.
I havent seen him in 12 years.