Back in the day (50 years ago) we used smoke a little and a song like this would come on the radio in the car, and the conversation just stopped. Everyone just sort of laid back in their seat, and closed their stoned eyes, and just melted into this song. So very good. ELP were top shelf musicians and artists, especially Greg Lake.
Hey, all of the above 50 yrs ago but no drugs for me😂❤. Definitely eyes closed listening. No videos to compete. Just your ears..vinyl records and FM Radio
From ELP’s third album, Greg’s vocals and acoustic guitar are sublime but the star of the show IMHO is Emerson’s synth work at the end. That man was a genius.
Greg's voice just rang out in concert. He insisted on performing Barefoot standing on a Persian Rug. Maybe it was his magic carpet. I had a good seat about five rows back. Great night.
ive done it. i've done a ton of ELP. most of it, I had to delete because they were copyright striking videos. im not losing my channel over an abum cover like THAT. xD but its amazing music. I love these guys. Karn Evil 9 is still my favorite ;)
I remember buying this album when it came out, going home and putting it on my parent's console stereo and played it for them. They thought it was brilliant too! ❤😊
This song is magical, smooth, and mellow. It has that quality that makes you feel far away from something you can't quite put your finger on. Easily a genre of one song, presenting a catalog that satisfies with one or a thousand and one listens.
First time I heard this I was 19 yrs old in 1979 at my drummers house...I kept putting the need on the turntable over and over....I fell in love with this song immediately!!!!
So expressive. The gorgeous, ringing acoustic, the gentle, subtle hand percussion, then Keith's whimsical Moog artistry. The synths of the period were so unique and versatile in their primitiveness, the sliders and dials yielding sometimes unexpected rewards from their manipulation. Cheers 🍻 😊🤙🏼🎶🔥❤️🍁❤️✨️🕊
This song does something to me every time I listen to it.❤ I mean it’s ridiculous to say oh this is my favorite song of all time, but if you’re going by just single songs, definitely top 10.
Lee: The engineering on this entire album is pristine and multifaceted. The track after this, The Sheriff, gets labeled a comedy number by some. But to my ears it's a glorious, transportive piece in which the sound of the organ alone paints the Vista of panoramic Western sunsets and gives me chills. Your sense of an aquatic undercurrent in this, which I hadn't thought of before, is instantly recognizable now. Sonically this whole album is a masterpiece. And though it's true that the followup Brain Salad Surgery isn't as lush with 5 star ear candy, that starker, harsher production fits the songs as well as the fine wine sepia tones and aural cornucopic engineering fit Trilogy. Viva ELP!
Top five favorite all time song for me. There's something deep and magical about it and man, those guitars and bass. Wow. Edit since I typed the above before you heard all of it. Great, great description of how the song affects you. Very similar to my own thoughts. It's hard to define, but it's an amazing feeling.
What a good song. So mellow, such feeling, so much musicality. Greg's electric guitar solo is subliminal, Carl's drums are so perfect, and Keith's synth is unexpectedly appropriate and just out there. A grand song. Thank you Lee. BTW, your daughter is so damn cute!!
This group was so underrated Lee. Just too much top top top tier music at same time. One of my favorites with Yes. Now as a senior I really can appreciate the gift of 60s 70s music was. I knew it was amazing. But listen differently now if that makes sense. Keith Emerson on the moog was new back then. Moog? Lol. But I still prefer piano in general. Give a listen to a woman by the name of Rachel flowers who was a huge fan and did covers of this group( Keith's part) just listen on your own I no one pays. So worth your time..mind boggling she is
This is one my all time favorite songs. I remember when it came out how awed I was by the synth. It wasn't very common back then. I'm at work, but am going to listen to it on my lunch break. I can't wait until I get home. Too excited to see your reaction.
Brings back the great memories in college early 70s at the house with other students at night around the fireplace. Passing around the herb. Guys and girls.
Also, although I'm sure that most here know this, "In The Court of The Crimson King" was the debut album by pioneer Progressive Rock band King Crimson, of which Lake was a member. But he left soon after it came out to join and form Emerson, Lake & Palmer, on whose third studio album From the Beginning appeared.
On June 4, 1977 I was at Soldier Field in Chicago for The Superbowl of Rock. The bands were Emerson, Lake & Palmer; Foghat; the Climax Blues Band; J. Geils Band. It was one heck of a day and evening.
As a teen I stayed up late on Fridays and Saturdays to watch ELP on the concert shows. This charted higher than "Lucky Man?" "Lucky Man" is still getting played on classic rock stations.
Man, I’ve been so looking forward to seeing this reaction. Haven’t even started listening yet, but I know it’s gonna be good. This is one of those songs that even when I first heard it at the age of six I instantly loved it. It’s always been a favorite song of mine, one thing that still amazes me to this day is how good the production is on this song. It still sounds CD quality. As always, thanks for the great reactions and great choices and music to react to!
I totally agree with you about music being like a drug. My addiction shows no sign of subsiding all these years later. This is one of my favorite songs for many of the reasons you mentioned.
I like that you mentioned something about the beach or the ocean. I guess I remember hearing this song on the radio driving down to the Jersey shore in the mid 70s with my parents.
This is one I've been meaning to learn. Now that I've reconnected with a high school buddy that's played keys all his life, maybe we could pull it off. I noticed Lucky Man is not on your list There's a neat story about that song: Emerson, however, remained somewhat embarrassed about the song (Lucky Man), saying "That's the solo I've had to live with!" He noted that during the recording of the solo, he was "just jamming around", and was "devastated" to learn that it was going to be used in the final version of the song without having the chance to record another take, as all the tracks had been used. When called upon to play "Lucky Man" in concerts in later years, Emerson found he was not sure how the solo went: ...late 70s I hadn't played the solo from Lucky Man for quite a long time, so I actually called up Keyboard Magazine. I knew they'd done a transcription of the solo; "do you think I could have a copy of the solo from Lucky Man?" They said "What? Keith Emerson wants a copy of..." I hadn't played it...they managed to transcribe it quite accurately...I said "it'll save me time if you send me what you came up with..." So that was it. Thank you Keyboard Magazine and Dominic Milano, I think.
in 1976 I hung out with 3 16 yr old dudes which was great, could ride and criuse with them, i was 14, and they all turned me on to great music, but billy davis, tall lanky dude, always laughing, asked me, ever heard of emerson lake and palmer? and the he put their album on, i fucking loved it at 14, and still do.
When HBO showed the Dark Crystal repeatedly, I got familiar with the music of the little people. To me, the keyboard solo at the end sounds like tribal elves playing a pan flute. One of the first 5 songs I ever downloaded.
Check out Works Volume One album. Two records, one side Keith Emerson. One side Greg Lake. One side Carl Palmer. And the last side all three. Greg lakes lyrics are brilliant.
Do young people still sit around and listen to music that they like, I mean really listen, to music that they really like, without checking their phones, making snarky jokes and breaking out in giggles every few seconds, and patting themselves on the back for being so whatever the current term for cool and hip and all that is? I mean to music like this. Not necessarily actually this music, of course, as you can't expect many 17 year olds to listen to music made when their grandparents were young. But whatever its current equivalent is, artistically. Does it even have current equivalents, the kind you don't hear on Spotify's top whatever playlists but is still out there? It feels like an era has passed, forever. I hope that I'm wrong. I really do.
@@kovie9162 I wonder about older folks that genuinely think young people might be completely shallow and vapid and unable to have meaningful emotional attachments to art and beauty. Like, do you actually think our worlds are so infantile and below yours that we couldn't possibly have good music of our own that we cherish and enjoy? Don't mistake your falling out of enchantment with the world as the world's lack of art.
There might have been things I missed But don't be unkind It don't mean I'm blind Perhaps there's a thing or two I think of lying in bed I shouldn't have said But there it is You see it's all clear You were meant to be here From the beginning Maybe I might have changed And not been so cruel Not been such a fool Whatever was done is done I just can't recall It doesn't matter at all You see it's all clear You were meant to be here From the beginning
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Back in the day (50 years ago) we used smoke a little and a song like this would come on the radio in the car, and the conversation just stopped. Everyone just sort of laid back in their seat, and closed their stoned eyes, and just melted into this song. So very good. ELP were top shelf musicians and artists, especially Greg Lake.
Been there, and yes also 50 years ago.
Been there.... did that!
Hey, all of the above 50 yrs ago but no drugs for me😂❤. Definitely eyes closed listening. No videos to compete. Just your ears..vinyl records and FM Radio
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Sweet serotonin!🌻🌻🌻
From ELP’s third album, Greg’s vocals and acoustic guitar are sublime but the star of the show IMHO is Emerson’s synth work at the end. That man was a genius.
i did enjoy the synth at the end. but i was really digging greg's guitar and vocals...
IMHO, this is Greg's best song. I never get tired of it.
Greg Lake is such a star. He plays all guitars acoustic and electric and the bass and then he sings
Greg Lake (RIP) , John Wetton (RIP) Peter Gabriel , Jon Anderson , David Gilmour my top 5
Greg's voice just rang out in concert. He insisted on performing Barefoot standing on a Persian Rug. Maybe it was his magic carpet. I had a good seat about five rows back. Great night.
Great work man!...there's a 6min live version out there nice extended mix(pure magic you won't be disappointed.
Incredible bass line
An absolute masterpiece. Approaches the level of Eleanor Rigby in simple perfection
ELP, one of my favorite bands, Trilogy one of my favorite albums.
gotta do Endless Enigma pt 1 and 2 medley and Trilogy for sure. great album
ive done it. i've done a ton of ELP. most of it, I had to delete because they were copyright striking videos. im not losing my channel over an abum cover like THAT. xD but its amazing music. I love these guys. Karn Evil 9 is still my favorite ;)
@@L33Reacts 👍 gotta do whatchu gotta do
It's awesome that Keith knew exactly how to blend in his section without overwhelming the rest of a beautiful song. One of my favorites 😊❤
I remember buying this album when it came out, going home and putting it on my parent's console stereo and played it for them. They thought it was brilliant too! ❤😊
I remember doing that with my parents, to "Stairway To Heaven".
Absolutely beautiful. I remember when this album came out, it was so different and progressive.
This song is magical, smooth, and mellow. It has that quality that makes you feel far away from something you can't quite put your finger on. Easily a genre of one song, presenting a catalog that satisfies with one or a thousand and one listens.
First time I heard this I was 19 yrs old in 1979 at my drummers house...I kept putting the need on the turntable over and over....I fell in love with this song immediately!!!!
This song has such a magical and timeless feel to it~
It always stops me in my tracks when I hear it~ 💙
Another similar song in their catalogue is Still... You Turn Me On. Worth a listen. And anything from the first album
So expressive. The gorgeous, ringing acoustic, the gentle, subtle hand percussion, then Keith's whimsical Moog artistry. The synths of the period were so unique and versatile in their primitiveness, the sliders and dials yielding sometimes unexpected rewards from their manipulation. Cheers 🍻
😊🤙🏼🎶🔥❤️🍁❤️✨️🕊
Damn l love this song ❤
This song does something to me every time I listen to it.❤ I mean it’s ridiculous to say oh this is my favorite song of all time, but if you’re going by just single songs, definitely top 10.
Lee: The engineering on this entire album is pristine and multifaceted. The track after this, The Sheriff, gets labeled a comedy number by some. But to my ears it's a glorious, transportive piece in which the sound of the organ alone paints the Vista of panoramic Western sunsets and gives me chills. Your sense of an aquatic undercurrent in this, which I hadn't thought of before, is instantly recognizable now. Sonically this whole album is a masterpiece. And though it's true that the followup Brain Salad Surgery isn't as lush with 5 star ear candy, that starker, harsher production fits the songs as well as the fine wine sepia tones and aural cornucopic engineering fit Trilogy. Viva ELP!
One of my faves all time!!❤ Great pick!!!!
Saw them in 1971- fabulous! John Mayall and Poco were opening acts. Amazing show ❤
It's a perfect song. And Lake's vocals!!
Top five favorite all time song for me. There's something deep and magical about it and man, those guitars and bass. Wow.
Edit since I typed the above before you heard all of it. Great, great description of how the song affects you. Very similar to my own thoughts. It's hard to define, but it's an amazing feeling.
What a good song. So mellow, such feeling, so much musicality. Greg's electric guitar solo is subliminal, Carl's drums are so perfect, and Keith's synth is unexpectedly appropriate and just out there. A grand song. Thank you Lee. BTW, your daughter is so damn cute!!
This group was so underrated Lee. Just too much top top top tier music at same time. One of my favorites with Yes. Now as a senior I really can appreciate the gift of 60s 70s music was. I knew it was amazing. But listen differently now if that makes sense. Keith Emerson on the moog was new back then. Moog? Lol. But I still prefer piano in general. Give a listen to a woman by the name of Rachel flowers who was a huge fan and did covers of this group( Keith's part) just listen on your own I no one pays. So worth your time..mind boggling she is
How did we go from music like this to the utter crap produced today?
I love Greg Lake, this composition of his, and his Still You Turn Me On.
This is one my all time favorite songs. I remember when it came out how awed I was by the synth. It wasn't very common back then. I'm at work, but am going to listen to it on my lunch break. I can't wait until I get home. Too excited to see your reaction.
My favourite ELP Album. Saw it performed live too.
In the 70’s. Love it. 🎶❤️🎶
Probably their best and most consistent album.
The Beatles were not forgotten but they were done. This song is an anthem to my early 20's. What a time to be alive. So good.
Brings back the great memories in college early 70s at the house with other students at night around the fireplace. Passing around the herb. Guys and girls.
Sounds fun
Also, although I'm sure that most here know this, "In The Court of The Crimson King" was the debut album by pioneer Progressive Rock band King Crimson, of which Lake was a member. But he left soon after it came out to join and form Emerson, Lake & Palmer, on whose third studio album From the Beginning appeared.
🎸❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️ Love this song!!
On June 4, 1977 I was at Soldier Field in Chicago for The Superbowl of Rock. The bands were Emerson, Lake & Palmer; Foghat; the Climax Blues Band; J. Geils Band. It was one heck of a day and evening.
Love this song ... an ELP favorite
It's my favorite song to play on Acoustic Guitar.
As a teen I stayed up late on Fridays and Saturdays to watch ELP on the concert shows. This charted higher than "Lucky Man?" "Lucky Man" is still getting played on classic rock stations.
Welcome to 70's prog rock my young friend.
The jazzy guitar solo is very tasteful. What a great album.
Man, I’ve been so looking forward to seeing this reaction. Haven’t even started listening yet, but I know it’s gonna be good. This is one of those songs that even when I first heard it at the age of six I instantly loved it. It’s always been a favorite song of mine, one thing that still amazes me to this day is how good the production is on this song. It still sounds CD quality. As always, thanks for the great reactions and great choices and music to react to!
Trilogy is their finest work
Greg Lake, his voice, his bass.... and add the other two... magic.
I totally agree with you about music being like a drug. My addiction shows no sign of subsiding all these years later. This is one of my favorite songs for many of the reasons you mentioned.
You described this really well, Lee. There are waves and lots of layers. ❤❤❤
Excellent Song, needs to be about 5 minutes longer.
The acoustic guitar and off-kilter creativity. I think the last time I heard this was in the ‘70s on an orange shag rug :-)
Love Greg's voice. The video of just him singing it live while chewing gum is wonderful too.😊
I believe that video is of the song But Still You Turn Me On from the California Jam.
Ooh yes you're right. I'm a pillock. 😆 Still wonderful.
One of my favorite ELP track, takes me back to summer days!
My favorite studio cut from them. Please consider their live cover of Peter Gunn, a stomper!
This song just transports you every time. And you want to stay wherever the heck it is it has taken you. A GEM!
Probably my favorite ELP!
I like that you mentioned something about the beach or the ocean. I guess I remember hearing this song on the radio driving down to the Jersey shore in the mid 70s with my parents.
This is one I've been meaning to learn. Now that I've reconnected with a high school buddy that's played keys all his life, maybe we could pull it off.
I noticed Lucky Man is not on your list There's a neat story about that song:
Emerson, however, remained somewhat embarrassed about the song (Lucky Man), saying "That's the solo I've had to live with!" He noted that during the recording of the solo, he was "just jamming around", and was "devastated" to learn that it was going to be used in the final version of the song without having the chance to record another take, as all the tracks had been used. When called upon to play "Lucky Man" in concerts in later years, Emerson found he was not sure how the solo went:
...late 70s I hadn't played the solo from Lucky Man for quite a long time, so I actually called up Keyboard Magazine. I knew they'd done a transcription of the solo; "do you think I could have a copy of the solo from Lucky Man?" They said "What? Keith Emerson wants a copy of..." I hadn't played it...they managed to transcribe it quite accurately...I said "it'll save me time if you send me what you came up with..." So that was it. Thank you Keyboard Magazine and Dominic Milano, I think.
Very enjoyable
An amazing album! My favorite song of Greg's! Showcases his amazing talent!
A song we all liked to sing along with, thinking we were as good as Greg.
Timeless. One of the greatest songs ever. Up there with Mozart, Beethoven, Ellington or Devo.
In most of ELPs recordings Greg is only playing bass and he is an outstanding bassist, but his acoustic guitar work is nothing short of spectacular.
Love the acoustic, fun song to play
Glad for ears, spirit to hear Thank you, Lee 🎇 Linda for persisting!
Absolutely Superb. Tune & Album. Thanks for this.
No one can make natural western scale tuning sound like alternate Joni Mitchell tuning ....except Greg Lake.
One of the very best progressive rock bands in their first few albums!
You know it was the ‘70’s when the bar we always hung out at had this album and Wakeman’s “Journey to the Center if the Earth” on heavy rotation.
Some songs just take you on such a journey in your mind
in 1976 I hung out with 3 16 yr old dudes which was great, could ride and criuse with them, i was 14, and they all turned me on to great music, but billy davis, tall lanky dude, always laughing, asked me, ever heard of emerson lake and palmer? and the he put their album on, i fucking loved it at 14, and still do.
Really cool to see you smiling and truly enjoying this masterpiece❤
Loved this album and played it endlessly when it first came out.
One of my favorite songs. I saw ELP in 1977
Lucky! Wish I could have seen them!
Such a wonderful track
C'est La Vie.
When HBO showed the Dark Crystal repeatedly, I got familiar with the music of the little people. To me, the keyboard solo at the end sounds like tribal elves playing a pan flute. One of the first 5 songs I ever downloaded.
Such a chill song. Love it but it's too short!
👍👍 25,000!!! Good work dude. You earned it! great channel!
My fav love song to my wife.
No words…‘Perfect choice!!! ❤️
Greg Lake was amazing. RIP 💔😢
Soothing. Keep Reacting!
Great choice!!
Loved these guys!!
Take a Pebble still my favorite.
Greg Lake had one of the greatest voices in contemporary music, period. ELP, also NOT in The R&R Hall of Fame.
Still You Turn Me On -amazing
The only complaint is that this song could go on a lot longer.
Emerson’s previous band The Nice were a force. Well worth a look Lee
Beautiful song! Gotta check out Lucky Man and Still You Turn Me On
Closer To Believing from there Works Vol. 1 is Greg’s best song. 17 weeks to produce.
Check out Works Volume One album. Two records, one side Keith Emerson. One side Greg Lake. One side Carl Palmer. And the last side all three. Greg lakes lyrics are brilliant.
Try Knife Edge and The Barbarian. Harder edged songs.
He did Knife Edge a live video as I requested it. Look it up!
Do young people still sit around and listen to music that they like, I mean really listen, to music that they really like, without checking their phones, making snarky jokes and breaking out in giggles every few seconds, and patting themselves on the back for being so whatever the current term for cool and hip and all that is? I mean to music like this. Not necessarily actually this music, of course, as you can't expect many 17 year olds to listen to music made when their grandparents were young. But whatever its current equivalent is, artistically. Does it even have current equivalents, the kind you don't hear on Spotify's top whatever playlists but is still out there?
It feels like an era has passed, forever. I hope that I'm wrong. I really do.
@@kovie9162 I wonder about older folks that genuinely think young people might be completely shallow and vapid and unable to have meaningful emotional attachments to art and beauty. Like, do you actually think our worlds are so infantile and below yours that we couldn't possibly have good music of our own that we cherish and enjoy? Don't mistake your falling out of enchantment with the world as the world's lack of art.
There might have been things I missed
But don't be unkind
It don't mean I'm blind
Perhaps there's a thing or two
I think of lying in bed
I shouldn't have said
But there it is
You see it's all clear
You were meant to be here
From the beginning
Maybe I might have changed
And not been so cruel
Not been such a fool
Whatever was done is done
I just can't recall
It doesn't matter at all
You see it's all clear
You were meant to be here
From the beginning
Probably NOT ELP that did the blacklisting. It's a publishing company.
Please do the song Trilogy
Sooooooooo good
How many bands do you know where the lead singer, the lead guitarist and the bass player are all the same person? lol
and the producer)))
Take a Pebble
The song is very good but L33 , you re great
I always thought of this song as "Lucky Man Part 2," in terms of its structure and instrumentation, but it may actually be better than "Lucky Man."
Way better than Lucky Man in my opinion. Greg was only 12 years old when he wrote Lucky Man