Emerson, Lake & Palmer - C'est La Vie - Live In Montreal, 1977

Emerson, Lake & Palmer perform "C'est La Vie" live in Montreal in 1977. This footage is from the "Works: Orchestral Tour". Shot on August 26, 1977 at Montreal's famed Olympic Stadium.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer, also known as ELP, are a sporadically active English progressive rock supergroup. They found success in the 1970s and have sold over forty million albums and headlined large stadium concerts. The band consists of Keith Emerson (keyboards), Greg Lake (bass guitar, vocals, guitar) and Carl Palmer (drums, percussion). They are one of the most popular and commercially successful progressive rock bands.
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[@GerryRed7]

I will have this played at my funeral!

[@bethpoore2685]

I was just putting together my Playlist for my celebration of life!

[@ConstantinCatalin]

This must be one of the most beautiful song in history of all music...you can listen 1000 times and still has same magic effect... totally masterpiece.

[@robertbos5484]

Absolutely true.

[@kurtwicklund8901]

Subdued and uncomplicated and great.

[@Barbara-jd5lb]

Hail fellows well met ...Emerson and Palmer...from The Wrong Number Montreal...'76, Canada 🇨🇦

[@debikami1]

I know, right!😍

[@rogeralmanzora5397]

Magnífica, impresionante. Con letra de Pete Sinfield.

[@unfurl222]

What a voice. What a man. RIP Greg

[@KardashevIII]

2022, decades later, this song gives me goosebumps. Love it

[@randysquires8362]

It oughta...

[@ronaugomes3432]

2023, 67 anos, os mesmos sentimentos.

[@correlhafabiof]

RIP Greg... Your voice will touch humanity souls forever...

[@franciscodiaz183]

We miss you, Greg.

[@rstarguitar5350]

I can honestly say that Greg Lake’s voice is absolutely beautiful he’s is truly one of my favorite lyricists and vocalists .

[@RD-ut2fy]

I was there......Omg.....full orchestra....what a fantastic band. I get goosebumps whenever I hear this song. Amazing!!!!!

[@ConstantinCatalin]

Sooo fortunately

[@chrisserra5874]

This live version is absolutely fantastic

[@divinemercy439]

In 2021 this song still hits my soul - beautiful voice - RIP Greg

[@thebadguy7416]

I first heard it 4 days ago, it’s pretty good

[@divinemercy439]

@@thebadguy7416 This song has been a part of my life since I was 17 in 1977. I saw them on this exact tour in Kansas City. You should check out the other videos for their songs, "Still You Turn Me On," "Pirates," "From the Beginning," and many other songs that have become classics. Glad you got to hear this song - :)

[@resiliencia3994]

Excelente

[@tinaginting8141]

So do I

[@lynnpanzarino5564]

Mine also

[@robertopoli9241]

La voce di Greg Lake non morirà mai! INIMITABILE

[@raymondsenecal8943]

August 1977 Montreal Olympique Stadium, i was theyre fantastic show, mark for life.❤

[@deniseroschen1530]

An induction for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame can't come soon enough for this talented band!!!

[@tedxstanleypark9847]

One of the best singers of the 20th Century. No doubt.

[@Syndicate93]

Well said, no doubt indeed!

[@cosmeticosraquelsantos1004]

Melhor música pra se ouvir em varanda ....olhando os carros e os prédios e pensando em um grande e único amor,que realmente preencheu nossas vidas e hoje já não existe mais ...

[@josuecorrea5456]

Se ela viim I.

[@sarak8341]

Wow! Greg was breathtaking! The audience feels the same way!

[@glennkubik3774]

Definitely! Fantastic musician/songwriter too

[@Ivabitton]

ELP and their very European rock and roll roots. Breathtakingly beautiful song. Greg Lake was the ultimate troubadour… ❤

[@Notalwaysrightbutmostly]

Remember listening to this album , it was brilliant.Greg Lake has a wonderful voice .Like so many musicians from this era a true artist. 70’s and 80’s were special

[@kathycuster1714]

I am so grateful to have grown up with the best music ever! Every song takes me back to a time and a place where things just seemed to be so free and easier than it is now!

[@deniserusinski5354]

Musical genius,

[@AngelRodriguez-ex6sf]

ELP belongs in the rock and roll hall of fame, period!

[@arrowprincess12]

This song will always have a place in my heart. Mom played it once on her record player, and even being so young it hit me in a very emotional way and I’ve loved it ever since. Will always think of my mom when I hear it, our song.

[@ferantunes72]

One of the best singers of all time (my opnion)

[@grazkawessel3611]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice , deep , clear like crystal...Such a shame that extraordinary people deceasing...But their music will stay with us forever.

[@cak8132]

Such a beautiful song. This one and “I Believe In Father Christmas” are my two favorite Greg Lake/ELP songs.

[@debraannlaprade6459]

RIP He is missed. Beautiful voice.

[@georgecarini345]

What a voice and what a talent. Sad he is gone along with Keith Emerson. They still live in my heart forever young.

[@angelaferreiragomes2762]

Essa música tem o poder de me levar a algum lugar no passado. Volto pra casa, onde estão todos felizes.

[@silveriofreitas9521]

Ela me leva no tempo

[@SILMARACRISTINA7STARS]

Música maravilhosa e atemporal! Tocando agora na Rádio Class! Amooooo!

[@danielehekimian1352]

I was there, I was 17 , with my boyfriend, that was our song! Great memories!

[@katiemiller5634]

Absolutely love this song

[@gillesgoderre9611]

J'y étais ; merci la vie ... D'avoir été là. J'en vibre encore.. Thanks Greg Lake.!

[@scopex2749]

We lost a MASSIVE part of the music world when we lost this great man😢 EPIC EPIC song!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 RIP Greg

[@alessandro56moog75]

this is the song they are playng in heaven....we miss Keith ans Greg.....

[@uguenyouguenyo1425]

Des années plus tard, "quelques 40 ans" toujours la même émotion 😊 !! J'aime, j'aime ........!

[@YolandaApagyi]

I wish I could hear them play when I am up in heaven! Yolanda from Hungary!

[@pamdavis1253]

This man is magical. RIP..Greg Lake.

[@goingfortheone858]

Природа наградила талантом. И огромным трудом они развили и превзошли возможности простой гениальности

[@carrietide]

Rock in heaven,rest in power and in peace sweet Greg and sweet Keith.

[@MariaRibeiro-zn6vx]

Acordava com essa música, qdo eu pequena..mto pequena..Fez parte da minha vida..Nunca vou esquecer memória mto viva.

[@rogerioaraujo673]

Que maneira agradável de se acordar!!! 😊

[@silveriofreitas9521]

Eu tb me lembro da minha infância

[@josecelestino276]

Uma das músicas mais lindas de todos os tempos

[@franciscopaulo4607]

Linda canção ❤

[@user-vh9dn6dv5j]

Concordo.

[@rubberchicken5670]

RIP Greg Lake & Keith Emerson. Fuck 2016 Forever!

[@leonkullmann851]

To listen to this song is one of the magic moments in your Life!

[@giseliabdahahalhaledj8138]

Como amo essa música!

[@user-vh9dn6dv5j]

Sinal de que você tem bom gosto.

[@secondthought2320]

Greg had a beautiful voice, I can listen to song and immediately know it was his.

[@Steven-hc5kg]

Cette chanson me fait pleurée à tout coup . ❤ Merçi pour le partage . 👍⚜️ En direct du Québec .

[@veroniqueangely3245]

Pareil ❤

[@dennistorrence4778]

That voice: so pure, so rich, so romantic. And yet he could rock it out if the piece called for it. Add in his fantastic bass and guitar prowess, and you've got the best of the best.

[@dkjazzz]

This voice will be forever missed, until the day

[@anapaulaemarcio8742]

Lembrando minha infância que ouvia essa música por volta dos meus 5/6 anos de idade....meu pai sempre a frente do seu tempo ..ouvia e jamais esqueci. ...saudade que dói dessa época.

[@RSTL1234]

I still remember this Show!! What a great show

[@umranberis6126]

What a proud to play this wonderful song live such this great performance. RIP mr. GREG LAKE. You are a hero...

[@dannya0107]

I have too from the touch and go tour

[@stevefranks8302]

did he save someone's life I am not aware of? how is he a hero?

[@umranberis6126]

@@stevefranks8302 you are obviously not a musician, then mind your own business.

[@Baud0]

timeless, wonderful, the years go by and this gem of music does not lose anything despite the passage of time. 40 years have passed and I can still listen and listen and listen ...

[@dynasty6932]

RIP Greg Lake (10 November 1947 - 7 December 2016)

[@donevanshug]

Man it hurts when you lose someone that gave such a voice of music to a small town teen so long ago such as I. He well be missed but his music lives on, Thank you ELP.

[@mikebutler5409]

What a genius- today's so-called "artists" aren't fit to wipe off his guitar. I've seen ELP in concert 4 times- I will treasure each and everyone of those times.

[@brudan2]

RIP Greg Lake! A true legend and icon in Rock.

[@omnistudio7300]

I'm a "lucky man" because I grew up with this music... Rest in peace Keith

[@noellewilliams3362]

A truly talented artist.

[@user-vu7fd3el4l]

Rest in peace, Greg. Thank God your voice and these videos keep you with us forever...

[@ricardohenriquegodoy9617]

Simply the best

[@elpelp1878]

Amazing, isn't it? What a band! I love this live version.

[@-staroverec-7320]

And Greg already,too.

[@beckafernandezdelara6133]

Greg Lake was a wonderful singer!!!

[@vincetomanelli2172]

In 1977, I was lucky enough to have met the members of E.L.P. (Emerson, Lake And Palmer) KEITH EMERSON, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer. Back then I was 12 years old and a few friends and I were playing baseball outside the Saint Michel Arena in Montreal Canada. Little did we know that E.L.P. had rented the arena to practice for their upcoming show at the Olympic Stadium (Montreal) on 26 August 1977, just a few days after ELVIS PRESLEY passed away. We heard music being played inside the arena, but we didn't think anything of it. About an hour into us playing baseball, three people approached us (E.L.P.) and asked us if they can play baseball with us. We still had no idea who they were and we said...sure why not, the more the merrier. After playing for about another hour with Keith, Greg and Carl, they invited us in the arena to watch them practice. We accepted and watched them play for about an hour or so. We were amazed at how professional and kind these people were to us. After their practice was over, they thanked us for having played baseball with them and gave us each a ***memento*** (an object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person or event) I remember getting a Tambourine. To this day I have no idea where I put it. On march 11, 2016, we lost KEITH EMERSON. Just a few days ago on December 7, 2016, we lost Greg Lake. E.L.P. Were known for being one of the greatest progressive rock band ever. Rest in peace Greg Lake and KEITH EMERSON. Thank you for the music and the memories. I will cherish them for the rest of my life.

[@witalson]

You are luky man....

[@Robin-xt7yo]

Cool story.

[@HeartWorX.Creations]

Wow, very cool time indeed!!!

[@janeworth1988]

Vince Tomanelli A

[@steely_Bob]

Vince, What a wonderful experience. You are extremely fortunate. Too bad about the tambourine. I could listen to Greg Lake 24/7. Started listening to his music back in 1970 when he was with King Crimson. I guess I’m showing my age.

[@franciscoelicer7826]

Your voice will be with us forever. RIP Greg.

[@marcialmarques2722]

música dos meus tempos de adolescente... muito gostoso ouvir de novo!!

[@clare5one]

Crystal clear perfection!

[@eduardobarbosa9926]

Já dizia meu saudoso e inesquecível PAI... Essa é a VIDA. Infelizmente ELE partiu há 13 meses, era um sábio. As saudades só aumentam... De onde o senhor estiver, meu AMIGO e PAI, me inspire para continuar na BATALHA. ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@gabriv1995]

Greg Lake was a great singer and songwriter. Lots of people tend to identify ELP with Keith Emerson's enormous techical ability or Palmer's solos. But only Lake could write masterpieces like C'est la vie and sing like an angel

[@LionheartVegas]

+Gabriele 95 Greg Lake IS a great singer and songwriter. Keith may have left us, but Greg Lake and Carl Palmer are still here!!!

[@shirleypena4133]

+Gabriele 95 Well said, Sir!!!! :)

[@luisfernandorodriguezserra8606]

Fuck cancer

[@carrie0123210]

..and "Still you turn me on"

[@BaileyBuns9]

Gabriele 95 And with all that talent Greg Lake had, he also produced all of ELP's albums! Greg Lake's voice is haunting and soothing. When i need to relax, I close my eyes and listen to Greg sing The Sage. I love the guy, what can I say. He was beyond amazing and is surely missed. Rest easy now, Greg...no more painful cancer...I know you are in thee most awesome place you could ever possibly be in!❤

[@felipedejesusmongeandrades8869]

RlP Keith Emerson RlP Greg Lake Carl Palmer: cuidate amigo

[@BaileyBuns9]

Thee most beautiful man that ever lived! I miss you, Greg 😢

[@LorraineAshby]

RIP Greg Lake ..... I cannot believe you are gone !!!! Voice of an angel ..... thank you for sharing your wonderful voice ...... my heart is broken ......

[@markschafer935]

Lorraine Ashby same here....left us far too soon. His Music leaves with us an indelible mark...

[@robertabatista2113]

Mike oldfield

[@elfine1960]

?

[@ernestolazzeri4752]

His songs should be taught in music schools as a symbol of art

[@lesliekelly7111]

@@ernestolazzeri4752 What a great idea!!

[@brunofelixmusic]

Rest in peace Greg, thank you so much for your music.

[@Precious7165]

Greg Lake is one of my all time favorite artists!!

[@blairsterling6141]

Masterful group,,ELP...Greg Lake perhaps had the best voice in rock. 🎵🎼🎶

[@donalddickerson1113]

I bought the live LP in the summer of 1979, my senior year of high school. One of my favorite groups. These three musicians should be inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. Their music is timeless.

[@stefeniedavidmusic]

Too me, along with Yes, they are too good for the Hall of Fame. They are way beyond that. Just listen to the way he sings this song. Genius.

[@zubrycky]

C'est la vie, I know, but, God, this is sad. Rest in Peace, Greg. The court of the Crimson King won't be the same without you.

[@ladyhecate9450]

RIP Greg Lake. When I listen to your music, I get this emptiness in me....this sadness. I feel that when you passed, you took something of me with you. Such a wonderful voice you had. It just takes ahold of you and one cannot stop listening to your magical voice. Everything stops while i listen to you. You are greatly missed.

[@suelivieira8539]

Música impagável, inesquecível. Fico emocionado só de ouvir. Show. Coisa de outro mundo. Shalom.

[@user-kd8no9cs4b]

Моя любимая... Спасибо.

[@benaissasamir1380]

Cette musique est éternelle et la chanson en elle même est un chef-d'œuvre classé Aux rangs les plus élevés des poids lourd Tel que les feuilles mortes REn bref c'est une musique médiévale elle calme les nerfs elle vous procure la tranquillité voir le paisible sommeil L'écouteur est obligatoire c'est à vous de choisir la lumière qui vous convient Bonne écoute 😮

[@wlmui8390]

sweetest voice ever, sings with passion & feelings

[@kadrivokopola3190]

Rest in peace Greg, thank you so much for your voice and your music!

[@mbeenz]

Greg My Dearest Brother!!!!, We Love And Miss you So Much Here In Costa Mesa California !!!,!

[@tedxstanleypark9847]

I keep listening to this over and over and over...

[@Hutchlovergirl1960]

Me, too!🌞🎶It's so beautiful! 🌈🎸Diane

[@LorraineAshby]

I am in love with this man's voice.....

[@LorraineAshby]

Dwight Chamberlin Thanks Dwight :))

[@bluesjenjwg87]

I agree Lorraine !!! His voice is amazing !!!

+Lorraine Ashby Esta canção faz me lembrar minha infância!!! abraços!!!!

[@LorraineAshby]

Marco Aurélio Sweet memories:) Hugs!!!

Tenha um ótimo dia com boas lembranças sempre!!!

[@wanderleydasilvavasconcelo2161]

Lindo elegantermo parabéns bravo ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@flipperwards]

My own dear 89 year old mom died the day before Greg Lake died on December 7th, 2016. So I only discovered just last week from a friend that Greg Lake had even died as I was consumed by sorrow over my own mom dying. Greg and ELP's music touched my soul as a teenager and has been a huge influence on my life and my writing of my own music as a musician as well. Rest in peace Greg and Keith and form the coolest band ever with Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Yaughan, and Jim Morrison - wherever all you guys are. You all touched this teenagers heart back in the 1970's and I'm forever grateful. Peace & love to you and your families, Paul Edwards

[@davidcook3175]

In my opinion, and therefore a fact, (as someone once said) Greg Lake wrote the greatest Christmas song in history.

[@mikevonkleist6767]

When I heard this song, I couldn't believe such a beautiful ballad was written. I was so taken aback. These guys were very talented. "That's life". The French language describes that like no one else.

[@M_Raven]

I spent my teenage years listening to ELP (Keith, Greg ,and Carl).....and I wished I could've been just like Greg Lake, what incredible talent, and what a sad loss for us all...thank God the music lives on!! RIP Greg and Keith!!!!

[@georgeocneanu]

Me too. My teenage

[@mjtala]

Melts me every time. What a remarkable voice.

[@ScottRainey]

Another plus: he wasn't chewing gum in this vid unlike most of them including official band releases.

[@mjtala]

Scott Rainey He still managed to sing beautifully, gum or no. He may have had dry mouth, and nothing works better. One of my bigger crushes was he.

[@RaVenDaWn999]

uh, it wasn't just gum, my running pun, say no more, ya' know though, don't cha? Still, yes, melts me too, like an iceberg to a pond... genuine heart.

[@loriabrams3048]

@@mjtala me too.

[@bonnieabbzug]

Greg Lake's talent is truly something to behold. RIP

[@maxpohan9496]

That's life. C'est la vie. Now rest in paradise, Greg. We will miss you.

[@Gitarman581]

One of the truly great musical artists.

[@rogcop]

Эта песня всегда будет со мной!RIP Greg..............

[@donpaladino]

So much beauty came from this mans pipes and those fingers of his on his J200

[@Darkfatheroftheuniverse]

Ich kann nicht sagen, dass das Jahr 2016 mein Favorit ist. Werde Dich nie vergessen, Greg. Still you turn me on, Greg and Keith

[@loriannejohnson3860]

Such a beautiful voice and excellent songwriter/guitarist. Also, a very handsome man. RIP Greg. Thank you for blessing us with your talent!

[@xanadu7lukas]

Top best voices out there ever RIP Greg you r playing w the Angels singing forever

[@Cosmogirl014]

I was 17 and remember ELP oh so well...this is a sad ending xx

[@stevejones9740]

Thank you Greg. Rest in peace.

[@markgrossmann8949]

Saw them on this tour with a dear friend who turned me on to ELP. Breathtaking!

[@fritzcat6198]

The most beautiful song ever written. I really miss these guys.

[@peterstang]

I refuse to believe it. The voice of an angel to deliver such a good song. Now he's gone. Oh no!

[@glazedsnow]

My heart is broken. Loved and still love all three...

[@jaakkohaapala8189]

Music of our youth lives on. In this song Greg Lakes baritone voice at it's best.

[@paulaward3976]

I was lucky enuf to have met all three of them when they played the Wiltern in 1992. Greg was so nice! He was unbelievably gracious and kind. He asked if I enjoyed show, what was I studying in school etc... he gave me a little side hug after signing my Brain Salad Surgery CD.

[@KTYMECKI]

Chills on my legs and arms. Love those guys