I would like to give my very special thanks to Michael Graves and JC for their work on High Fences. Also to my manager and close friend Will Robinson of wrtalent.com, who has the best pair of ears and true understanding of the creator.
Also thanks to Viola Wills, unfortunaley no longer with us but a great inspiration to me and I will never forget her. Phil Gregory, Mike Stevens, Ruff D (Ruff Diamond), Graham Gouldman, Pete Woodruff,Charlie Grant, DJ Pugwash, Nigel and Colin, Gwen Dickey, Harry, Serge at konk studios , Zane, Hannah, Stelios, Steve Barney, Mikey Choy, Clint , Bernie and everyone else who has played on my songs.
Guy Fletcher O.B.E for his faith and continued support.
To my very small circle of closest friends who I adore and love immensly.
Finally to my mum and dad, I love you both.
Dan.
Influences
Elton John/ Bernie Taupin, Ben Folds, Bruce Hornsby, Keith Jarett, Bacharach and David, John Hiatt, Bonnie Raitt, Graham Gouldman, Joni Mitchell, Sera Buras, Kd Lang, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Donny Hathaway,The Beatles.
BIOGRAPHY...19 year old singer songwriter from a small Cotton Mill town called Radcliffe in the North West.
Daniel has been playing piano for seven years but only in the last three years started singing, he has some 80 original tunes of his own already down under the direction of Will Robinson of WRTALENT. Daniel has been writing with Graham Gouldman, Pete Woodruff, Charlie Grant, Henry Priestman, Pete Riley, Gwen Dickey, Melody Blasich, Viola Wills and Phil Gregory.
Daniel has been writing from the age of 14 and with the rapid growing interest in the industry its proved that Daniel is one of the most exciting teenage finds this decade. He is tipped by many gurus to be the leading breakthrough this year.
...MY STORY......
From a young age I was always fascinated with music. I was about 5 when I used to watch my grandad play the organ. I remember I used to bug him to lift the lid and let me have a go, and my love for playing has never left me since.
I got my first keyboard at about 7 years old and began to learn classical piano.However my heart never lied there. I was always trying to turn symphonies by Bach and Beetoven into the pop songs I was listening to at the time. There were too many rules for me and I felt I belonged somewere else.
That some where else was songwriting. No rules, I could make my own up. The biggest influence through my life has been Elton john. I used to listen to tracks like "your song", "Tiny Dancer" "sorry seems to be the hardest word" those are the kind of masterpieces that made me start writing and really opened my ears. Bernies words amazed me, his rhyme, Eltons voice, his playing and his melodies. I wanted to craft songs like them. For a nine or ten year old an impossible task but the drive was always there and is to this day.
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Hey, how're you doing? I just checked your new tunes and loved them! Music Lovers sounds a little different from your other songs but it's more up-tempo and catchy and I love the song. I want to see you playing again soon! Come to America! ;-)
how's things up north? i wanted to stop by,say 'hello' & let you know how much i really love your two new songs esp. 'never let go'...seriously Dan,you're litrally one of our countries 'best kept secrets' but to me,you will always be my 'angel'
Hello my dearest Daniel,yes its been along time,and no excuses, just that we both lead very busy lives,and time just flys by, but at last a weekend on my own:) so I came by to see whats new in the world of my Daniel,apart from the dramatic picture that sure did attract my attention :)which is great my daniel,and your new tunes are fantastic,I love your new song "Never let go" its so beautiful, you could relate alot to that song, I know I can:) you my darling are amazing,and I am so honored to of been a friend of yours for such a long time now, I wish you all the best for the future,now you have a wonderful blessed weekend take care and stay safe , always thinking of you and sending you much love and hugs always your Little lady Carol... kisses and loves you lots ....
hey daniel, it's me cyndi, we haven't talked in like forever. i really love your new songs, i haven't decided yet which one i like the best. hope all is well with you. i hope we can talk again soon..miss you.
