A volte tutti ci innamoriamo...verità sacrosanta. Elton scrive qui una melodia straordinaria perchè la sua Musica evoca sogni, emozioni, ricordi, amori, situazioni che tutti abbiamo vissuto e che vorremmo rivivere (forse). E' lui Elton a continuare la parabola Beatles nei 70 e 80 attingendo a certe soluzioni armoniche vicine forse a McCartney....se scrivessero insieme?
This is the best track on the album for me, its my favourite album of his and I saw him perform all of the tracks on the captain fantastic tour at Earls Court, this was the finale and most of the crowd where in tears.... me too. it hits you when you least expect it. best of the best
@catofholt Well I have to say I was born in 1962 Elton John`s Captain Fantastic was my 4th lp that I bought at the time of it`s release. The ones before were,Three Dog Night,Kiss Live 1974 & Peter Frampton Comes Alive.This is a brilliant album,so sad that todays youth knows nothing about true "good" music. My heart bleeds. From an old school DJ
EJ what an incredible talent of course he should be knighted but I agree with unstoic Jeff Buckley even doing an EJ cover surpasses this. Postumas knighthood for Jeff Buckley, a national treasure.
Wow, haven't heard this since the 70's. Brings back wonderful memories as a child hearing this wonderful song always playing throughout my house along with many of his other early stuff. Love it!
I've always loved the way the piano in the beginning "trickles" like the lyrics. Its so simple (even I can play that part decent) but has such a great effect.
whoever the tin-earred fools that bothered to punch "thumbs down" should lose their hearing at a very early age...since they obviously don't use it anyway
Captain Fantastic is Elton John's best album. It's a brilliant piece of work that goes back to the time when he really had something to say. During this time, he and Bernie Taupin used their experiences to give reflections that everyone could identify with. Unlike today, when it seems to be all about him, works like this were about all of us, regardless of age, background or orientation. It was much more universal than what he'd ever done since.
You hear some decent stuff on the radio still, but oh my God, you don t hear stuff of this quality any more. Elton at his very peak from his finest ever album and one of the greatest albums of all time. The arrangement and playing still sound fresh, original and deeply expressive. He is one UK export I am truly proud of.. he and Bernie will always be songwriting royalty.
Whatever happened to this type of popular music? When I was young THIS was on the radio! We were so lucky and didn't know it....Too bad youth is wasted on the young...Emerson was right indeed.
I HEARD THIS TUNE AT THE END OF A MOVIE. DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS. SOME ONE ELSE [NOT ELTON] WITH A STAT AND A VOICE. MAYBE STING. THE TUNE WAS REMARKABLE. I GOOGLED IT. AND NOW FOR THE FIRST TIME..... I SHALL LISEN TO "CAPT. FANTASTIC"
I believe this album was derided by the critics upon release but is now generally accepted as one of EJ's finest. Oh those vinyl days and fond memories that went with them! Thanks for uploading
@arsia00alex I'm glad you found this. The complete album is a classic. On the album this song blends straight into the next song "Curtains",almost as if they are joined at the hips.So...as soon as this song ends...click over immediately to Curtains (Captain Fantastic 10 of 13)....Enjoy!!
@arsia00alex by the way....the next song "Curtains" is the true final song on the album.Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds","One Day at a Time".and "Philadelphia Freedom have been added as bonus tracks.They're from the same era (mid 70's),but they are not a part of the original album.
unquestionably, a heart rending song that heals a broken heart or breaks a loving one. poignant lyircs with masterful melodies, this is as potent as music gets.
I'm only in my late 30's and I didn't really discover Eltons earlier music untill around 1987...but this song and album were definately in my top favorites and it always gives me chills to hear this song.
This album is about Elton and Bernie writing songs. It is a look back at the early days. At 2:52 the line "Our 'Empty Sky' was full of laughter" is a reference to the critics in the day. You probably know that and there is more to be sure but just making the comment.
Listening to this one song at a time - I think it is his best album. Yellow Brick Road is great but you find yourself skipping over songs it seems you've heard to many times. But this album - you want to hear them all again. Maybe it's because it was never played to death on the radio. Remember this was no more than out then Rock of the Westies was out for Christmas. I remember liking the comic book that came with the album.
@1967mustanggta I agree, think Capt Fantastic has a more cohesive feel and takes the listener on wonderful musical journey into the musical poetic world of Elton and Bernie...top 5 fav album of mine
la melancolia que se percibe en esta cancion invita a reflexionar en lo que a sido nuestra vida y encontramos momentos de todos tipos alegres ,felicez pero tambien muy triztes y deprimentes solo pedirle a dios que sobrevivamos a estos momentos dios te bendiga carolina vargas
Well, I don't have the luxury of a factory job anymore... so I get weird hours every now and then... I should have alot more time soon, though, since Ashley and the baby are moving in with her BF in Dayton. I'm workin 9:30 to 6 tonight.
Yes, that's exactly what I mean. I'll probably get to see him on weekends... I don't want him to be so far away either, but I can't stop her, it's her life.....
no way...curtains is a classic and hence the reason it is paired with this song...yes this song is great but curtains is in a class all by itself...i have never listened to a song that you cannot help but feel like crying every single time...wow.
Anyone else hear a resemblance to "Sorry seems to be the Hardest Word"
superscugi 4 days ago
A volte tutti ci innamoriamo...verità sacrosanta. Elton scrive qui una melodia straordinaria perchè la sua Musica evoca sogni, emozioni, ricordi, amori, situazioni che tutti abbiamo vissuto e che vorremmo rivivere (forse). E' lui Elton a continuare la parabola Beatles nei 70 e 80 attingendo a certe soluzioni armoniche vicine forse a McCartney....se scrivessero insieme?
Perfidia4ever 6 days ago
@Perfidia4ever Hmm Elton and Paul? What a combo! I would buy that a album!
gwyntube 5 days ago
This Album has the most Amazing Music and Lyrics of all time! Everyone should own this!
regpenny 1 week ago
a great work from the duo elton john and bernie taupin
ZinManful 1 week ago
This is the best track on the album for me, its my favourite album of his and I saw him perform all of the tracks on the captain fantastic tour at Earls Court, this was the finale and most of the crowd where in tears.... me too. it hits you when you least expect it. best of the best
freddielaker2 2 weeks ago
and by the way,capatian fantastic is my first album of elton john.i was born 1961.
catofholt 1 month ago
@catofholt Well I have to say I was born in 1962 Elton John`s Captain Fantastic was my 4th lp that I bought at the time of it`s release. The ones before were,Three Dog Night,Kiss Live 1974 & Peter Frampton Comes Alive.This is a brilliant album,so sad that todays youth knows nothing about true "good" music. My heart bleeds. From an old school DJ
SwissTransAmBandit 5 days ago
i'm down to earth listening elton john's songs in 70's and 80's.
catofholt 1 month ago
Just a wonderful song, love it so much.
TheBettyboo62 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
EJ what an incredible talent of course he should be knighted but I agree with unstoic Jeff Buckley even doing an EJ cover surpasses this. Postumas knighthood for Jeff Buckley, a national treasure.
nat00ben06 1 month ago
Wow, haven't heard this since the 70's. Brings back wonderful memories as a child hearing this wonderful song always playing throughout my house along with many of his other early stuff. Love it!
ladybluluv 2 months ago
THE BEST
pokerface1967 3 months ago
reminds me of how great the music was in the 1970's!
williegrout25 3 months ago 3
this song should of been released as a single also along with someone saved my life tonight.
tmtmoormr 4 months ago 2
Beautiful song with lyrics straight from the heart!
pzmane254 4 months ago
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Memories !!!!!!!! what at great album,period.
menzel290563 4 months ago
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menzel290563 4 months ago
EJ deserved his knighthood, if anyone with 'half a brain' listened to these lyrics we'd also have Sir Bernie.
0000MarkD 5 months ago in playlist Elton's Best 18
@0000MarkD They haven't been knighted? Wow. But you kill a bunch of people in a war and they hand out those titles like candy.
OrisLover 1 month ago
@0000MarkD You are totally right!
rayraybaby091 1 hour ago
painfull memorys of my teenage broken heart all them years ago.
chrishelenrose 5 months ago 2
I remember when EJ sold out Dodger stadium two days in a row - over 145,000 people
johntg123 5 months ago 2
@johntg123 , great memories of that concert too!
kittkattoo 4 months ago 2
shit son !!
mocus1 5 months ago
great lyrics
alberts1985 5 months ago in playlist Coney Isle Sesh
the jeff buckley one is better
unstoic5 5 months ago
Awesome! I love it!
biya0224 6 months ago
this was the first album in history where all the songs ran together I think it was done a little on GBYBR
jason13204 6 months ago
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forej100 6 months ago
To Patricia...your love is as strong to me now as it was in the past.....Smile and enjoy the memories
DenKihl 7 months ago
Magnificent!
maninblack237 7 months ago
I cried. For all the wrong reasons. I'll be eternaly sorry P.
sead00 8 months ago
I've always loved the way the piano in the beginning "trickles" like the lyrics. Its so simple (even I can play that part decent) but has such a great effect.
PianoShapedObject 8 months ago 4
LOVE THIS CLASSIC!
cyrus1960 8 months ago 3
amore, ti troverò . . . e ci ameremo in ogni istante per sempre
riff88m 9 months ago
I love this song very much!! Elton John is the best singer in the world.
TheJyhk 9 months ago 2
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TheJyhk 9 months ago
Indeed Lisa. Unreal that it puts you RIGHT there too.
; )
Very cool tune.
TruthUnderFire 9 months ago 3
ageless, classic
asifshah6 9 months ago 3
Classics like this are hard to come across these days.
dgisit 10 months ago 4
..what happend to MUSIC by the way?
taschi71 10 months ago 10
If you play piano or guitar, this song is in Gm, Cm, D7, Ebm.
It remembers my earlier piano classes when I still living in Brazil.
Despite its wonderful melody, this song is leads me to dreams....
This song and " Sweet Painted Lady" are the ones Ilike most among a lot of others songs by Elton.
prsergiomilk 10 months ago
purely musical genius
prober45 10 months ago 2
whoever the tin-earred fools that bothered to punch "thumbs down" should lose their hearing at a very early age...since they obviously don't use it anyway
prober45 10 months ago
buckley needs more backround music
pokerface1967 10 months ago
PENSO EM VOCÊ AO OUVIR ESTÁ DOCE SINGELA CANÇÃO.
edsroraphael 11 months ago
Está canção me faz viajar ao meu passado: um passado cheio de momentos magicos.
edsroraphael 1 year ago
Captain Fantastic is Elton John's best album. It's a brilliant piece of work that goes back to the time when he really had something to say. During this time, he and Bernie Taupin used their experiences to give reflections that everyone could identify with. Unlike today, when it seems to be all about him, works like this were about all of us, regardless of age, background or orientation. It was much more universal than what he'd ever done since.
arkady714 1 year ago 4
You hear some decent stuff on the radio still, but oh my God, you don t hear stuff of this quality any more. Elton at his very peak from his finest ever album and one of the greatest albums of all time. The arrangement and playing still sound fresh, original and deeply expressive. He is one UK export I am truly proud of.. he and Bernie will always be songwriting royalty.
arfurlife 1 year ago 4
2 dislikes???????
bassmanjoe 1 year ago
My youth 70s...
Bruno47602 1 year ago
Whatever happened to this type of popular music? When I was young THIS was on the radio! We were so lucky and didn't know it....Too bad youth is wasted on the young...Emerson was right indeed.
johntg123 1 year ago 2
Jeff Buckley's version is awesome, but you gotta give credit to Sir Elton, he is the best!!!
PopCultureSucks 1 year ago
I HEARD THIS TUNE AT THE END OF A MOVIE. DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS. SOME ONE ELSE [NOT ELTON] WITH A STAT AND A VOICE. MAYBE STING. THE TUNE WAS REMARKABLE. I GOOGLED IT. AND NOW FOR THE FIRST TIME..... I SHALL LISEN TO "CAPT. FANTASTIC"
manfredeuz 1 year ago
@manfredeuz jeff buckley. get to know him.
bungfoon 1 year ago
@manfredeuz you are talking about jeff buckleys version dude its awesome
ElAbortionist 1 year ago
essa foi a minha musica da minha formatura tocada por uma banda aqui no brasil que se chamava porao 99 inesquecivel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TheValerio2010 1 year ago
I believe this album was derided by the critics upon release but is now generally accepted as one of EJ's finest. Oh those vinyl days and fond memories that went with them! Thanks for uploading
jeffstaxi1 1 year ago
I'm fairly certain that nobody on this planet has heard this album as many times as I have. I'm not bragging....just sayin'.
muskokan59 1 year ago
@muskokan59 this is my first time hearing captain fantastic. i must say i really, really enjoy this. it's beautiful
arsia00alex 1 year ago
@arsia00alex I'm glad you found this. The complete album is a classic. On the album this song blends straight into the next song "Curtains",almost as if they are joined at the hips.So...as soon as this song ends...click over immediately to Curtains (Captain Fantastic 10 of 13)....Enjoy!!
muskokan59 1 year ago
@arsia00alex by the way....the next song "Curtains" is the true final song on the album.Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds","One Day at a Time".and "Philadelphia Freedom have been added as bonus tracks.They're from the same era (mid 70's),but they are not a part of the original album.
muskokan59 1 year ago
Simply the best ....
sky157100 1 year ago
IT´S PERFECT. I LOVE THIS SONG.
ZairaSlash97 1 year ago
GLAD BERNIE AND ELTON HAVE
REMAINED FRIENDS THROUGHOUT
ALL THE BS IN TODAYS WORLD
PS
NOTICED A BACKGROUND SYNTH AT THE BREAK
MMMMMM
jocksmen 1 year ago
this song leads into Curtains just perfectly!
odie7 1 year ago
Great new album The Union with Leon Russell coming out soon
mizofan 1 year ago
This song has one of the greatest bridges in the history of recorded music.
Adfumbler 1 year ago
The most beautiful song he ever did in my opinion......
bassmanjoe 1 year ago
@bassmanjoe Yes this and Curtains are a stupendous end to his greatest album
mizofan 1 year ago
Amazing song! one of my favorites.
29dot68 1 year ago
Wonderful song from a fantastic album - and the greatest ballad composer
mizofan 1 year ago 2
Great song from one of Elton's best albums IMHO.
auggiedoggy 1 year ago
....and tickled down the sleepy subway trains....
taraarro 1 year ago
@taraarro I believe it is "trickled down the sleepy subway trains".
Karenfan09 1 year ago
como eu ouvia este album, muiinto bom
edsroraphael 1 year ago
mostly only once sadly
floydygirl 1 year ago
Thankyou for posting....
peterwilliamham 1 year ago
Man, I really like this song.
I've kept that a secret most
of my life. Woops, It slipped
out.
alcarr99 1 year ago
The Greatest Melody Writer Ever In Popular Music
mactheartofwarfare 1 year ago 3
unquestionably, a heart rending song that heals a broken heart or breaks a loving one. poignant lyircs with masterful melodies, this is as potent as music gets.
naughtyboymessiah 1 year ago 3
JUUUUUUUST.....BEFFORRRRE.. THE FLOOOOOOOD!!!!!----What Flood is Bernie writing/talkin' about ???(NIBIRU or WHAT) !!!!
MrBazzabee 1 year ago
@MrBazzabee Bernie is recalling Tiamat n' Marduk and the historic deluge
Kemruss 1 year ago
I'm only in my late 30's and I didn't really discover Eltons earlier music untill around 1987...but this song and album were definately in my top favorites and it always gives me chills to hear this song.
darksidejedi6 1 year ago
loved it until the AARP ad at the end, that sucks balls.
mikeaurand 1 year ago
I LOVE THIS SONG! TY......GOing back to being a teen again...until this song is over
KCCAT5 1 year ago 2
Great Stuff
sameoldfitup2008 1 year ago
This album is about Elton and Bernie writing songs. It is a look back at the early days. At 2:52 the line "Our 'Empty Sky' was full of laughter" is a reference to the critics in the day. You probably know that and there is more to be sure but just making the comment.
1967mustanggta 1 year ago
@1967mustanggta duh, knew that, tell me something new
mikeaurand 1 year ago
Listening to this one song at a time - I think it is his best album. Yellow Brick Road is great but you find yourself skipping over songs it seems you've heard to many times. But this album - you want to hear them all again. Maybe it's because it was never played to death on the radio. Remember this was no more than out then Rock of the Westies was out for Christmas. I remember liking the comic book that came with the album.
1967mustanggta 1 year ago
@1967mustanggta point taken, but Caribou is well done, musically and lyrically,
mikeaurand 1 year ago
@1967mustanggta I agree, think Capt Fantastic has a more cohesive feel and takes the listener on wonderful musical journey into the musical poetic world of Elton and Bernie...top 5 fav album of mine
flippyflyer 1 year ago
At 2:09, just great...5 Star recording. Overall excellence.
americangalbasseyfan 1 year ago
CLASSIC. XXX
TheBettyboo62 1 year ago
CLASSIC. XXX
TheBettyboo62 1 year ago
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Is this song about John and Taupin having a Gay affair?
ironbuttermilk 1 year ago
Fantastic Upload!!! The whole album!!!
Elton and Bernie were sooooo great on the album....Great memories
LiveVideoAZ 1 year ago 2
this song embarrasses other music writers,.what a genius
wrenzaga1 1 year ago 2
Beacame number one hit in Manila 1976.
Thanks for posting.
Brando0307 1 year ago 2
Katargethe Ephapax...such a lonely word!
katargethe 1 year ago 2
You wrote it and i played it something happened ...
it's all worth it!
pinkeyegasms 2 years ago 7
Sublime bittersweet song about songwriting, and suddenly writing something special.
Jeff Buckley recorded a version of this.
TheEJproject 2 years ago 2
Sometimes we fall in love lots of times!
LisaJMoore 2 years ago
so true...
Virginssaintsangels 2 years ago
reminds me of my teenage years.....learning about love....
LisaJMoore 2 years ago 38
I related to your comment about falling in love lots of times...;-) Fantastic song. Nostalgic.
Virginssaintsangels 2 years ago 4
@LisaJMoore YES ME TOO WHEN I LIVED
IN THE UK
UK/USABOY.
jocksmen 1 year ago
Love this song! Tripped over my old cd. Forgot how great EJ and band are!
abom86 2 years ago
la melancolia que se percibe en esta cancion invita a reflexionar en lo que a sido nuestra vida y encontramos momentos de todos tipos alegres ,felicez pero tambien muy triztes y deprimentes solo pedirle a dios que sobrevivamos a estos momentos dios te bendiga carolina vargas
elchilotedearcos 2 years ago 3
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restlesspride666 2 years ago
Wonderful-to-go-back-in-time-this-way."GO-BERNIE&ELTON"!!!!!!
rbndiaz4 2 years ago 2
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rbndiaz4 2 years ago
Wow!!!!! Great tribute to Bernie. What a BAND, to!!!!!!
eaglesgeo1 2 years ago
can a song take you back or what????????
blackbeltpatriotism 2 years ago 4
wow...I love this song! He is awesome! 5*****
Yay!
I love this song! And the piano is amazing in it! :D
alyandajlover5678 2 years ago 32
@alyandajlover5678 Sir Elton John, has been playing the piano since he was age 5. How cool is that?
Grammy4WoW 1 year ago
ELTON RULES!
weottertalk 2 years ago
The Greatest Melody Writer Ever In Popular Music
mactheartofwarfare 2 years ago
Elton is my all time FAV!
weottertalk 2 years ago 2
Sooo beautiful =]
ivoryman996 2 years ago
I saw an interview with Elton and he said that this song was about him and Bernie Taupin falling in love in a non sexual way. Its a pretty song
frank19593 2 years ago
Thankyou for posting 5*****
peterwilliamham 2 years ago
a drum set that sounds like a drum set...perfection.
7563623 2 years ago 5
This song makes me want to cry every time I hear it.
shanaylette 2 years ago
Now it makes me cry too.....
THEGREATMAX 2 years ago
I always wonder when you're awake... when you're there. When you're at work. It gets to be quite strenuating.
shanaylette 2 years ago
And, you said you quit smoking. Smoking what? lol. And did you keep our Animal Crossing alive or sell it? :'(
shanaylette 2 years ago
Heh... I did quit smoking cigs, but I'm not done just yet... maybe, if you want to, when you come back, we can both quit together.
I still have Animal Crossing, but I haven't been able to bear playing it without you. It's frozen in time, waiting for you to come back too.
THEGREATMAX 2 years ago
Well, I don't have the luxury of a factory job anymore... so I get weird hours every now and then... I should have alot more time soon, though, since Ashley and the baby are moving in with her BF in Dayton. I'm workin 9:30 to 6 tonight.
THEGREATMAX 2 years ago
And what do you mean by that? So you'll see Luke less? That's bs. Why would she move that far, knowing you won't be able to see him? What a bitch.
shanaylette 2 years ago
Yes, that's exactly what I mean. I'll probably get to see him on weekends... I don't want him to be so far away either, but I can't stop her, it's her life.....
Oh yeah... look at Tear you apart. ;)
THEGREATMAX 2 years ago
Yeah... but DON'T GET A FLU SHOT or TAKE TAMIFLU!!!
sbcruiser 2 years ago
go like the smegma off of a uncircumsized arab person, cunt
jwixy1714 2 years ago
Classic Elton
mrsbasemore 2 years ago
no way...curtains is a classic and hence the reason it is paired with this song...yes this song is great but curtains is in a class all by itself...i have never listened to a song that you cannot help but feel like crying every single time...wow.
butcher777 2 years ago
This is for me the best song of this album. It is a very, very, beautiful song. The piano is so nice and the voice of Elton is fantastic.I love it.
Giocatojo 2 years ago