The second track from Elton John's 2006 album "The Captain and the Kid."
The album was a follow-up to 1975's "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy." "Captain Fantastic" told the story of Elton John and Bernie Taupin first meeting and writing together, and about the struggles they went through to find their success. The album was a huge success, and considered by many to be among their very best work.
The 2006 "Captain & the Kid" album picked up the story at the beginning of their success, and tells some of the stories of their struggles dealing with that success. Personally I consider this album also among their very best work. The writing, story-telling and performances are absolutely superb.

This song portrays Elton and Bernie as an inseparable duo, as they are confronted by many in the music business who want a piece of their success.

Elton's dog Arthur was in the studio at the time, and can be heard at the end of the song barking to the sound of John Mahon's cowbell.

Elton John: Piano & Vocals
Davey Johnstone: Guitars & Vocals
Nigel Olsson: Drums & Vocals
John Mahon: Percussion & Vocals
Bob Birch: Bass & Vocals
Guy Babylon: Keyboards
Arthur: Woof Bells
Recorded & Mixed by Matt Still in Atlanta, Georgia

Words & Music by Elton John & Bernie Taupin
©2006 HST Management Ltd/Rouge Booze Inc.

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