I never even knew this version existed. Emerson's piano with "THE NICE" version was extraordinary in itself. But this version...OMG. THAT VOICE!!! Emerson always handled the technical aspects, and Lake wrote and sang those beautiful ballads. But this version is the best. OMG his voice!
Oh Greg makes this song even sadder with such a voice such as his. It brings up the emotion from the bottom of your heart with such a sad song of broken love.
Wowwy zowwy raw and originally fresh in the vast open spectrum of music that set the stage and tone! I literally can't find the right words to describe such out of this world ensemble genius....
Actually it's not Greg Lake, not even Nuno Bettencourt. It's session guitarist Tim Pierce who's played with artists such as Shakira, Belinda Carlisle, Kelly Clarkson and others.
I know someone who did this with his AI stuff and it's amazing, and I usually get annoyed with technology interfering with the human element, but it's also a great tool when singers died before their time, etc.
WOW!!! I had no idea that Greg Lake, with his ELP band mates, had recorded this song!!! This is EXCELLENT; even better than Tim Hardin's original or the earlier version by The Nice! Judging by Greg's deep baritone this was recorded in the early 1990s.
Greg Lake is head and shoulders above the Nice version, ELP rules to this day on what is referred to as Prog Rock, the translation is the sound of the boomers They play to their generation, they want all to enjoy, however it's meant for us. Greg Lake told me so!
Agreed. Mercury Records released a Nice double LP (in 1971, maybe) that includes a bang-up twelve-minute or so version of "Hang on to a Dream." It was recorded live at Carnegie Hall in '68 or '69. You must hear this!
Homage Tim Hardin, a brilliant singer and song writer. Tims lyrics are meant to his wife Susan Morse, nearly every love ballad he did was with her in mind (If I where a carpenter, Lady came from Baltimore, Reason to Believe and so on).
Как и все великие композиции, Hang On To A Dream (1966) Тима Хардина, постоянно подвергалась бесконечным переосмыслениям и новым прочтениям. Попытки предпринимали многие, от Джонни Холлидея до Nazareth. Помню прекрасную версию The Nice, но больше всего люблю вариант ELP, который вошел в их роскошную ретроспективу The Return Of The Manticore (1993)...
The lead guitarist on this song shredding that Orianthi meets Nita Strauss solo is not Greg Lake, not Nuno Bettencourt, not even Joe Satriani. It's session guitarist Tim Pierce. I am not much of a metal head but I this version is like prog rock versus heavy metal. This version packs a heavy metal power ballad punch.
@@robincarlysle-vo7pi his lead solo begins at 2:57. He was credited on the liner notes of the Return of The Manticore box set. His aggressive lead tones kind of give me some.Nita Strauss vibes.
@@jenniferfelan694 thanks for the info. I knew of tim pierce as an Los Angeles studio guitar wizard. I never heard that he played on a Greg Lake tune though
@@paulw7874 greg's good but fripp is up there with holdsworth in talent, he had some good lead work with elp at least. him and fripp also shared the same teacher
IMVHO this version complements the work done by Keith Emerson with The Nice. This one is all based on powerful and emotional vocals by Greg Lake. The Nice version was all based on great music: a wonderful piano arrangement by the best of Keith's, plus a remarkable Jazzy improvisation that perfectly fits in the track, but clearly some limitations on Lee's vocals did not make the song fly as it could have probably done. ELP could have arranged it in the "Take A Pebble" style, which as a matter of fact has exactly the same structure of The Nice "Hang On To A Dream": song/Intro - jazz impro - song/Finale. However that option would have been likely resulting in a nostalgic 'deja vu'...
Well Yessan, you will be surprised about this message I just got from You Tube by email: Sole surviving member Carl Palmer, in association with the Estates of his bandmates Keith Emerson & Greg Lake, has announced the much anticipated WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS- THE RETURN OF EMERSON LAKE & PALMER TOUR.
Greg Lakes deep voice gives the lyrics the most meaning Lee Jackson was a fine improvisational bassist, but singing was not his forte. ELP achieved more commercial success because they had the best singer in the business.
Lake's voice is amazing and he handles the lyric and melody as only he could. However, I prefer the Nice 's improvisational break with Emerson's jazzy piano work that only HE could deliver. There is no loser here, though.
@@Crezelltree4261 Have you heard the Nice version? It was done live, and makes this version sound like it was done by Yanni. The jazz/blues piano solo in the Nice version is AMAZING.
just a proof, that "The Nice" was artisticly the better group for Keith ... the version with Lee & Brian is a creative piece of music, this ELP version is a soaply attempt full of cheap musical cliches
I never even knew this version existed. Emerson's piano with "THE NICE" version was extraordinary in itself. But this version...OMG. THAT VOICE!!! Emerson always handled the technical aspects, and Lake wrote and sang those beautiful ballads. But this version is the best. OMG his voice!
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Greg’s voice 🎤🥰🔥💕 exquisite!
We miss you so much, Greg! We are so grateful you left us this legacy of your beautiful music and voice.
How I love Greg on this! So powerful!
What a voice! Not too many come close to him!
Oh Greg makes this song even sadder with such a voice such as his. It brings up the emotion from the bottom of your heart with such a sad song of broken love.
Most amazing version of all. Greg Lake's voice just gets better with time!
ELP will always hold a part of my heart in their music, lyrics and talent.
A very underrated version of this song 🎵
Absolutely brilliant song with the saddest emotion included but, only when Greg
Lake, sings it... \\m//
Lake proves beyond doubt, not only can his voice lift your soul, but can at the same time break your heart.
Wowwy zowwy raw and originally fresh in the vast open spectrum of music that set the stage and tone! I literally can't find the right words to describe such out of this world ensemble genius....
GL was one of the greatest in prog rock. RIP
This is a beautiful and wonderful version of this timeless classic.
One of the greatest songs ever written!
Incredible haunting version!
Magnificent version. Love these guys. R.I.P. Keith. You will be eternally missed.
Great guitar solo 🎸 as well. Just a great version.
That voice!
Eternal love , admiration and respect to the maestro Keith Emerson.
anyone want to talk about the fact that greg lake straight up shreds here, love his lead playing even though there's not much of it
Actually it's not Greg Lake, not even Nuno Bettencourt. It's session guitarist Tim Pierce who's played with artists such as Shakira, Belinda Carlisle, Kelly Clarkson and others.
@@jenniferfelan694 that makes more sense, Greg was a good guitarist but never heard him play like that
Thank you for correcting that.. This will hopefully be read by millions when it goes viral one day :)@@jenniferfelan694
Brillant and deep!
I just can imagine all the songs from The Nice sung by Emerson Lake and Palmer. It would be great.
I know someone who did this with his AI stuff and it's amazing, and I usually get annoyed with technology interfering with the human element, but it's also a great tool when singers died before their time, etc.
THE VOICE
what a voice.
Beautiful Song and played to perfection by ELP.
love so much - ELP
Excellent, much better than the original version.
Great.An ELP version of The Nice tune.
Thank you for the post...From the NIce to ELP, a wonderful song in all its capacity.
WOW!!! I had no idea that Greg Lake, with his ELP band mates, had recorded this song!!!
This is EXCELLENT; even better than Tim Hardin's original or the earlier version by The Nice! Judging by Greg's deep baritone this was recorded in the early 1990s.
I think it was 1993, just before Keith's right hand was surgered.
This sounds like the version released on "Return of the Manticore", 1993... disc 1, track 2... definitely a powerful presentation
Yeah, me too. It's awesome!
The original Moody Blues recorded this too. It was a bluesy song..
Thank you for reminding whom I've heard performing this beautiful song, Nice of course
Greg Lake is head and shoulders above the Nice version, ELP rules to this day on what is referred to as Prog Rock, the translation is the sound of the boomers They play to their generation, they want all to enjoy, however it's meant for us. Greg Lake told me so!
RIP to him as well
Genius
Tim Hardin did it again
Not to forget the great late Keith Emerson.
Both Nice and Elp versions are great in their own ways. Whereas this one lacks great piano solo, it still sounds perfect.
Agreed. Mercury Records released a Nice double LP (in 1971, maybe) that includes a bang-up twelve-minute or so version of "Hang on to a Dream." It was recorded live at Carnegie Hall in '68 or '69. You must hear this!
always a great song, so many versions
Also covered by The Moody Blues, Gandalf, Fleetwood Mac and The Nice. I put all of these in my ELP playlist with the original. Thanks for the upload!
Homage Tim Hardin, a brilliant singer and song writer. Tims lyrics are meant to his wife Susan Morse, nearly every love ballad he did was with her in mind (If I where a carpenter, Lady came from Baltimore, Reason to Believe and so on).
Thank you for posting this!!!.......
Как и все великие композиции, Hang On To A Dream (1966) Тима Хардина, постоянно подвергалась бесконечным переосмыслениям и новым прочтениям. Попытки предпринимали многие, от Джонни Холлидея до Nazareth. Помню прекрасную версию The Nice, но больше всего люблю вариант ELP, который вошел в их роскошную ретроспективу The Return Of The Manticore (1993)...
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I never heard this till now! I only knew the version by the Nice.
ЗдОрово! Только сегодня узнал, что эту песню не только Назарет играет )))
Moody Blues also had their version of this, albeit earlier-'pre-nights in white satin era.'
Yes the original Moody Blues did record this song ,pre Justin and John era..
Canción espectacular
RIP #KeithEmerson
The lead guitarist on this song shredding that Orianthi meets Nita Strauss solo is not Greg Lake, not Nuno Bettencourt, not even Joe Satriani. It's session guitarist Tim Pierce. I am not much of a metal head but I this version is like prog rock versus heavy metal. This version packs a heavy metal power ballad punch.
Where did you hear tim pierce played guitar lead on this?
@@robincarlysle-vo7pi his lead solo begins at 2:57. He was credited on the liner notes of the Return of The Manticore box set. His aggressive lead tones kind of give me some.Nita Strauss vibes.
@@jenniferfelan694 thanks for the info. I knew of tim pierce as an Los Angeles studio guitar wizard. I never heard that he played on a Greg Lake tune though
@@robincarlysle-vo7pi you are so welcome, he is incredible. I really loved his guitar work on Rick Springfield's "Living In Oz" album.
I do. For years I thought this was a KC song and apparently I can't get the idea off my head. : )
KC and the Sunshine Band?
King Crimson most probably??? Since Greg was singer with King Crimson.....
@@johnwilliamson3981 Hahaha I wonder what that would sound like
I so miss Keith and Greg…..
I always forget greg lake kicks ass on guitar too
After all, he was a lead guitarist in the early days til he linked up with Robert Fripp, and good though Greg is he wasn't as good so switched to bass
@@paulw7874 greg's good but fripp is up there with holdsworth in talent, he had some good lead work with elp at least. him and fripp also shared the same teacher
I've always loved Greg Lake but this isn't a patch, on the version by The Nice !
The Return of the Manticore
nice shirt by the way
IMVHO this version complements the work done by Keith Emerson with The Nice. This one is all based on powerful and emotional vocals by Greg Lake. The Nice version was all based on great music: a wonderful piano arrangement by the best of Keith's, plus a remarkable Jazzy improvisation that perfectly fits in the track, but clearly some limitations on Lee's vocals did not make the song fly as it could have probably done. ELP could have arranged it in the "Take A Pebble" style, which as a matter of fact has exactly the same structure of The Nice "Hang On To A Dream": song/Intro - jazz impro - song/Finale. However that option would have been likely resulting in a nostalgic 'deja vu'...
thanks buddy
Listen and hope.
How I wish ELP would go on tour again
It's increasingly unlikely to happen.
Well Yessan, you will be surprised about this message I just got from You Tube by email:
Sole surviving member Carl Palmer, in association with the Estates of his bandmates Keith Emerson & Greg Lake, has announced the much anticipated WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS- THE RETURN OF EMERSON LAKE & PALMER TOUR.
@@alberthollander216 😦
I did for eight years then decided to let it go.
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no problem freindo.
Love me some King Crimson but this version is head and shoulders above theirs.
awesome version. is it found on any ELP album?
Nazareth has make a perfect cover to this song in 1989
You mean the nice?
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What album?
LICKIN`SILVERY SWANY TEARS_____________*
Very dramatic version...nicely done...still like Tim Hardin's version a bit better.
Not as Nice as the other version.
+3bar like what you did there :)
There are many versions. ;) My favorite is by Gandalf.
Greg Lakes deep voice gives the lyrics the most meaning
Lee Jackson was a fine improvisational bassist, but singing was not his forte.
ELP achieved more commercial success because they had the best singer in the business.
Lake's voice is amazing and he handles the lyric and melody as only he could. However, I prefer the Nice 's improvisational break with Emerson's jazzy piano work that only HE could deliver. There is no loser here, though.
@@yavoralexandroff2321 I like both ELP and Nice, but definitely the best version of this song is by Gandalf by far.
I prefer the version of the NICE (arrangement and drums)
Who's on guitar here?
Greg Lake is playing the lead guitar...
@@rossb.4773 Incorrect. It's a session guitarist named Tim Pierce. Producer Keith Olsen hired him.
What the hell was Emerson thinking? This sounds like something written by some salaried studio hack. Listen to the the Nice version!!!
Pointy Tailor:At least this version packs more emotion.
@@Crezelltree4261 Have you heard the Nice version? It was done live, and makes this version sound like it was done by Yanni. The jazz/blues piano solo in the Nice version is AMAZING.
The vocals in the The Nice version are sooooo weak.
@@kathyratino962 Bah. Emerson plays like a God. The vocals are unimportant.
@@PointyTailofSatan How silly.
just a proof, that "The Nice" was artisticly the better group for Keith ... the version with Lee & Brian is a creative piece of music, this ELP version is a soaply attempt full of cheap musical cliches
Manfred Kayser:But you can't beat Greg's vocals.
Manfred Kayser:Different groups,different times.It could have used more musical depth,I agee.
The vocals with The Nice were sophomoric.