Acoustic Guitar & Vocal Cover of "Danny's Song" by Loggins & Messina

August 13, 2024 00:03:14
Acoustic Guitar & Vocal Cover of "Danny's Song" by Loggins & Messina
Heart Banter by David Gittlin
Acoustic Guitar & Vocal Cover of "Danny's Song" by Loggins & Messina

Aug 13 2024 | 00:03:14

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Show Notes

Most of the lyrics in "Danny's Song" were inspired by a letter Kenny Loggins' brother, Dan, wrote to him in 1968 after Dan's son, Colin, was born. In the letter, Dan said he planned to marry the boy's mom, Sheila, and they planned to move to Berkley, California, even though they had no money.

Kenny Loggins wrote the song in 1970 and released it as a single. It went nowhere. Later that year, Kenny teamed up with Jim Messina and released the song on their first album, "Sittin' In." Again the song went nowhere. If nothing else, "Danny's Song" showcased Loggins' talent for capturing a feeling for a moment in time.

It was not until Anne Murray covered the song and released it as a single in 1973 that it became a hit, reaching #1 in Canada and #7 on the charts in America. The song's success put Loggins and Messina on the map.

Here's my cover.

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Episode Transcript

[00:00:04] Speaker A: People smile and tell me I'm the lucky one. And we've just begun. Think I'm gonna have a son. [00:00:18] Speaker B: He will be like she and me. [00:00:21] Speaker A: As free as a dove conceived in love. The sun is gonna shine above. [00:00:32] Speaker C: Even though we ain't got money. [00:00:36] Speaker D: I'm so in love with you, honey. [00:00:38] Speaker B: And everything. [00:00:40] Speaker D: I'll bring a chain of love. [00:00:46] Speaker E: In the morning when I rise. [00:00:49] Speaker F: You bring a tear of joy to my eyes. [00:00:53] Speaker D: And tells me everything's gonna be all right. [00:01:00] Speaker B: Pisces Virgo Rising is a. A very good sign. [00:01:07] Speaker A: Strong and kind in the little boy's mind. Now I see a family where there once was none. And we've just begun. Yeah, we're gonna fly to the sun. [00:01:28] Speaker C: Even though we ain't got many. [00:01:31] Speaker D: I'm so in love with you, honeydeh. [00:01:35] Speaker B: Everything will bring a chain of love. [00:01:42] Speaker E: In the morning when I rise. [00:01:45] Speaker F: You bring a tear of joy to my eyes. [00:01:48] Speaker D: And tells me everything is gonna be all right. [00:01:56] Speaker B: Love the girl who holds the world. [00:01:59] Speaker G: In a paper cup. [00:02:02] Speaker A: Drink it up. [00:02:05] Speaker G: Love her and she'll bring you luck. [00:02:09] Speaker B: And if you find she helps your mind. [00:02:12] Speaker A: Buddy, take her on home. [00:02:15] Speaker G: Boy, don't you live alone. [00:02:18] Speaker D: Try and earn what love is on. [00:02:23] Speaker C: Even though we ain't got many. [00:02:27] Speaker D: I'm so in love with you, honey. And everything will bring a chain of love. [00:02:37] Speaker E: In the morning when I rise. [00:02:40] Speaker F: You bring a tear of joy to my eyes. [00:02:44] Speaker D: And tells me everything's gonna be all right.

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