The album is an autobiographical account of the early musical careers of Elton John (Captain Fantastic) and his long-term lyricist Bernie Taupin (the Brown Dirt Cowboy).

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Apr 15, 2025 · Not in America, at least, where Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy made history by going straight to No.1 in its first week of release – a landmark not even The …

Sep 4, 2025 · A concept album devised with Elton’s longtime collaborator and lyricist Bernie Taupin, it told the chronological story of the early years of Elton (Captain Fantastic) and …

Sep 4, 2025 · See complete track listings for both releases and a previously unreleased performance of the title track from Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy below.

Oct 30, 2025 · 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 …

Check out our album review of Artist's Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy on Rolling Stone.com.

Jun 29, 2025 · Fifty years ago this week, Elton John was riding high on top of the charts with what his longtime producer called his “most cohesive album.” It was called Captain Fantastic and …

"Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" is the 9th studio album by Elton John, released in 1975.

Elton’s official website lists the release date as May 23, 1975. Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton John. …