ALWAYS GOOD!| FIRST TIME HEARING Elton John - Daniel REACTION

ALWAYS GOOD!| FIRST TIME HEARING Elton John - Daniel REACTION
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[@axltyler]

Did you notice Daniel is a war veteran suffering from PTSD? "Daniel, my brother, you are older than me. Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal? Your eyes have died. You've seen more than I." Ar least that's what I think.

[@vodriscoll]

the vet was being treated like a hero and he did not want that. He just wanted to get back to the life he had

[@predeterminedmeat5024]

​@@jacksonmorganfroghin4815I think it's in reference to the thousand-yard stare

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

Bernie Taupin, who wrote the song lyrics, deserves more credit than he gets.

[@jackies5481]

And the collaboration between Bernie Taupin and Elton John is as amazing as Lennon and McCartney but much longer lived!

[@johnnacourtway8305]

Elton wrote the music and performed it. It took both of them to make the magic.

[@finallythere100]

Beautiful song, beautiful lyrics.

[@garyneilson3075]

A favorite poet of mine, but then the music is poetry too

[@CaimanReid]

Please. He gets endless credit, from Elton and everyone else.

[@kimberlymoore8042]

This reminds me of a student I had named Daniel who died during my 2nd year of teaching. Little did I know that I would feel that pain so many times in my career for so many who died too young. Beautiful song.

[@TanisHalf-Elven]

Daaaaaaaaamn, how bad are you at teaching?

[@kimberlymoore8042]

@@TanisHalf-Elven 4-time student-voted teacher of the year, thanks.

[@TanisHalf-Elven]

@@kimberlymoore8042 ive won a James Beard award but if I killed someone by cooking Id quit

[@kimberlymoore8042]

@@TanisHalf-Elven You're very humorous. Good luck with that.

[@TanisHalf-Elven]

@@kimberlymoore8042 the intent was word play, if comedy wasn't all but on life support, comedy would have been a good choice.

[@bradsullivan2495]

The story about how Elton and Bernie came together is the stuff of legend. After Elton failed a record company audition, he told the producer he could write music but not lyrics, Williams gave him a batch of poems by someone who had answered the same ad. On the train home, Elton opened the envelope and, struck by what he read, contacted Bernie.

[@merlball8520]

My older brother's name is Daniel (8 yrs older), and due to family conflicts he left home when he was a teen. I was a little kid and heartbroken, as we were very close. This song always takes me back to those years. It was my song back then. I had it on 45 and played it often. "Must be the clouds in my eyes."

[@Daniel-Strain]

I hope you didn't lose contact?

[@manjeetsidhu2022]

Bless you ❤️

[@bruceprosje9243]

Reminds me of when my beloved older brother left home as soon as he could due in large part to his stepfathers (my father) ill treatment of him.

[@letitbesummer6536]

Your story is sad! 😢 I’m sorry about your brother Daniel

[@merlball8520]

@@Daniel-Strain I saw very little of him for years. Then there were some years when I was able to see a lot of him. We live on opposite coasts now, but I keep relatively regular contact with him and some summers I visit for a few weeks.

[@marybaillie8907]

This was written about an article in the newspaper about a Vietnam Vet returning home who didn't want to face all the attention. Daniel made it to Number 2 on the charts held off by "My Love" by Paul McCartney and Wings. Just a beautiful song by Elton. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@debjorgo]

I didn't remember that. I'm a huge Paul McCartney fan. Elton too but McCartney more so. But Daniel is a way-better song than My Love.

[@marybaillie8907]

@@debjorgo I think they're both classics. I've kind of had a crush on Paul for 58 years now. 👍✌️🎶🇨🇦

[@debjorgo]

@@marybaillie8907 I'm a hetero guy. But Paul is a cutie. Hey Jude video? Are you kidding me? Just give me his rockin' songs though. You can keep the cute ones.

[@terminallumbago6465]

It seems like the song that hit number one wasn’t always necessarily the best one. Recalling “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” coming in at number two behind Barry Manilow’s “I Write The Songs” as another head-scratcher.

[@roevega9902]

Elton John and Bernie Taupin were one of the best music collaborators ever. Bernie wrote all the lyrics, gave them to Elton and he made them into a song.

[@dv3507]

Thank you for this song. I've been playing this song a lot lately. My life-long friend, Danny, passed away a few months ago. My greeting was always, "Daniel, my brother!" 😢

[@manjeetsidhu2022]

Sorry for your loss ❤

[@danielfowler9553]

My name is Daniel and this was my dads ringtone for me. Sadly he’s not here anymore but everytime I hear this song it reminds me of him. Thank you for the reminder.

[@johnv61]

This song always reminds me of my brother who passed. He was a huge Elton John fan. Good memories….thanks for doing this one

[@vincentschmitt7597]

For me its He Aint Heavy(He's My Brother) by the Hollies that brings a tear to my eye over a long gone brother.

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Sorry for your loss. I lost my little brother who loved Elton too. My heart goes out to you. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS.

[@justchillin4065]

@@vincentschmitt7597 That one does me in as well. Especially with the video of a solider carrying another. Perhaps because my brother was a Marine

[@johnv61]

@@vincentschmitt7597 yes, that one gets me also…great song

[@johnv61]

@@jeffreyflint6286 thank you Jeffrey

[@lesrolon40]

I named my son Daniel because of this song, I loved it, he passed away due to SID, so many years ago. It's always Bittersweet for me.

[@lisaberry862]

I am so very sorry for your loss! 🙏

[@Ecosse57]

my sincerest belated condolences to you. your beautiful son lives on i believe and i'm sure a mother's love crosses all barriers.

[@juliapernicka2698]

Hugs

[@lesrolon40]

Thank You all, blessings.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Lost my younger brother Daniel in 2020 due to a heart attack....this song has a different meaning for me than the lyrics intended now. There are days when i cannot listen to it. Daniel waving goodbye, and Must be the clouds in my eyes are not easy lines to take. We both knew this song when it was new.

[@beckysingleton596]

Have you heard Funeral for a Friend? It starts slow but picks up and jams. Fantastic song. From Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

[@jimmypadgett1106]

This about a younger brother waving goodbye his older who's going off to war he's telling how much he's gonna miss him and how much pain his brother experienced while at war

[@rachelbrachman1510]

I saw Elton on Sept 21, 1973, the night after Jim Croce died. Elton dedicated this song to him, but was unable to finish..it felt like the whole coliseum was crying. Smoking was allowed inside at that time and lighters flickered throughout the darkened room. It was such a soulful moment.

[@batmanforpresident9655]

Elton John is one of the top composers and musical geniuses of the 20th Century. His best hits include: "Tiny Dancer", "Border Song", Your Song", Funeral For A Friend", " Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word", Levon", "Believe", " Mama Can't Buy You Love", "Nikita", " Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me", "Rocket Man", " Burn Down The Mission", "Honky Cat", " Someone Saved My Life Tonight", "Little Jeanie" and "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road".

[@debjorgo]

Holy holes in your list, Batman. You left out Benny and the Jets, Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting, Crocodile Rock, I'm Still Standing, The Bitch is Back, Island Girl, Candle in the Wind, Philadelphia Freedom, I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues, Sad Songs Say So Much.... Well, I guess we should keep it a short list.

[@davewhitehead5116]

A few more “All The Young Girls Love Alice” “Sacrifice “ “Gray Seal” “Madman Across The Water” “Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy”. Close your eyes and pick one…it’ll be great.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

The one I like the best is The One.

[@ninaleo37]

@@davewhitehead5116 OH my gosh, Gray Seal! One of my fave Elton songs; I love it! ❤️

[@Jagangela]

you left so many hits off the list

[@deano42]

You guys have almost listened to enough of the Elton John library of songs to go ahead and watch Rocketman, which is an excellent biopic of Elton's career and struggles and triumphs. You'll get a great feel for just how important Bernie has always been to Elton from this movie.

[@levans71]

I second this, and was going to make the same suggestion.. if no one else had. It's a great movie, and you guys will love it!

[@hollydeitch1977]

One of my favorite Elton songs! My next suggestion is “Levon” ❤

[@caseymoe816]

Absolutely. 👍 (and J&A, it’s pronounced “LEE-von”)

[@jerm154]

Agreed

[@paulwalker9421]

Bernie Taupin writes great lyrics! Elton writes great music! what a power house they make.

[@julietvelarde3816]

This song is and has always been for my son, Daniel, from his little brother. I haven't seen Daniel for four years since he relocated to Nashville for work. We miss Daniel, so much. I am beginning to cry as I relay this.

[@m.vondrake5534]

Invite him home for Thanksgiving.

[@charlessalzman4377]

This song was sad even before I knew what it was about. "I miss Daniel so much." It's not just Daniel's physical absence, It that Daniel returned from war a different person. It broke him. We know about the casualties, the trauma that soldiers can experience in war, but we don't always think of those back home that end up hurting as. I'm sure the timing was an accident, but tomorrow is Veteran's Day. This song is a reminder that not only the soldiers make sacrifices.

[@reality1958]

I was a teenager when Elton started and for years we kids referred to him as the music machine because he put out hit after hit and sometimes 2 albums a year

[@connieb4372]

Remember that Elton arranges the music.. the lyrics are from his long-time musical partner, Bernie Taupin who gets credit for those words that we all love and his special way of putting them together. Early Elton is the best (such as Daniel).. you really need to check out Madman Across The Water from the album with the same title. It is AMAZINGLY beautiful and haunting. You could spend weeks on this rabbit hole. Love the reactions and the channel. Take care all! Oh and as an aside and this is my opinion, but hearing Amber mention Elton's voice going higher.. sadly, he can no longer hit those notes due to surgery that he had to have on his vocal cords sometime in the, I want to say without looking it up, late 80s, early 90s (could be wrong on the time line) but since then, his voice has never been the same, but I still love "Sir" Elton.

[@jackies5481]

YES! Before I read your comment, I recommended "Madman Across the Water" -- I also threw in "Honky Cat" for the rock Elton.

[@jamesdamiano8894]

Elton has so damn many great songs, but this one has always been my favorite.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

Another one of my favorites other than Daniel is One Day at a Time from 1975 written by John Lennon who also sings on the record.

[@muc405]

Elton John's music was the soundtrack to my teens and twenties. There are so many of his songs that can transport me to an exact time and place just within a few bars being played.

[@serendipity191]

I was really young when this song came out and had always thought this song was about suicide and Daniel’s body is being flown to Spain to be buried as the singer , possibly the little brother , is devastated watching the plane take off and waving goodbye for the last time and he thinks he sees his brother’s spirit as it flies away and he knows he’s at peace. Reading all the comments here apparently I was wrong.😀. Glad to know the intended meaning. Such an amazing song!

[@nickimontie]

It can m3an whatever you want it to mean. I thought it meant the same as you did! I was in elementary school when this came out.

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

@@nickimontie Me too. Born in 1964.

[@serendipity191]

@@nickimontie That’s the beauty of art right?

[@nickimontie]

@@serendipity191 True!

[@dalesands1857]

His Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding song is gr8, the Live version is best. At least you see him perform it anyways. Bernie wrote the lyrics, Elton wrote the music. And you might like 'Someone Saved My Life Tonight' song too.

[@magneto7930]

One of these days you're going to surprise us all and finally react to Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding by Elton John! Harmony is another great one!

[@jasonremy1627]

This was one of his first hit songs. It's beautiful. One of my faves.

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

We named one of our sons Daniel... this song was the inspiration!

[@jancw]

The happiest parts of my childhood were hanging out with my teen sister and singing to Elton John. I had a voice like a hinge and no idea what I was singing about but that did nothing to diminish my joy.

[@sheilameyers152]

I never really got it ….the song had a melody that I liked though! I would find myself singing it often It would get stuck in my head!

[@6916dog]

This song always makes think of my brother George. He died of leukemia at 13, I was just 2 so I don't remember much about him. This song came out in my teens, I pictured him heading off to Spain.

[@dailyprognosisnick]

A beautiful song! I think the next on the list should be Funeral for a friend/ Love lies bleeding. A very proggy, rocking song to show you another facet of Elton John!

[@michelleboyer9506]

When I was born my dad was serving in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. It was August and my brother was a toddler things in the country were hard. Music was a gift to so many people. So happy y’all are listening to everything.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "Philadelphia Freedom", "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding", and "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"!!!! Don't let the title scare you off on the second one, starts off slow, then its a banger! edit- Elton's like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get! (but its gonna be great).

[@Guildofarcanelore]

Play Philadelphia Freedom on July 4th! 🎇🧨🎆

[@daverudbarg]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bergiefbaby]

Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me with George Michael live is a banger.

[@brianmcmaster5112]

They gotta do Levon

[@subwaygoddess1]

@surlechapeau, well said!!!

[@donaldromesburg1902]

My hands are shaking, tears are running down my face , my x wife and I named one of our daughters Danielle in part because of this song, she was killed February 27th 2001 . I have a hard time with this song but it's so beautiful..

[@clarkcraig6959]

you should do Funeral for a friend , Love lies bleeding. The first part is a longer piano intro leading into love lies bleeding. Another band that does a great version is Joe Elliot and the Down and Outz. .this is Joe Elliot's side project besides Def Leppard. Joe plays the piano intro on his version.

[@welllivedlife-desireeg2804]

Elton and his writing partner wrote so many beautiful hits. This is one of my favorite. Truly one of the greatest artists of all time. Great reaction!

[@ericskivers6643]

“You are older than me , do you still feel the pain , oh the scars that won’t heal your eyes have died but you see more than I “ Always reminds me of my mom - blind since two , she was and always will be my and many others champion. RIP mommy

[@reneerocha1796]

Everything is awesome when it comes from Elton John. But I’ve always thought this was especially beautiful. ❤

[@sharonmaberry-bourke7013]

My first time hearing this was an evening in the 1973-ish era, Sophomore in High school. A friend swooped by to pick me up on our way to co-ed gymnastics practice. But before we even pulled out of the driveway, this song came up on the radio. He adjusted the volume knobs to enhance what we were listening to. We just sat there hearing every word of the story painted by the master. It was heartfelt as by that point in life, we had all lost someone, somewhere at one time or another. By the songs ending tears flowed from us both and it imprinted totally and forever as a "moment". I can still see that light from that sunset. I can still picture my friends curly hair, hazel eyes ~

[@suzanneprock7286]

I have alot of favorites: Philadelphia Freedom, Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding, Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting, Levon, The Bitch is Back, Your Song, he had so many great songs.

[@markbarnwell942]

This song was out during the time after my brother 17 was killed in a car wreck. I was almost 14 and starting the 9th grade. It still hits me today and that was almost 50 years ago. Elton and Bernie just spoke to their time and did it so fng good. I think this was about a Vietnam Vet.

[@ChandraLeigh]

This song always reminds me of my older brother who passed away…. 💔💛🦋🙏🏼

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

This song always reminds me of a younger brother who passed away in a car crash at the age of 19. I know I'll see him again one day, thank the Lord.

[@joelliebler5690]

This is one of Elton’s early hit songs that still resonates even today. The duet was with a Kiki Dee!

[@TigerRogers0660]

Jay & Amber, you MUST react to "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me". One of his most powerful songs ever!! The way it builds & drops & builds again!!

[@allieren]

Wilson Phillips covered this song back in the 90s and while I didn’t know the original too well, I really loved that song. My mom never liked it and my aunt later explained that the song came out right after their oldest brother, an Army medic, died trying to save another soldier in Vietnam. She said my grandma always turned it off so the whole family eventually kind of developed an aversion to it. I wish I could’ve met my uncle. He sounded like a really charismatic person

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

I mean check the guys range .. he goes the whole way from this quiet , reflective, melancholic song all the way to. Crocodile Rock and especially Saturdays all right for fighting … guys got range and staying power , cheers Sir Elton John ,tip of the hat to you Sir 🎩 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tymj]

The reason this song sounds different than other Elton John songs is because this one features the electric piano for the mellow vibe.

[@filmsensei]

I just babysat for a family who went to his concert last night. They said he’s 75 and fabulous still. Can’t believe he’s retiring without me being able to see him in concert. That would have been so cool!😢

[@redchick5278]

Bernie Taupin is Elton’s longtime writing partner! He is a fantastic writer! This is one of my favorites in its simplicity! You need to check out Someone Saved My Life Tonight, The Bitch is Back, Levon and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word!

[@johnreed9415]

As a child of the 70s I'm a big fan of his. He never has a bad song

[@helenespaulding7562]

If you haven’t yet done “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down on Me”, you must. Gorgeous

[@CamoJan]

Not long ago I was listening to this song & right when it came to the last line, "God it looks like Daniel. Must be the clouds in my eyes", my son Daniel walked into the room, so I sang it to him. He had the biggest smile on his face, then we both laughed. 😀

[@jeanstrickland2445]

For some reason this song brings me a peaceful feeling Elton never disappoints 😊

[@martinellis7156]

'Love Song' from Eltons "Tumbleweed Connection" album is a beautiful song written by Lesley Duncan. A great live performance available on You Tube.

[@drdr76]

I use to fall asleep to this song on 8 track on my first ever, used stereo. I was about 13. Memories. Of course, it was a bootleg 8 track they sold at the swap meet. LOL, about a year later it was on the news that they busted these guys with a two-car garage full of recordings, equipment, and blank tapes, all worth about $40,000!--a lot back in the early 70s.

[@lisarall9973]

It's a beautiful tribute to a sibling who shares his history and the "scars that won't heal".

[@AnyangU]

The tone and lyrics of Daniel are so bitter sweet. Imagine a person who is emotionally scarred but looking for some place to find some happiness. I am sure this is the kind of song that all the people who feel some inner pain go oh yeah, I get this. This song just as such lovely lyrics.

[@frauleinmona]

Jay and Amber, you need to react to Elton John's song "Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny)". The song he wrote in tribute to John Lennon after he was murdered. Elton and John were good, close friends. And this was Elton's way of honoring his beloved friend. Absolutely beautiful song. Sad, poignant and moving. Rest In Peace John Lennon. October 9, 1940 -- December 8, 1980. We miss you dearly.🙏👼❤🍀

[@lisaberry862]

I was only 14 years old when John Lennon was assassinated, and Bernie's stunning lyrics drove home to me what an impact he had on the world. Using a gardener to describe the great John Lennon showed me how brilliant Bernie was, and the line 'Its funny how one insect can damage so much grain' showed me how MDC truly destroyed the lives of millions of people. At the same time I truly felt the loss of John, I discovered what a brilliantly metaphoric writer Bernie Taupin is.

[@frauleinmona]

@@lisaberry862 Yes, Bernie and Elton made such a brilliant writing team. Bernie with those genius lyrics and Elton with his equally genius music. I remember those words to Empty Garden. Let me tell you, I always cry when Elton gets to t he end of that last verse, "He must have been a gardner that cared a lot. Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop. *Now we pray for rain. And with every drop that falls, we hear your name* . I cry because you feel that they truly felt that pain. Because if *I* can feel that intense emotion listening to the song as a fan, I can only imagine how much it affected Elton who was personally involved. I was just a few years younger than you when John Lennon was killed. I was 11 years old. I've never gotten over it. I remember hearing it on the news and wanting to call my sisters. I could only get a hold of one sister and she was crying when she picked up the phone. I remember her saying, "Any kind of John Lennon and Beatles memorabilia that you can find, you can get that for me for Christmas.". And I *do* remember finding a few magazines with front cover tributes. 'Time' or 'Life' or 'Rolling Stone'? I can't remember. Two of those? All three? I can't remember.

[@matthewthomas965]

It’s a guy singing about his brother who is trying to return to his country life in Texas after Vietnam. It’s a beautiful song ❤

[@MrDeengels]

This is a heartbreaking song about a sibling coming home from the Vietnam war being forever changed. He misses the person he was before the war.

[@williamcalderon9158]

It’s just ridiculous how many great songs Elton John has but this is one of my absolute favorites very pleased you finally got to it. If I may suggest a song or two first island girl in my opinion very underrated song and also Nikita great song great video.

[@2thePtBassTuT]

I've always thought the production value of this song is top notch. The overall blend of sounds, the subtle drum accents, the bass, the keyboard solo (sounds like a flute), the singing, etc. Everything contributes to a fantastic piece of music. It's an 11 on a 1-10 scale.. 😉

[@Shellgrit]

Elton John has a beautiful song called "Empty Garden" which you should listen to. It's about John Lennon's passing

[@barrythomas6227]

This song was actually taken from a real-life event, seen through the eyes of the lead character's younger brother. A young man lost his eyesight as a result of combat in Vietnam. He comes home and he's not the same person anymore; and dealing with his wounds seen and unseen, his life and how he feels and deals has gone through a maturation. he feels a need to reinvent himself; so he leaves the Americas and relocates to the one place where he ever felt real peace; even when he was healthy.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

I have so many favorites from Elton John as well, and that's why he's so very special and so great!

[@CozzyKorner]

It’s always been my favorite Elton John song for so long, and then learned to love a lot more other music ❤

[@jhill7726]

Someone Saved My Life Tonight is my favorite Elton John song followed closely by Rocket Man and Levon. It’s a masterpiece.

[@anthonyfoster6742]

Indeed his best song ever!

[@okielady73]

This song reminds me of my sister, five years older, who passed in 2010. Her name was two syllables so it substitutes perfectly for Daniel, and with "brother" changed to "sister," it really evokes the pain that comes with missing her so much. The last concert we saw together was Billy Joel and Elton John in Tulsa in 2009. I heard this song the day she died. So many Billy/Elton songs remind me of her because that's the music we grew up with, on albums and 45's that we played over and over and on the local radio stations in the 70s and 80s.

[@DonnaS459]

I can't believe that's their first time hearing Daniel by Elton...Great song brings back awesome memories of my childhood....would go back there in a second right now🎤🎶🎵✌️❤️

[@roger1296]

Keep in mind when you listen to most of Elton John’s music, that it all starts with Bernie Taupin’s lyrics, not Elton John’s, because Elton wasn’t the lyricist, he was the composer of the music. Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics, followed by Elton John writing the music to Bernie’s lyrics.

[@suef.9310]

This is one of Elton John’s first hits. Next reaction to EJ should be “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding”

[@reneerocha1796]

Philadelphia Freedom….absolute fire 🔥

[@cring768]

You can never go wrong with Elton John. I hope you can get to "Philadelphia Freedom" and "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" There are 2 versions of this one....he also did it with George Michael which is INCREDIBLE!! These are my favorite Elton songs.

[@RDRussell2]

Maybe not a piano song, no, but this is still a keyboard-driven song. That's a Fender Rhodes piano you are hearing - an electric piano, and one of the most popular models of the time. I LOVE that sound, very distinctive. By the way, this song was kept from being #1 on the Billboard charts by a certain Paul McCarney/Wings song called "My Love." You ought to give that one a listen!

[@selfingwithclare3410]

One of my faves from Elton. I grew up listening to him because my dad was always playing his songs. The line ''Oh god it looks like Daniel'' gets me every time ... I think the emotion of this song passed you by on this occasion.

[@brianlord8001]

There was an album released in the late eighties titled “two rooms”. Various artists covering their songs. It is terrific. Maybe early nineties , I’m getting old

[@brentcox7772]

Love Sir Elton!! “Levon”is my favorite!!!🤘🔥

[@katboss4886]

I always think of my uncle that I never met because he died in Nam before I was born. Took my mom to the memorial in DC. Hard moment for her as they were so close. Everyone should visit the memorials to the forgotten wars of Korea & Vietnam.

[@subwaygoddess1]

Elton is known for taking a hit and changing it up in concert. He once took Daniel and gave it a reggae beat. You would've loved it! Thanks so much for reacting to this beautiful song ✌️🎶💙

[@pamelaesparza1586]

One of my all time favorite songs by him as well as Sorry Seems to be the hardest word and Island Girl ❤️❤️

[@dianaprobst3157]

"Daniel" is such a lovely, deceptively simple song. I learned to appreciate it as I grew older & understood its meaning better.

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Love this song. Elton was and is fantastic. Soundtrack of high school . One of many.we had such great music back then. The world had its problems then but, hey man we had Elton John.

[@centuryrox]

One of my favorites from Elton, and definitely my favorite slow song from him!! Takes me back to my favorite year of my childhood! Such great memories.

[@minxiv7]

This is one of my favourites ❤ I still absolutely love Bennie and The Jets and Tiny Dancer by Sir Elton as well. A true living legend.

[@josephscally6270]

Elton is such a wonderfully deep well. They say music is often attached to specific memories, and several of Ellton John's songs fit that definition for me very well.

[@mlichaelongmire]

If you want a great song from Elton John form Goodbye Yellow Brick Road try Funeral For a Friend /Love Lies Bleeding. The opening track lots of piano lots of guitar and the vocal Is great ……, as always. It’s a long song but well worth a listen. I’ve been waiting for your review for a long time ! PLEASE give it a listen !

[@CrazedLizetta]

I think Sad Songs (Say So Much) is an underrated song from him and really speaks to a theme of yours that music can speak to your soul.

[@mikehubby3245]

My favorite song by Elton

[@karenglenn6707]

I loved this song when I was in primary school here in Australia. I had a son at the age of 30, my first born and only living child, and he is Daniel. Still love the name even now!!

[@heyou702pc]

I just saw Elton a few weeks ago at his first concert and his last at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. His Yellow Brick Road Farewell Tour did not disappoint. He sang this song so beautifully. Thanks for your reaction.

[@normanrose2711]

please consider Elton's masterpiece Funeral for a friend

[@alifetimewaited]

the way he sings "must be the clooOUd in my eeeeyes" makes me tear up every. single. time.

[@gotham61]

Bernie Taupin and Elton John have never sat in the same room together to write a song. Bernie writes the lyrics alone, then sends them to Elton who sets them to music. That's how they have worked since 1967. There definitely is piano on this song, only it's a Fender Rhodes electric piano, not the more normal acoustic piano. You can hear it throughout the song, with a kind of softer attack to the notes than a regular piano.

[@comicdave1962]

Elton John was one of the first musical artists I got into when I was a wee lad. Mainly because my older sisters were very much into him and bought every album as they came out. While i like some of his songs from the 1980s-1990s, I will always prefer his 1970s tunes. I know you've already reacted to several Elton John tunes, but there's plenty more you need to get to. I'd love to see you react to one of his first songs called Skyline Pigeon. His first album released in the US was his self titled album, which contained the song Your Song and came out in 1970. Skyline Pigeon was from his album Empty Sky which was actually recorded before the self-titled LP, but not released in the US until 1975. On Skyline Pigeon instead of a piano I believe he plays the harpsichord, which creates a different but beautiful sound.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

honestly one of my all time favs. Loved this one since I first heard it on release. Yeah I'm old.

[@Cynthia...]

Oh I love this song by Elton.❤

[@summersands8105]

One of my 5 fav Elton Songs...Daniel, Crocodile Rock, Teacher I Need You, Elderberry Wine and The Rose. Daniel brings back sooo many good memories of friends and good times.

[@williamcalderon9158]

I believe he wrote this song about somebody that came back from the Vietnam war but I’m sure you’ll get a lot more clarification and comments from the other family members!

[@wendywoodruff2871]

Help me out folks. Daniel you're a star in the ..... of the sky. What the heck is that word? Been mumbling that part since forever. Thanks!