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With titles like "(Gotta Get A) Meal Ticket", "Writing" and "Bitter Fingers" ("Oh, could you knock a line or two together for a friend? /Sentimental, tear-inducing, with a happy end"), this was originally intended as a kind of concept album, loosely retracing the early careers and rise to fame of John and lyricist Bernie Taupin. Instead, it emerges as a clash between its singer's private and public faces, between the songwriter and the showman. "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" (allegedly about a failed suicide bid) ranks with John's most tender confessionals and Taupin's best lyrics; while "We All Fall In Love Sometimes" is a wry and compassionate admission of unrequited romantic longing. But then, there's a superfluous reworking of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" (intended, it seemed, simply to commemorate the singer's newfound friendship with John Lennon) and the defiantly-upbeat "Philadelphia Freedom." So which was the real Elton? Tragedienne, or pop tart? Decades later, the answer is still far from clear. --Andrew McGuire
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
To me this is Elton's best album. It represents everything good in Elton John music: chock full of memorable lyrics and tunes you find yourself singing long after they're done.
You get some of Elton's greatest hits ("Someone Saved My Life Tonight," "Philadelpia Freedom," and his cover of "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds") along with lesser known masterpieces ("Curtains," "Tower of Babel," and "We All Fall in Love Sometimes"). All in all, the album as a whole is nothing short of fantastic. I'm able to put it on and listen to it straight through without having to hit the advance button.
"Curtains" is probably my favorite song on the album: "I used to know this old scarecrow, he was my song, my joy and sorrow..." You also get the added bonus of three singles that weren't on the original album: "Philadelphia Freedom," "One Day at a Time," and "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds."
I was digging through my old albums and found I had the original album. The detailed artwork is amazing. There also was a lyric booklet as well as a Captain Fantasic poster. While I like CD's, you tend to miss out on this sort of stuff due to size constraints. It's really pretty cool.
If I were to limit myself to only one Elton John album that I felt was representative of his career, this is the album I'd get.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having been a big Elton fan for as long as I can remember ( I grew up listening to Elton courtsey of my oldest brother who bought each album as it came out ), this is by far my favourite from an exceptional catalogue. I was 10 when this came out, but was instantly smitten from the first time I heard this.
Every song on this album is an absolute gem from the opening guitar riff of the title track right through to the repeated vocals of Curtains. Thirty years later, still, whenever I put the CD on I just HAVE to listen to the whole thing - the remarkable tunes and lyrics just make you want to shut everything else out and listen - and not stop listening until it's finished!
Both Elton and Bernie Taupin were at the height or their powers on this album - Elton's ability to match the music to the lyrics was never better showcased than here. Maybe it's because they were both writing about their path to fame and glory. Whatever, never has a record been so personal, yet so accessible to the wider audience.
In my opinion, they never bettered this album.They have come very close several times ( most noticably on "2 low 4 Zero" , " The One" and "Songs From The West Coast" ), but they have yet to conquer these dizzying heights again.
Every song on this album is an absolute gem from the opening guitar riff of the title track right through to the repeated vocals of Curtains. Thirty years later, still, whenever I put the CD on I just HAVE to listen to the whole thing - the remarkable tunes and lyrics just make you want to shut everything else out and listen - and not stop listening until it's finished!
Both Elton and Bernie Taupin were at the height or their powers on this album - Elton's ability to match the music to the lyrics was never better showcased than here. Maybe it's because they were both writing about their path to fame and glory. Whatever, never has a record been so personal, yet so accessible to the wider audience.
In my opinion, they never bettered this album.They have come very close several times ( most noticably on "2 low 4 Zero" , " The One" and "Songs From The West Coast" ), but they have yet to conquer these dizzying heights again.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I am only 14 years old and I am not embarassed to say that elton john is without doubt my favourite artist of all time. Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy epitomises the career of man who in my eyes is a not only a national treasure but a god of pop/rock. The album chronicles the relationship and early work of John/Taupin partnership a partnership that has spanned more decades than Lennon/McCartney and one whom pop music should be glad it can call its own. Elton said of Captain Fantastic, 'It is one of the best' and I beg to differ, sorry Elton it is the best. The classic piano-rock ballad that is 'Someone saved My life to Night',the moody, 'When the Whistle Blows' and the echanting subtly and maturity of both verse and harmony portrayed in 'Tower of Babel' (My favourite track on the album and possibly of them all) gives a reality of felling to the album. It is in no way contrived despite being recorded in chronological order in a studio and it's pure instintive heart-warming lyrics and classic catchy tunes make this Captain Fantastic masterpiece fantastic indeed!!
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sheer bliss
the album just as EJ was getting into his 'crazy - zany stage!!!! sheer bliss and fantastic tunes....just get it on and loose yourself
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Julia M. James-tarn
a great addition to my back catalogue.
I am singing along with all of the songs, although I have not heard them for ages.
One of Eltons best, in his best writing period
One of Eltons best, in his best writing period
Published 4 months ago by Mr. L. Woolcott
awesome
a great gift for my dad he hasn't listened to this in years so a nice trip down memory lane for him
Published 4 months ago by skyvington
Cabbage Soup
Bought this CD for 'Someone Saved My Life Tonight'. I was born and raised on Greatest Hits Vol. 1. Tracks like 'Border Song'. I thought I'd try albums. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Saucy Jack
Great Rock
What can I say. One of the greatest albums ever made. I love 12 of the 13 tracks and the 13th is growing on me. I sing along to the whole album when I'm driving in my car. Superb!
Published 15 months ago by Teaboy Weeboy
greatest elton album ever
I bought this album when it first came out on LP and now i cant play it cos ive no record player in fact ive got all eltons albums and this is by far his greatest ever album its... Read more
Published 17 months ago by castiger
Captain Fantastic
Orderded Captain Fantastic for the lovely memories it holds. I have the album on vinyl from when it was first released, and couldnt resist orderding it on cd. Read more
Published 20 months ago by rock chick
Fantastic
But what else would you expect from Elton John at the pinnacle of career? A superb autobiographical album (credit to Bernie Taupin), with only one single one it - "Someone Saved My... Read more
Published 20 months ago by S J Buck
Mostly unknown tracks; excellent album.
'Captain Fantastic' is Elton and Bernie's autobiography up to 1976. It's unusual in that Bernie wrote all the lyrics to be used and to run in order; normally he wrote loads and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by MR K J DOWNING
This may just be a lost gem to many...
I've recently been replacing the early vinyl years which had stopped short with 'Caribou', which along with 'Don't shoot me' I'd never rated. Read more
Published on 11 May 2010 by Treescaper
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