Studio Album · No. 9
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy Songwriting Credits by Elton John
Produced by Gus Dudgeon · Engineered by Jeff Guercio
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Elton John carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy is an autobiographical concept album about Elton John and Bernie Taupin's early career, written entirely by the pair with John on music and Taupin on lyrics. It was so anticipated that it became the first album to debut at number one on the US Billboard 200.
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy is the ninth studio album by Elton John, released in May 1975 on DJM Records and produced by Gus Dudgeon. The album was the first in history to debut at number one on the Billboard 200, a milestone that reflected Elton's unprecedented commercial dominance in mid-1970s America. A semi-autobiographical concept album about the early years of Elton and Bernie Taupin's partnership, including their humble beginnings as struggling songwriters in London, the record is among their most personal and thematically coherent work. 'Someone Saved My Life Tonight,' inspired by a crisis in Elton's personal life, is widely considered one of his finest songs. Captain Fantastic is a deeply felt and beautifully crafted record that occupies a singular place in Elton John's mythology.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 2 |
Tower of Babel
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 3 |
Bitter Fingers
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 4 |
Tell Me When the Whistle Blows
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 5 |
Someone Saved My Life Tonight
#4
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 6 |
Gotta Get a Meal Ticket
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 7 |
Better Off Dead
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 8 |
Writing
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 9 |
We All Fall in Love Sometimes
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 10 |
Curtains
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |