Elton John album "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" debuted at number one in the U.S., the first album ever to do so, and stayed at the top for seven weeks. Elton John revealed his previously ambiguous personality on the album, with Taupin's lyrics describing their early days as struggling songwriters and musicians in London. The lyrics and accompanying photo booklet are infused with a specific sense of place and time that is otherwise rare in his music. "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" was the hit single from this album and captured an early turning point in John's life. The album's
Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit (album) grade from critic Robert Christgau), "Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit" only reached #113 on the "Billboard" 200. The first single off the album, "Half a Boy and Half a Man", would become a moderate chart hit in the UK, reaching #53. All songs written by Nick Lowe except as noted. Note: the US and UK versions of the album had different track orders; the above is the US order. However, there are no song differences between the two. Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit (album) Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit is a 1984 album by British singer-songwriter Nick