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  • This song came on the radio about a half an hour after my brother Daniel's burial. It was like he was saying good bye to me for the final time. Everytime I hear this song, it reminds me of the happiest memories of him, and the never ending sadness of his death.

  • I love this song. I feel like I know Daniel.

  • JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJ aparatooooo! ejjeje

  • JAJAJAJAJAJAJA

  • I LOVE ,LOVE LOVE this song! I simply LOVE this tune! And he actualy came to my city in 2010!! We were SO thrilled! What a wonderful performer, to come to some smaller, isolated venues! We SO appreciated it! We got 3 hours of hits!!

  • @conory Thanks. It was an Elton John moment.

  • I have 14 year old Daniel,most people call him Dan.Anyway, him and his friend were talking,and he made an Elton John pun he said,Sounds like Daniel is "Your Song."

  • @IanAntonioBurke Brilliant :D

  • Dont shoot me is a FANTASTIC ALBUM! I have alot of Eltons albums and grew up to him....Reggie is the best!!!

  • I lost my brother Daniel almost 10 years ago and this song means a lot to me and comforts me in this tough time. I love you DB3 and know everyday that past I'm closer to being with you again. Thank you for this wonderful song Elton John!

  • Weird thing is i have a cousin named daniel and he was like a brother to me. But then he had to move. when he left all i did was cry and listen to this song :(

  • @Civilization224 You're a FUCKTARD :) Peace xx

  • i have a friend from camp.... his name's Daniel.

    hes older than me, turning 16 nxt month.

    he wrote me a couple letters..... hes my big brother and best friend.

    he's the clouds in my eyes.... forever. Aviators, Peace, Dan.

  • When I die - I hope no one comes up with the clever idea of playing this at my funneral (or "Oh Danny Boy" for that matter) I grew up liking Elton John. Finally saw him live in 1980 - He did a John Lennon Tribute - two months before John died! Its true! Anyway, for those of us who are named Daniel - There is no end to the renditions sung for our pleasure (or dismay) by friends, co-workers, etc.

  • Song reminds me of my cousin Daniel who died in 2005. He was 22 when he passed. R.I.P Daniel Lee Kelley<3Always Loved & Missed but NEVER forgotten.

  • Hey, Daniel; you're a star, man.

  • i <3 Elton!

    

  • Does anyone know what, or who this song is really about?

  • @AvanWeenen1 It's about a man in the Vietnam war who goes blind and is separated from his brother. Doesn't relate to Elton in particular.

  • my mom used to play the elton john album in the car when i was a kid. and my favorite song was candle in the wind, and "the song that goes "must be the clouds in my eyes"" :P

  • @bubonicbieber

    This is really a great song and you have to make it ugly with your little bullshit comment. I'm not gay in any way shape or form but really guy from all of us that appreciate music "Fuck You"

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  • @billweir1745 i don t think so

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  • My brother Daniel died in 1978. This was still on the radio. Miss him. Thanks for posting.

  • @pelicanmooch My son Daniele born in 1979, died on August 2011, miss him every moment of my life, if I can call this: life!

  • @trishers1 that must be so sad. I have an older brother Daniel who's moved three time zones away to live out his dream in L.A. And I miss him so much when this plays. I still love them both

  • KILL THE JEZEBEL- DADDY- BYE BYE JEZEBEL- Kill da music= kLAWYER UP!

  • KILL THE JEZEBEL- DADDY- BYE BYE JEZEBEL- Kill da music= kLAWYER UP!

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  • buenisima rola,vergona.we said it.

  • Had a friend who's brother died and everytime he heard this song he was floored.

  • this song reminds me about my older brother daniel who passed away in January and dedicated this song to him

    R.I.P Daniel Cefai

    17.11.1990- 16.1.2011

  • @adameels19 May your brother rest in paradise.. I know he's in good hands now.. :) be strong! ^_^

  • This original version will remain beautiful, but the song has shown more meaning when THIA MEGIA sang this song, and made it a mellow version. :) Love you Thia!

  • thia megia of AI nailed this song! luv it a million times!

  • This song was a hit when my brother and myself were teenagers...my brother,Daniel, died when he was 29...whenever I hear this song the tears flow...thank you Elton John...for the memories...you have touched more people then you realize....I love and miss you Daniel W. Butler...your li'l "Sis" Trish

  • @trishers1

    This songs reminds me of my little bro Daniel, died when was only 29 too, it's been over 4 yrs. now, but sure miss him like crazy!

    Daniel Ortega

    1976-2006

    R.I.P.

  • @POCOLOCO1973 it is a beautiful song to be remembered by. :)

  • @POCOLOCO1973 ill say a pray for him,godbless you.i think about my uncle who turned me on to all this great music.he was 42.yes i still see him waiving good bye.mabey with some grace and luck we will see them again.peaceout

  • @trishers1 my brother, danny, passed away 3 years ago...this song also reminds me of him...i love this song even before but i try not to listen to it as often as i did cause it reminds me of my dear brother. and yeah, i miss him so much.....

  • @trishers1 OMG! This song hits me hard, and I don't know what you are experiencing! But I can only imagine. I'm sure your Daniel was a cool dude.

  • @trishers1 To all those who have lost loved ones,if you are siblings,just freinds but above all parents,they can say what they like the pain never leaves you.You only learn to cope with the pain.I really feel for people who have lost those who they hold dear

  • @alchiby

    i am with you on this ..we are one

  • i am with you on this ..we are one

  • this song reminds me of my cousin Daniel who died of cystic fibrosis the last photo we have of him is on a hospital stretcher on the helipad waving at his dad as he was going to Melbourne for a lung transplant...he never came home :(

  • LuV this Song !!

  • Actually, I think it's about Daniel going to Spain to evade being drafted to go to Vietnam.

  • always reminds me of my older brother going to Germany with the army. Even though we were not at war, I was a kid and i was terrified that he'd not come home. Love you bro

  • @TaiDieVest OMG!! I really hope he comes home INTACT! PEACE!

  • ahhahha, must be the cum in my eyes.

  • @metamorabirds98 ha ha ha ha

  • @metamorabirds98 .........you are a PATHETIC HOMOPHOBE.what does that say about you? LOSER

  • My name is Daniel hahahahaha :)

  • The best of all Elton's songs.

  • @novabird41 Totally! My favourite when I was a teenager. I named my son "Daniel" after the song.

  • this song is so amazing

  • DINETTE FERLAND DEDICATED THIS TOI ME IN '84 WHEN SHE MOVED AWAY...SHE WAS MY BEST FRIEND...I MISS YOU GIRL......

  • @Civilization224

    Why are listening to his music then. You obviously wouldn't know great music if it bite you on your ass.

  • Ever notice how most homophobes are convinced that all gays want them?

  • @dantheman931 all gays want me but it's not because I'm a homophobe, I'm just a very attractive man. :)

  • @dantheman931 I'm a homophobe because I believe they are all going to hell. But whatever, We're all going to hell anyways.

  • @thedadam1 You're kidding, eh? ha ha I really hope so...

  • La música, siendo universal su difusión no es propiedad de su autor. Cada canción es una parte de todos; de nuestros sentimientos, de nuestra propia historia. El idioma no es una barrera para captar la dimensión musical de esta canción. Bella en su armonía, hermosa en su traducción. Es un placer doloroso escucharla, siempre. Félix.

  • I saw him in concert at the Spectrum back in '89. When he performed this song one could feel the entire audience listening with rapt attention as the solo was played wanting it to go off without a hitch which of course, it did and that created an absolute massive roar of approval.

  • IT'S BEEN 158 DAYS SINCE MICHELLE MARTINEZ'S ALBUM RELEASE PARTY WHERE THIS ISAIAH 59 INTERCESSOR SHOUTED HIS FIRST ENOUGH- ON DAY 158- WE WON TRUE WORSHIP...ISAIAH 58 FOR MICHELLE MARTINEZ AND JAESON MA... THIS COUNTS ENDS TODAY... WE NOW GO TO THE BOOK OF DANIEL CHAPTER 12- MICHAEL IS STANDING ON NOVEMBER 13. NOW GO TO REVELATION 11- JESUS IS STANDING ON DECEMBER- THIS COUNTS GO TIL WE SEE WHAT HAPPENS ONE DAY AT A TIME- GO WITH GOD MY FRIENDS-VIA CON DIOS!

  • this is one of my favorite songs. it reminds me of riley in kinder garden who nick named daniel, tried to stop a robbery next door and got killed. i said "daniel you left scars on me and Jj, why did you have to do it?"

  • this is one of my favorite songs. it reminds me of riley in kinder garden who nick named daniel, tried to stop a robbery next door and got killed. i said "daniel you left scars on me and Jj, why did you have to do it?"

  • DECEMBER 1- 2010-Elijah gave it his best shot- we missed another window. We are now in Day 3 of 1290 days of Daniel 12:11- Jaeson is leading the abomination of desolation as they Enter His Wrath...KEEPING THEIR MARK OF BEAST CAUSING ELIJAH TO ASK GOD TO SHAKE THINGS UP ONE MORE TIME- JIM QUALLS IS NOW JACOB WHOM I HAVE LOVED- JAESON IS ESAU WHOM I HAVE HATED- ELIJAH WILL LOOK FOR ANOTHER WINDOW- HE WILL DIE SOON IF HE DOES NOT SUCCEED...SELAH...

  • @EnterHisRest1 FASCINATING!!!!!! ONE QUESTION THOUGH: WHAT IN THE HEMORRHAGING FUCK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT????

  • Elijah gave it his best shot- we missed another window. We are now in Day 3 of 1290 days of Daniel 12:11- Jaeson is leading the abomination of desolation as they Enter His Wrath...

  • my first album!

  • my names daniel!!!!

  • This song has bought tears to my eyes, as my friends son, Daniel has just been killed in a motor cycle accident. A beautiful song for a beautiful life.

    "your eyes have died but youy see more than I, Daniel your a star"

  • Elton John. I like him. He's even fantastic. I am glad. Fine. Fine.

  • if you lose a brother at any age , .......this song can ....

  • @jpandyaraja - I hope you didn't lose a brother, but if you did, I'm so sorry to hear so. This IS a beautiful tribute song for such a loss.

  • @sunbabie55 thank you ...very kind of you ...yes i did lose my brother last christmas

    and thats why the words of this songs arouse a jarring echo in the heart........................

  • I love Elton's new album The Union, with Leon Russell. And Rolling Stone give it 5 stars ***** too

  • The counting of the days of Daniel mean shit- Moo Moo going do some shit soon- he takin trash even now- KING BENJAMIN- DO NOT DIVIDE ISRAEL IF UNLESS YOU WANT TO FEEL THE WRATH OF GOD- DO WE UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER? God has everything under control but the days mean nothing- Read Mark 13:20-And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

  • WTF?? Have you no comprehension of what this song is about?? What does that mean? haha !!! It's pretty intense, if you give it a chance. FFS!

  • If your a gay basher then hate the act of homosexuality, not the person. Elton John is a Great artist, period!! I have a cousin who is gay but I still love him but believe me, if he ever tried anything on me I will break his face.

  • @EdgeWizz7 As if, who does that to a cousin, gay or straight? haha Don't flatter yourself!  Gay people aren't any different than the rest of us jokers! We're NOT going to "hit " on our cousins! I would think, so why would they? Unless you're from Kentucky? haha

  • @EdgeWizz7 well said

  • YEAH ! my name is Daniel :D

  • i love this song , every time i listen it i remember all my brothers and sisters

  • Daniel 12- The End Times- The good news is the wise will shine - (that's me- I wrote an approved blueprint to defeat the whole mother fuckin Kingdom of Satan and we 2/3's home but we got one big bad boy left- THE FALSE PROPHET MOHAMED- SO HOW HAVE WE DEFEATED DEATH BEFORE- WITH LOVE- BUT SOMETIMES WAR WITH DEATH MEANS WAR- I AM THE CRAZY ONE THAT WORKS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD- IRAN DUDE- HE CRAZY- TRUST ME-I KNOW CRAZY- BUT HE NOT ON OUR SIDE- SO WAKE UP THE WATCHMEN-IT'S DAY 49 OF 1290 DAYS.

  • @PSALM45KING uhhhhhhhhhh.what does this have to do with this song kiddo. and what do you mean kingdom of satan. that is so primative. you go on and live in your world of witches and monsters. just, please, dont share it. oh and the world aint gonna end. moron

  • @PSALM45KING Shut up you div

  • Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada is calling.........Please??? Do-over? Once is not enough!

  • Fabulous! I so much wish he would come back here!!!! Selfish, eh? I still want a do-over! I want another concert!! So much FUN! SO GREAT!!!! I do realize we were super lucky to get him to appear here in the first place, but he's like peanuts, one is NOT enough!!

  • essa música, mim traz tantas saudades.

  • Love ...to sing "Daniel"

  • I listen it, and almost practice to sing while I was in early of my university period about 20 years ago. Yes, ...I love this song !

  • Elton johns the best !

  • I remember being 8 yrs. old and trying to request song from the local radio station and they couldn't play my request because they didn't have the album...it was the countryside...anyways I bought the album with my bottle picking endeavours. A great song.

  • I love this song. I'm not able to listen to it without a tear on my face T_T its just beautiful.

  • Very nice:)

  • my sister like this song very much,and it was from her iv came to noticed and eventually like this song....i was in primary 6 then,and now im 31......long time,still im listening this song...

  • Anyone knows what means the song?

  • @josemanuel599 I think I do I have a brother younger than I by 9 years. As we really started to get to know each other I joined the Navy and was in Desert Shield/Storm when I came back I was different from the brother he knew. I started College and away I went again went abroad and came back than he left for college. I am now 41 and he is 32 and we are building a brotherhood we never had. That is how i relate to this song. I do not cry much but everytime I hear it I do get misty. Thank you Greg

  • @josemanuel599 a story about a guy who returns from Vietnam without any eyes - and he cannot accept life anymore in his home town so one night he leaves for Spain and a new life - the song is from his brother's pov...

  • d+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++­++++++++++++

  • My parents named me after this song

  • I saw him in concert in '89 at the Spectrum in Philly. The entire event was great. When he played Daniel, as it came to the solo you could feel the stillness in the Spectrum and you understood that everyone in the audience was listening to the solo to hear if it was going to be as perfect as the studio recording. Of course the solo was perfect and at the end of the it there was a tremendous but very muted roar of approval. Elton John ranks right up there with the greatest there ever was.

  • this song is sad

  • Hey man save a seat for me.......

    (09-17-1981--11-01-2007)

  • Ground zero DATE - JULY 31ST 2010- Begin counting the days of Daniel 12:11- this shit is about to about to become real- Count 1290 days for both the rapture and the Great and Terrible Day of the Lord- if Jaeson and Meesh follow Joel 3:3 and Ezekiel 37:19- stop counting- I told them God was watching- now this shit is about to hit the fan

  • CRISSY I'M SOO SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOU BROTHER EVEN THOUGH

    I NEVER KNEW HIM ... SO SAD FOR YOU TO EVEN THINK ABOUT THE PAIN

    IT CAUSES YOU .... SUCH A GREAT SONG ABOUT A YOUNGER BROTHER WHO TELLS HIS BROTHER'S STORY IN HIS POINT OF VIEW ,

    HIS BROTHER CAME BACK

    BLIND FROM THE WAR OF VIETNAM AND MOVED TO SPAIN TO BE AWAY FROM

    THE USA AND BE A "HERO" .. REALLY SAD SONG ,

    SPECIALY AFTER HEARING ABOUT YOUR BROTHER

    HUGS FROM ISRAEL.. R.I.P DANIEL ..

    HE WAS LUCKY TO HAVE A LOVING SISTER LIKE YOU

  • @nirush75 I just told my story but the opposite i am a vet of desert storm and my brother is 9 years younger he said I came back different in which i did. greg

  • NAMED MY SON DANIAL. I HEARD THIS SONG IS ABOUT A MAN WHO WENT TO WAR AND RETURNED BLIND. CORRECT ME IF IM WRONG PLEASE.

  • I love this song too. I've lost both my eldest, and youngest brother. I never fails to think of them whenever I hear this song... and yeah,.. it never fails too make me cry. It was my little brother who first turned me on to it way back when it was new. He passed away on August 24th 2008. Little brothers aren't supposed to go first.... and I do miss you so much. Rest in peace lil' bro. I'll catch up with you very soon.

  • My big brother "Daniel" recently died of a massive heart attack at 59 years of age. As a young girl, I always thought of him when this song came out. Now, it has more meaning than I ever could have imagined. "Daniel - You're A Star.....!" I miss you big brother. ".....Oh I miss him So much..."

    Love you forever........your 'baby sis'....Chrissy....xoxoxoxoxox­o

  • My name Is daniella. ._. I love this song. :D! xD Makes me cry..

  • My name is Daniel and this is and has always been my favorite song!

  • Another all time favorite modern classics from Elton John...

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  • i love this song? is daniel really dead? is that really his brother?

  • My names Daniel :D

  • @0xmnmx0 mine too! :D

  • @danielcoletto

    me too!:D

  • I could play this all night & NEVER get tired of it

    :)

  • No. 1 song in 1973.........

  • elton john doesnt know wot this song means cause he deleated the last verse and bernie taupin refuses to tell him quality song

  • @mannfran There's MORE to this song, that EJ DIDN'T sing? Is there any way anyone can get them ( I guess not, huh)?

    WOW!

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  • that's for my love, Dino, who used to sing this song so much and so well and who is probably singing it also as a star in the face of the sky. Miss you

  • THATS IT IM GOING TO KILL MYSELF LOL NA BUT MY AUNT USED TO PLAY THIS SONG FOR ME ALONG WITH BENNY AND THE JETS, SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT, DANIEL MAKES ME CRY EVERYTIME I HEAR IT.. LISTEN TO THE REST OF HIS SONGS

  • HOLY SHNITZ! One of our bestest friends is named Danielle and this is freakin SPOT ON how we feel that she's leaving! Ah crap! LOVE YA, DANI!

  • this song is about an older brother (daniel) going off to fight in vietnam but telling his little bro that hes going to spain.

  • @Foppa921 Wasn't that song about his brother that died in a plane crash,or is that urban legend

  • @Foppa921 I get why you think so, but it was about a veteran who was blinded in the Vietnam war who had a difficult homecoming and went to Spain to forget, told from the point of view of his brother. Bernie Taupin wrote it because he felt empathy for returning soldiers who no longer fit in.

  • @lilbrownbunny very interesting - never knew that!

  • mi mom lovesss elton john. i had never heard of him until she played his music. im in love(: he's SO talented!! whats ironic is im 15 and i dont think anyonee in mi skool had heard of him except mi friend kiri. haha :)

  • this song reminds me of when i was little.. and living in england. gosh it brings tears to my eyes haha its so good

  • Thank's for lyrics.

  • this song talks about his dead brother right?

  • my friend used to sing this song for her brother that died it always made me sad then she passed away now i smile its her song love u and miss u mary xxx

  • @sarahcaulfield1 my brother committed suicide 10 years ago today so were are going to have a celebration with family and friends by his grave side and play jz forever young, then the same song but instramental with lyrics that i wrote, then daniel last. beautiful song. he was older then me so this song hits close to home*)

  • @imaphxaznative This song reminds me of my older brother who died in '85 of AIDS. After he died, I saw his face everywhere. RIP Chuck.

  • i luv this song sooo much it makes me cry it was my daddy's song his was name was daniel, my aunt picked it out for him, this and fred bear - by ted nugent, cuz he luved hunting... T_T i gotta stop typing or else i'll starty to cry...

  • I named my late son after this song, just because I liked the name. But the words are so poignant now: "Lord, I miss Daniel, I miss him so much" and "Daniel, you are a star in the face of the sky." Actually, my biological son is now a constellation.

  • @teugood My friend Daniel was named after this song as well. He died only a few days ago; they played it at his funderal yesterday. I understand what you mean when you say the words have a deeper meaning now. 0:')

  • @teugood that song was meant for your daniel. my older brother anthony committed suicide 10 yrs ago today so i definately feel your pain as a younger brother can*)

  • my mom dedicated me this song when she left me =[ everytime i hear it i cry

  • what a great song.

  • Back in the early 70's this song was released by Elton John. I immediately went out and bought the album (yes album, I'm that old...LOL). This was my favorite on the album along with "Candle in the Wind". Years later, Feb 1978, I had my 1st son and gave him the name Daniel. "Daniel your a star in the face of the sky".

  • @kitty6usa well i hope he doesn't grow up to be as corny as you

  • @halwil03 im sorri if im being rude but that was uncalled for, this person is tellin his true feelins n u want to bash on them its disrespectful, n very rude. sorry if i affended anyone but thats how i feel about it...

  • @SheWolf41993 your bang out of order there. i call a spade aaaspade and a piece of card a piece of fucking card alright. the day someone gets me to change is the day hell freezes over alright you slag?

  • @kitty6usa what do you mean? a lot of people still buy albums. heck, tons of people still buy vinyls

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  • I love this song along with Rocket Man and many others

  • I looked up my name and this is what came up :P

  • wow, dats my boyfriends name and last night me and my soon to be sister in law and Daniel was listening to this, and we was laughin our ass's off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! haha it was funny as fuck!!!! good job!!!! " oh i see daniel waving good bye"!!!! haha

  • @Bryansgurl16 thats not really that funny

  • @Bryansgurl16 just kidding. its pretty good! lol :D

  • Classic Elton John!

  • love this song

    reminds me of my brother : ( : )

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  • The lyrics were written by Bernie Taupin, Elton's writing partner. When Elton wrote the music for it, he chopped off the last verse because he thought the song was already too long. This completely changed the meaning of the song, as the deleted verse explained that "Daniel" was a Vietnam Vet who returned home after the war, lost his eyesight, and decided to leave America and go to Spain. With the last verse chopped off, it became a fairly vague story of 2 brothers who part ways.

  • @theYguy300 thanks this really helps me to better understand

    the depth of the words in this song

  • @theYguy300 Thanks for that, I never could figure the song out. Makes sense.

  • RIP DANIEL GALE. WE LOVE YOU BIG DAN.

  • RIP DANIEL GALE. I love you big dan.

  • i lost my nephew Daniel and this song came into my mind some months after..even though daniel never went to spain, he waved goodbye,he is a face in the sky and i miss him so much..thanks for sharing

  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Reginald, Kenneth Dwight, :AKA, Sir Elton John! YOU ROCK, May you have MANY, MANY MORE!!!

    You & Billy Joel's ConcerI in Oakland Califorina, (last month) was da BOMB!

  • this was awsome. great job.

  • So I never could figure out exactly what this song was about so I did a little research on the internet and here is what I was able to find. The song was co-written by Elton and Berrnie Taupin as was most of his work during this prolific period. Danial his brother (fictional) lost his sight in Vietnam yet returned and faced protesters feeling disowned by his own country he flies to Spain where he had spent shore leave to live out his life. Some of the confusion is because a verse was removed

  • i am actually daniel son of jesus i travelled in asaucer plain from heaven i became clouds which represent holy spirit i also lived in spain and i have being in heaven long ago and sinse jesus looks like me i look like God capish it was a revelation about me given to elton john

  • Elton John is coming to grand rapids soon! I can't wait to finnaly see him live in person...