Take Me to the Kaptin explained

Take Me to the Kaptin
Cover:	File:TakemetotheKaptin.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Prism
Album:	Prism
B-Side:	"I Ain't Lookin' Anymore" or "It's Over"
Released:	1977
Recorded:	1977
Genre:	Rock
Length:	3:04 (single version) 4:00 (album version)
Label:	GRT
Producer:	Bruce Fairbairn
Prev Title:	It's Over
Prev Year:	1977
Next Title:	Take Me Away
Next Year:	1978

Take Me to the Kaptin is a song by the Canadian rock band Prism, written by Jim Vallance.^[1] It was the fourth single from the band's self-titled studio album Prism. “Take Me to the Kaptin” reached No. 52 on the Canadian singles chart and no. 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the United States. In 1978 "Take Me to the Kaptin" received the Certificate of Honour, from Performing Rights Organization of Canada (PROCAN)".

Versions

The U.S. single version (3:01) on Ariola Records has the verses switched. The Canadian single version (3:04) on GRT has the verses in the same order as the album version, and has a slightly longer fade out. Both single mixes also feature more synthesizer and guitar riffs.

Personnel

Prism

• Lindsay Mitchell - Guitar
• Ron Tabak - Vocals
• John Hall - Keyboards
• Jim Vallance - Drums
• Tom Lavin - Guitar

Session Musicians

• Richard Christie - Bass

Although Ab Bryant is considered the bassist and is pictured on the American cover, he did not take part in the recording.

References

• Web site: Prism - Take Me To The Kaptin . . 1977 . 10 June 2018.
• Web site: The Story of Prism . Prism - The Official Website . 10 June 2018.

Notes and References

1. Web site: jimvallance.com. jimvallance.com. September 19, 2021.
2. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn

   . Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012 . Joel Whitburn . 2013 . Record Research . 678.