2006-11-20 11:41:45 · 7 answers · asked by rfhowells 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
The inspiration for the song's main character, Daniel, has been the subject of many theories, most of them incorrect. At one time, it was rumored that the song was about Taupin's brother. Another rumor suggested that it was about a gay lover of Elton John. Both of these rumors proved wrong. Ultimately, it was revealed that the song was about an entirely fictional Daniel, a blind Vietnam veteran. In an original draft of the song, additional lyrics shed greater light on Daniel's past and identity; but these lyrics were not included in the song's final recording. Some say the mystery surrounding the song made it all the more enjoyable; as the listener is left to imagine Daniel as whomever they would like him to be.
2006-11-20 11:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
such diverse to choose on. i'm going to ought to provide my suitable 10 in no specific order. a million. Tiny Dancer. 2. so long Yellow Brick street. 3. Bennie and the Jets. 4. Philadelphia Freedom 5. Take Me To The Pilot (one in all his lesser favourite songs) 6. have confidence 7. Blessed 8. nonetheless status 9. Blue Eyes 10. Saturday night's all desirable for combating
2016-10-22 11:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother.
Saw E.J. in Vegas last year - The Red Piano show at Caesar's Palace. He explained that originally there was another verse written by lyricist Bernie Taupin that explained the entire song, but they decided to cut it to make the song more ambiguous.
2006-11-20 11:49:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A beautiful, beautiful song.
2006-11-20 12:04:51 · answer #4 · answered by roast_breadfruit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Daniel, my brother, you are older than me."
2006-11-20 11:43:38 · answer #5 · answered by quagi m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my brother
2006-11-20 11:42:27 · answer #6 · answered by LadyRebecca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my brother, man.
2006-11-20 11:48:17 · answer #7 · answered by CraZyCaT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋