Take Me to the Kaptin

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"Take Me to the Kaptin"
Single by Prism
from the album Prism
B-side	"I Ain't Lookin' Anymore" or "It's Over"
Released	1977
Recorded	1977
Genre	Rock
Length	3:06 (single version) 4:00 (album version)
Label	GRT
Songwriter(s)	Jim Vallance
Producer(s)	Bruce Fairbairn
Prism singles chronology
"It's Over" (1977) "Take Me to the Kaptin" (1977) "Take Me Away" (1978)

Take Me to the Kaptin is a song by the Canadian rock band Prism, written by Jim Vallance. 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 version that is featured on the album is different than the single version. The verses are mixed around and the single version is shortened from roughly four minutes to a little over three minutes. The single version also features 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[]

• "Prism - Take Me To The Kaptin". Discogs. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
• "The Story of Prism". Prism - The Official Website. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
• "Prism - Take Me To The Kaptin". Jim Vallance Home Page.