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"Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy," released in 1975, is an autobiographical album by Elton John, chronicling the early struggles and eventual rise to fame of John (Captain Fantastic) and his lyricist Bernie Taupin (the Brown Dirt Cowboy). The album is notable for its vivid storytelling, emotional depth, and seamless blend of rock, pop, and introspective ballads. Tracks like "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" reflect personal moments of despair and salvation, while the entire album serves as a testament to the duo's enduring partnership and creative synergy. Widely regarded as one of John's finest works, it captures the essence of his 1970s artistry.Listen to the album: SpotifyApple MusicLinks:Official websiteContactSupport us on PatreonDISCLAIMER: Due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to play pieces of the songs we cover in these episodes. Playing clips of songs are unfortunately prohibitively expensive to obtain the proper licensing. We strongly encourage you to listen to the album along with us on your preferred format to enhance the listening experience.
In this laugh-out-loud episode of the Sal and Bob Show, our dynamic duo dives deep into a myriad of tantalizing topics. Bob shares a hilarious birthday tale from Benihana that has Sal rolling in laughter. From there, they cruise into Elton John territory where Bob, the self-proclaimed superfan, geeks out over the classic "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" and other hits from the same album. Got a taste for luxury dining? Join Sal and Bob as they dish on their exclusive sneak peek at Revel, the brand-new steakhouse inside of Motor City Casino and Hotel. As if that isn't sizzling enough, they chew over the surprising dating news of pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce. Why are they talking about Tom Cruise? Well, they delve deep into that too – for some inexplicable, yet utterly amusing reason. Rounding out this rollercoaster of an episode, the guys take a more serious turn, discussing the latest in the world of politics. But don't worry, their signature humor is never far behind. Don't miss out, they're all over the place this week, and you won't want to miss a second!
In another dimension, another time and space, a parallel universe was fallin' on its face. When out of the chaos, who else could it be but the animal adventures from S.P.A.C.E.? It's time to talk about Bucky - Konami's Bucky O'Hare! Are we the only podcast to ever spend 2+ hours talking about the Bucky O'Hare arcade game? Did Konami pour more time and effort into this game than any of their other licensed titles? What part does Sugar Bear from “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” play in the cartoon and game? Is “indefatigable” a real word? Plus we fall down the hare hole on TMNT toys, rewritable laser discs, infomercials, and our upcoming 100th episode. Let's croak us some toads!
In another dimension, another time and space, a parallel universe was fallin' on its face. When out of the chaos, who else could it be but the animal adventures from S.P.A.C.E.? It's time to talk about Bucky - Konami's Bucky O'Hare! Are we the only podcast to ever spend 2+ hours talking about the Bucky O'Hare arcade game? Did Konami pour more time and effort into this game than any of their other licensed titles? What part does Sugar Bear from “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” play in the cartoon and game? Is “indefatigable” a real word? Plus we fall down the hare hole on TMNT toys, rewritable laser discs, infomercials, and our upcoming 100th episode. Let's croak us some toads!
Join Jacqueline and Meghan from the I Think You're Gonna Like This Podcast as they discuss Track 3: Someone Saved My Life Tonight, from Daisy Jones and The Six found on Amazon Prime Video. Find us: Instagram Facebook LikeThisPod Website LikeThisPod Linktree
Amy and Beth cover "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by Elton John. Listen to the song first before Amy & Beth ruin it for you.Email us at amyandbetharesorry@gmail.comVisit us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/sorryiruinedthatsong?igshid=1cqqhy050qg8qVisit us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sorry_songListen to our Spotify Playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TWLMgrKwCQzh24umxIB5R?si=zUmNWqQfRwCBVzvExGLSvACheck us out on TikTok: https://vm.TikTok.com/TTPdMmQJS8/Logo artwork by: http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MollyPukes
This episode uncovers the samples used on the first half of Kanye West's 2007 album, Graduation. Songs used in this episode: Someone Saved My Life Tonight by Elton John Good Morning by Kanye West The Ruler's Back by Jay-Z Kid Charlemagne by Steely Dan Champion by Kanye West Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk Stronger by Kanye West My Song by Labi Siffre I Wonder by Kanye West P.Y.T. by Michael Jackson Good Life by Kanye West ft. T-Pain
Musique Mécanique par le Théâtre Électrique ::"Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by Elton John
Farewell Yellow Brick Road is an ongoing tour by Elton John that began in Allentown, Pennsylvania on September 8, 2018. It is intended to be John's final tour and will consist of more than 300 concerts worldwide over the course of 6 legs. The first leg of the tour ended on 18 March 2019. Leg 6 is (was) scheduled to end on December 14, 2021. The tour's name and its poster are references to John's 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. The tour has been severely impacted by the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic. Shows have been postponed since March 26, 2020. ****** Join the conversation on Facebook at ****** https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008232395712 ****** or by email at: *** dannymemorylane@gmail.com ****** You’ll hear: 1. Bennie and the Jets 2. All the Girls Love Alice 3. I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues 4. Border Song 5. Tiny Dancer 6. Philadelphia Freedom 7. Indian Sunset 8. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time) 9. Take Me to the Pilot 10. Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word 11. Someone Saved My Life Tonight 12. Levon 13. Candle in the Wind 14. Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding 15. Burn Down the Mission 16. Daniel 17. Believe 18. Sad Songs (Say So Much) 19. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me 20. The Bitch Is Back 21. I'm Still Standing 22. Crocodile Rock 23. Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting *** Encore: 24. Your Song 25. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Musique Mécanique par le Théâtre Électrique ::"Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by Elton John
Musique Mécanique par le Théâtre Électrique ::"Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by Elton John
1975 was a big year for Elton John. He was coming off the heels of his massive hit record "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," he had a thriving record label, he had made a small fortune of $8 million on his new record deal with MCA, he was asked by Pete Townshend (of The Who) to be the pinball wizard in their 1975 film adaptation of their rock-opera, "Tommy," and he obliged; besides the mostly negative criticisms of the 1974 album "Caribou," he was on top of the music world! It was time to show the world who they really were. Up to this point, Elton John and his lyricist/musical partner, Bernie Taupin, were somewhat ambiguous about their personal lives in their music, and their recording style was pretty fast paced, only taking a couple of weeks tops in the studio. They decided to take time on this one--and dig deep about their experiences. They discuss how they met, where they came from, and personal trials and tribulations, including the infamous suicide attempt referenced in "Someone Saved My Life Tonight." "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" may not be the most commercially successful Elton John record, but it captures a glimpse at that moment in he and Taupin's lives and each song is dripping with raw emotion. However, it was the album that broke the original line-ups back, with members Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson being let go by John before the following album. Some consider this the end of an era for John, but definitely it was definitely not the end of his career. Join Brad, Dave, and Jon as they dive into the origin stories of "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy"...... COMING UP: (08-24-20) Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill (08-31-20) J. Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8NmvEt_cVA SPOTIFY PLAYLIST NUMBER ONE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Z67Ka5xedSfYIvWw6YNt4?si=GG5CAvtUQ0CWpr74gRn-_A Links: www.twitter.com/RevoloverAudio www.anchor.fm/AlbumConceptHour www.twitter.com/AlbumConceptPod www.myspace.com/AlbumConceptHour www.ko-fi.com/RevoloverAudio Link to support important cause in the Madison area: https://freethe350bailfund.wordpress.com/(Madison bail fund) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/albumconcepthour/support
Musique Mécanique par le Théâtre Électrique ::"Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by Elton John
This is a fun one. Elton John in 1975 was incredible. He played 32 songs at this Sept 29, 1975 show in San Deigo. Mike Millard captured it with his amazing equipment, and we now hear his master recording. We listen to Rocket Man, Funeral for a Friend/Loves Lies Bleeding, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and Someone Saved My Life Tonight. Amazing.
Julie's shares some thoughts on anxiety, addiction and being a butterfly, inspired by Elton John's song, "Someone Saved My Life Tonight".
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This week on StoryWeb: Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. When I was fifteen years old, my favorite album was Elton John’s Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. Even then, I knew it was something special, a truly unique album. Recently, I listened to the album again – for the first time in over thirty years. Wow! It still holds together. Elton John himself – among numerous other musicians, producers, and critics – believes Captain Fantastic is his best album. The ninth formal studio release album for Elton John, Captain Fantastic was the first album to debut at number one on the US Billboard 200. Rolling Stone ranks it at number 158 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” The album was recorded at Caribou Ranch outside of Nederland, Colorado – just a hop and a skip from our home in Boulder. Taken in its totality, the album tells the powerful story of the growing relationship – both musically and personally – between Captain Fantastic (Elton John) and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (Bernie Taupin). The album follows their beginnings as a songwriting duo churning out songs in the late 1960s for a pop hits mill in London. Their managers have no thought in the least that they’re working with a lyricist and composer who have the potential to hit it big themselves. For this reason, Bernie Taupin (who wrote the lyrics to the songs) and Elton John (who wrote the music) say that they were writing with “bitter fingers” (the title of the third song on the album). Also chronicled is Elton John’s narrow escape from what would have been a disastrous marriage to Linda Woodrow, who did not see the value of his music. “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” also tells of Elton John’s failed 1969 suicide attempt in response to the engagement. This song was, of course, the big hit from the album, but I think it’s important to put it next to “We All Fall in Love Sometimes,” which appears near the end of the album. Even as a fifteen-year-old, I thought – and still think – the song tells of Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s deepening personal relationship. Elton John said in later years, “Captain Fantastic was written from start to finish in running order, as a kind of story about coming to terms with failure – or trying desperately not to be one. We lived that story." Accounts of the recording sessions indicate that the album was also recorded from start to finish, including the last two songs – “We All Fall in Love Sometimes” and “Curtains” – which were recorded in one continuous take. Music critics laud the songwriting accomplishments of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, with one calling them “the most successful writing duo since Lennon and McCartney.” Unfortunately, the two men had a falling out starting in 1977 and didn’t resume working together again full-time until 1983’s Too Low for Zero album. Even though the two men patched things up and began writing together again, they seem to have lost their mojo and have never quite gotten it back. Elton John and Bernie Taupin were at their best in the early years – from their first album, Empty Sky (an album that has never gotten nearly as much attention as it deserves), their follow-up classics, Madman Across the Water, Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road, and Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only the Piano Player, and finally Caribou (also recorded in Colorado) and Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. Of course, in the decades since Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy came out in 1975, Elton John has gone from being a mega-hits pop star (Captain Fantastic) to being a beloved friend of Princess Diana, from marrying his long-time partner, David Furnish, to being knighted by Queen Elizabeth. Though the music he has written and recorded since the 1970s doesn’t come close to his early output, Sir Elton has come a very long way. For more on Elton John and Bernie Taupin, read “From the End of the World to Your Town: The Decline and Fall of Captain Fantastic” or watch the 1991 film documentary Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. For insights into this particular album, visit Elton John’s official website and read “10 Things You Need to Know about Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.” And to learn more about the legendary Elton John’s life and career, pick up a copy of the recently published Captain Fantastic: The Definitive Biography of Elton John in the ‘70s. Rock music – especially rock music of the 1970s – has seen many concept albums, but this one is very much worth returning to. Give it a listen again . . . after all these years. Visit thestoryweb.com/john for links to all these resources and to watch a clip of Elton John singing “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” in a 1976 concert. You can also watch the original television commercial for Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy and listen to the title song, which opens the album.