Elton John - Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy

[meeperkins]

Bernie Taupin...One of the greatest poets of our time.

[heapbigtalk]

i am delighted ~ 

[imavoodoochild1]

Thank you. I have started adding music. You are great good video!

[beatlefan64]

@imavoodoochild1

Thanks for checking it out! :)

[bettyfelon1]

I miss the 70's when you could buy an EJ album and not only get great music and great lyrics but you also got awsome album cover art, a poster and a lyrics booklet with awesome pictures. He loves us as much as we love him. I'm sure of it.

[elmakartany]

One of the greatest pop album ever.

[shadowfax0417]

Nice job with the video, I love the old images of Elton John. It was funny because when I was in High School my nickname was "E.J." because I mainly listened to Elton John, and because of that, I became a Professional Musician because of his influence. It's funny in some ways, my Step-Father thought I was gay because I listened to Elton John, and, wanted a piano for Christmas. I treasure every song of his that I learned, and the influence to pursue music. greydog0417@yahoo.com

[whatever4354]

@shadowfax0417 I too treasured every note of E.J's music back then. But was I the only one who didn't know he was gay until the 90's? It certainly never mattered, but to think someone was gay just because they loved this music is totally crazy. Not that there's anything wrong with that lol.

Elton WAS a genius with Bernie Taupin. The whole band, just wonderful. After he went solo, I quit liking his music and never bought any of his stuff. Makes me wonder who the real genius was.

[SuperLexusman]

Weird



[45spindle]

Great pics. What a blast buying this album when it first came out. I remember opening the shrink wrap and having what seemed like tons of goodies tumbling out.

Scrapbook, Lyric book, Poster. All so visually dazzling, right down to the label on the album. Then the music by Elton and Bernie, executed flawlessly by Davey, Dee, Nigel, and Ray. Imagine getting something brand new with all of that NOW...for just $5 bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shar3735]

@45spindle I got this album for my 11th birthday and I'm sure I wore it down smooth lol..lol, loved it then and love it just as much now!! :)

[Coolrockndad]

For me it's always been Elvis and Elton then Bruce and Billy but this album I put right up there with "Born To Run" by the Boss. I liked it so much that I bought the Bally pinball machine named after this tune. : ) Thanks guys for all the great tunes and shows!

[CurtisHalfHalf]

@Coolrockndad Springsteen is a fucking piece of crap.

[Coolrockndad]

@CurtisHalfHalf That's it? That's your comment? A hit and run with no reason, no examples that would prompt you to say that? Hummm I guess a 1 digit IQ causes that. Come back when you grow up and you're not sucking on your mothers tit.

[CurtisHalfHalf]

@Coolrockndad You got alot of nerve mister, I wasnt talking about you personally, why the hell should you be offended anyway?....I dont appreciate you mentioning the bullshit 'Boss' in the same paragraph as Elvis and Elton John, he's nowhere near them....I wasnt vulgar towards you in my comment, you didnt have to mention my mother....youre the one who needs to grow up.....punk.

[Coolrockndad]

@CurtisHalfHalf Hey you dropped the "F" bomb first not me.That's being vulgar! My oringinal post was very nice to all.

It's great music from all of these guys. Bruce has proved himself over and over to be on top of anyones list.

You still didn't say why you got all upset over me mentioning Bruce. Just a hit and run wasn't nice either.; now was it? By the way I thought you were a kid .. I see on your channel you're 72, I'm close to that age as well. Sorry about the mom reference.

[CurtisHalfHalf]

@Coolrockndad Look, Im apologizing for the whole thing, I was inappropriate, please excuse me. I just dont care for Bruce Springsteen but I was out of line with what I said. Im not exactly 72, Im younger but we probably like alot of the same music. I really didnt mean to cause trouble like this. Once again, Im sorry sir.

[Coolrockndad]

@CurtisHalfHalf I grew up on Elvis and no one came close in the early years. Same with Bruce he's one of the biggest Elvis fans around.He alway would finish his shows with Elvis's "Can't Help Falling In Love". I saw Elvis in 72 at the graden and yes Bruce was there just like any other fan and yes it's true Bruce jumped the gate at Graceland to try and meet Elvis. Anyway the point I guess I wanted to make is Bruce keeps the real rock&roll alive and I thank him for it. ; )

[roboroschi]

UNFORGETTABLE...

[Bruno47602]

Hice!!!Star*****

[login667]

I rember buying the vinyl. Great music

[botequimdelivery]

its not his best album but i heard this song A LOT in the old times.

[elmakartany]

great song from a great album to your town...

[Blewline67]

Great song from a great period of music. Wish I could go back in time when Rock music ruled. Midnight special would be coming on right now!!

[howdyfeller]

@Blewline67 I cant agree more. The 70s was the best decade in music and in life (at least for me) Where there was no genres and no record companies dictating what gets airplay. Anyone with talent had their chance to be heard and 70s radio was just like a form of euphoria.

Mainstream music these days only wish they had 1/10th the talent of artists like Elton John.

[LiveVideoAZ]

I think I went thru 2 eight tracks and 4 cassettes of this Elton John Album....Bernie and Elton Kick Ass on this album....Thank for sharing...Stay Gold

[beatlefan64]

@LiveVideoAZ

I went thru 2 vinyl copies myself. : )

[77edster]

@LiveVideoAZ No wonder it went straight to no.1!

[sarandalf]

Very good, but replace Philadelphia Freedom cover with Long John Bawdry cover...when he sings to hot for the band, that is the band he is referring to.

[LCbunny]

Thanks. This is still one of my all time favorite songs and albums since I first heard it in the 70s.

[wabbitstu]

Captain Fantastic...From the end of the world to your town.

[tivotranzie]

This song makes my best 10 songs of all time list.

[myklj999]

Just wanted to compliment you on the job you did here...really liked it.

[beatlefan64]

Thank you! : )

[annekb1111]

This song helps me get to sleep at night...

[QJby1Hod]

great song, it takes me back!

[Radamburns]

Very cool... why did I ever give my copy of this album to my sister???

[LizzieBennett1965]

BRAVO! I love the pics you chose, especially of Bernie and Elton. What a cool picture disc of the album, I didn't know it existed. I have one for A Single Man. Great video for a great song. Thanks for posting this.

[beatlefan64]

Hi Lizzie,

Thanks!

I'm happy you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! : )

[MeatloafTribute1]

Great video, thanks very much. This album was the first of all my EJ collection, as a 14 year old it really opened my eyes to great songwriting , lyrics etc. Later in life I became a pro Elton John impersonator!! I even doubled for Elton on one of his videos, then got fat and alas I do a Meat Loaf show now!!!

[perrydasavage]

BEST SONG EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[alfredunhill]

the first minutes of this song take me to a magical happy innocent place....just love it

[beatlefan64]

Hi Alfred!

Thanks! : )

[kwakersboy]

just like bowie ej was at his best in the seventies, come to think of it so was i, nice posting.

[greygal2007]

VERY nice video! Very well done, and a special tribute to a "fantastic" artist and LP, gosh I still remember mine, but I don't know where it's gotton to after all these years...anyway, thanks for posting this!!  : )

[beatlefan64]

Thanks, very much!

I'm really glad you liked it! Every time I listen to the album (which is quite a bit) it takes me right back to 1975.

[Wenchskee]

I love EJ's music but this video was just too litteral but hey I'll never knock the song itself.

[sbcruiser]

Great montage!

Fantastic song!!!

[beatlefan64]

Thanks, very much, it was a lot of fun to put together! : )

Thanks for watching! : )

[bobdahoople]

Hey I want to thank the kids of the graduating class of 2009 for getting me a cd of this record (as it was in my day). I know I was only Bob the Janitor but you guys made my day at graduation. Yall didnt believe there was an album by Elton John by this title and the Lion King was his claim to fame in your eyes. Also thanks fer hookin me up with the computer, Ill get the hang of it I think. Oh yeah great prank with my cart and the flag pole I owe ya Ben ya sneakey shit ya.

[worm60]

i still have the album with all the insides

[zygodactylexicon]

This is, quite simply, one of the greatest pop/rock songs ever performed.

[beatlefan64]

I agree! : )

[pinochillo]

Simplemente genial

[pinochillo]

Simplemente genial

[TonyTuthill]

I'm seeing him tonight: ' A KNIGHT Under the Stars' show in Colorado Springs. A solo show.

This will be my first show.

This is my favorite album.

[fredblassie123]

Excellent sound quality....wish all songs on youtube were this clear. Nice visuals of Elton and Bernie...could do without the more obvious pictures.

[beatlefan64]

Great, thanks! :)

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[0586730O2]

agreed

[emmtampa]

How does Bernie Taupin write such good stuff? Is he a fucking genius or what?

[beatlefan64]

Yup, Bernie is a genius, I totally agree! : )

[nf0603]

Very impressive slideshow. One that totally fits the song, a lot of slideshows are just random pictures of the artist. This one fits this classic song

[beatlefan64]

Thank you, I'm really happy you enjoyed it!

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment ! =)

[bigmackydee]

Many thanks 4 posting this gr8 song. Big fan of J,E but & Bernie but don't understand these lyrics, can anyone advise, tried everything but can't come up with anything. Soz Bernie the lyrics suck ths time, or I'v e lost the plot.lmusic is gr8

[babynavyblue]

This album was a biographical look on bernie and elton way back when. This was their album. It was telling their story. Elton is Captian Fantastic and bernie is the brown dirt cowboy. This song is their beggining. Thats why I love it.

[thedrummer77]

Why can't he be this kind of rocker anymore? Man! Back in the days Elton John did rock!

[zygodactylexicon]

Jesus loves skunks too.

[williamroddy]

Great song. . . . .although I've understood why he felt the need to mock Jesus' return in the lyrics . . . . . such a shame. Like putting a skunk in a rose garden.

[colcfc123]

This song my life

[hittitte]

Am I deranged?

[nakedcomic]

Where are all the songwriters??!!!

where did all the poets go?

There place is set at the table...

We are waiting.

[frododarg]

their best album - my opinion at least

[BorgesAdalberto]

Em 1975 eu era noivo adorava curtir meu LP de Vinil Captain Fantastic e meu sogro quebrou meu disco, o que causou o término do noivado reatado um ano depois, passei muitos anos para reencontrar esse disco, VIVA O YOUTUBE...

[musicshapedhole]

I can't tell you how many times I've listened to this song...

This is what song-writing is about right here.

[ronstoo]

cheap easy mail...meal

Jesus aint saving you...its you

Nobody saving you except you and your own karma.

Yes, you have karma.

[ecodirtrider]

Me likey !

[uclrichard]

an example of an almost perfect vocal performance. pop/soul/rock/white/black - quite superbly accomplished...

[tarkuslad]

I quite agree. His phrasing is so fluid, and his dynamics are a beautiful finish coat to a wonderful arrangement.

[ronstoo]

"I quite agree. His phrasing is so fluid, and his dynamics are a beautiful finish coat to a wonderful arrangement."

please explain dynamics, it seems broad

In other words do the dynamics make the song ? and what makes the song for u ?

lyrics?

melody?

I like the tempo change

its like a cold showa

[thespermdonor]

dynamics = loudness/quietness

[orgorg7]

The Golden time of Elton and Bernie. Very good editing as-well.

[beatlefan64]

Thank you! :)

[uclrichard]

this is strange album - as a kid growing up in early 80s, it was my favourite (retro) elton album...i was about 13 at the time.

as i got older i became infatuated with bowie, lou reid and bob dylan....

coming back to these albums (as i approach 40) i realise what a BRILLIANT and radical artist elton was...since then, the smiths, REM, neil young, prince, springsteen...elton's best early albums are up there with the best...

[rasTeachLuv]

great song but too predictable slides!

[tazie45]

who plays the guitar in this song?

[beatlefan64]

Davey Johnstone.

[peterwilliamham]

Thankyou for posting I love this song/ Great album .....also enjoyed the video!!!

[beatlefan64]

Great! :)

Thank you and thanks for watching! :)

[winknfry]

Agreed. Excellent vid-I listen, I watch, I'm 15 again! Thank You!

[beatlefan64]

Thanks, very much!

I'm happy you enjoyed it!:)

[JonBoo418]

From here on sonny, it's a long and lonely climb...

[my9pandas]

VERY nice job on putting this video together. Thank you, its has been a pleasure to view yuor video talent. 5*****

[beatlefan64]

Thank you very much!

That's very nice of you to say! :)

[Satori1800]

Thank you:)

PS. I saw Elton at the Captain Fantastic Tour of 75:)

[johnnny49]

Thank you for posting this, its very well done. Spent many hours with my Elton John LPs.

[beatlefan64]

You're welcome! :)

Thanks for viewing :)

I also spent many hours with my Elton LP's

[jhill2704]

Folks,get the ''deluxe edition''

[djmccabe]

Captain Fantiastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy (8) I Love This Song :-) <3 Absolute Amazing!

[cheabo]

Thanks for posting. My favorite EJ album. Love all the songs.

[beatlefan64]

Thank you for watching the video! :)

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

I love all of Elton's 70's albums and would have to place "Captain Fantastic" at #1. I still remember the day I bought the LP back in '75.

[ramitupursnout]

Classic Elton, love it!!!!

[abyari37]

Finally I find this. One of my fav from Elton. Thank for posting!

[beatlefan64]

You're welcome! :)

Thanks for viewing. :)

[Rael39]

Great work . Must have taken a lot of time. Excellent track excellent slide show

[beatlefan64]

Thanks, very much! :)

I'm glad you liked it, It did take awhile. but it was alot of fun, putting it together.

[emolizard13]

too many ppl out there that cant apprecciate geniuse eah i know i probablly misspelled that but anyways elton john is the shit man love u elton

[solrgroovy]

Cool on that more on the way stuff!!!!

[solrgroovy]

String Theory is a viable reality

[solrgroovy]

I grew up with that. Your rendition is worthy!!! Make more. How about 38 from the Honkey Chateau? (spelling issue)

[beatlefan64]

More Elton on the way! :)

[machoguy94]

yet another amazing song by Elton John.

[beatlefan64]

No problem! :)

Thanks for watching. :)

[valenzuala]

Great song. thanks for posting.