Captain Jack. Lyrics and Music by Billy Joel.Vocals by Timothy Price
Captain Jack from Billy Joel’s 1973 album, Piano Man, is my latest cover. I first heard this song around 1974 after I purchased Piano Man. I fell in love with it. It’s not at all biographical; however, I had friends who got messed up with drugs in the 70s. A few died of overdoses, and a few committed suicide. Seeing how drugs destroyed people’s lives, I never had a reason to experiment with them.
These spent poppies go well with Captain Jack.
Off Center & Not Even 
Good choices for this day. Captain Jack was buried deep down in old memories. Love the flower pics too.
Thanks, Susan. I happy you know the song. The flowers are starting to bloom nicely.
wow, absolutely fantastic, such timely lyrics. It s very moving. Good job. Love the flowers as always.
Thanks, Holly. I’m happy you liked it.
Love it!
A+
Loved it Tim. You have a feel and sound for this style, a sort of ballad thing.
LOVE IT!!!! xo
Thanks, Resa. I’m happy liked it.
LOVED it!
Great post in a number of ways Timothy. Love the cover .
Thanks, Shey.
Ah, great cover and lyrics, Tim. With you on never having a reason to experiment.
Thanks, Marina. It’s a great song.
Another great post, a perfect combination of music and photography. Have a great Sunday, Tim!
Thanks, Herman.
Love the music and of course your wonderful images…:)
Thanks, Janet.
You did a nice job with Billy Joel’s moving song. I love the blooms you feature today, too.
Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
I hadn’t heard this song before. Beautiful cover of it, Tim!
Thanks, Lavinia.
Just noticed, that I forgot to write my comment. During the day, I listened more than once. A really great version.
Thanks, Heidi. I’m happy you liked it.
Your voice is perfect for this song! LOVE the photos, as always.
Thanks, Rebecca.
oh I love this Tim and your lyrics are awesome and YES to your voice perfect in this range👏👏👏!
I never took drugs either for the fear of! Soo sorry about your friends. 💓💔💓
Thanks, Cindy. We were good kids! Hahahaha!
You’re so welcome.. thankfully and maybe not so much but hey, we’re alive😉
Very impressive cover Tim – might be able to hear that song on his TV concert tonight. I I always wonder the number of people who hear the peppy melody and don’t take the time to understand the lyrics. I thank my father for insuring I NEVER took the easy path out of reality – the threat of him beating me severely if he found out any of his kids did drugs was enough to never touch the stuff..of course, like you, I also had the examples around me and lost a lot of friends who opted for the plunge or left those around them to deal with the mess when they ate the bullet.
Thanks, Brian. You had lots of good reasons to say no to drugs. When I was in middle school there were various anti drug campaigns that included movies that were supposed to scare us straight like the drivers ed movies. I remember the druggie types would comment during the movies like “Oh wow man! It’s not like that at all!”
Your song got me high tonight ⬆️
Thanks Timothy 😎👍
Always happy to help you feel high. Thanks, David.
Tim .. you are so clever! So moving ..
Thanks, Julie.