From the first time I cracked the wrapper on "Captain Fantastic" in 1975, this song combo sends chills down my spine. As a pianist, this is one of my favorite Elton tunes to play and sing.
At 61 years old I realize that these songs are timeless.. I have a 13 year old son who is super hooked on EJ and I can't find one thing wrong with that! God bless Elton John.....
Rocco..you are lucky to have a son who can actually appreciate our music...my youngest (now 41) said "mom you know I knew the words to the music you played before I knew my ABC's"....how precious...
my parents didnt even know EJ but im only 15 and i found him when i was 14. ive never loved my life more and its all because of EJ and his music. it has filled that void in my life that was needed to be filled.
These two songs go together as if they were one song. Some of the greatest rock music of all time never made it to the radio or is known by the masses. This is among Elton's best.
You know its funny. I thought I was the only one out here who truly appreciated Curtains. Love to put on my headphones in an empty house and sing as loud as I can with this video. Nigel rocks.
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy...WOWWWWW!!! What a treasure. Remember coming home from my senior year in HS daily, heading for my room, bean bag chair, headphones, and a big joint cranking this masterpiece up all the way and get in my world. Until mom would thump me in the head for dinner. That was 1976
Sorry of your loss! 😢 I came upon this song few months ago by another TH-camr and had to know which song this was from Elton. The song is becoming my favorite! ❤
I used to think Your Song was Elton's best song ever written but I don't know now, I can't stop listening to this, just like Your Song it's a great marriage of lyric and melody. It just shows Elton John and Bernie Taupin are genius....
Incredible. Im a huge Elton fan and with all the monster hits he had, Curtains may be my favorite Elton tune. Its beautiful as is the entire Captain Fantastic album.
I bought this album the day it came out in 1975. Captain Fantastic is Elton's finest album. This ending suit to the album is beyond beautiful. I still know the words to "Curtains" by heart. Bernie is a brilliant wordsmith and he is influential to me in my writing.
Sitting here with tears rolling down my cheeks remembering a younger time when we would sit in the car and sing along to these tunes. Easily my favorites from the album. Nice job Elton and Bernie!
Happy nostalgic tears... me too, playing "Curtains" on repeat (timecode 04:17 - on) and singing along, remembering those sweet days of youth & when this LP came out, still a favorite & Elton going strong, love seeing his joy in this as he plays and sings.
I'm 51 years old, I've been listening to Elton John since I've been about 10, Started picking up his piano style on the piano myself. As a lot of people are I'm also a big Billy Joel fan. You always hear about the comparisons. But then I have to remind myself, Elton always creates a feeling, a moment in time in your life, And you can always go back to that song. and remember what you were doing. So many sides to his music. He could do anything especially in his heyday but even through the early nineties the improvising was amazing. And then I realize that Billy Joel, Doesn't even touch Elton in so many ways, And yet Billy Joel is awesome himself which that tells you how great Elton John is if anyone else out there understands what I'm saying let me know.
Captain Fantastic was Elton's finest album. I worshiped this record and this ending suite of two songs has always moved me. I recited the lyrics to "Curtains" in a class a few years ago and it just flowed so easily. Bernie's lyrics are so meaningful.
what can one say? Elton is Mr Integrity of the music business, his feistiness reflective of a firebrand intelligence that doesn't suffer fools. This song so very beautiful and a deeper cut...
Two of Elton John's most amazing and underrated songs. These songs helped me get through some difficult times when I was a teenager in the 70s. Sad but also very moving and inspiring. We've all had our once upon a time. Lum de dum day..
I totally agree with everything you said,amazing and underrated songs, Helped me as well in the 70s. I used to blast this and my mom would get so mad, she would be hanging on the door, LOWER THAT,lol
I loved these tunes since CF first appeared and still can't get enough of it today! 2:16 to 2:42, Davey's guitar rings in resonance with my soul. And the part where he toggles from the neck pickup to the bridge pickup on that Les Paul just chills me! EJ looks like he's enjoying the end of Curtains!
Always loved these songs, esp We All Fall in Love. This is an excellent version of both, and interestingly, Elton's voice change sits quite well with We All Fall in Love (here without the falsetto, which was toast by then), and, Curtains with the live chorus is really great, and Elton loves it too...... Love live music.... Special.
WOW! Just WOW! Great version of this Classic. I remember the day my father brought this home to me the week it was released. I was 15 and having a personal issue. This album changed my life.
Brilliant! From one of the best albums of all time.Can't say enough about Sir Elton. The feeling he puts into songs is hard to describe. Love Bernie's lyrics!
Elton John has so many beautiful songs on you tube, spotify, not to mention all the early stuff on vinyl. Looking through my collection of vinyl, tapes, cd's and all the songs he collaborated with other greats. He will never be forgotten, next to my personal favorite, John Lennon who once said to Elton "if it weren't for you I'd throw my radio out the window. Enjoy Elton John
For me, the Captain Fantastic album was Elton's peak, and he's said as much himself. As a teen i was in heaven, love We All Fall in Love Sometimes (glad he's got backing vocals for the higher notes here) and Curtains may be my favourite of all. Now after all these years, The Union is a great new album.
EJ Captain Fantastic is the best album ever.. the lyrics blending into a nevergetoutof your mind eternity... if you grew up during this time.. you know.. it is just the best.. your heart will never let go... asking my BF from 1976 to come to Atlanta concert with me..... just because...
I was soooo jealous when I heard he was playing this song in NY, but wouldn't be playing it later in the tour. Thanks so much for uploading this. Gus Dudgeon and Dee Murray are very missed, but it's nice to still have Davey and Nigel in the band. I would say the recorded version of these songs is his peak production-wise, vocally, and creatively. Captain Fantastic is indeed a great album, although he does have many other great ones (including the follow-up Captain and the Kid from 2006).
So emotional listening to this. I'm a senior person now and l literally grew up with his songs thank you so much Sir Elton John very bessed and privileged 🙏
I have loved these two songs for many, many years. And wow, seeing Gus and Dee's names on Nigel's drums near the end of the video really hit me. Rest in peace Dee Murray and Gus Dudgeon ... and also Guy Babylon, Bob Birch, and Roger Pope. Your incredible talents will never be forgotten.
This album and these songs are so important to me and my family. Growing up as kids was always a favourite, I mimicked Nigel’s drumming and effectively he taught me how to play drums and I’ve been playing ever since ❤ always loved Elton Saw him in 1984 Wembley 👏🏼 and to see his performance Sunday 39years later in Glastonbury… what a career 🎶🙏🏼 thankyou for the incredible music Elton and the band 🎶x
Yes , I agree ! First time , I listened to this LP , 16 y o , something happened in my head ! Specialy these two ones ... In credible beauty and the transition between the 2 is simply outstanding !
I was at this show. He played the entire Capt. Fantastic album.Got tix via EJ Fan club- 8th row in front of him. He signed for everyone in front row. A beautiful song
I'm brazilian and I knew this song in 1975. It is from the best Elton's album Captain Fantastic and the brown dirty cowboy. I learned all the songs and until now didn't forget them. Great.
This sounds exactly like the album - right down to Davey Johnstones bars on the Les Paul! We saw Elton live in 2017 we were like 50 feet from the stage it POURED DOWN but who cared we loved every minute. Curtains always makes me tearful as it reminds me of a happy childhood when my parents were still alive and a scarecrow called 'Odmidod' from the Rupert books is the hero! I often listen to Curtains as I lie in bed to fall asleep to - tears trickling down my face - remembering lost times when this album first came out - happier times than todays troubled world - its Curtains for that old world...........LOVE YA ELTON, FAREWELL ROCKETMAN X
the greatest. Nigel is perfect, Davey... fantastic solo, I like very much when he switch the pickup of his Gibson!!! incredible Flute Mellotron sound...
These recordings had such a magical feeling. It made me feel like I was in a movie when I was a kid. This doesn’t capture that magic. Sure, they’re playing all the right parts; but the gospel choir sounds out of place and nothing like the dreamy vibe of the original. By 2005 Elton wasn’t the same artist anymore. He couldn’t take me to that place anymore. I don’t know whether it was the duet with RuPaul or Dua Lipa; but somewhere along the line I no longer recognized him as the world changing artist he once was.
From the first time I cracked the wrapper on "Captain Fantastic" in 1975, this song combo sends chills down my spine. As a pianist, this is one of my favorite Elton tunes to play and sing.
Lo stesso vale per me. Questa canzone non ha tempo. ❤
Captain Fantastic doppio album!
AMEM
Love & broken heart and the same time😢❤
At 61 years old I realize that these songs are timeless.. I have a 13 year old son who is super hooked on EJ and I can't find one thing wrong with that! God bless Elton John.....
Rocco..you are lucky to have a son who can actually appreciate our music...my youngest (now 41) said "mom you know I knew the words to the music you played before I knew my ABC's"....how precious...
He might enjoy hearing Alice in Chains cover this. The video quality is poor but they do it justice.
He will always be the greatest love
my parents didnt even know EJ but im only 15 and i found him when i was 14. ive never loved my life more and its all because of EJ and his music. it has filled that void in my life that was needed to be filled.
Nic
These two songs go together as if they were one song. Some of the greatest rock music of all time never made it to the radio or is known by the masses. This is among Elton's best.
In the Philippines, ''We Are Fall In Love Sometimes'' was played in Sundays in some FM stations, but not ''Curtains''.
Timeless and beautiful. Thank you Sir Elton!
''Curtains'' is one of the most beautiful songs that Elton John has ever done. Always loved Nigel's drumming.
I couldn't agree more! About Curtains and about Nigel.
You know its funny. I thought I was the only one out here who truly appreciated Curtains. Love to put on my headphones in an empty house and sing as loud as I can with this video. Nigel rocks.
@@douglasreitenga6655 EVERY member of EJ 's band was super !!!!!
Nigels drums on the 3 masterpieces (Yellow Brick Road, Capt, Caribou) are amazing. How they mic'd his snare drum on those albums was pure genius.
I Always enjoy the drumming work of Mr Olsson, fantastic stuff.
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy...WOWWWWW!!! What a treasure. Remember coming home from my senior year in HS daily, heading for my room, bean bag chair, headphones, and a big joint cranking this masterpiece up all the way and get in my world. Until mom would thump me in the head for dinner. That was 1976
lol...same dave
Ah yes…I remember it well!❤❤
One word.... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Genius, Elton and Bernie. Pure genius. Loved it in the 70's. Love it today.
Shut up
Could not have put it better
Doesn’t get better than this. Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy sounding Fantastic.
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It blows my mind how much better this song is than most of the well known songs of Elton's that one often gears on the radio...sheer genius!
Agree , I love so many of Eltons lesser known early songs ,not Don't go breaking heart , lol
Curtains. My son was killed in 2016. Curtains always makes me think of my son and I cry every time.
Sorry of your loss! 😢 I came upon this song few months ago by another TH-camr and had to know which song this was from Elton. The song is becoming my favorite! ❤
He is """Definitely Our One And Only ""Captain Fantastic!!!""" Awesome 👌
I used to think Your Song was Elton's best song ever written but I don't know now, I can't stop listening to this, just like Your Song it's a great marriage of lyric and melody. It just shows Elton John and Bernie Taupin are genius....
Incredible. Im a huge Elton fan and with all the monster hits he had, Curtains may be my favorite Elton tune. Its beautiful as is the entire Captain Fantastic album.
I bought this album the day it came out in 1975. Captain Fantastic is Elton's finest album. This ending suit to the album is beyond beautiful. I still know the words to "Curtains" by heart. Bernie is a brilliant wordsmith and he is influential to me in my writing.
Sitting here with tears rolling down my cheeks remembering a younger time when we would sit in the car and sing along to these tunes. Easily my favorites from the album. Nice job Elton and Bernie!
I am crying right. Now this song gives me chills.. Lostoves etc
Happy nostalgic tears... me too, playing "Curtains" on repeat (timecode 04:17 - on) and singing along, remembering those sweet days of youth & when this LP came out, still a favorite & Elton going strong, love seeing his joy in this as he plays and sings.
Love this album - recently have a new found appreciation for “Tell Me When The Whistle Blows”
Bernie? Does he sing? Play an instrument? Write music? Oh, he writes words, maybe he could work for Hallmark Cards too.
@@del7i540 Maybe you can get laid and not be so miserable
I'm 51 years old, I've been listening to Elton John since I've been about 10, Started picking up his piano style on the piano myself.
As a lot of people are I'm also a big Billy Joel fan.
You always hear about the comparisons.
But then I have to remind myself, Elton always creates a feeling, a moment in time in your life, And you can always go back to that song. and remember what you were doing. So many sides to his music. He could do anything especially in his heyday but even through the early nineties the improvising was amazing. And then I realize that Billy Joel, Doesn't even touch Elton in so many ways, And yet Billy Joel is awesome himself which that tells you how great Elton John is if anyone else out there understands what I'm saying let me know.
Not only my fav album but my fav ending to an album
Adrian Spencer well-stated
Agree :)
Captain Fantastic was Elton's finest album. I worshiped this record and this ending suite of two songs has always moved me. I recited the lyrics to "Curtains" in a class a few years ago and it just flowed so easily. Bernie's lyrics are so meaningful.
Les plus belles chansons d'elton. Entendu la première fois à 17 ans j'en ai aujourd'hui 60.
IM INTO melody. IM A BROADCASTER of 48 years. THIS song CURTAINS is SCARRY good MELODY.scarry. PHENOMINAL.
The tubular bells have always given me chills....
Excellent, Olsson is right on the money as usual on the drums and it is one of the very few videos in which you actually see Bob Birch moving!
what can one say? Elton is Mr Integrity of the music business, his feistiness reflective of a firebrand intelligence that doesn't suffer fools. This song so very beautiful and a deeper cut...
this breaks my heart....my son died at 29...never got to this part of life nd just like us
You must have had
A once upon a time
I think "Curtains" is one of, if not the, most underrated of EJ's songs. And also one of his best! Terrific live rendition!
Genius + excelent + wonderful AND amazing rockstar!!! 🎹🇦🇷🇬🇧
Awesome song! Awesome album! Awesome performance! Awesome band! Love Elton!
"Curtains", "Skyline Pigeon", "Elton s' Song", "Harmony", "Cry to Heaven", "The Boy with the Red Shoes", all beatiful songs...
Two of the most beautiful songs ever written
Nigel's drumming for Elton is awesome.
Nigel went beyond awesome. WAY BEYOND
Distinctive sound - you know who is playing just after hearing a few beats
Amazing drumming here.
What a artist, what a performance. Sir Elton John is the greatest.Nobody can hold a candle to him.
Two of Elton John's most amazing and underrated songs. These songs helped me get through some difficult times when I was a teenager in the 70s. Sad but also very moving and inspiring. We've all had our once upon a time. Lum de dum day..
Captain Fantastic helped me through junior high and high school. I love Elton and Bernie to this day because of that.
"Lonely, lovely lady..." he sings at the end of "Curtains."
I totally agree with everything you said,amazing and underrated songs, Helped me as well in the 70s. I used to blast this and my mom would get so mad, she would be hanging on the door, LOWER THAT,lol
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ldchappell1 I've just heard this song for the FIRST time on American Idol 4/14/19
I loved these tunes since CF first appeared and still can't get enough of it today! 2:16 to 2:42, Davey's guitar rings in resonance with my soul. And the part where he toggles from the neck pickup to the bridge pickup on that Les Paul just chills me! EJ looks like he's enjoying the end of Curtains!
Curtains has been my favorite song by my favorite artist, Sir Elton - since it came out in 1975. Sheer GENIUS!
Holy God, Elton John is one of the best things that came up in music at all times.
And this song moves me so much ...
So tight! Nigel frigging awesome and Davey just sending chills with fuzz and distortion...
Always loved these songs, esp We All Fall in Love. This is an excellent version of both, and interestingly, Elton's voice change sits quite well with We All Fall in Love (here without the falsetto, which was toast by then), and, Curtains with the live chorus is really great, and Elton loves it too...... Love live music....
Special.
He does hit the falsetto on the dont you line
this is simply elton's best song from his best album captain fantastic
a masterpiece
long live EJ
I LOVE YOU MORE THAN EVER
WOW! Just WOW! Great version of this Classic. I remember the day my father brought this home to me the week it was released. I was 15 and having a personal issue. This album changed my life.
beautiful, one of my favorite songs, curtains, actually the whole album too. very well done live version!
Curtains always chokes me up. Powerful rhythm and lyrics.
Makes me cry too.
Brilliant! From one of the best albums of all time.Can't say enough about Sir Elton. The feeling he puts into songs is hard to describe. Love Bernie's lyrics!
How AWESOME is it to hear him do "Curtains" live?!?! Wouldn't mind him doing that today... ;)
Songwriting masterclass....so incredibly moving and beautiful.
Elton John has so many beautiful songs on you tube, spotify, not to mention all the early stuff on vinyl. Looking through my collection of vinyl, tapes, cd's and all the songs he collaborated with other greats. He will never be forgotten, next to my personal favorite, John Lennon who once said to Elton "if it weren't for you I'd throw my radio out the window. Enjoy Elton John
For me, the Captain Fantastic album was Elton's peak, and he's said as much himself. As a teen i was in heaven, love We All Fall in Love Sometimes (glad he's got backing vocals for the higher notes here) and Curtains may be my favourite of all. Now after all these years, The Union is a great new album.
Elton was blessed to have Nigel behind those drums.
Hi Randy.........Nigel for me is the Ringo Starr for Elton Johns band......Nigel kept them tight.....rick.
The transition between the two songs is simply magic and awesome !!!
The dedications to Dee and Gus on Nigels drums!
EJ Captain Fantastic is the best album ever.. the lyrics blending into a nevergetoutof your mind eternity... if you grew up during this time.. you know.. it is just the best.. your heart will never let go... asking my BF from 1976 to come to Atlanta concert with me..... just because...
My FAVORITE song of all time.
This is the most beautiful song Elton John sang. Thank you for such beautiful songs.
10 minutes of real reflection ! Only Elton John does it ! Nobody does it any better !!
I've never seen him perform these songs till right now and so grateful!!
i see every show and now I wonder did I miss 2005!?
Davey Johnson's Guitar work is as always excellent , embellishing so many tracks ,
Wonderful Commitment ,
Not many around like him !!
D ..
I was soooo jealous when I heard he was playing this song in NY, but wouldn't be playing it later in the tour. Thanks so much for uploading this. Gus Dudgeon and Dee Murray are very missed, but it's nice to still have Davey and Nigel in the band. I would say the recorded version of these songs is his peak production-wise, vocally, and creatively. Captain Fantastic is indeed a great album, although he does have many other great ones (including the follow-up Captain and the Kid from 2006).
I'm 74 year old only now I hear this song I really love it ❤❤❤
I just fell in love again EJ and the band I love you and Bernie you are legends 🤩❤️🎶👌🏾
Best Album ever.... Someone saved my life tonight.... great song
So emotional listening to this. I'm a senior person now and l literally grew up with his songs thank you so much Sir Elton John very bessed and privileged 🙏
So much truth in so beauty music. Respect for ever. 😘
The whole album was Fantastic...
Oh. Oh...
Still is Captain
Agree...
Has been my favorite since it was released in 1975 💗
My 2 favourite songs off Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy.
Byron, Shelley, Keats... Taupin is taught in mt classroom. Finest peace of poetry.
I love these two songs and I love Elton and BernIe, please play them on your final tour....Please.
Magnificent performance. I cry every time I watch it.
I have loved these two songs for many, many years. And wow, seeing Gus and Dee's names on Nigel's drums near the end of the video really hit me. Rest in peace Dee Murray and Gus Dudgeon ... and also Guy Babylon, Bob Birch, and Roger Pope. Your incredible talents will never be forgotten.
dont forget Romeo Williams !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This song truly transcends one's sentiment.
He never fails to amaze me!!
did you ever notice, when he sings, "a once upon a time" is the same melodic tune as in the song "the one" where he sings "no shadows block the sun?"
Yeah I noticed that too!! Glad I'm not the only one
Jennie Joyz yes!!!!!i think so too!!!
Only every time I heard him sing "The One". Ain't it crazy when someone replies to a five year old comment?
Elton John is a national treasure. There will never be anyone to match his talent. He's amazing. Love ya, Elton!
all these years later, this tune still gives me chills.
His songs pierce into my heart deeply.A brilliant musician 💜💜
This album and these songs are so important to me and my family. Growing up as kids was always a favourite, I mimicked Nigel’s drumming and effectively he taught me how to play drums and I’ve been playing ever since ❤ always loved Elton Saw him in 1984 Wembley 👏🏼 and to see his performance Sunday 39years later in Glastonbury… what a career 🎶🙏🏼 thankyou for the incredible music Elton and the band 🎶x
Yes , I agree ! First time , I listened to this LP , 16 y o , something happened in my head ! Specialy these two ones ... In credible beauty and the transition between the 2 is simply outstanding !
Memories. Elton you are everything to someone.
I was at this show. He played the entire Capt. Fantastic album.Got tix via EJ Fan club- 8th row in front of him. He signed for everyone in front row. A beautiful song
😱😱😱😳😳😳 What a voice!! What songs!!
Beautiful - one of my all-time Elton/Bernie favorites.
Curtains es pura belleza. Extraordinarios Elton y su banda!!
Sono totalmente d'accordo con te ❣️
Till now Elton John musics the best of all the best love this songs so much
Always thought that Curtains is one of Elton John's best songs ever. Nice to see him doing it in concert.
These two songs are so gorgeous and are some of his best IMVHO, can't get enough :)
He's never sounded better. The years have added a richness to his voice. This song is classic and the performance is brilliant.
I love thi song and album as a whole piece of art.
Great Job Elton. I remember getting this album as a teenager & playing it over & over.......
OMG!!! The drums in this!!!!! Love it!!!!
Fantastico
even. electric ry.too! drum👍 electric piano.too n vocals👍=great!!
Nigel is still hot🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The drums in this are some of the best ever.
i fell in love with sandy when she played this song to me.
i never forgot her.
I never get tired of these two songs. They sound way better played together than they ever would played separate.
My fave piano-man
Cada dia que passa eu amo mais ainda as músicas do Elton John. Elas, simplesmente, dialogam com meus sentimentos
Simply awesome! I love these two songs... He sings them so beautiful! With his soul. I just love it!
I'm brazilian and I knew this song in 1975. It is from the best Elton's album Captain Fantastic and the brown dirty cowboy. I learned all the songs and until now didn't forget them.
Great.
This sounds exactly like the album - right down to Davey Johnstones bars on the Les Paul! We saw Elton live in 2017 we were like 50 feet from the stage it POURED DOWN but who cared we loved every minute. Curtains always makes me tearful as it reminds me of a happy childhood when my parents were still alive and a scarecrow called 'Odmidod' from the Rupert books is the hero! I often listen to Curtains as I lie in bed to fall asleep to - tears trickling down my face - remembering lost times when this album first came out - happier times than todays troubled world - its Curtains for that old world...........LOVE YA ELTON, FAREWELL ROCKETMAN X
Our homegrown genius...One of our greatest treasures..Elton John...what a legacy he’ll leave us all.🤓
I loved this song so much..
the greatest. Nigel is perfect, Davey... fantastic solo, I like very much when he switch the pickup of his Gibson!!! incredible Flute Mellotron sound...
Love Davey's custom Captain Fantastic Guitar.
Beautiful elton john.
These recordings had such a magical feeling. It made me feel like I was in a movie when I was a kid. This doesn’t capture that magic. Sure, they’re playing all the right parts; but the gospel choir sounds out of place and nothing like the dreamy vibe of the original. By 2005 Elton wasn’t the same artist anymore. He couldn’t take me to that place anymore. I don’t know whether it was the duet with RuPaul or Dua Lipa; but somewhere along the line I no longer recognized him as the world changing artist he once was.
These songs remind me of a lake, my truck, and a girl.