We were Spoiled with great music. It just seems that those bands from the 70's were willing to take chances, experiment, and their music just got better and better. But it does seem that this generation is starting to discover our old songs and loving them like did.
Greg's singing is about the only rock voice I can sing along to in my limited range. I have to edge into falsetto to sing along with almost everyone else, I guess because most of them are tenors, and I am a baritone. Except on this song! He can still hit much higher notes than me here.
A band I was unfamiliar with, until this album! They came to town in 1974, Keith Emerson and his Piano rose up off the stage and rotated forward, dipping and spinning Emerson in circular fashion...just unbelievable to see and describe! A really awesome show...around 50 years ago. You’re very correct, we were and still are, spoiled due to the volume of bands. ELP-Great!
@@jimwilhelm943 I couldn’t tell you, frankly, because I don’t know which is Hall and which is Oates! If you’re asking about my voice, I think they are both higher than me.
Great comment! Looks like there's a lot of us! I've been thinking it's because we were exposed to so much great music, but rarely could we see it done live. What with like 3 TV stations? I'm only now, with the internet, able to see what I listened to back in the day.
Me too. It's so great. We had so much and going back to find everything else I happened to be distracted from is wonderful. We were the most fortunate ever.
I've heard this piece thousand times. The most interesting thing for me was your reaction to It. I am so happy that there are people who still appreciate really good music.
I was a teen when ELP and Yes were first touring in the US, they blew me away. I'd never heard anything like them. They shattered my concept of what music could be.
@@kennethschreyer2527 Ian McDonald did the keyboard work on "Court of the Crimson King", as well as the saxophone, Greg Lake Played bass, and sang lead vocals on the album. I loved this album and saw them live in the late 70s, after Bill Bruford joined.
@@kennethschreyer2527 Well, Keith Emerson didn't have anything to do with King Crimson, so he's not playing the Mellotron. He was with The Nice at the time. Court of the Crimson King is a great song, though.
Same here! Class of '77! We were definitely blessed with THE Best Music era. As I look back though, it seems '77 was the year music changed. Saturday NIght Fever came out and Disco changed everything. To find music like this after '77, you had to dig deep. Even popular rock bands seemed to fade for awhile (ex: Aerosmith, Bob Segar, Eagles, etc.) My world changed when I first heard Dark Side of the Moon. Lol! So thankful music like this was the backdrop of my youth. 😎
I love seeing you kids have the same reactions we had almost 50 years ago as teenagers when we first heard this music. Hope you were as spellbound and awakened as we were. Cheers!
...now you understand what our music was about...the variety...the originality...the progression and off beats...beautiful stuff...no faux vocal electronic enhancements...
underrated guitar player? He was an underrated bassist too lol, his playing on 21st Century Schizoid Man is is sane. He was amazing at everything he did
I got back from Vietnam in April of 1972. The high end, 4 channel system I bought while overseas, arrived shortly after I did. Lying on a bean bag chair, with my eyes closed, and hearing music like this flowing through my head, is probably the happiest I have ever been in my life.
Those are good ones to begin with, to prepare you for the REAL ELP, like Tarkus, Karn Evil, the first self titled album, Pictures at an Exhibition, Endless Enigma, Trilogy. Mind you, provoking stuff, not as easy listening as this one, this was minor league ELP, but good nonetheless.
I bought the Trilogy album when it first came out and I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to see this great music passed on to a new generation!! It’s fantastic and you two are a delight to watch!! It’s like I am getting a new perspective on a familiar song and I get to be reintroduced to ELP!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
The Tarkus version from "Welcome Back My Friends......" is my personal favorite. It reminds me of the quadrophonic show in Pittsburgh...a time when the Civic Arena Roof was open when we arrived. One of five times I was fortunate to see them.
@@leesmith3346 Unfortunately, Brain Salad Surgery is not the greatest album ever. I think there is bunch of other albums that would be considered first. It may be your greatest and it is my number one favourite.
“Just Take a Pebble” was my favorite ELP song back in the early 70’s as a young lad. I would go to sleep many nights listening to it on my reel to reel. A must listen with headphones.
One thing I like about these couple is the SUPREME SOUND they boast in every reaction and the Softness and clarity of their buttery mics… and he knows about music and she is sooo observant… Perfect reactions with Class.
Keith Emerson was one of the greatest keyboard artists in rock music who ever performed. Listen to the three fates from the Dove Album, with Emerson playing a pipe organ.
In the 60’s and early to mid 70’s, we just turned on the radio and the magic was right there. Then the corporate suits took over and by 1980, most the AOR (Album Oriented Rock) stations were gone, replaced by the “Formula Rock” Top 40 stations. The days ELP, Yes, Pink Floyd, Uriah Heep, Rush, etc and their 10-15 minute songs being played on the radio were gone; replaced by the hits from REO Speedwagon, Journey, Foreigner, Cheap Trick, etc. Not that those are bad bands with bad songs but they lacked the pure magic of songs like this one.
Heard Lucky Man by ELP first time in '71, downtown Des Moines, Jimmy C's pool hall, club and pick up joint. The Dove album. YES, fortunately, Generator and 90125 never took off. I disliked those. YES Tormato, Topographical Oceans, both grand and underrated music by YES.
I remember the pirate stations. They didn't have a license to broadcast and were constantly on the move. They'd play music you wouldn't hear anywhere else. I remember waking up one morning to go to school and being late to class because one of the pirate stations played the entire Eat A Peach album by the Allman Brothers and I just had to hear it all.
ELP was my favorite band when I was in college. 1977 I saw them in concert 5 times. It was the year I graduated from college and I just happened to be in the cities where they were touring. They started the tour with a full symphony orchestra, but it got too expensive so by the end of the summer it was just the 3 of them. My favorite was Keith Emerson. I've always been a sucker for keyboards and Keith was classically trained, which comes through in a lot of their music. Karl Palmer was not a drummer, he was a percussionist. Truly amazing. I wasn't that keen on Greg Lake back in the day, and always thought him the weak link, but have changed my mind and come to appreciate him more as I grow older. It's so great to see another generation discover their music and help to keep it alive. Loved your reaction, and yes, you definitely need to check out more of their music..
Emerson, Lake, & Palmer: Still You Turn Me On. You guys will love this one too. Greg Lake has such an easy voice to listen to. Play the live version, and watch Greg as he so effortlessly projects his voice. I clicked on your about link, and your families history with music is so inspiring.
Thanks for the shout out, guys! So glad you're checking out ELP. This song is so wonderful. I'm glad you both liked it! The opening harmonics are very reminiscent of the beginning of the song Roundabout from Yes which came out just one year prior. I wonder if that was Greg Lake tipping his hat? Maybe somebody here knows. In the meantime, some obligatory follow-up tracks: Lucky Man, the full Karn Evil 9 suite, Hoedown (adaptation of an Aaron Copeland piece), Fanfare for the Common Man (also by Copeland). There are many others, but this is a good start. Enjoy!
@@kevintillman7862 Nice to see you on another platform besides Facebook, my friend! I'm enjoying this reaction channel quite a bit - very genuine. It's always gratifying to see the next generation picking up the music we love. Hope all is well. :-)
@@NicknLex I have been following the career of Miyavi from Japan. This guy could give Stevie Ray Vaughan a run for his money. He taught himself to play and started out on bass. The "band" is just him and the drummer who has been with him for long time. They call him the Samurai guitarist, and he plays a number of genres, but mostly rock. He is an excellent actor, too. Maybe you will review him. Your insights are good, because you play music. Thanks for your videos; they are pleasant and enjoyable. "What's My Name" -- NYC th-cam.com/video/QYXL0OA2K9M/w-d-xo.html
You guys are choosing all my favorite bands and I'm not complaining. This song represents the light side of ELP, you are in for it when you dig on Tarkus, Trilogy, Karn Evel #9, The Endless Enigma, The Barbarian, and many more.
Try Listening to C'est La Vie by ELP (Emerson Lake & Palmer) It was so very rewarding to see you discover the absolute mastery of ELP. I miss Keith Emerson, and Greg Lake may they rest in peace. Anything they produced will open your eyes and senses. Thank You.
You should watch Greg Lake sing this live, his last concert before his death. Timeless. Best to listen on a warm summer day , driving with the windows down, stereo blasting with a nice bass.
His live performance of Lucky Man was awesome. He was chewing gum while singing, but you’d never know it just by listening. And he wrote the song when he was only 12 years old! What a talent.
You two are so genuine, that song mystifies! It choked me up to see your reaction because that may be the most beautiful song ever written. Amazingly breathtaking music and singing!
Hi Guys! So glad you like the song. Greg Lake was originally from King Crimson. Greg Lake played Acoustic, Bass and electric on this song. Must view, ELP Cam Jam 74 live with Greg doing the great great song, Still you turn me on. Also, ELP live doing the promenade and Sage live. Mind blowing guitar work on Sage. Thanks for sharing. Blessings from Michigan.
I remember being in high school when this came out. I would put it on the stereo, turn out the lights and listen to it with headphones while I lay on the floor. Heaven.
There is still plenty of talent out there. Maybe not so much on the radio but there are so many other avenues now. Check out The Reverend Peyton, Samantha Fish, and more than I can write. You just need to dig deeper. PS: I was born in 1953!
When this song and album came out, I had a close friend that died, and listened to this on my way to his funeral. The memories come flooding back. Great song!
Hi Nick and Lex! It's Patti and Jerry from NJ again (that love Renaissance) . . . . . Nick's comment, on this video, about how lucky those of us that were born in the mid-50's are and that we experienced all the great music that came out back then is so TRUE. I was 13 yrs. old in 1970 and Jerry was 17. You are absolutely right ~ Jerry and I often remind each other of just that fact! We feel that there is nothing that compares to the music back then and the best part was seeing all these great bands live in concert as well! Unfortunately, because of time "not" standing still, we are loosing all the great musicians and you can't believe how sad we get when another one passes on. If you guys are ever out here on the east coast, you have to visit Bethel, NY, in Sullivan County, where the famous "Woodstock" concert took place in 1969 for 3 days of peace, love and fun and with NO incidences of rioting, fights, etc. Jerry and I actually got married there a couple years ago right on the field where they built the stage! It is a beautiful preserved historic site that hails an interesting museum containing so many Woodstock memories and artifacts and also all the happenings that went on in the 60's, music related and not. I know you guys would love it there, being so into "our" music . . . if you ever travel out this way, let us know . . . we love to go back there and it'd be awesome to meet you too! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! (-:
You guys are so sweet! Thank you for this lovely offer and I loved to hear that you got married in such a meaningful spot! We’d love to visit one day! Nick was actually telling me the other day that he can’t believe he’s never been to NY! We’ll definitely plan for it and keep you both in mind! The pleasure of meeting would be all ours!! :) Enjoy your weekend! Lots of love, Lex
Sounds even better now than when I first heard it in high school in 1972! Mellow is the word I always used to describe the feeling this song evoked. Love your reactions--you guys really know quality music, and we certainly had an abundance of it in the 70's. We truly did not realize how lucky we were back then to have music like this readily played!
It just pleases me so much to see younger generations finally turning to our music and discovering its wonder. Imagine being utterly surrounded and saturated with it for DECADES. It was a different world. We had our problems but we lived in a most magnificent time. Continue to enjoy. MUST listen to ELP, "Still you turn me on".
Ah, sitting in a dark smoky room listening to greats like this to the glow of an old stereo receiver such as Marantz, Pioneer, etc. If you were there you know what I mean.
Still have my KLH stereo receiver and big speakers! Still work great, were built to last! Replaced the turntable and tape deck, added a CD player. Still a killer stereo system. Spent hours on end listening to ELP and the other prog bands. Still love this music!
Yes, weren't we so lucky to be born in the 50's. I bought this album when it was released and still play it. The three guys were concert standard musicians. Greg Lake plays ALL the guitars and Carl Palmer is on percussion. The story goes that Keith wasn't in the studio when they were recording this so it was just Greg and Carl. Keith comes in and Greg says, the end needs some keyboards and Keith just come up with what you hear. Just simply stunning music and musicianship. Stay safe and Keep on Rocking.
Wow, this song takes me back. I was a freshman in college with no money to speak of. But it did not cost much for a group of friends to hang out on a friday night with a bottle of Boones Farm and listen to some ELP. Good times.
I started with Boones farm and Strawberry fields, and felt very sophisticated when we started drinking Mateus in the brown bottle. And chianti in the basket bottle. Good Times!
I’m 61 and I have had the pleasure of being exposed to the greatest Rock music ever written. Watching you two hearing these masterpieces for the first time brings back so many wonderful memories. You need to listen to Queen II from start to finish, but especially “March of the Black Queen”.
This is what I've used for several years ❤as my alarm clock on my phone... soft beginning notes, then kicks in with beautiful music and lyrics... a great song to wake up to!! ❤❤❤
As soon as Greg finished with In the Wake of Poseidon and left to form ELP I followed him and I never bought another King Crimson album though I did lidten to them from time to time. Greg's voice was what drew me to KC ... and on then to ELP. Never regretted that decision for a single moment. That was when I was 17 in @ 1970 and 51 yra later they are still my #1. R.I.P. Keith & Greg
Keith's solo was a one time thing. They went crazy over it but Keith wanted another stab at it. They had limited tracks and they only had one track and none to do experimenting with. Keith always regretted this. Of course to me it sounded perfect.
I saw them in concert back in the 1970's somewhere. They were amazing, and I just got goosebumps hearing them again. It's nice to young people appreciate real R&R.
Your reactions are as precious as this music was to us back when it first drenched our ears, hearts and souls!!! God bless your hearts as you take us and go back with us to our youth.
Doesn’t great music just lift you up? So glad to see such great choices being made. This was my youth.... what a time. You two are a great couple. So chill and good together. A pleasure to watch.
Sixteen years ago, my then fifteen year old son says "Dad, I'm in a band." "Okay." "We've got our first gig on Wednesday." "Okay." "So I need the Fender Rhodes, one of the small Hammonds and a lead synth." (I have a bit of a collection of those things.) Turns out it's a Battle of the Bands, and this bunch of fifteen year olds open with From The Beginning, then do Yes's Long Distance Runaround, then ELP's Rondo, and finish with Yes's Roundabout. Made an old Rick Wakeman wannabe proud.
I was 17 when I saw ELP at the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino Calif. 1978 . They just came out in plain white T-shirts and went to WORK ! Blew us all away w/cannons firing and this huge drum set spinning and the keyboards getting tossed around (w/hydrolics) ! They Opened w/the Loudest Sounding ...."Welcome Back my Freinds to the Show that Never ends..so Glad you could attend ..Come inside Come Inside " !! ...So Much FUN, man !!
Such amazing old classics.. Greig Lake that voice. So much talent before it's time. I will dedicate our fav. song to you both. Our 40th will be in July. I see the relationship you two have. you will make it to 40 yrs " You still turn me on/ Lucky man....... Blessings cheers
They are a very nice couple for sure and their shared love of music will see them through for many years to come. Lucky they are but so are we, sharing this journey...
@ Lois R. : This is one of the sweetest comments we’ve received. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your kindness; you’ve brought tears to my eyes! I can only hope that we’ll share every moment together for as long as this Earth will have us. We will DEFINITELY be listening to that song and will celebrate you and your 40th anniversary - congratulations! Thanks again for your support and well wishes, Lex. @Vic Provost: Thank you so much for your kind words and your ongoing support! It’s so touching to know that you’re all enjoying this journey as much as we are sharing it with everyone! WE ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE PEOPLE LIKE BOTH OF YOU ON OUR CHANNEL! :) Thank you infinitely and sending love, Lex.
@@NicknLex You have no idea how good you make this old hippie feel, making so much of the music of my life new again, you have such honest and sincere reactions and having a musical background really helps with the respect you command from your subscribers. Finding something genuine in this day and age is rare, you guys are the real deal! Do 'Love to Love' either studio (Lights Out album) or live (Strangers in the Night Live) from UFO, it fits you to a tee, Vic. :-)
Thanks again for your kind words and support; the amount of joy this channel has brought us is indescribable. People like you make it even brighter around here! We'll keep those in mind and be well, Lex. :)
Agreed! Though if you have a chance, checkout the band Porcupine Tree, maybe the song Anesthetize. Band leader Steven Wilson is known for creating amazing things and was inspired by all the 70s greats! :)
Dude. Your face was flush while listening to this. I can relate to what a wonderful tune it is. This is my favorite from ELP. I still have the vinyl LP.
You two really make a beautiful couple, you’re so suited to each other and it’s really nice to see the love and joy you have for each other. The music is great too!
One of the best albums ever Pictures at an Exhibition. Claasical music played by ELP. Oh the joy you will have going down this rabbit hole with this amazing trio. Carl Palmer was one of the most incredible percussionists in the world.
I had the exact reaction 52 years ago when I brought the album home from the record store and listened for first time with headphones. So much gold to mine.
Howdy from Texas.............I’m 61 and this old song brings good old memories. If I ever get my time machine working again, I’m going right back to the ‘70’s !!!
The cool thing about this song, the first part, with the exception of the bongos played by Carl Palmer is all Greg Lake. He is vocalist, all guitars, including bass.....then Keith Emerson the keyboard master comes in...... what a beautiful song
Watching young people discover the music I grew up listening to is fascinating. I remember first hearing song a very long time ago and falling in love with it. It is an ethereal 4 minutes that courses through you. Enjoy your rabbit hole both of you. What treats await.
In high school in the 70's my boyfriends parents owned the concert venue in town- i got to see every act! Yes, the Moody Blues and ELP were my absolute favorites. Seeing your reaction to this gave a baby boomer a lump in her throat! You must listen to And You and I by Yes- it is close to a religious experience. love to you!
I think we took it for granted. There was always some new awesome song coming out. We grew to expect it. Only now do I see just how fortunate we were to live then. The memories now are simply stellar.
Okay, l just had to tell you guys that when a was a teenager and this song would play at the party, most of us would whistle to the end part of this song, if you can imagine that 🤟😜
There is no way anyone can make it to being a adult without having heard this amazing album. This any many other great artists were the soundtrack to my childhood, this song reminds we of my dad every time i listen to it.
I was 12 years old to 22 years old in the decade of the 70s and I just didn't realize how blessed I was back then to have such great music come out every month from these wonderful creative artists. I loved the '70s music like this, and steely dan (my favorite), and I loved equally the music of the 90s.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Greg Lake on bass, guitars and angelic vocals. RIP ✌
Huge tune
Please review Greg Lake’s live performance of “Still, You Turn Me on,” from 1984. Here’s the link: th-cam.com/video/yoxHGxQw9ws/w-d-xo.html
@@wallihaley5194 BIG TIME.... I'm working on learning that song...
@Biggiebaby Outing yourself?? LOL!
@@wallihaley5194 yes!
You are beginning to understand why we old S.O.B.s think most modern music sucks in comparison with what we grew up with.
😂😂 totally agree
We were Spoiled with great music. It just seems that those bands from the 70's were willing to take chances, experiment, and their music just got better and better. But it does seem that this generation is starting to discover our old songs and loving them like did.
Masterpiece
I taught guitar for over 27 years and almost every student wanted to learn the stuff I grew up on, not the stuff that was popular then.
Whether it was the 60s or 70s.Yes, we were definitely spoiled, we didn't know it at the time though. The great music just kept on coming.
Greg had perfect tone.
He never missed or fail a note.
Neither as a singer or as a player.
What a great musician he was!
Greg's voice was amazing, the pitch bends in his voice in this tune completely sets up the instrumental at the end.
Perfect
Greg Lake's voice was clean and beautiful.
Greg's singing is about the only rock voice I can sing along to in my limited range. I have to edge into falsetto to sing along with almost everyone else, I guess because most of them are tenors, and I am a baritone. Except on this song! He can still hit much higher notes than me here.
@@davidcampbell4870 I imagine you have a beautiful voice.
A band I was unfamiliar with, until this album! They came to town in 1974, Keith Emerson and his Piano rose up off the stage and rotated forward, dipping and spinning Emerson in circular fashion...just unbelievable to see and describe! A really awesome show...around 50 years ago. You’re very correct, we were and still are, spoiled due to the volume of bands. ELP-Great!
@@davidcampbell4870 Similar to Daryl Hall’s voice?
@@jimwilhelm943 I couldn’t tell you, frankly, because I don’t know which is Hall and which is Oates! If you’re asking about my voice, I think they are both higher than me.
There was just TOO much music in my generation. I'm 65 and still discovering new old music.
Ain't it wondaful?
same. I’m 62. still rocking!
That's so true. I'm 66 and didn't appreciate it as much as I do today.
Great comment! Looks like there's a lot of us!
I've been thinking it's because we were exposed to so much great music, but rarely could we see it done live. What with like 3 TV stations? I'm only now, with the internet, able to see what I listened to back in the day.
Me too. It's so great. We had so much and going back to find everything else I happened to be distracted from is wonderful. We were the most fortunate ever.
Greg Lake was one of the most underrated singers in rock history!
YES ,Greg was a FANTASTIC Guitarist and An AWESOME Singer !! Really SEXY too !! I'm an old HIPPIE LADY ,I Appreciate ELP and their music !! 💜🎶☮️
Greg was right up there with great singers like Justin Hayward, of the Moody Blues.
I suppose he would be underrated by people who never listened. To rate somebody you best show up to the audition.
My favorite, his voice is just so pure. The three are and sadly were epic musicians.
Throughout his career - in so many great bands. I began my appreciation in '69 seeing King Crimson live. Always been a huge fan....
Greg Lake-one of the most beautiful voices ever.
Yes and he sang it to me smiling so beautiful looking.
Yes, indeed
RIP Greg Lake and Keith Emerson.
There's a reason why those of us who lived through it , call it the Golden Age of Rock.
Because it was!
Yes it was!!
we have a plethora of musical genious
I was born 1956 and ELP was till today my favorite Band ever! Keith Emerson and Greg Lake still dead. Rest in Peace! René from Germany.
These guys were virtuosos..no autotune here..just perfect pure ralent
Exactly
I've heard this piece thousand times. The most interesting thing for me was your reaction to It. I am so happy that there are people who still appreciate really good music.
I was a teen when ELP and Yes were first touring in the US, they blew me away. I'd never heard anything like them. They shattered my concept of what music could be.
Check out Prog masterpiece
Court of the Crimson King
Emerson plays a Mellotron.
Amazing sound.
The band was
King Crimson
@@kennethschreyer2527 Ian McDonald did the keyboard work on "Court of the Crimson King", as well as the saxophone, Greg Lake Played bass, and sang lead vocals on the album. I loved this album and saw them live in the late 70s, after Bill Bruford joined.
Me too
@@kevinmarsh8922 Ian McDonald also wrote the song "The Court of the Crimson King" with Peter Sinfield.
@@kennethschreyer2527 Well, Keith Emerson didn't have anything to do with King Crimson, so he's not playing the Mellotron. He was with The Nice at the time. Court of the Crimson King is a great song, though.
I was so lucky. As I entered high school in '74, I was introduced to EL&P and Rush. And to this day now that I'm 61.....I still listen.
And it never let you down, it never will … it’s one of the few constants in our lives…
Same here! Class of '77! We were definitely blessed with THE Best Music era. As I look back though, it seems '77 was the year music changed. Saturday NIght Fever came out and Disco changed everything. To find music like this after '77, you had to dig deep. Even popular rock bands seemed to fade for awhile (ex: Aerosmith, Bob Segar, Eagles, etc.) My world changed when I first heard Dark Side of the Moon. Lol! So thankful music like this was the backdrop of my youth. 😎
I’m right there with you guys, class of 79
This is one of my top 5 favorite songs. Greg's vocals are pristine. Everything is perfect.
I agree. Perfect in every way.
Only Carl Palmer is left...RIP Keith and Greg!
I love seeing you kids have the same reactions we had almost 50 years ago as teenagers when we first heard this music. Hope you were as spellbound and awakened as we were. Cheers!
...now you understand what our music was about...the variety...the originality...the progression and off beats...beautiful stuff...no faux vocal electronic enhancements...
Jay Graydon said- "Before Pro Tools, there were Pros"!!
ok boomer
Greg Lake was an underrated guitar player. He plays that Gibson J-200 so clean. And a great voice. He also sang for King Crimson.
Those perfect arpeggios while chewing gum and singing😊
@@vibefrequencyable Exactly. He was a monster musician.
underrated guitar player? He was an underrated bassist too lol, his playing on 21st Century Schizoid Man is is sane. He was amazing at everything he did
I got back from Vietnam in April of 1972. The high end, 4 channel system I bought while overseas, arrived shortly after I did. Lying on a bean bag chair, with my eyes closed, and hearing music like this flowing through my head, is probably the happiest I have ever been in my life.
Lucky Man, Fanfare For The common Man, Still You Turn Me On, Peter Gunn and Jerusalem are some good ones.
Agree, agree, agree, agree, and agree. Ill add Toccata and Tarkus
Jerusalem for sure!
Tarkus and Karn Evil 9 are amazing also
Those are good ones to begin with, to prepare you for the REAL ELP, like Tarkus, Karn Evil, the first self titled album, Pictures at an Exhibition, Endless Enigma, Trilogy. Mind you, provoking stuff, not as easy listening as this one, this was minor league ELP, but good nonetheless.
Oh God! You all forgot Epitaph.
I bought the Trilogy album when it first came out and I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to see this great music passed on to a new generation!! It’s fantastic and you two are a delight to watch!! It’s like I am getting a new perspective on a familiar song and I get to be reintroduced to ELP!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Ditto.
I actually have three copies in my collection vinyl and CD.
Definitely my favourite prog album.
Got a $10 cheque from my Grandma for my 16th birthday in '72 and ran right out and bought this album. It had just come out that week.....for $5.99!
I was blessed to grow up during the 70's. Some of the best music ever! Nothing touches it today.
The entire Karn Evil 9 would make an epic listening session. Tarkus would also be a marathon listen.
yes!
The Tarkus version from "Welcome Back My Friends......" is my personal favorite. It reminds me of the quadrophonic show in Pittsburgh...a time when the Civic Arena Roof was open when we arrived. One of five times I was fortunate to see them.
Brain Salad Surgery - greatest album of all time.
@@leesmith3346 Unfortunately, Brain Salad Surgery is not the greatest album ever. I think there is bunch of other albums that would be considered first. It may be your greatest and it is my number one favourite.
A great ballad, like “Lucky Man”. However, check out the track “Trilogy”, again a beaut
You mentioned King Crimson. Greg Lake, who sang w ELP was Crimson’s original singer. What a great voice.
Music like this will never be made again, I am so happy it was recorded for generations to come.
RIP Greg one of the most beautiful voices ever.
This is why those of us who actually grew up in the 60s and 70s are the cool generation !!!!!
“Just Take a Pebble” was my favorite ELP song back in the early 70’s as a young lad. I would go to sleep many nights listening to it on my reel to reel. A must listen with headphones.
It's really hard to say what is #1 IMHO but if I had to choose this might be the first to come to mind
I may be late to the party but "Take A Pebble" is one of my favorites and I 2nd it.
Ripples by genesis!
One thing I like about these couple is the SUPREME SOUND they boast in every reaction and the Softness and clarity of their buttery mics… and he knows about music and she is sooo observant… Perfect reactions with Class.
That is so sweet, thank you for the kind words and support! We’re happy you enjoyed with us and hope to see you around! 💕
@@NicknLex No problem... Send me your home address... ha! ha! ha!!! (No, seriously...) ha! ha! ha!! You want to see me, you got it! he! he!
Keith Emerson was one of the greatest keyboard artists in rock music who ever performed. Listen to the three fates from the Dove Album, with Emerson playing a pipe organ.
Tarkus side one especially just blew me away!
James Zealy - "One of the greatest keyboard artists"? Sorry, he's the best!
In the 60’s and early to mid 70’s, we just turned on the radio and the magic was right there. Then the corporate suits took over and by 1980, most the AOR (Album Oriented Rock) stations were gone, replaced by the “Formula Rock” Top 40 stations. The days ELP, Yes, Pink Floyd, Uriah Heep, Rush, etc and their 10-15 minute songs being played on the radio were gone; replaced by the hits from REO Speedwagon, Journey, Foreigner, Cheap Trick, etc. Not that those are bad bands with bad songs but they lacked the pure magic of songs like this one.
yeah , you can say that again , To the Magic !
Agree well said!
Heard Lucky Man by ELP first time in '71, downtown Des Moines, Jimmy C's pool hall, club and pick up joint. The Dove album. YES, fortunately, Generator and 90125 never took off. I disliked those. YES Tormato, Topographical Oceans, both grand and underrated music by YES.
I remember the pirate stations. They didn't have a license to broadcast and were constantly on the move. They'd play music you wouldn't hear anywhere else. I remember waking up one morning to go to school and being late to class because one of the pirate stations played the entire Eat A Peach album by the Allman Brothers and I just had to hear it all.
When REO first started up they rocked.
The skill and art that went into that song is off the scale and totally incredible.
ELP was my favorite band when I was in college. 1977 I saw them in concert 5 times. It was the year I graduated from college and I just happened to be in the cities where they were touring. They started the tour with a full symphony orchestra, but it got too expensive so by the end of the summer it was just the 3 of them. My favorite was Keith Emerson. I've always been a sucker for keyboards and Keith was classically trained, which comes through in a lot of their music. Karl Palmer was not a drummer, he was a percussionist. Truly amazing. I wasn't that keen on Greg Lake back in the day, and always thought him the weak link, but have changed my mind and come to appreciate him more as I grow older. It's so great to see another generation discover their music and help to keep it alive. Loved your reaction, and yes, you definitely need to check out more of their music..
Emerson, Lake, & Palmer: Still You Turn Me On. You guys will love this one too. Greg Lake has such an easy voice to listen to. Play the live version, and watch Greg as he so effortlessly projects his voice. I clicked on your about link, and your families history with music is so inspiring.
Thanks for the shout out, guys! So glad you're checking out ELP. This song is so wonderful. I'm glad you both liked it! The opening harmonics are very reminiscent of the beginning of the song Roundabout from Yes which came out just one year prior. I wonder if that was Greg Lake tipping his hat? Maybe somebody here knows. In the meantime, some obligatory follow-up tracks: Lucky Man, the full Karn Evil 9 suite, Hoedown (adaptation of an Aaron Copeland piece), Fanfare for the Common Man (also by Copeland). There are many others, but this is a good start. Enjoy!
Thank YOU for your constant support and suggestions! We’re happy to have you and hope you keep enjoying the channel. :) - Lex
Well said Michael . I take for granted so much of the great music we grew up with. This one still amazes at 50 years old.
@@kevintillman7862 Nice to see you on another platform besides Facebook, my friend! I'm enjoying this reaction channel quite a bit - very genuine. It's always gratifying to see the next generation picking up the music we love. Hope all is well. :-)
@@NicknLex I have been following the career of Miyavi from Japan. This guy could give Stevie Ray Vaughan a run for his money. He taught himself to play and started out on bass. The "band" is just him and the drummer who has been with him for long time. They call him the Samurai guitarist, and he plays a number of genres, but mostly rock. He is an excellent actor, too. Maybe you will review him. Your insights are good, because you play music. Thanks for your videos; they are pleasant and enjoyable.
"What's My Name" -- NYC th-cam.com/video/QYXL0OA2K9M/w-d-xo.html
You guys are choosing all my favorite bands and I'm not complaining. This song represents the light side of ELP, you are in for it when you dig on Tarkus, Trilogy, Karn Evel #9, The Endless Enigma, The Barbarian, and many more.
I'll second Tarkus. An epic trip!
Don't forget Pirates or Pictures at an exhibition
Brain Salad Surgery
Trilogy is a BRILLIANT album. Most of their product is!
Try Listening to C'est La Vie by ELP (Emerson Lake & Palmer) It was so very rewarding to see you discover the absolute mastery of ELP. I miss Keith Emerson, and Greg Lake may they rest in peace. Anything they produced will open your eyes and senses. Thank You.
Welcome to my youth! First King Crimson, now ELP, then Yes, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Gentle Giant, says he declaring my UK 🇬🇧 heritage
The best was and is 'The Moody Blues'.
You should watch Greg Lake sing this live, his last concert before his death. Timeless. Best to listen on a warm summer day , driving with the windows down, stereo blasting with a nice bass.
His live performance of Lucky Man was awesome. He was chewing gum while singing, but you’d never know it just by listening. And he wrote the song when he was only 12 years old! What a talent.
He picked a 12 string box..amazing
@@TheTrojanman83 I Love his solo performance of this song...and I read that he chewed the gum to keep his mouth/voice wet from the saliva.
You two are so genuine, that song mystifies! It choked me up to see your reaction because that may be the most beautiful song ever written. Amazingly breathtaking music and singing!
At 67 I can say that if I had to listen to one song the rest of my life, this would be it.
Hi Guys! So glad you like the song. Greg Lake was originally from King Crimson. Greg Lake played Acoustic, Bass and electric on this song. Must view, ELP Cam Jam 74 live with Greg doing the great great song, Still you turn me on. Also, ELP live doing the promenade and Sage live. Mind blowing guitar work on Sage. Thanks for sharing. Blessings from Michigan.
I remember being in high school when this came out. I would put it on the stereo, turn out the lights and listen to it with headphones while I lay on the floor. Heaven.
From a time when musicians actually had something called "Talent" !
Yessir!
You nailed it!!! Right on the head
you just need to look at the right places nowadays. talent is still everywhere
@@pupperemeritus9189 Thanks, but no thanks. Got plenty of the music that
I love so not interested in today's offerings.
There is still plenty of talent out there. Maybe not so much on the radio but there are so many other avenues now. Check out The Reverend Peyton, Samantha Fish, and more than I can write. You just need to dig deeper. PS: I was born in 1953!
When this song and album came out, I had a close friend that died, and listened to this on my way to his funeral. The memories come flooding back. Great song!
Hi Nick and Lex! It's Patti and Jerry from NJ again (that love Renaissance) . . . . . Nick's comment, on this video, about how lucky those of us that were born in the mid-50's are and that we experienced all the great music that came out back then is so TRUE. I was 13 yrs. old in 1970 and Jerry was 17. You are absolutely right ~ Jerry and I often remind each other of just that fact! We feel that there is nothing that compares to the music back then and the best part was seeing all these great bands live in concert as well! Unfortunately, because of time "not" standing still, we are loosing all the great musicians and you can't believe how sad we get when another one passes on. If you guys are ever out here on the east coast, you have to visit Bethel, NY, in Sullivan County, where the famous "Woodstock" concert took place in 1969 for 3 days of peace, love and fun and with NO incidences of rioting, fights, etc. Jerry and I actually got married there a couple years ago right on the field where they built the stage! It is a beautiful preserved historic site that hails an interesting museum containing so many Woodstock memories and artifacts and also all the happenings that went on in the 60's, music related and not. I know you guys would love it there, being so into "our" music . . . if you ever travel out this way, let us know . . . we love to go back there and it'd be awesome to meet you too! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! (-:
You guys are so sweet! Thank you for this lovely offer and I loved to hear that you got married in such a meaningful spot! We’d love to visit one day! Nick was actually telling me the other day that he can’t believe he’s never been to NY!
We’ll definitely plan for it and keep you both in mind! The pleasure of meeting would be all ours!! :)
Enjoy your weekend! Lots of love, Lex
So good...I was a teenager in the 70’s when all this music was coming out. Always loved ELP music.
YES !!! 💜🎶☮️
Tarkus next!!!! It’s long, but you’ll love it.
My favorite!
The live version from welcome back my friends is the best
Tarkus took me a few listenings to get in sync with, but once I did, it is just a phenomenal go-to for me. One of my favorites. A real work of art.
Sounds even better now than when I first heard it in high school in 1972! Mellow is the word I always used to describe the feeling this song evoked. Love your reactions--you guys really know quality music, and we certainly had an abundance of it in the 70's. We truly did not realize how lucky we were back then to have music like this readily played!
I was born in 53 so got to grow up with awesome music. Went to numerous concerts in the 70s. A great time to be young.
Beautiful song. Greg Lake vocals are superb, as is his guitar playing.
Greg was the heart of EL&P
Multi talented
It just pleases me so much to see younger generations finally turning to our music and discovering its wonder. Imagine being utterly surrounded and saturated with it for DECADES. It was a different world. We had our problems but we lived in a most magnificent time. Continue to enjoy. MUST listen to ELP, "Still you turn me on".
Ah, sitting in a dark smoky room listening to greats like this to the glow of an old stereo receiver such as Marantz, Pioneer, etc. If you were there you know what I mean.
Still have my KLH stereo receiver and big speakers! Still work great, were built to last! Replaced the turntable and tape deck, added a CD player. Still a killer stereo system. Spent hours on end listening to ELP and the other prog bands. Still love this music!
Yes, weren't we so lucky to be born in the 50's. I bought this album when it was released and still play it. The three guys were concert standard musicians. Greg Lake plays ALL the guitars and Carl Palmer is on percussion. The story goes that Keith wasn't in the studio when they were recording this so it was just Greg and Carl. Keith comes in and Greg says, the end needs some keyboards and Keith just come up with what you hear. Just simply stunning music and musicianship. Stay safe and Keep on Rocking.
Wow, this song takes me back. I was a freshman in college with no money to speak of. But it did not cost much for a group of friends to hang out on a friday night with a bottle of Boones Farm and listen to some ELP. Good times.
I started with Boones farm and Strawberry fields, and felt very sophisticated when we started drinking Mateus in the brown bottle. And chianti in the basket bottle. Good Times!
So fun to watch someone discover this fantastic music for the first time!
We always drank Bali Hai.
If you were able to avoid the Mad Dog 2020 you had a chance of meeting a girl that night . . .
I’m 61 and I have had the pleasure of being exposed to the greatest Rock music ever written. Watching you two hearing these masterpieces for the first time brings back so many wonderful memories. You need to listen to Queen II from start to finish, but especially “March of the Black Queen”.
March of the Black Queen and White Queen
I'm also 61, and miss this era of music.
@@steveakhurst7845 Back when Queen had talent
Born in December 1950. Had the pleasure of hearing it all.
This is what I've used for several years ❤as my alarm clock on my phone... soft beginning notes, then kicks in with beautiful music and lyrics... a great song to wake up to!! ❤❤❤
Trilogy next?
Greg Lake was King Crimson first singer.
As soon as Greg finished with In the Wake of Poseidon and left to form ELP I followed him and I never bought another King Crimson album though I did lidten to them from time to time. Greg's voice was what drew me to KC ... and on then to ELP. Never regretted that decision for a single moment. That was when I was 17 in @ 1970 and 51 yra later they are still my #1.
R.I.P. Keith & Greg
Bassist/guitarist/singer
Keith's solo was a one time thing. They went crazy over it but Keith wanted another stab at it. They had limited tracks and they only had one track and none to do experimenting with. Keith always regretted this. Of course to me it sounded perfect.
Nice info thought that had a familiar ring
@@quentinmichel7581 John Wetton of King Crimson had the voice of an angel.
I saw them in concert back in the 1970's somewhere. They were amazing, and I just got goosebumps hearing them again.
It's nice to young people appreciate real R&R.
I'm late to this reaction. Beautiful song. Watching you,your eyes closed moving to the music
is beautiful. Thank you.
Your reactions are as precious as this music was to us back when it first drenched our ears, hearts and souls!!! God bless your hearts as you take us and go back with us to our youth.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support!! 🥹 ❤️
This is one of those classic songs that I never tire of hearing..They sure don't make them like this anymore
Doesn’t great music just lift you up? So glad to see such great choices being made. This was my youth.... what a time. You two are a great couple. So chill and good together. A pleasure to watch.
Love this song ……. Fantastic group back in the day !!!!!
This is the song that gets under your skin and never leaves.
When FM radio first came out ,it wasn’t full of crap music and ads like now ...they would play whole albums uninterrupted.
Right! My local FM station in Tulsa (KMOD) played albums on Friday nights, after saying: "Ladies and gentlemen... start your recorders!"
It's when they played the long version of Light My Fire....
Sixteen years ago, my then fifteen year old son says "Dad, I'm in a band." "Okay." "We've got our first gig on Wednesday." "Okay." "So I need the Fender Rhodes, one of the small Hammonds and a lead synth." (I have a bit of a collection of those things.) Turns out it's a Battle of the Bands, and this bunch of fifteen year olds open with From The Beginning, then do Yes's Long Distance Runaround, then ELP's Rondo, and finish with Yes's Roundabout. Made an old Rick Wakeman wannabe proud.
I was 17 when I saw ELP at the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino Calif. 1978 . They just came out in plain white T-shirts and went to WORK ! Blew us all away w/cannons firing and this huge drum set spinning and the keyboards getting tossed around (w/hydrolics) ! They Opened w/the Loudest Sounding ...."Welcome Back my Freinds to the Show that Never ends..so Glad you could attend ..Come inside Come Inside " !! ...So Much FUN, man !!
One of the first bands to include the new Moog synthesizer into their music.
lucky Man had the first synthesizer solo.
Such amazing old classics.. Greig Lake that voice. So much talent before it's time. I will dedicate our fav. song to you both. Our 40th will be in July. I see the relationship you two have. you will make it to 40 yrs " You still turn me on/ Lucky man....... Blessings cheers
They are a very nice couple for sure and their shared love of music will see them through for many years to come. Lucky they are but so are we, sharing this journey...
@ Lois R. : This is one of the sweetest comments we’ve received. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your kindness; you’ve brought tears to my eyes! I can only hope that we’ll share every moment together for as long as this Earth will have us. We will DEFINITELY be listening to that song and will celebrate you and your 40th anniversary - congratulations! Thanks again for your support and well wishes, Lex.
@Vic Provost: Thank you so much for your kind words and your ongoing support! It’s so touching to know that you’re all enjoying this journey as much as we are sharing it with everyone!
WE ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE PEOPLE LIKE BOTH OF YOU ON OUR CHANNEL! :) Thank you infinitely and sending love, Lex.
@@NicknLex 🤟💕🌺Music be the food of luv play on, Girlfriend!!
So much wonderful music for us all to share.
Blessings to you both.
@@NicknLex You have no idea how good you make this old hippie feel, making so much of the music of my life new again, you have such honest and sincere reactions and having a musical background really helps with the respect you command from your subscribers. Finding something genuine in this day and age is rare, you guys are the real deal! Do 'Love to Love' either studio (Lights Out album) or live (Strangers in the Night Live) from UFO, it fits you to a tee, Vic. :-)
Thanks again for your kind words and support; the amount of joy this channel has brought us is indescribable. People like you make it even brighter around here! We'll keep those in mind and be well, Lex. :)
Fifty years later, this still brings tears to my eyes. Yes, our music back then was so much better than anything produced in the last forty years.
Agreed! Though if you have a chance, checkout the band Porcupine Tree, maybe the song Anesthetize. Band leader Steven Wilson is known for creating amazing things and was inspired by all the 70s greats! :)
Thank you for this channel...you have no idea what it means to me when I see young people shocked over music of my generation.
It makes my heart smile that you have discovered the music of the 70's. Amazing time to have lived in...
Dude. Your face was flush while listening to this. I can relate to what a wonderful tune it is. This is my favorite from ELP. I still have the vinyl LP.
I had the Trilogy album and I loved it. Wore it out. ELP, one of the first to use the Moog synthesizer. I am a Lucky Man to be born in the late 50's.
I see what you did there!
Born in the 60’s. I was 8 but this song was on the radio a lot. Still he gets airplay today.
Makes me very happy that young people know music that was incredible to me many many years ago
You two really make a beautiful couple, you’re so suited to each other and it’s really nice to see the love and joy you have for each other. The music is great too!
One of the best albums ever Pictures at an Exhibition. Claasical music played by ELP. Oh the joy you will have going down this rabbit hole with this amazing trio. Carl Palmer was one of the most incredible percussionists in the world.
This is real music! I am so happy that young people listen to the music I grow up with! Thank you!
Yeah, probably my favorite ELP song. Great reaction you two.
“Take A Pebble “
“Tarkus”
“Hoedown”
“Pictures” At An Exhibition” (Mussorgsky)
Knife Edge is really good too.
You guys had the same reaction I had in the 70’s the first time I heard this song & Greg Lakes voice - CHILLS 🧊
I had the exact reaction 52 years ago when I brought the album home from the record store and listened for first time with headphones. So much gold to mine.
Howdy from Texas.............I’m 61 and this old song brings good old memories. If I ever get my time machine working again, I’m going right back to the ‘70’s !!!
Hi, I was getting chills watching this, never got chills all the years listening to this song, it does represent a slice in time, life.
The cool thing about this song, the first part, with the exception of the bongos played by Carl Palmer is all Greg Lake. He is vocalist, all guitars, including bass.....then Keith Emerson the keyboard master comes in...... what a beautiful song
We were lucky to have grown up with this music and by listening to this now you are going back in time too.
Watching young people discover the music I grew up listening to is fascinating. I remember first hearing song a very long time ago and falling in love with it. It is an ethereal 4 minutes that courses through you.
Enjoy your rabbit hole both of you. What treats await.
In high school in the 70's my boyfriends parents owned the concert venue in town- i got to see every act! Yes, the Moody Blues and ELP were my absolute favorites. Seeing your reaction to this gave a baby boomer a lump in her throat! You must listen to And You and I by Yes- it is close to a religious experience. love to you!
"Jerusalem" by ELP is an incredible song also. Powerful, mythic and magical.
Yes! Another EL&P masterpiece 👍
My 20 year old son listens to 70's classics all the time - I love that!
I think we took it for granted. There was always some new awesome song coming out. We grew to expect it. Only now do I see just how fortunate we were to live then. The memories now are simply stellar.
Okay, l just had to tell you guys that when a was a teenager and this song would play at the party, most of us would whistle to the end part of this song, if you can imagine that 🤟😜
Love that!!
Thanks for sharing! I would have loved to have been there! :) - Lex
Still do. I was 13 when I saw Cal. Jam. Changed my life.
There is no way anyone can make it to being a adult without having heard this amazing album. This any many other great artists were the soundtrack to my childhood, this song reminds we of my dad every time i listen to it.
ELP they are soooooo aweeeesome baaaaannnnnd!!! I love it their acoustics performing!!! They are masters of music. From Chile I salute you!!
I was 12 years old to 22 years old in the decade of the 70s and I just didn't realize how blessed I was back then to have such great music come out every month from these wonderful creative artists. I loved the '70s music like this, and steely dan (my favorite), and I loved equally the music of the 90s.