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    When Billy Joel sings about "Captain Jack" what is he specifically referring to?

    Question #48199. Asked by Buck540. (Jun 07 04 7:17 PM)


    DukeDawson

    An illegal drug.

    Jun 07 04, 8:22 PM
    Venalsin

    According to this site, Billy Joel said Captain Jack was the drug dealer in his neighbourhood. However, "... Captain Jack will get you high tonight and take you to your special island" appears to be allegorical in the context of the subsequent lyrics.
    http://www.rocklyrix.com/DisplayLyric.asp?SongID=4521

    Jun 08 04, 8:01 AM


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