Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy (First Union Center, Philadelphia 1998)

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Published 2019-03-14

At Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center in 1998, Elton and the band gave the title track from his 1975 album (the first to ever enter the Billboard Top 200 at #1) a slightly slower rendition than usual in concert, which only adds weight to the autobiographical song’s reflective lyrics. That is John Jorgenson (Desert Rose Band, Hellecasters), who toured with Elton from 1995-1998, providing mandolin accompaniment and Music Director Davey Johnstone, still leading the band on Elton’s Farewell tour, switching back and forth between acoustic and electric guitars.

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Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy (First Union Center, Philadelphia 1998)
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All Comments (21)

@lindaracik3499 1 year ago

The first album l bought with my babysitter money was Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboys. I was so proud of myself.
@dukefantin5830 6 months ago

Brilliant genius
@maryjaneryan4054 2 years ago

His best album ever. Bernie and Elton🙏
@iloveejbgssnoopy 9 months ago

Brilliant and I agree it should be sung in concert Sir Elton is amazing
@ispot4651 1 year ago

I skipped school to buy the album the day it came out. I took it straight out of the box at the music store. I remember that day very well.
@GermaineODonnell 14 days ago

Was 12 when this came out, mom gave it to me as a gift, right after it was released... I've got the cd now, it's in the car stereo right now!! A seriously GREAT album of songs!
@MichaelTJD60 5 years ago

Perhaps one of the best songs he and Bernie ever wrote. This one NEEDS to be played on the last leg of the Farewell tour...no exceptions!
@ontecarlo 1 year ago

I thank God for Elton John. He is certainly a huge part of the soundtrack of my life. 😊
@wueskew169 3 years ago

Captain Fantastic is an outstanding song.
@WHEREtheFUNK 2 years ago

i get nostalgic for my childhood in the mid70s when I hear this song. my sister and I would study the album cover art and listen to every song on this album over and over again
@tommybass40 2 years ago

One of Elton’s best songs, great album too.
@studiodlux 2 years ago

Might be his most underrated song So great
@shilohr2974 3 years ago

Honestly whenever I hear this song I just smile.
@denisecarney1502 2 years ago

I was at this concert, and was beyond thrilled that he played this. A highlight of my concert going experiences for sure. This is still my favorite album.
@graceonline320 4 years ago

Very under estimated song, maybe one of his best and great live.
@mikegeeguitarman8991 3 years ago

OMG how is it possible to write songs of this awesomesness. So sweet, inocent subtle and amusing all at the same time. Great song from a great great album.
@123456789811929 5 years ago

Not getting to hear this song live in all the times I've seen Elton John in concert is one of my biggest regrets in life.
@davidmckenzie3398 5 years ago

Heard this song thousands of times, and it's still not enough! ⭐❤️⭐❤️⭐❤️⭐❤️⭐
@AbdulhakemAmri 5 years ago

One of the best and most dedicated performers in the history of music ♥️
@thecreepysunbabyfromthetel4657 5 years ago

One of my favorites out of his whole discography.❤️