Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Bernie Taupin
Available on the album Elton John
Peering out of tiny eyes
The grubby hands that gripped the rail
Wiped the window clean of frost
As the morning air laid on the latch
A whistle awakened someone there
Next door to the nursery just down the hall
A strange new sound you never heard before
A strange new sound that makes boys explore
Tread neat so small those little feet
Amid the morning his small heart beats
So much excitement yesterday
That must be rewarded must be displayed
Large hands lift him through the air
Excited eyes contain him there
The eyes of those he loves and knows
But what's this extra bed just here
His puzzled head tipped to one side
Amazement swims in those bright green eyes
Glancing down upon this thing
That make strange sounds, strange sounds that sing
In those silent happy seconds
That surround the sound of this event
A parent smile is made in moments
They have made for you a friend
And all you ever learned from them
Until you grew much older
Did not compare with when they said
This is your brand new brother
This is your brand new brother
This is your brand new brother
Elton John - The Greatest Discovery ('70 LIVE at BBC studios (04:04)
Elton John At BBC TV
Cool movie!
One of Bernie and Elton's best "offhand" songs, but deceptive in how simple it seems -- really sophisticated chord structure, but still easy to get into. Also vintage Elton voice, singing great lyrics about life, longing, and love.
Autor: nandomark
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I never get fed up with listening to this song.
Autor: Vatch1966
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The Greatest Melody Writer Ever In Popular Music
Autor: mactheartofwarfa
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That's Kevin Schultz, Lu Ann Haslam and Michael Shea respectively portraying Tom, Becky and Huck on Hanna-Barbera's The New Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn, an entry that aired in 1968-69.
Autor: RoyFive
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My friend just named her dog Lily and every time she talks about that dog, this song jumps into my head! I certainly don't mind; I really like the song. Thanks for making this neat movie.
Autor: PeteLI66
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i love this song...im glad over people do to..
Autor: 1dudeman2
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Kayaking the Atlantic. That is way too cool! I just sent you a friend invite
Autor: g2no2000
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VERY CREATIVE
Autor: adric137
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I sing this while I'm kayaking out in the Atlantic all the time.
Must be fancy breeding lets 'em live that way.....
Autor: Opalwitley
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Elton recorded this fresh song in the now extinct Caribou ranch near Netherland Colorado then property of former manager of chicago William Guercio. America and Dan Fogelberg like many others choose to make their albums there for the great acoustic sound of the recording studios.