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Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy [Original recording reissued] [Original recording remastered]

~ Elton John
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (31 Jul 1995)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
  • Label: Mercury Records Ltd (London)
  • ASIN: B000001EGA
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 15,378 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  2. Tower Of Babel 4:28£0.69
Listen  3. Bitter Fingers 4:33£0.69
Listen  4. Tell Me When The Whistle Blows 4:20£0.79
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Listen  9. We All Fall In Love Sometimes 4:12£0.69
Listen10. Curtains 6:34£0.69
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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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One of Elton John's many 1970s pop gems, CAPTAIN FANTASTIC & THE DIRT BROWN COWBOY is a classic album filled with well-written, catchy tunes. The most famous song from this recordis the radio hit, "Someone Saved My Life Tonight". A bittertune about a badly entangled relationship, John's lyric rejoices in an 11th-hour triumph of freedom.
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC also features John's well-known version of the Lennon/McCartney favourite "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". John maintains the eccentric sonic elements of this tune, but makes itmore dramatic and operatic, particularly as the song's refrain loops on and on towards the ending. "Writing" is anotherhighlight on this disc; Latin-influenced, upbeat, and bubbly, this number contains some quirky bongo playing and a light, care-free lyric centred on the actual process of composing songs. Without a doubt, John and partner Bernie Taupin were one of the best songwriting duos in rock history, and manyof their finer collaborations are captured on this 1975 release.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Elton's Best Album, 15 May 2004
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.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Masterpiece, 15 May 2005
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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.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fatastic Indeed!!!, 6 Jan 2004
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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5.0 out of 5 stars Songs about Elton's early days with Bernie
This album is a series of songs about the sixties, beginning when Elton and Bernie first met and ending when Elton's first album, Empty sky, was released. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars An old favourite
Probably one of my favourite Elton John albums, favourite tracks We All Fall in Love Sometimes/Curtains, Better Off Dead and Writing. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. M. F. Piggott

5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite Elton John album
This 1975 album of Elton's is a big friend of mine. Friend, yes. It's not too strong a word for the select few amongst my favourite music albums that have accompanied me on most... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Total quality
Unlike Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy is pure quality. Please don't be put off by the lack of hits on this album - if the world was a just... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2006 by tigg3r

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best EJ album ever...
Not much else to say that hasn't already been said. The original album (LP) also came with the full colour poster and lyric books. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2006 by Paul A. Redding

5.0 out of 5 stars Yet another superb album form Reg Dwight
Captain fantastic and the brown dirt cowboy is an outstanding album along the lines of Goodbye yellow brick road which is my personal favourite Elton John album. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2006 by Raven

5.0 out of 5 stars He's not called Captain Fantastic for nothing
Aside from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, This is probably voted his best album. And why? Becouse it rules alot of lives, and it is my third favourite album. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2004 by aefevans

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost 30 yrs old and still very listenable.
As a 14 year old back in 1975 this was one of the favourites on my turntable. Melodic and lyrical with a bit of rock 'n roll thrown in Captain Fantastic is still Elton's best work... Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2002 by richard10307

5.0 out of 5 stars Who says Elton's not a timeless attraction?!
Elton John has never failed to impress me, and, as usual, this album lives up to his high standards. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it ever since I first heard it
This was an incredible album, one that I have owned twice on Vinyl already. I now intend to get a copy on CD. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2000

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