American Songwriter

Exclusive: Elton John on Making History With ‘Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy,’ and Why it Remains His Favorite Album a Half Century Later

In between the succession of hit albums, John set another record with his ninth release in 1975, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, the first album to ever debut at No. 1 on the Billboard ...
American Songwriter

Elton John’s Releasing 50th Anniversary ‘Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy’ Reissue With Rare Demos and Live Performances

Elton John’s chart-topping ninth studio effort, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, and to mark the milestone, a deluxe, expanded version of the ...