1) Finnish singer Ilkk… Read Full Bio ↴Danny is a mononym of at least seven artists:
1) Finnish singer Ilkka Lipsanen
2) American rapper
3) Swedish singer Danny Saucedo
4) USA exotica band
5) Daniel Siulapwa from Zambia
6) Danny is a Japanese emo punk rock 3 piece band from Japan.
7) Danny portuguese afrobeat artist.
1) A mononym of Ilkka Lipsanen (b. 24 Sept 1942, Pori, Finland) is a Finnish singer and guitarist. He started his career with the band Islanders who released a couple of singles, among them Danny's first recording which was in English: East Virginia by Joan Baez in 1964. During his national service Danny switched to his native Finnish and recorded two hits, "Kauan" ("Downtown" by Petula Clark) and "Piilopaikka" ("You've Got Your Troubles"). After the army in 1966 Danny launched his own management company D-Tuotanto and started his hugely popular and spectacular "Danny-Shows" which toured around Finland every summer all the way to the late 1970s, with a different theme every year and an entourage of other well-known singers and entertainers. During the 1960s Danny recorded a number of hits, among them "KesƤkatu" (Loving Spoonful's "Summer In The City"), "VƤhƤn ennen kyyneleitƤ" ("El angel de la guarda"), "Tuuliviiri", "Rebecca" and "Se eikƶ todista ettƤ muutuin" ("If I Promise").
Some of the best known hits for Danny in the 1970s were "Vai niin, vai niin" ("How Do You Do"), "MaantieltƤ taloon" ("Son of My Father" by Chicory Tip) and "Kuusamo" ("L'ete Indien - Africa" by Joe Dassin). In 1977 Danny joined together with former Miss Finland, Armi Aavikko, with whom he had the extremely popular hits "Tahdon olla sulle hellƤ" and "Kaiken sulle antaisin".
A song by Jukka KuoppamƤki, "TƤmƤ taivas, tƤmƤ maa", was a big hit for Danny in 1992. In 1997 performed in China and in 1988 in Turkey. These days Danny is considered an elder statesman in Finnish popular music, still active in music business and touring.
Danny achieved some notoriety outside Finland in 2006 when the 1978 music video duet with the late Armi Aavikko, "Tahdon olla sulle hellƤ", sung in English as "I Wanna Love You Tender" became an internet meme. The choreography of this video was particularly noteworthy. While it was apparently intended to be "erotic and tantalizing", in the eyes of many it principally succeeded in being hilarious.
Albums: Se olla voi toisinkin pƤin (1966, Scandia), Danny (1968, Scandia), D (1971, Scandia), KƤƤrme (1972, Scandia), MentƤvƤ on (1973, Scandia), Danny in Beat (1974, Scandia), ElƤmƤn maku (1976, Scandia), Tahdon olla sulle hellƤ (1977, Scandia), Danny & Armi (1978, Scandia), Danny & Armi ā Toinen LP (1979, Scandia), Ninja (1986, M&T Production), ElƤmƤn sƤvel (1988, GoldDisc), TƤmƤ taivas, tƤmƤ maa (1992, Finnlevy), VielƤ sƤ syleilet mua (1995, Finnlevy), Valoa & energiaa (1996, Finnlevy), Taikaa (1997, Finnlevy), Nainen (2002, Edel) and Tunteiden Danny (2010).
2) A mononym of Swedish pop singer Danny Saucedo (b. Daniel Gabriel Alessandro Saucedo Grzechowski, 25 February 1986, in Stockholm, Stockholms LƤn, Sweden).
Saucedo embarked on his journey in Idol 2006 by auditioning with the song "I Swear" by the vocal quartet All-4-One. He was praised by the jury for his touching and convincing voice. Saucedo joined his fellow contestant Felicia Brandstrƶm in a duet, singing Bryan Adams' "Everything I Do", which, according to the jury, was the best performance until then in the Idol contest. The jury was unanimous in its opinion that if both were to continue at the level of that performance, they would easily end up in the Idol final. The jury's comments were harsh after Danny's performance of Nick Lachey's single "What's Left of Me" in the semi-final, however, as they claimed his voice did not suit this song. In the top 11 final, Danny sang The Jacksons' "Blame It on the Boogie" while doing some Jackson moves. In the top 10 final, Danny stormed the stage and even made a jury member Kishti Tomita weep in tears, while he sang the ballad "Ćppna din dƶrr" by Swedish singer Tommy Nilsson.
In 2006, after the end of the Idol season, he released his first single, a cover of "Ćppna din dƶrr". The debut single charted at #24 on the Swedish Singles Chart. Danny formed the trio E.M.D. with the previous Idol contestants Erik Segerstedt and Mattias AndrĆ©asson, at the same time putting his solo output as well.
Danny was one of the participants in the television show Let's Dance 2008 (Swedish version of Dancing with the Stars). In September 2008, Danny along with professional dancer Jeanette Carlsson took part in the Eurovision Dance Contest 2008. The couple placed 12th in the final on 6th September in Glasgow.
Danny participated in Melodifestivalen 2011 as a solo artist, singing the song "In the Club". He won the first semi-final and qualified for the final, which was held on 12th March in Stockholm. He placed second (placing also second in the rankings of both the international juries and televoters), behind Eric Saade's song "Popular". Danny received a total of 149 points, whereas Saade received 193 points.
Danny has released 3 albums: "Heart.Beats", "Set Your Body Free" (which includes the single "Radio", which stayed at the top of the Swedish chart for 2 weeks) and "In the Club" (which includes his Melodifestivalen 2011 entry, "In the Club").
3) A New Orleans / Los Angeles, USA exotica band with members including: Courtney Asztalos, Heather Lee Smith, Danny Clifton and Ryan O'Malley. They dƩbuted with EP Pontchartrain Beach (Jul 2014).
Sites: SoundCloud, BandCamp and Twitter
5) Danny is a Japanese emo punk rock 3 piece band from Japan.
6) Danny is a portuguese artist whose based on AfroBeat, R&B and Reggae genres. His path through music started in 2020 with his first single āWhy you nervousāwhich was produced in his hometown. Danny challenged himself by digging onto AfroBeat roots and creating his second single āWine pon meā.
Night Lights
Danny Lyrics
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So close your eyes
Gaze up at the Heavens
And see if you can point me out
If I could have one wish tonight
I'd wish upon a satellite
To bring me back to you
We spend our whole lives searching for
All the things we think we want
And never really knowing what we have
So many paths that we can take
To bring us to our destiny
Gaze up at the Heavens
And see if you can point me out
If I could have one wish tonight
I'd wish upon a satellite
To bring me back to you
Bring me back to you
We spend our whole lives searching for
All the things we think we want
And never really knowing what we have
Be careful what you wish for
These stars are fading out
Be careful what you wish for
These stars are fading
If I could have one wish tonight
I'd wish upon a satellite
To bring me back to you
Bring me back to you
We spend our whole lives searching for
All the things we think we want
And never really knowing what we have
If I could have one wish tonight
I'd wish upon a satellite
To bring me back to you
Bring me back to you
We spend our whole lives searching for
All the things we think we want
And never really knowing what we have
What we have
What we have
The lyrics of "Night Lights" by Danny convey a sense of longing and reflection on the search for love and the importance of cherishing what we already have. The first verse describes a city with its lights out, setting a somber tone and creating a sense of isolation. The suggestion to close one's eyes and gaze at the heavens implies a desire for connection and guidance. The singer asks the listener to see if they can point him out among the stars, suggesting a yearning to be noticed and reunited with someone.
The chorus reveals the singer's desire to be brought back to their loved one, expressed through the metaphor of wishing upon a satellite. This reflects the power of technology and longing for a way to bridge the distance and reunite with someone dear. The second verse emphasizes the theme of searching, highlighting the common human tendency to constantly seek external fulfillment while neglecting to appreciate the love and connections we already possess. The lyrics urge listeners to contemplate their own paths and destinies, encouraging them to look beyond external desires and embrace what they already have.
The bridge warns of the consequences of blindly chasing our wishes, as the stars are fading out, symbolizing the transience and fragility of our desires. It serves as a reminder to be careful and intentional about what we wish for, suggesting that true fulfillment may lie in appreciating and nurturing the love that already exists. The song concludes by restating the longing for a wish to bring the singer back to their loved one, ultimately emphasizing the recurring theme of searching, longing, and the realization that true happiness may already be within our reach.
Line by Line Meaning
The lights are out in the city tonight
The city is in darkness, symbolizing a sense of emptiness and loneliness.
So close your eyes
Encouraging the listener to shut off external distractions and focus internally.
Gaze up at the Heavens
Directing attention to the vastness of the universe.
And see if you can point me out
Metaphorically asking if the listener can identify the artist's presence or essence.
If I could have one wish tonight
Expressing a desire for something specific and meaningful.
I'd wish upon a satellite
Utilizing a far-reaching celestial object as a conduit to convey the wish.
To bring me back to you
Desiring to be reunited with someone important or significant.
We spend our whole lives searching for
Reflecting on the perpetual quest for fulfillment and purpose.
All the things we think we want
Pursuing desires based on assumptions rather than genuine understanding.
And never really knowing what we have
Failing to recognize and appreciate the existing blessings or meaningful connections.
So many paths that we can take
Highlighting the multitude of choices and directions available in life.
To bring us to our destiny
Exploring the belief that certain paths lead to an ultimate purpose or destination.
Be careful what you wish for
A cautionary reminder to consider the consequences and implications of desires.
These stars are fading out
Symbolizing the fleeting nature of aspirations and dreams.
If I could have one wish tonight
Reiterating the longing for a specific desire or outcome.
I'd wish upon a satellite
Maintaining the chosen method of wishing upon a distant object.
To bring me back to you
Reaffirming the yearning to be reunited with the important person.
What we have
Emphasizing the present moment and what is currently possessed.
What we have
Repeating the previous line to reinforce the concept of appreciating one's current circumstances.
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