"Daniel" is the lead off track on one of Elton John's best full-length efforts
Don't Shoot Me I'm The Piano Player (1973). One of the most acoustic, popular and recognizable singles from Elton's earlier career, the song earned a grammy nomination and charted in the U.S. for 12 weeks in 1973, peaking at #2. The popularity of "Daniel" is evidenced by the numerous covers (e.g. Wilson Phillips).
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