Earlier in 1973 Elton John had a number one hit with “Crocodile Rock.” Then he was back again that year with another hit, “Daniel.” Wikipedia says that Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics after reading a magazine article about a Vietnam War veteran who had been wounded, and wanted to get away from the attention he was receiving when he came back home. Cash Box said that the “fascinating lyrics by Bernie Taupin will make you want to listen over and over again.

The song got up to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of May 27 – June 2. On the Cash Box Top 100 chart it was at #2 for 2 weeks (June 3 – 16). What song keep “Daniel” from the #1 spot on the charts? You will have to wait until next week to find out.

Elton’s final US concert performance in Los Angeles was recorded and is available on Disney+ (for a subscription fee).