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This Deluxe Edition of CAPTAIN FANTASTIC & THE BROWN DIRT COWBOY includes a bonus disc of a previously unreleased concert from 1975, featuring the only performance of the entire CAPTAIN FANTASTIC album.
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 record is the radio hit, "Someone Saved My Life Tonight." A bitter tune 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 favorite "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." John maintains the eccentric sonic elements of this tune, but makes it more dramatic and operatic, particularly as the song's refrain loops on and on towards the ending. "Writing" is another highlight on this disc; Latin-influenced, upbeat, and bubbly, this number contains some quirky bongo playing and a light, care-free lyric centered 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 many of their finer collaborations are captured on this 1975 release.
Additional Tracks; Deluxe Edition
Personnel: Elton John (vocals, electric piano, harpsichord, Clavinet, Mellotron, ARP synthesizer); John Lennon (guitar); Davey Johnstone (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, piano, background vocals); David Hentschel (ARP synthesizer); Dee Murray (bass guitar, background vocals); Nigel Olsson (drums, background vocals); Ray Cooper (congas, bongos, cymbals, Jew's harp, tambourine, triangle, bells, hand bells, gong).
Audio Remasterer: Tony Cousins.
Liner Note Author: John Tobler.Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.134) - Ranked #158 in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time" Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy: Deluxe Edition Music | List Price | $29.98 (You save $8.39) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Oldies, Singer/Songwriter | | Label | Island | | Orig Year | 1975 | | All Time Sales Rank | 5470  | | CD Universe Part number | 6938065 | | Catalog number | 000535702 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Sep 13, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Gus Dudgeon | | Engineer | Jeff Guercio | | Personnel | Elton John - vocals, electric piano, harpsichord, Clavinet, Mellotron, ARP synthesizer Ray Cooper - congas, bongos, cymbals, Jew's harp, tambourine, triangle, bells, hand bells, gong Nigel Olsson - drums, background vocals Davey Johnstone - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, piano, background vocals Dee Murray - bass guitar, background vocals David Hentschel - ARP synthesizer
Also: John Lennon | | Additional Info | Bonus Tracks; Anniversary Edition; Remastered |
Elton John Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy: Deluxe Edition Songs Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy: Deluxe Edition Music Review Average Rating: (4.9 out of 5 stars)    List All Reviews UNBEATABLE!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!! I have been a fan for about 22-years now...& this has always been my favorite album! I couldn't believe it when I found out this would include the entire album live! I've been to about 5 of his concerts & prayed for him to sing songs off this album, but have only heard "Better Off Dead" live. This is a real treat for any true Elton John fan! Submitted by tlramirez (Rio Grande City TX, USA)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Elton's finest Elton John's finest album, superb repackaging now containing miniture replica poster and books from the original album release, and a great bonus disc of Elton and his band performing the album at Wembley stadium in 1975.
This concept album tells the story of haw Elton & Bernie got together and takes you through their early years up to the Empty Sky album. it features the classic hit single Someone Saved My Life Tonight. A very highly recommended release. Submitted by ianhills290363 (Surrey, England)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Captain Fantastic Live! If you love the album studio version you will really love it live. Totally awesome. Elton and the band are excellent in concert and studio. Highly recommended if your a true Elton John fan you will not want to miss this one. Buy it now! Submitted by PeachMaven (Seattle, WA, USA)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
One of the best records ever..... It's my favorite Album from EJ (and I am a Swiss fan since 1973 !), but these live trax and also the fantastic Saturday is one of the best live recordings I ever heard - A MUST BY (not only for hardcore fans) Submitted by bruno.kohli (Switzerland)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
AWESOME! A MUST BUY! This is an awesome CD. Anyone that is an Elton John Fan must purchase this! Submitted by seubersdorf (Mansfield, CT, USA)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
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