Elton John - - Daniel (1972) With !

Released in early 1973, "Daniel" remains one of Elton John's most enduring and poignant ballads. While often mistaken for a song about a family dispute or even a gay anthem, the track is actually a deeply sympathetic look at the struggles of a returning war veteran. The Inspiration Behind the Lyrics

Lyricist wrote the words after reading an article in Time magazine about the Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War. A sidebar story caught his eye, detailing how wounded soldiers returning to small-town America often felt uncomfortable with the extreme adulation or animosity they received.

One of the reasons the song is so frequently misinterpreted is that Elton John during the recording process. He felt the song was running too long and that the last verse—which more explicitly detailed Daniel’s veteran status—didn't fit the musical flow. This left the narrative more vague, leading listeners to speculate on everything from a plane crash to a metaphorical journey. Recording at the "Honky Château"

Taupin chose to write from the perspective of a younger brother watching his sibling, Daniel, leave for Spain to find peace away from the "looky loos" and the "monkeys of war". He chose Spain simply because it rhymed with "plane". The Mystery of the Missing Verse

The Story of "Daniel": Elton John’s Misunderstood Masterpiece

Released in early 1973, "Daniel" remains one of Elton John's most enduring and poignant ballads. While often mistaken for a song about a family dispute or even a gay anthem, the track is actually a deeply sympathetic look at the struggles of a returning war veteran. The Inspiration Behind the Lyrics

Lyricist wrote the words after reading an article in Time magazine about the Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War. A sidebar story caught his eye, detailing how wounded soldiers returning to small-town America often felt uncomfortable with the extreme adulation or animosity they received.

One of the reasons the song is so frequently misinterpreted is that Elton John during the recording process. He felt the song was running too long and that the last verse—which more explicitly detailed Daniel’s veteran status—didn't fit the musical flow. This left the narrative more vague, leading listeners to speculate on everything from a plane crash to a metaphorical journey. Recording at the "Honky Château"

Taupin chose to write from the perspective of a younger brother watching his sibling, Daniel, leave for Spain to find peace away from the "looky loos" and the "monkeys of war". He chose Spain simply because it rhymed with "plane". The Mystery of the Missing Verse

The Story of "Daniel": Elton John’s Misunderstood Masterpiece

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Step 1:

Select the 2 fileds(example FirstName, LastName) you want to join by holding "Ctrl" Key and clicking on them.

Step 2:
Then click on the tool button as shown, or select from menu: Tools->Merge selected DB-Texts Select

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A. Steps 1:
Click on menu: File-->Database Settings to set up your data files.

Steps 2:
Then go to menu: Insert-->Text From Database to insert a text as shown.

Released in early 1973, "Daniel" remains one of

Steps 3:
Then click on the text. You will see "<<TextFromDB>>" .

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Steps 4:
Repeat step 2 and 3 to select other columns (e.g, Address, City etc.)

Steps 5:
Go to menu File->Print Preview to see a preview as shown. If things look fine, print your labels.

A sidebar story caught his eye, detailing how