Book
Captain Fantastic : Elton John's stellar trip through the '70s / Tom Doyle.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781101884188
- ISBN: 1101884185
- Physical Description: xxiv, 302 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Ballantine Books, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-280), discography and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | A long, long time -- Elton John has arrived -- Reborn on the West Coast -- A well-known gun -- Hope you don't mind -- Hercules -- No Superman gonna ruin my plans -- All aboard the starship -- High in the snowy mountains -- From the end of the world to your town -- Drift of the Fantastic voyage -- Burning out his fuse -- An audience with the King -- Floating into space -- Super Czar -- Quack! |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | John, Elton. Rock musicians > England > Biography. Nineteen seventies. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Branch | B J654d 2017 (Text) | 33126022386753 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
- Library Journal Reviews : LJ Reviews 2017 March #2
Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in 1947, Elton John grew up to be creative, talented, and shy, with a cheeky sense of humor. Along with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, he had seven consecutive No. 1 albums in America, and a staggering 14 Top Ten singles from 1970 to 1976. He became "Liberaceized," wearing lavish costumes and living a flamboyant lifestyle. Through interviews with John himself, as well as other major players in his life, including Taupin (who remains a close friend), music journalist Doyle (Man on the Run: Paul McCartney in the 1970s) takes us through the lows and incredible highs of the performer's career, including touring on a private plane called the Starship, befriending movie stars, royalty, and (some) rock stars (including hilarious jibes exchanged with the late David Bowie). Issues of sexuality and "coming out" are deftly navigated, as are John's challenges with cocaine and alcohol. Amazingly, he came through it all with his artistry and love of music intact.
Copyright 2017 Library Journal.VERDICT A perfectly timely look back at the Seventies and Elton John's career as he turns 70 years old.âLani Smith, Ohone Coll. Lib., Fremont, CA