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 "Kesäkatu" (Loving Spoonful's "Summer In The City"), "Vähän ennen kyyneleitä" ("El angel de la guarda"), "Tuuliviiri", "Rebecca" and "Se eikö todista että muutuin" ("If I Promise").
Some of the best known hits for Danny in the 1970s were "Vai niin, vai niin" ("How Do You Do"), "Maantieltä 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 hellä" and "Kaiken sulle antaisin".
A song by Jukka Kuoppamäki, "Tämä taivas, tämä 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 hellä", 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 päin (1966, Scandia), Danny (1968, Scandia), D (1971, Scandia), Käärme (1972, Scandia), Mentävä on (1973, Scandia), Danny in Beat (1974, Scandia), Elämän maku (1976, Scandia), Tahdon olla sulle hellä (1977, Scandia), Danny & Armi (1978, Scandia), Danny & Armi – Toinen LP (1979, Scandia), Ninja (1986, M&T Production), Elämän sävel (1988, GoldDisc), Tämä taivas, tämä maa (1992, Finnlevy), Vielä sä 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 Län, 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 Brandström 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 "Öppna din dörr" by Swedish singer Tommy Nilsson.
In 2006, after the end of the Idol season, he released his first single, a cover of "Öppna din dörr". 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 Andréasson, 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 débuted 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 “Why you nervous”which was produced in his hometown. Danny challenged himself by digging onto AfroBeat roots and creating his second single “Wine pon me”.
Tokyo
Danny Lyrics
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You drag me down, you lift me with your magic
New and old
I know your way but I don't understand it
Steel and stone
A thousand years of history and future
Gold and cone
A lazy beam's creating this illusion
I can leave any day
But you're always gonna stay on my mind
Tokyo
- You've got the rhythm in you
High and low
- She's gonna do it to you
Tokyo
- You've got the rhythm in you
High and low
- She's gonna do it to you
Sleepless nights
My eyes are open but I must be dreaming
You and I
We play it cool but underneath we're steaming
You can run you can hide
But this roller-coaster ride never stops
Tokyo
- You've got the rhythm in you
High and low
- She's gonna do it to you
Tokyo
- You've got the rhythm in you
High and low
- She's gonna do it to you
She's gonna do it to you
She's gonna do it to you...
Ohh...
I can leave any day
But you're always gonna stay on my mind
And you can run you can hide
But this roller-coaster ride never stops
Tokyo
- You've got the rhythm in you
High and low
- She's gonna do it to you
Tokyo
- You've got the rhythm in you
High and low
- She's gonna do it to you
Tokyo
- You've got the rhythm in you
High and low
- She's gonna do it to you
Tokyo
- You've got the rhythm in you
High and low
- She's gonna do it to you
The lyrics to Danny's song "Tokyo" are a mesmerizing portrayal of the city of contrasts that is Tokyo. The opening lines describe the dichotomy of the city's warmth and coldness. Danny sings about how the city's embrace can both lift him up and drag him down. The contradiction of the city's old and new elements is also highlighted, where the city is steeped in a thousand years of history and yet it represents the future. The line "A lazy beam's creating this illusion" seems to suggest that the city is an illusion, and that the city is more than what it appears to be.
The chorus of the song emphasizes Tokyo's rhythm, which is a common theme in many Japanese cities where the fast-paced rhythms of modern life are juxtaposed with centuries-old traditions. Danny sings about how the rhythm is in the listener and that Tokyo will do it to you, almost like its magic will overtake you.
The song also touches upon the intimate side of Tokyo, where despite the city's big city hustle and bustle, one can still find moments of quiet reflection. Danny talks about sleepless nights and how he and his partner are "playing it cool but underneath we're steaming." This seems to suggest a sense of longing and yearning in the city that never sleeps.
Overall, the song "Tokyo" creates a vivid depiction of the contradictions of the city and the overwhelming nature of its energy.
Line by Line Meaning
Warm and cold
The city of Tokyo has a mix of both warm and cold elements, making it a complex and dynamic place.
You drag me down, you lift me with your magic
Tokyo has the ability to both bring people down and lift them up with its vibrant and enchanting energy.
New and old
Tokyo has a rich history but also embraces modernity, creating a unique balance of both new and old elements.
I know your way but I don't understand it
Despite the familiarity of Tokyo, it still has an enigmatic quality that can be difficult to fully comprehend.
Steel and stone
Tokyo is a city defined by its architecture, with towering buildings of steel and stone that showcase its progress and innovation.
A thousand years of history and future
With its centuries-long history and commitment to technological advancement, Tokyo represents both the past and future of Japan.
Gold and cone
Tokyo's unique architecture creates a captivating visual experience, with stunning intersections of light and structure that dazzle the eyes.
A lazy beam's creating this illusion
The captivating illusions created by Tokyo's architecture make it seem as though the city is alive and constantly changing.
I can leave any day
Despite Tokyo's hold on the artist, they have the option to leave at any time.
But you're always gonna stay on my mind
Tokyo has left a strong impression on the artist and will continue to be a significant memory in their life.
Sleepless nights
Tokyo's constant energy makes it almost impossible to sleep.
My eyes are open but I must be dreaming
Tokyo's surreal atmosphere can leave one feeling as though they are dreaming even when they are awake.
You and I
The singer is in Tokyo with someone else, likely experiencing the city with a partner or friend.
We play it cool but underneath we're steaming
Despite trying to remain composed, the singer and their companion are deeply affected by the energy of Tokyo.
You can run you can hide
One can try to escape Tokyo's hold on them, but it will always linger in their mind.
But this roller-coaster ride never stops
The experience of Tokyo is a constant up-and-down journey that never truly ends.
She's gonna do it to you
Tokyo has a way of affecting people deeply and will likely have a profound impact on the listener as well.
Ohh...
An exclamation of the profound emotional response that Tokyo elicits from the singer and likely from others as well.
Tokyo
The city itself, which represents a complex mix of old and new, warm and cold, and light and dark elements.
You've got the rhythm in you
Tokyo has a vibrant and dynamic energy that resonates with people on an emotional level, creating a sense of rhythm within the listener.
She's gonna do it to you
Tokyo will likely have a profound emotional impact on the listener, as it has on the artist.
High and low
Tokyo is a city that encompasses both high and low elements, creating a unique and multifaceted experience for visitors.
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