Tracks 9 & 10 from the album, "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" (1975). Full "Captain Fantastic" album playlist - • Elton John - Captain F...
My mom died two weeks ago today. This was the first album i ever bought in the summer of '75. Mom loved the song Curtains and i wanted to hear the lead in. Miss you Mom...
August 1975. I met my Dad, outside his place of work. It was my 18th birthday. Dad gave me a fiver. 'Go and get that LP you've been going on and on about. And bring me the change'. £3.25 worth of vinyl, from Ali Baba's record shop, on Walton Vale in Liverpool. And I played it to death. Still in my 'top 10' albums of all time.
My first Elton Jon album was Caribou, then Yellow Brick Road, then earlier ones, then this one. This is still my 'go back to' album. He got the name right, Fantastic.
Don't shoot me, I'm only the piano player was my first album as well my first Elton John album. My second EJ album was Goodbye Yellow brick road, and I got that as soon as it came out. I rode my bike two miles to the country drug store that had it, $10.00 for a double album set was a great price....thanks for sharing a great story of your 18th birthday!
but 1975 was THE year. Captain Fantastic went gold on pre-sales alone and platinum in record time. Someone Saved My Life was a huge single. Could not go anywhere and not hear it.
I grew up with this OUTSTANDING album I played it so much I wore out the vinyl! His best ever and I can relate to many of the songs. Saw EJ live back in 2016 was about 10 rows back - we sat in pouring rain outdoors in Exeter but I wouldnt have missed it for anything! At the end he stood up and THANK US for sitting in the rain listening to him! Curtains always tears me up because of something that happened at that time. Those drums are SUPERB.................. But it is s SPECIAL song I listen to it in bed in the dark with headphones on sometimes and cry my eyes out........... SUPERB Thanks Elton - LOVE YA.
this reminds me of my son, who was killed at the age of 29 a few years back. It makes me sad, but I love this song. I listen to it every day on my way to work!
"But that's OK, there's treasure children always seek to find / And just like us, you must have had... A ONCE UPON A TIME" Thanks Elton, Bernie, Davey, Dee and Nigel for these amazing musical stories in 70's!
@@jasoncarpp7742 Exactly, friend... The album Captain Fantastic today is the best work for many EJ's fans and is a classic like Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, but this is my second favourite from my EJ's top 5. Long live the good taste of anyone!
@@igormaxwel6093 You're welcome. Every Elton John album/CD has one or two songs that are masterpieces that aren't generally played over the radio for some reason. 🙂
Some 40 years later, I can still see 20,000 Bic lighters swaying back and forth in a darkened Madison Square Garden, as the refrain from Curtains played for nearly 10 minutes, with a Harlem choir backing Elton up. An incredible experience.
My girlfriend and I sat in the upper deck at Dodger Stadium and watched Elton and band kill this song during his iconic LA concert. My girlfriend and I have now been married over 41 years. "Your Song" was sung at our wedding in 1978.
I was there in 1975 the experience was almost religious . I went back 47 years later to say Farwell to Elton and thank him for the wonderful memories. He was special in 2022 but in 1975 he was earth shattering.
i was there on the field. the classic concert. i've seen elton more than any other act. some 25x. The duo of these tunes in that show was inspiring and tear-jerking!
Cultivate the freshest flower this garden ever grew Beneath these branches I once wrote such childish words for you Now how many girls did you write love letters to in the 70's? We used to do that. Those are the sweetest times. I miss them.
Nigel was one the drummers that awakened the drummer in me at the ripe age of 12. Drove my parents crazy playing with Elton John and the Moody Blues for years. Nigel's style is recognized not only when he is playing with Elton but songs like November Rain has heavy Nigel influence throughout the song. I'm 59 and I still listen to Elton and the Moodies everyday of my life. Music has saved my life on several occasions. It's like an unconditional love that will never leave you and certain songs actually touch your heart 💜 and you know the artist wrote that song just for you. What an incredible gift to have that effects so many people universally.
When Elton John was in top vocal form and as a songwriter. This album went directly to number one on the charts when it was released. The strange thing was, that his record company released only one hit single from it. "We all find in love sometimes" should have been a big big hit single too.
I was at the famed 1975 Dodger Stadium concert. And when EJ and the new band broke into Curtains and reached that glorious crescendo it brought the house down!! Very emotional!
"...beneath these branches, I once wrote such childish words for you, but that's okay, there's treasure children always seem to find.....and just like us,...you must have had, a once upon a time..." (awesome).
I rode my bike 5 miles through heavy Chicago street traffic to get this album. Never regretted it. Still listening to it in 2021. God bless Elton John and Bernie Taupin and his band. Classic !
Blue Moves was imperfect but brave and interesting, it was after that he took a wrong turn (result of megastardom and prolific overload, drugs, coming out as bisexual...). Nothing since Beethoven and Mozart can match his 1970-75.
Does anyone remember leaving the arm up on the turntable record players and the needle arm would go back to the beginning of the album after it finished playing the side? This side of this album got played over and over in this manner for so many, many days because of these two songs. At only 14 years old I did not know of Elton and his band's greatness (like I do now), nor did I understand the lyrics (like I do now), but these two songs would just mesmerize me!
"Curtains"One of Bernies sweetest innocent Love songs --- "beneath these branches, I once wrote- such childish words for you --But that's ok -- there's treasure children always seek to find And just like us You must have had---- A Once Upon Time ----
Wise men say 'it looks like rain today' It crackled on the speakers And trickled down the sleepy subway trains For heavy eyes could hardly hold us Aching legs that often told us it's all worth it We all fall in love sometimes The full moon's bright And starlight filled the evening We wrote it and I played it Something happened - it's so strange this feeling Naive notions that were childish Simple tunes that tried to hide it, but when it comes We all fall in love sometimes Did we, didn't we, should we, couldn't we I'm not sure 'cause sometimes we're so blind Struggling to the day when even your best friend says, "Don't you find We all fall in love sometimes?" And only passing time Could kill the boredom we acquired Running with the losers for a while But our Empty Sky was filled with laughter Just before the flood Painting worried faces with a smile Wise men say 'it looks like rain today' It crackled on the speakers And trickled down the sleepy subway trains For heavy eyes could hardly hold us Aching legs that often told us it's all worth it We all fall in love sometimes We all fall in love sometimes Oh Oh Oh Oh... We all fall in love sometimes --- CURTAINS --- I used to know this old scarecrow He was my song, my joy and sorrow Cast alone between the furrows Of a field no longer sown by anyone I held a dandelion that said the time had come To leave upon the wind not to return When summer burned the earth again Oh Oh Oh Oh... Cultivate the freshest flower this garden ever grew Beneath these branches I once wrote such childish words for you But that's okay - there's treasure children always seek to find And just like us you must have had a once upon a time Oh Oh Oh Oh... (Oh...) Lonely, lovely lady...
I was 16 when this came out. The BEST part of my Life is Definitely behind me but what a TIME to be Alive back then. Believe it or not I still have my Original album with the 2 Books that came with it, 1 Book was called the “Lyrics” 2nd Book was called “Scraps”. The Best is my Mom would not let hang the poster that came with it because of the Nude Girl. I still have the original poster also. This is the ONLY Album from any Performer that I listen to that EVERY I LOVED every SONG on the Album. We all had albums from just about anyone we loved and listened to that there was 1 or 2 Songs we didn’t like. Again this album Start to finish did NOT have a Song I DIDN’T LIKE. IMHO this is ELTONS Signature album, Yea Better that Goodbye Yellow brick road.
One of EJ and Bernies’ grandest: Curtains. I still know the lyrics by heart and when it comes up in the iphone shuffle, always brings a tear to my eye even now.
This album made me remember those years, when I was in High school at late 70s, when I was a irreverent teenager, like many of my generation, those happy years, unforgettable !
Every song it’s on adventure musically and lyrically what a team! We all fall in love is one of the best on here and one of their(Bernie and Elton) best. Such sad chords and words to make you cry. Blending it with curtains just makes it all fit with the piano at the end of we all fall.
We All Fall In Love Sometimes...aint that the truth!! One of Elton and Bernie's Greatest Moments❤ Curtain's beauty goes without saying!! double goosebumps.. this garden never grew... oh my...🎶
This is the first album I bought with my own money. I played it until I wore right through the grooves. It’s still in my basement, but unlistenable now, so I had to buy the CD 20 years later. I loved everything about it including the artwork and the little graphic novel that came with it. I saw EJ one of his final shows last year and was so happy to say this was “probably my favorite album we’ve ever done.” His masterpiece.
@@williambudz5558 There's always a little of the magic gone when one of the spokes of a wheel pops out. I remember the cringeworthy comeback of Fleetwood Mac without the rich, deep smokey vocals of Christine McVey that rounded out that unique Fleetwood sound. It was like listening to a song with the treble on full and the bass off. It's never the same, but the memories remain.
I'd searched this song along the my last 30th years, but without find because I didn't know the name called. Since I listened by the first time (and I listened only one unique time) that I love this song. Now, I found. Grateful!
With a proper turntable/speakers & tube receiver at 10, this one is quite an experience. Open a window at dawn & let the sound pour out into the street. Do it.
I remember playing this in my Mk3 Cortina in 1976, driving from Lippstadt Germany to Montauban France to visit my french fiance. We've been divorced some 18 years now, but it was for me a key song at both the beginning and end of our marriage
Steve Manders beginnings marked with endings poetry sounds like a shakey dice roll. But we’ve probably all been there at least once! Btw I’d give a lot to to listen to this album in that car on that stretch of road.
I owned this on an 8 track cassette only one I had it played continuous for months in my car :) would love to meet him just to say thanks for the music
Cool! I would also love to meet him and say how much his music is important for me. I lived in this "One Horse Town" and everybody there knew I was a big Elton John fan. A friend of mine came and told there was this girl asking about me, that she had an album she wanted to sell to me. She worked as a casheer at a supermarket some two buildings away from my house. I met her and she handed me this cassette with these drawings on the cover. I took it home and it was the most magical thing I had listened to in my entire life! I had to play football later and specially the bells, the magical sounds of 'Curtains' were in my head all the time. I even scored a goal! I was 14 years old and Elton was all over the media here in Brasil!
This man and his story and his music mean so much to me - these songs and lyrics touch me and move me in a way like no other artist ever has or ever will (especially this one) - when the day comes that I'm no longer here (hopefully a long time from now) I want his music played (particularly this one) played at whatever service or gathering that is held for me - I tell all of my friends "whenever you hear an Elton song, think of me and the wonderful times we've spent together - I adore Sir Elton!
Used to listen to this melodious and heart touching song during my bachelor years. Today after couple decades later I could feel the same warmth listening to arguably the best Elon John song.
My mom died two weeks ago today. This was the first album i ever bought in the summer of '75. Mom loved the song Curtains and i wanted to hear the lead in. Miss you Mom...
Beautiful memory and tribute. May she rest in eternal peace. 🕊
And...I got to see Elton last March!
i'm so sorry for your loss it must be very hard for you sending healing hugs and prayers xx
Your mother had good taste
Aw what a lovely tribute to your mum. This is an awesome song and so heartfelt x
NOBODY WRITES SONGS LIKE THIS ANYMORE OMG
August 1975. I met my Dad, outside his place of work. It was my 18th birthday. Dad gave me a fiver. 'Go and get that LP you've been going on and on about. And bring me the change'. £3.25 worth of vinyl, from Ali Baba's record shop, on Walton Vale in Liverpool. And I played it to death. Still in my 'top 10' albums of all time.
So its your fault and people like you why I cant find a mint copy lol nice story
My first Elton Jon album was Caribou, then Yellow Brick Road, then earlier ones, then this one. This is still my 'go back to' album. He got the name right, Fantastic.
Elton John Imeant.
Don't shoot me, I'm only the piano player was my first album as well my first Elton John album. My second EJ album was Goodbye Yellow brick road, and I got that as soon as it came out. I rode my bike two miles to the country drug store that had it, $10.00 for a double album set was a great price....thanks for sharing a great story of your 18th birthday!
Best album ever!!
Elton John OWNED the 1970s.
Trevor Keen yes he did. 3% of all the music produced in 1973 was his. Huge
but 1975 was THE year. Captain Fantastic went gold on pre-sales alone and platinum in record time. Someone Saved My Life was a huge single. Could not go anywhere and not hear it.
Well said. I was about 7 years old in the mid '70s and I felt it.
He is Sir Elton!
He was hot in ‘75-fur sure,!!
No words can describe how incredibly wonderful this album is, especially these two songs so supremely juxtapositioned
Absolutely stunning.
"the time had come, to leave upon the wind, not to return"
What else can you do?
"Lonely, lovely, lady"
How many of us in our coming of age days, sheltered in the wondrous music and lyrics of Elton and Bernie. We were so lucky.
yep were so lucky❤
Amazing drumming by Nigel Olsson
I grew up with this OUTSTANDING album I played it so much I wore out the vinyl! His best ever and I can relate to many of the songs. Saw EJ live back in 2016 was about 10 rows back - we sat in pouring rain outdoors in Exeter but I wouldnt have missed it for anything! At the end he stood up and THANK US for sitting in the rain listening to him! Curtains always tears me up because of something that happened at that time. Those drums are SUPERB.................. But it is s SPECIAL song I listen to it in bed in the dark with headphones on sometimes and cry my eyes out........... SUPERB Thanks Elton - LOVE YA.
"And just like us, you must have had a once a upon a time". Priceless!!
this reminds me of my son, who was killed at the age of 29 a few years back. It makes me sad, but I love this song. I listen to it every day on my way to work!
That's exactly the line that gets to me every damn time I listen to this classic LP ..
Sometimes I wonder what happened to My Once Upon a Time?
M J Praying for you MJ. Can’t imagine going through that. 💜
@@MJ-oi5wb Makes me think of my son also...........had a once a upon a time.........R.I.P. T.J.
The harmonies in "treasure children always seem to find" get me. Every. Single. Time.
46 years on, still the best ten minutes and forty-one seconds in rock.
Amen
i was 12 years old when i bought this great record, still have it 48 years later. magic from the 70s
Me too
The transition into Curtains makes me cry every single time.
Everytime! I do listen to it now on my stoep underneath the stars...takes me back to my youth days
it's the chimes.
"But that's OK, there's treasure children always seek to find / And just like us, you must have had... A ONCE UPON A TIME"
Thanks Elton, Bernie, Davey, Dee and Nigel for these amazing musical stories in 70's!
It's one of my favourite songs from the *"Captain Fantastic"* album/CD, along with the title song.
@@jasoncarpp7742 Exactly, friend... The album Captain Fantastic today is the best work for many EJ's fans and is a classic like Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, but this is my second favourite from my EJ's top 5. Long live the good taste of anyone!
@@igormaxwel6093 Abso-fucking-lutely! IMHO, it's their best work in a long time.
@@jasoncarpp7742 Really, friend... Thanks!
@@igormaxwel6093 You're welcome. Every Elton John album/CD has one or two songs that are masterpieces that aren't generally played over the radio for some reason. 🙂
Whoever thought to put these 2 songs together........genius
one song leads perfectly to the next, as it is supposed to be. Perfection
What I wouldn't give to go back in time...truly one of the best albums ever!
This album is like one giant time machine. So incredible.
Isn't it! 42 years since I first heard these gems.
Awesome
Really, I was 15, since 1975 the best until today
O melhor sem fuvidas
Davey, Dee and Nigel. People say what you will.........They put Elton on the top. He knows it.
Poor Dee wasn't able to finish what he started with Elton.
RIP Dee
They all done their bit and bought something to the mix ,( including Bernie ) it wasn't just one or two of them
I'm 61. This is my favorite album of all time by anyone. 👍 Thanks for the double shot!
I'm 62, same here
I'm 64yrs and it brings tears to my eyes
Mine too, always was
Some 40 years later, I can still see 20,000 Bic lighters swaying back and forth in a darkened Madison Square Garden, as the refrain from Curtains played for nearly 10 minutes, with a Harlem choir backing Elton up. An incredible experience.
Sounds incredible. Sway!
YES! I saw him so many times in the 70's, Madison Square Garden amongst them.
Lucky you!
I was there! And at Wembley when he played the whole album as well...
Damn right.
My girlfriend and I sat in the upper deck at Dodger Stadium and watched Elton and band kill this song during his iconic LA concert. My girlfriend and I have now been married over 41 years. "Your Song" was sung at our wedding in 1978.
I was there in 1975 the experience was almost religious .
I went back 47 years later to say Farwell to Elton and thank him for the wonderful memories. He was special in 2022 but in 1975 he was earth shattering.
i was there on the field. the classic concert. i've seen elton more than any other act. some 25x. The duo of these tunes in that show was inspiring and tear-jerking!
Cultivate the freshest flower this garden ever grew
Beneath these branches I once wrote such childish words for you
Now how many girls did you write love letters to in the 70's? We used to do that. Those are the sweetest times. I miss them.
I owned this lp as a teenager and played it so much I wore the grooves out - this one and Caribou. Great albums both.
A master in songwriting. Elton and Bernie were at the top of their game. Taking names and kicking ass. Thanks boys you made my life so much better.
this is a masterpiece i am crying
The culmination of the whole affair! Curtains is the most haunting tune.
Yes it is.
I feel as though it was written just for me.
This was his peak.
@@tomnisen3358 yes it was
Elton’s longtime producer, Gus Dudgeon, said he felt Captain Fantastic was Elton's best album and that everyone was in top form.
It's was really, in 1975 they said: normaly we should finish, never would follow a better perfection....today I know it was the truth
Agreed, Captain Fantastic is truly fantastic !
And Gus is/was correct.
i agree
We miss you Dee. You gave so much to the band. One hell of a bass player.
One of the MOST under-rated bass players. Nigel was one of the MOST under-rated drummers.
truly one of the greatest albums ever. c,mon man, every song on this album is super cool.......very rare!
So very true
Absolutely
everytime I get stressed, EJ music helps to calm me down....
Those drums! They just blow me away every time! Dare I say they are elegant?
Nigel was one the drummers that awakened the drummer in me at the ripe age of 12. Drove my parents crazy playing with Elton John and the Moody Blues for years. Nigel's style is recognized not only when he is playing with Elton but songs like November Rain has heavy Nigel influence throughout the song. I'm 59 and I still listen to Elton and the Moodies everyday of my life. Music has saved my life on several occasions. It's like an unconditional love that will never leave you and certain songs actually touch your heart 💜 and you know the artist wrote that song just for you. What an incredible gift to have that effects so many people universally.
When Elton John was in top vocal form and as a songwriter. This album went directly to number one on the charts when it was released. The strange thing was, that his record company released only one hit single from it. "We all find in love sometimes" should have been a big big hit single too.
I was at the famed 1975 Dodger Stadium concert. And when EJ and the new band broke into Curtains and reached that glorious crescendo it brought the house down!! Very emotional!
This song gives me the chills........in a goooooood way.
"...beneath these branches, I once wrote such childish words for you, but that's okay, there's treasure children always seem to find.....and just like us,...you must have had, a once upon a time..." (awesome).
I rode my bike 5 miles through heavy Chicago street traffic to get this album. Never regretted it. Still listening to it in 2021. God bless Elton John and Bernie Taupin and his band. Classic !
Sir Elton's best album.
Painting worried faces with a smile…
Perfect song! The voice of Elton is so beautiful, the words and the music too! It’s so beautiful in my ears!
come on people this was FANTASTIC
My brother and l listened to this over and over when it came out a very profound time for us great album
The musicians are brilliant.
Best album ever made by Sir Elton John, Thank you!!!
Best album ever made.
Without question...
@@mikemitchem1392 Yes!
Incredible
Blue Moves was imperfect but brave and interesting, it was after that he took a wrong turn (result of megastardom and prolific overload, drugs, coming out as bisexual...). Nothing since Beethoven and Mozart can match his 1970-75.
Hauntingly Beautiful . . .
Elton at his most beautiful vocally and musically. Just a timeless album from better times in every way
Nicely said!!
Does anyone remember leaving the arm up on the turntable record players and the needle arm would go back to the beginning of the album after it finished playing the side? This side of this album got played over and over in this manner for so many, many days because of these two songs. At only 14 years old I did not know of Elton and his band's greatness (like I do now), nor did I understand the lyrics (like I do now), but these two songs would just mesmerize me!
I'm 14 now and I (without knowing it 😂) have been listening to Elton since I was 5, there songs are just memorising 💫💛💙
this album was #1 album the week it came out in 1975. I wasn't invited to the
homecoming dance so I bought this.
"Curtains"One of Bernies sweetest innocent Love songs --- "beneath these branches, I once wrote- such childish words for you --But that's ok -- there's treasure children always seek to find
And just like us
You must have had----
A Once Upon Time ----
I choke up at this part. Added it to a love letter once, gave the album the credit. Sniff...
It’s a bittersweet thing. And every person writing here relates for one obvious reason.
Elton’s music is pretty good here too.
Wise men say 'it looks like rain today'
It crackled on the speakers
And trickled down the sleepy subway trains
For heavy eyes could hardly hold us
Aching legs that often told us it's all worth it
We all fall in love sometimes
The full moon's bright
And starlight filled the evening
We wrote it and I played it
Something happened - it's so strange this feeling
Naive notions that were childish
Simple tunes that tried to hide it, but when it comes
We all fall in love sometimes
Did we, didn't we, should we, couldn't we
I'm not sure 'cause sometimes we're so blind
Struggling to the day when even your best friend says, "Don't you find
We all fall in love sometimes?"
And only passing time
Could kill the boredom we acquired
Running with the losers for a while
But our Empty Sky was filled with laughter
Just before the flood
Painting worried faces with a smile
Wise men say 'it looks like rain today'
It crackled on the speakers
And trickled down the sleepy subway trains
For heavy eyes could hardly hold us
Aching legs that often told us it's all worth it
We all fall in love sometimes
We all fall in love sometimes
Oh Oh Oh Oh...
We all fall in love sometimes
--- CURTAINS ---
I used to know this old scarecrow
He was my song, my joy and sorrow
Cast alone between the furrows
Of a field no longer sown by anyone
I held a dandelion that said the time had come
To leave upon the wind not to return
When summer burned the earth again
Oh Oh Oh Oh...
Cultivate the freshest flower this garden ever grew
Beneath these branches I once wrote such childish words for you
But that's okay - there's treasure children always seek to find
And just like us you must have had
a once upon a time
Oh Oh Oh Oh...
(Oh...) Lonely, lovely lady...
Thank you
he's a magician with words
Brilliant. So many memories...
This albums “Funeral for a Friend, Love Lies Bleeding,” only nothing can ever replace that masterpiece to begin yellow brick road.
The best song ever
I was 16 when this came out. The BEST part of my Life is Definitely behind me but what a TIME to be Alive back then. Believe it or not I still have my Original album with the 2 Books that came with it, 1 Book was called the “Lyrics” 2nd Book was called “Scraps”. The Best is my Mom would not let hang the poster that came with it because of the Nude Girl. I still have the original poster also. This is the ONLY Album from any Performer that I listen to that EVERY I LOVED every SONG on the Album. We all had albums from just about anyone we loved and listened to that there was 1 or 2 Songs we didn’t like. Again this album Start to finish did NOT have a Song I DIDN’T LIKE. IMHO this is ELTONS Signature album, Yea Better that Goodbye Yellow brick road.
One of EJ and Bernies’ grandest: Curtains. I still know the lyrics by heart and when it comes up in the iphone shuffle, always brings a tear to my eye even now.
Best album EVER
A timeless classic. One of my favorite songs by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
I love this song. Every time I listen, by the time *"Curtains"* is over, I'm bawling like a baby! 😢
Wow always cry when l listen to this ❤
this song makes me cry
Me too
Jenny Ruth My empath embraces your sorrow.
Me too. This was my childhood. First record I ever bought. Played the living daylights out of it.
Me too
So precious a treasure. Where did these times go? I've cried to this song many times.
This album made me remember those years, when I was in High school at late 70s, when I was a irreverent teenager, like many of my generation, those happy years, unforgettable !
same here brother :)
same here!
same here..
This is one of his greatest albums !! Truthfully they are all Fantastic?!
Same here...
Awesome album!
Unlike any other song or songs I have ever heard. this is my favorite all-time album.
BEST rock album, EVER! Incredible musical and lyrical flights of fancy... an aural Picasso!
Every song it’s on adventure musically and lyrically what a team! We all fall in love is one of the best on here and one of their(Bernie and Elton) best. Such sad chords and words to make you cry. Blending it with curtains just makes it all fit with the piano at the end of we all fall.
Never fails to light up my heart.... Elton interpretations of these songs are nothing less than magical
Masterpieces beyond comprehension. Thank you all.
The vivid imagery of these lyrics are is rarely matched.
Elton & Bernie's masterpiece.
This music still has the power to move me just as it always has. Have loved this man’s artistry for most of my life.
I still own to its pressed to vinyl . Wont trade it for any money.
Those who have ears should listen.
I still have this album. Masterpiece
Elton has left us with a treasure trove of great music. Unsurpassed.
And just like us you must have had a once upon a time ...
💜💜💜💜
Beautiful song, lovely words , great story, what a finish
John Mayer
John Ma
The 70,s what a fantastic decade for music, not one bad year in the whole lot
Great closing song suite of an outstanding classic record. Brilliant.
Always loved the two songs !awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
one song LEADS into the next perfectly
Can't get any better
We All Fall In Love Sometimes...aint that the truth!! One of Elton and Bernie's Greatest Moments❤ Curtain's beauty goes without saying!! double goosebumps.. this garden never grew... oh my...🎶
CURTAINS OMG its an anthem
Thee best EJ album for me. So well constructed.
What realty stands out is Elton John's band-What a great Band he had!!!
"and just like us, you must of had a once upon a time"
This is the first album I bought with my own money. I played it until I wore right through the grooves. It’s still in my basement, but unlistenable now, so I had to buy the CD 20 years later. I loved everything about it including the artwork and the little graphic novel that came with it. I saw EJ one of his final shows last year and was so happy to say this was “probably my favorite album we’ve ever done.” His masterpiece.
without Dee and Nigel the magic stopped and Elton knew it.
Well Said
@@williambudz5558 There's always a little of the magic gone when one of the spokes of a wheel pops out. I remember the cringeworthy comeback of Fleetwood Mac without the rich, deep smokey vocals of Christine McVey that rounded out that unique Fleetwood sound. It was like listening to a song with the treble on full and the bass off. It's never the same, but the memories remain.
I'd searched this song along the my last 30th years, but without find because I didn't know the name called. Since I listened by the first time (and I listened only one unique time) that I love this song. Now, I found. Grateful!
Brings back really great memories.....:)
With a proper turntable/speakers & tube receiver at 10, this one is quite an experience. Open a window at dawn & let the sound pour out into the street. Do it.
YES!!!!!!! Omg such lovely sounds!!!!!
Already there! Wonderfuel
Omg wish I could do that, if I did that my parents would kill me 😂 plus I don't have a record player 😂
I would suggest people first try that at SUNSET, and see how it goes first....
@@c.flreviewers7035 Just as long as you don't let the sun go down on him.
Best Elton John Song EVER!!!!!!
Had all his albums back in the day, now got them on CD. Seen him live twice, met him once face to face and chatted, never forgotten it.
All I've got is EJ and I made eye-contact once when he was performing at the Hordern Pavillion, Sydney, in the early 80s, lol.
I remember playing this in my Mk3 Cortina in 1976, driving from Lippstadt Germany to Montauban France to visit my french fiance. We've been divorced some 18 years now, but it was for me a key song at both the beginning and end of our marriage
Steve Manders beginnings marked with endings poetry sounds like a shakey dice roll. But we’ve probably all been there at least once! Btw I’d give a lot to to listen to this album in that car on that stretch of road.
@@AlbertoVO5 It was indeed epic. The memories; the climate; the environment remain very clear in my mind.
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Steve Manders unintended memories are the best!
@@stevemanders986 as if it were just yesterday
I owned this on an 8 track cassette only one I had it played continuous for months in my car :) would love to meet him just to say thanks for the music
you could write and maybe get a reply :)
Cool! I would also love to meet him and say how much his music is important for me. I lived in this "One Horse Town" and everybody there knew I was a big Elton John fan. A friend of mine came and told there was this girl asking about me, that she had an album she wanted to sell to me. She worked as a casheer at a supermarket some two buildings away from my house. I met her and she handed me this cassette with these drawings on the cover. I took it home and it was the most magical thing I had listened to in my entire life! I had to play football later and specially the bells, the magical sounds of 'Curtains' were in my head all the time. I even scored a goal! I was 14 years old and Elton was all over the media here in Brasil!
Joe dassin
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I had the 8-track, too. Was a little frustrated that "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" gets cut in half, but got used to that.
This man and his story and his music mean so much to me - these songs and lyrics touch me and move me in a way like no other artist ever has or ever will (especially this one) - when the day comes that I'm no longer here (hopefully a long time from now) I want his music played (particularly this one) played at whatever service or gathering that is held for me - I tell all of my friends "whenever you hear an Elton song, think of me and the wonderful times we've spent together - I adore Sir Elton!
Rusty Bearded me too. Touches My Soulll, like no other artist, Ever.
Always a magical thing....listening to this for the 20 millionth time never dulls the loveliness of it!!!!
Pure MAGIC!
Brings back so many good memories from 1975. 💜💜💜
Used to listen to this melodious and heart touching song during my bachelor years. Today after couple decades later I could feel the same warmth listening to arguably the best Elon John song.
All his music are masterpieces!
The best two song run on any album in the history of music.
Фантастический альбом! Я его слушал в том 1975.
Epic finale to another perfect album by the wizard