#13 - Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy - Elton John - Live in London 1993

Elton John live in Earls Court, London on the 13th of May 1993. I fell in love with this gig and it's probably my favorite from this period. It's in a great quality, but not so great of a soundboard recording, however, it doens't matter at all! The concert contains a great setlist with cover songs of Queen (The Show Must Go On) and The Rolling Stones (Jumping Jack Flash). Furthermore it contains some rarely performed songs like Come Down In Time, played with the band which is very unusual, Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy, and The Last Song. There's also some really great versions of the songs. The very funky intro to Philadelphia Freedom, fantastic version of Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters part 2, great intro to Bennie And The Jets, and a fantastic duet between Elton and the choir during Sad Songs (Say So Much) where we also get to hear some of the lowest tones Elton can sing.
Elton is in pretty good vocal shape at this gig and it is the last year where Elton would play the Roland RD-1000 before switching over to the Yamaga disklavier which he still uses.
-Enjoy!
P.S. The picture is actually from 1992 during rehearsals for the the tribute concert to Freddie Murcury!

[@popmjpop]

This was my dads funeral song, I adore it ... it was always on the cd in the car, reminds me of long road trips ... happy days indeed

When I die I would like to play 1st. part of Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding. My soul would very happily detach itself from this old carcass...

[@RowanLandlines]

​@I'll have the whole thing at mine!

[@RowanLandlines]

What a great choice!

[@danielfittipaldi3705]

Probably the best version of this song I've ever heard

[@eggescobar]

com certeza Daniel!

[@ls1959]

Davey Johnstone deserves more recognition for what he adds to Elton's sound. On songs like this, his guitar is central.

[@ronaldmorris3197]

He had help from two other guitarists on this tour, including Jeff Skunk Baxter.

[@RowanLandlines]

And the mandolin!

[@MarkSmith-hf5nh]

So good. Its almost 2 songs. The slow storytelling and solid guitar rock. And its about him.

[@arniemcgraw163]

This was the very first album I ever bought. Today it is still my favorite...

[@Annetijn]

I totally dig this performance. It's a great song and an even better performance. Too bad he doesn't do this song anymore. Well, keep hoping.

[@maylynnhutton7498]

I gasped with excitement when I heard him play this on the One Tour in April, 1993. So exciting- I’m loving hearing this whole set list again. ❤️

[@Nummymuffincocobutter]

the first album to enter the charts at number 1...they did it again with Rock of the Westies

[@kropkamark]

This Song never gets old.......!!

[@adamparr5230]

Saw him live twice years ago. Both awesome shows. Feel very lucky to have caught them. Haven't had a chance to catch him a while, though I might make my way to the Hunstville gig in April. Only so many chances. Never have caught this particular tune live, but it's most definitely a favorite of mine, and on the live bucket-setlist

[@JillForrest64]

What a joy to hear him sing this in his deeper, older voice. Absolutely love this version. Thank you so much for posting it.

[@rakdawgel]

Not to often we hear this song played live...

[@s.wstudioproductions5977]

sweeeeeeet chocolate biscuits

[@emersonbarrosdecampos9204]

Sir Elton John. totalmente fantástico. Já ouvi muito essa música. linda. combinação perfeita de letra e melodia. Obrigado Sir Elton John.

[@Ragoldiesfan]

This has been one of my sneaky favorites ever since I received the Captain Fantastic album in 2005 as a birthday present! (Btw I was 12) This version really brings back memories of me playing it on cd over and over again that summer. Have seen him twice live already, hopefully will see him at least one more time before he's too old or retires!

[@REMChicagoBoy]

Thank you for posting this entire show. I bought this years ago in New York City at 'Rebel Rebel' simply because of the live "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy". I am glad I rediscovered it...

[@StuKuhlman]

Absolute magic.

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

This is my absolute favorite performance of Captain Fantastic i’ve ever heard in my life. A god almighty performance!! I also call Monica Rial the same name. 🥹💖😍

I am delighted with this version! the best i ever heard

[@marcosmury1567]

Mais uma linda música d Sir Elton John...

[@arniemcgraw163]

Sir Elton and my Klipsch at 110db is spectacular...

[@Monkeytrix29]

Thank you god for sir elton!

[@eltonjohntributedeantorkin197]

THANKS

[@MeatloafTribute1]

AWESOME!

[@reed77john]

Excelente!!!

[@Starsk25]

Love this

[@JuanSanchez-eh4zi]

Mejor versión que la de los directos de los 70.

[@albertog.1503]

Emozionante.

[@williamaponte1392]

Don't forget Michael Jackson was also a musical phenom. Prince too so was Keith emerson Greg lake Jimmy Hendrix Jim Morrison and comedic men of genius like Robin Williams

[@MontrealMusiciansExchange]

Do the papers say anything New...