The Captain and the Kim

Tampa, Florida – Friday, September 14, 2012 (Heavy sigh) I’ve promised my husband that this will be my last Elton John concert for a while. I guess 5 in 6 months is pretty outrageous (she says with a smug and satisfied grin on her face). Be that as it may, I had the thrill of…

It was just announced that Matt Bissonette is joining the Elton John Band as his new bassist.  And though I sincerely welcome Matt and look forward to seeing Elton and the Band in Tampa on September 14, it is, of course, tragic circumstance that brings this announcement. I’ve been meaning to do this since I…

[Begin vent] I feel the need to vent.  I haven’t used this forum to do that too much, I don’t think.  Only for important things like EJ not getting a Grammy nod for the Union (smile). But this week, something happened to me – nothing earth shattering, truly – but it affected me nonetheless.  Silly,…

So the 2012 Olympics is a fait accompli and not a sight nor sound of Sir Elton. As if there were any doubt, I was tremendously disappointed that he did not perform in either the opening or closing ceremonies, nor was his music even acknowledged.  Apparently, I wasn’t the only one who was disappointed: A glaring…

Surprise of all surprises, I like it! I honestly wasn’t sure I would, after I heard the first release, Sad.  Perhaps it was just a shock to my EJ purist system.  You know, I’m not a huge fan of the George Michael version of Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.  I prefer the…

There are two songs that I consider anthems for my life – and one is not even an Elton John song, believe it or not!  When I’m feeling especially melancholy or depressed, I listen to What a Wonderful World sung by Louis Armstrong.  It always brings tears to my eyes, and I can usually find…

One of my absolute, absolute favorite songs, and I can’t believe I haven’t blogged about Amoreena yet!  Mentioned it, yes, but not a fully dedicated post.  And it so deserves that.  So here goes my homage to Amoreena… Lately I’ve been thinking how much I miss my lady Amoreena’s in the cornfield brightening the daybreak…

I almost forgot! (Well, technically, I guess I did forget, but…) Yesterday marked the second anniversary of The Captain and the Kim.  97 posts later and I’ve got so much more to blog about! And I’m having fun, too. I’ll need to play some catch up if I’m going to make my 65 posts in…

On July 17, Australian dance music duo Pnau is releasing a remix album of Elton John hits called Good Morning to the Night.  (I can name that tune in one note). I understand that Elton is very excited about this project, and I can imagine that Pnau is thrilled, but, me, I’m undecided.  Call me…

…The Pilgrimage, Part Deux, that is.  (Not to be confused with the 4-disc boxed set sharing the same title as this blog post). Looks like I’m going to see Elton again in September! On the 14th, to be exact, in Tampa, Florida, at the grand opening of the newly renovated USF Sun Dome Stadium.  That…