Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) 1978 OGWT Full show

[@claudio130]

Next generations will appreciate the musical levels this trio achieved while taking us on a magnificent ride!

[@Der_Langenauer]

You couldn't have said that better, sir!

[@patsy5294]

E.L.P. found a way to sound just as awesome live, as they did in the studio. Carl Palmer sure showcased his massive talents at the drums, and of course as usual, together with Keith and Greg, they all worked seamlessly together to create the coherent blending of sound and genres that these three brilliant artists made their signature style. I remember seeing them at the California Jam in Ontario, CA, in April, 1974, when I was soon to be out of high school, embarking upon 'adult' life. These guys were the stand-outs, and were absolutely amazing that day. Magical. Nothing like listening to live music under the Southern California sky. It's practically a religious experience. Can't beat it, even with the smog of the foothills as the backdrop and being sardined among tens of thousands of hot, sweaty, stoned-out-of-their-mind bodies, in temperatures that hovered around 85 F, with no shade. Still, what an experience!!

[@davidvawter4859]

Bittersweet to watch this for so many reasons. Within the space of a year they went from commanding the most awe-inspiring assemblage of musicality in the history of rock music, to rushing through their greatest hits in order to pay down their debt. And of course, two of them are now gone. Keith was right; they shouldn't have waited so long to produce new music. Still, the music is there. Let's hope Carl Palmer keeps banging away for a good long while. Saw him earlier this year, and he hasn't lost a beat.

[@orazioscardace911]

Unici

[@unamacarana]

Amen to that. You're right on the money - the music is there.

[@lucy-texasgal3679]

Talk about three talented musicians! Many of today's bands can't even come close. Rest In Peace Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. Thank you Carl for carrying the legacy,

[@alfching2499]

You don’t have to be a talented musician these days,Because there’s no talented musicians around anymore,what would you need them for these crappy days,all you need now is a moron phone

[@dukealbert7017]

@@alfching2499 There are TONS of talented musicians around!!! The sad thing is you REALLY have to search for them now! They aren’t as well promoted as the cookie cutter pop stars.

[@Rondo2ooo]

@@dukealbert7017 I am very glad to read this. It's exactly what I tell people. You have to become active but there are good musicians out, a lot.

[@vaneipontes8517]

Gregory Stuart Lake r.i.p 🎵🎼🎶🙏👊 Keith Noel Emerson r.i.p 🎵🎼🎶🙏👊 Carl Palmer "long live" cheers 🍻😎👊

[@SPACEMAN_fkYT]

Saw ELP at Madison Square Garden '73 and '77. Carl influenced me to take my drums and percussion to the next level. RIP Keith and Greg GBNF

[@edljnehan2811]

I saw every single show they did in the 1970s starting in 1971. All in St Louis Missouri and there were no better musicians anywhere😮

[@davidmckenzie420]

As far as my tastes go...they are #1. Saw them twice (including the legendary Anaheim concert), and nothing could ever top that.

[@OrlandoPaesFilho]

I am a Brazilian fan of ELP since 1972. I study classic synthesizer for 10 years because my huge admiration for Keith Emerson. Thank you very much for this memorabilia. "Sorry for my english".

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Angus - Orlando Paes Filho your English seems ok mate👌🏼

[@katttok]

"finding a successful way of having artistic freedom" - that sounds so right. except Greg seems to forget that besides freedom an artist should have capabilities. being a sweet humble guy, Greg does not give himself enough credit for being an astonishing musician.

[@unnamedwriter]

Been a fan since their inception and still can't get over the soothing voice of GREG LAKE... ((\,,/)) ((\,,/))

[@sweetestbluebird]

The most calming, beautiful voice I've ever heard.

[@rb5stevenumber903]

I saw ELP in 1970, 72, 74 and 92 here in the UK and the Nice in 68 and 69, it's a shame a full concert wasn't videotaped of the band without the Orchestra because the guys were so together musically then. All the concerts I saw are still fresh in my mind from all those years ago and I'm now 68 years old, best band I ever saw and there's not been anything like there music again. I saw Carl's new band a couple of times, but couldn't get my head round ELP music being played without keyboards, but was a pleasure to meet Carl who in my mind is still one of the greatest drummers. RIP Keith and Greg, sadly missed.

[@jonbongjovi1869]

I think carl's band is SUPERIOR because they have a dazzling GUITARIST play keith's parts. A keyboardist just copycatting would NOT BE INTERESTING.

[@steffanhoffmann]

​@@jonbongjovi1869 What absolute drivel Best wishes 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇸

[@steffanhoffmann]

I'll post here what I said on the main page as you may be on a different server. Quote: Unfortunately, where they began their fame; in 🇬🇧 they'd become dinosaurs at this juncture; because of punk and new wave music. Britain continuously evolving, whilst 🇺🇸 played catch-up 🤔 To the credit of 🇺🇸 they appreciated ELPs superb musicianship, as after all they had nothing like ELP. Actually way behind somewhat. Even Hendrix came to UK, as he couldn't make it in his own country. Americans not adventurous enough. Despite having superior songwriters (Goffin and King, Sedaka, Paul Anka bla de bla) and musicians (a la The Wrecking Crew) So why get fooled by the Beatles myth; who were 2nd rate, compared to USA superiority? Personally by this stage; I think ELP had run out of ideas. Embarrassing seemingly. Best wishes 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇸 Unquote. Their period of 1970 to 1972 is outstanding. Keith duplicated The Nice in many of his compositions. Brain Salad Surgery was the slippery slope.

[@danielshaheencommodities5748]

I think these guys were aware of their moment. And surely were pioneering. It was tremendous to watch

[@pfontaine23]

Lovely! I saw ELP on both the 1977 and 1978 tours and have so many fond memories of those tours. Sadly, none of the recordings did the shows any justice though I like the sound on this video a lot...everything seems mixed nicely with a bit of ambience which the live recordings seem to lack. It's wonderful to see how much the band enjoyed playing those songs. Tiger In The Spotlight always seemed like a throwaway to me but it's clear that the band, especially Emerson really enjoyed playing the song live. Same with Show Me The Way To Go Home. They were such an interesting band...no one would have complained if they kept making albums like the first four but instead they did Works I and Works II which yielded a lot of great music. Thanks again for posting this. It really made my morning!

[@John-vw3um]

King Biscuit Flower hour cd is around this time. Excellent KE solos, Greg's voice probably at it's peak and Carl.... well superb from day one.

[@sheilaescott9619]

Best music ever, best concerts ever love these guys forever.❤

[@domontebeto1483]

Fortunately, we have those videos for our good memeries and also to keep them alive forever and ever.

[@FundamentalsUK]

Thanks for sharing, never seen this . Great stuff. RIP Keith and Greg x

[@315Bodhi17]

Best version of 'Show Me the Way To Go Home'. Thank you ELP

[@SurreyMan0409]

Thanks for posting this. When I was a teenager Keith inspired me to express the pain of my childhood through music. I had had a few piano lessons but nice neat classical music didn’t do it for me. Then I came across The Nice, and I almost instinctively started playing his style of improvised rock and jazz, and since then I’ve always expressed myself that way. One day I’ll thank him in person.

[@MOOGTRONMANIC]

i remember watching this way back when in 78'. i'd only found ELP a year previous. this was like finding gold on T.V.

[@SurreyMan0409]

By the way, I’ve always loved the way Keith enjoys playing while looking at the audience - or anywhere’s except the keyboard. According to his autobiography it’s because when he was being taught piano his teacher kept telling him not to look at the keys. He certainly put that lesson into practice!!

[@ralphstalnecker2449]

One of my 1st concerts!! BSS in Quad!!! at the old Hershey Hockey stadium(now called "The Barn" tix $5 American!! Fan for life!!!

[@jazzenthusiast4353]

00:47 Karn Evil 9, 1st Impression, Pt. 2 05:18 I 'll be watching over you 12:57 Tiger in a Spotlight 16:55 Show me the way to go home Thanks for uploading.

[@littleUrsulet]

❤ I am so grateful for having this recording ❤

[@bobcorbin3294]

saw them with the orchestra in Nashville...Fantastic! Spoke withe some members of the orchestra after the show,they were college kids like us ... they were very sad because they had been told that the band couldn't afford to keep them on tour with them...

[@l.plantagenet2539]

That's one of the reasons why they were in debt. The Orchestra broke them.

[@andrewlaitres9080]

I saw them live around this time and they were fantastic. It was one if the best sounding rock shows I ever attended. The sound was impeccable. Keith was in the local radio station as we were driving to the gig. I remember him stating that he "liked a great deal of variety in my music" and spun Lynerd Skynerds " What's Your Name Little Girl" and Scott Joplin's " Maple leaf Rag".

[@davidlogan3452]

3 dude's making a lot of difficult music to pull off Live..Lake was a great Songwriter.Rip..as well as Keith Emerson..Rip

[@anelisep.oliveira4491]

Thanks so much for this material, it's just great! More of ELP live will be always welcome!

[@rebeccahernandez3460]

I always wanted to see the show in Memphis in 1977 on KZbin, but all I ever found was snips. This was great, not the full concert but still great. Thank you for posting it.

[@jaimesorli2436]

i wish this in a dvd with a good view quality with the full solo of palmer like nothing in this world...., carl is really really really amazing and here he touch heaven...., what a great band, emerson is god and greg here have one of his finish moments in a vocal context....., i pray for a miracle.... for this go out in bluray .....

[@dbaenniteol4694]

I can't believe it finally appeared complete!!! Many thanks. Been waiting for that for so many years... Still have a hope that someday the complete ELP Cal Jam show '74 appears as well (not the 50 minute version released and re-released, I'm talking about the 120 minute version).

[@michaeltaylors2456]

Daniel Bento .. that would be stupendous

[@lisamoroney3036]

It’s there - I saw it last night!

[@youngchool]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. When I was a young boy, I went to a record store and asked the guy to recommend me a 'classic's sounding rock record. What I wanted was, I guess, something like Renaissance or Alan Parsons Project (Old and wise or Silence and I) but he suggested me ELP's "In Concert" that was popular thanks to C'est la Vie. What a great badass band they were! RIP, Keith and Greg. ps) I love Greg's singing voice, just so unique and recognizable like RJ Dio (RIP) and John Wetton (also RIP).

[@ianprince9753]

😊simply the best !!!!

[@TheCtheat]

Fantastic!

[@marciarodecker1856]

Estoy viviendo por primera vez, la adolescencia ....!!!

[@dianekrstulovich1582]

Clearly, its time for me to OWN some ELP! Love my record stores!!

[@RC-gf8cs]

SAW ELP 73..77.ELPOWELL..MSG NY..THRU THE 80'S..90'S..UP TILL THE END..ONE OF THE "BEST"

[@jaimesorli2436]

i die for can see this full drum solo in a good quality, carl is fucking amazing, here is stellar and love the way is filming.....sad the interruptions from the interview and the bad quality view...

[@jeannemacaluso162]

Thank you for this.

[@randysnewbiebluesrockguita7782]

I saw them at Olympia Stadium in Detroit in 78' and they were great, except they didn't play very long and the equipment kept breaking down on them in the middle of Tarkus and they restarted the show twice. I had a blast at that show and when the equipment was working they sounded awesome. The whole show of them actually playing lasted about 45 min. I've seen them a few times since and they always sounded great. One really good show was them with Jethro Tull and both band's ripped the roof off the place.

[@SaurierDNA]

I cried

[@marcocattaneo3967]

Anche io. RIP Greg&Keith

[@saccola8780]

There is an effort to get ELP nominated into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF) this year (2018). So write a letter to the RRHOF Nominating Committee (NC) if you want to see this group nominated! Here is the mailing info. And PLEASE, share, share, share on your own media page(s) (FB, twitter, etc)!!!! Thanks!!!! The Nominating Committee Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 1290 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10104

[@Miguel14Carmaikel]

Extraordinario.

[@ponkopanajot5143]

Brilliant!

[@chrislapp9468]

During the Black Moon tour they used blue lights in a sort of speckled pattern on Greg Lake during Watching over you. Looked just like full moonlight.

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

ANy song that brings up 7 virgins and a mule.is one fine song..

[@johnbenard9550]

Keep it cool, keep it cool.

[@edljnehan2811]

​@@johnbenard9550we pulled Jesus from a hat get into that get into that

[@georgeadams8230]

Right here, the beginning of the end.

[@toddseals2792]

Wow, nobody. Ever. Felt that way. Before😢

[@hubbsllc]

Boy, I wish I knew where that 12-string Alembic Greg was playing on "Watching Over You" wound up. Those would be exceedingly rare.

[@dukealbert7017]

hubbsllc As of 2016, it was with a guy living in Florida facebook.com/groups/162530520477144?view=permalink&id=1256291701101015&_rdr

[@michaelgranger7113]

It's apparent that by this point, Lake's voice was deteriorating. It's no longer the sweet, smooth voice that graced so many songs of ELP and King Crimson.

[@toddseals2792]

That was cool.

[@danielblanchet7577]

Having seen the band with the whole orchestra in Montreal in 1977, it's hard for me to watch a show without it, it looks empty. The impact of some of the songs is not the same anymore without the orchestral sound.

[@daphnelawless9194]

These versions of "Watching over you", "Tiger in a spotlight" and "Show me..." are those which ended up on _In Concert/Works Live_, surely?

[@toddseals2792]

GOD LIKE.

[@lazarovergarapita5531]

Que maravilla , un grupo único en el universo del rock .

[@fazerman2003]

Not quite the full show as it was actually 40 minutes long, but this is better than been produced before. I'm sure that it went on to show some of the orchestra parts of the tour.

[@Fexobs]

Yes, it showed Piano Concerto 3rd Movement, and Pirates from Montreal.

[@fazerman2003]

The only thing I can't understand is why this hasn't appeared on any OGWT compilations. I have the box set and no sign of them on there.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Neil Potts they’ll always keep stuff back so they can put further dvds out to make more money.

[@anonymusum]

This was prog at it´s finest.

[@thomasrichmond2413]

Have to disagree. By ‘78 ELP’s best days were in the rear view mirror. The recording of Aquatarkus at the Anaheim Convention center on wbmfttstne is the pinnacle of their achievements. In 1978 the mantle was taken over by UK, the Dixie Dregs and the Bill Brufotd band

[@anonymusum]

@@thomasrichmond2413 What are you talking about? Compositionwise there was no prog band that was more advanced than ELP. From the keyboard perspective there was no keyboardist who came even close to Keith. UK made a totally different kind of music, Bruford´s band was more like a jazz/rock-fusion and Dixie Dregs was a guitar driven band - so no comparison possible. It´s always the same with pure music listeners: put a label on something and forget that especially in music there are way too many variants to do so. But for young, upcoming keyboardists ELP was and in many cases still is the role model and not those bands you mentioned.

[@thomasrichmond2413]

@@anonymusum ok! If you prefer Love Beach, be my guest.

[@anonymusum]

@@thomasrichmond2413 That doesn´t make Tarkus or Trilogy worse.

[@JaceDanielFilms]

​@@thomasrichmond2413 I'm going to guess you don't use your brain much do you?

[@franriding6473]

I think they needed to show off there skills more. For instance the drummer could have attached the drum kit to himself while attempting a 200 foot high wire crossing while doing a paradiddle. Also Emerson could have been submerged in a tank of crude oil while belting out an arpeggio with one arm tied behind his back.

[@mikewest1542]

Carl has very high pitched voice, if he had sung on any ELP tracks he would have sounded like Jon Anderson .

[@cmissshelleymichelle]

I wondered weather or not he was gay. A women who claimed she knew Carl for a total of three years commented on the Old Whistle Grey Test documentary that's on YT that she was his "beard" and that he just used her for his image. She also commented on this video as well.

[@jwoooosh449]

CMissMichelle She is probably just trying to get attention. Having a high voice doesn’t mean someone’s gay.

[@cmissshelleymichelle]

@@jwoooosh449 she also said that she was in the video. She even pointed herself out.

[@jwoooosh449]

CMissMichelle k but he’s been married twice and has a child. Still don’t think she knew him. Went and found her website where she claims that stairway to heaven, fields of gold and the entire of the division Bell by pink floyd are about her relationship with Carl. She also claimed he stalked her and that Jon Anderson was siding with Carl to abuse her. Sounds like she has paranoia.

[@cmissshelleymichelle]

@@jwoooosh449 I didn't know she had a website. I'll have to look it up and check it out.

[@markreilly2469]

Bob harris really didnt care much for the band it was only after getting to know greg lake personally that he appreciated how hard they worked.

[@davcar23]

I was hoping it would have the trio version of The Enemy God right after Palmer's solo, great upload nonetheless.

[@hubbsllc]

What's funny is that I recall reading where Emerson said they could never pull off "The Enemy God" as a three-piece - yet that's how they performed it live and it sounded great!

[@chgdeep]

Test

[@toddseals2792]

Did you get it from the very beginning?

[@menenioagrippa8247]

E.lp..n.1

[@mikewest1542]

Greg and his pudding basin haircut !

[@jaimesorli2436]

is this an important thing...., amazing voice.

[@cmissshelleymichelle]

Lol. And what about his face. Is it the fact that the video is in crappy 240p vs 1080p. He looks like he had acne scars which are not on his face in other videos. RIP Greg Lake and Keith Emerson.

[@mikewest1542]

@@jaimesorli2436 An amazing voice and a pudding basin haircut!

[@jeannemacaluso162]

🤣😂🤣🤣 I referred to their ridiculous haircuts as their Prince Valiant phase. I think I prefer pudding basin.

[@turnerthemanc]

12:18 Bob Harris was born full sized, receding with a beard. He is 32 here!!!!!

[@toddseals2792]

Eleven

[@luvwings]

I dined with ELP and I played drums...listen here she comes hammerin the plastic.

[@arame29]

was the orchestra dropped at this point?

[@lisamoroney3036]

Why is this dude whispering? ELP rock !

[@dukealbert7017]

That’s literally his call name, Whispering Bob Harris

[@lisamoroney3036]

@@dukealbert7017 no way ! Crazy ! Love it ! I had to google him -!

[@tarbuck1]

MMM . It was round about this time that my favorite band ELP started to blow it. I got into an argument with Greg about them turning their backs on the UK after 74 and Greg said it was the other way round, because of punk and new wave. My argument was punk/New wave didn't come along until 76 and ELP had already dumped us by then in favour of North America.

[@Fexobs]

Good point, and if you think that they also missed the UK out entirely in 1973, it is a crying shame really. I think it was probably more to do with management decisions, and interestingly, King Crimson similarly gave the UK the hump at this time. To think that some snotty little Punks scared them off is bizarre though. It didn't stop Yes and Genesis going from strength to strength. Not a single European `Works' era gig was not cool.

[@tarbuck1]

You're quite right, and I did point out to Greg that even in 74, they only played 3 venues in the UK (London, Stoke and Liverpool), which is pathetic. I also pointed out to him about Yes and Genesis not turning their backs on us, which you mentioned, but he didn't reply. Probably realised he wasn't going to win this argument. Anyway, sorry Greg, RIP my friend.

[@lauracataldo5942]

Love them, Greg seems to be losing his voice already.. :(

[@cherryrotella3714]

He was a lifetime smoker I believe 😟

[@arikioao2090]

ELP ont joué une musique complexe. Ils ne sont pas à l'aise dans les thèmes simple de Greg Lake. Malheureusement, ils se sont vite pris la tête en 3 ans. Mais ils ont laissés 5 pièces majeures d'un rock progressif. Aujourd'hui ; qui va les écoutés? La plupart des gens sont formater et bientôt empoisonnés. Je vois mal cette civilisation durer un siècle!

[@islandpalm148]

Buggering a cat at 3:49? Plus pug at 4:34? Actually just a little trigger happy.

[@chrislapp9468]

Can't beat the studio version of Tiger in a spotlight. The vid they did for it in 78 sucked. Top of the pops or some lame show back then.

[@vcoaster]

Terrible documentary. Poorly directed and produced. Skip it. There are MANY better ELP videos on KZbin. This one stinks.

[@steffanhoffmann]

ELP help? 🤔 Unfortunately, where they began their fame; in 🇬🇧 they'd become dinosaurs at this juncture; because of punk and new wave music. Britain continuously evolving, whilst 🇺🇸 played catch-up 🤔 To the credit of 🇺🇸 they appreciated ELPs superb musicianship, as after all they had nothing like ELP. Actually way behind somewhat. Even Hendrix came to UK, as he couldn't make it in his own country. Americans not adventurous enough. More than slightly conservative. Despite having superior songwriters (Goffin and King, Sedaka, Paul Anka bla de bla) and musicians (a la The Wrecking Crew) So why get fooled by the Beatles myth; who were 2nd rate, compared to USA superiority? Personally by this stage; I think ELP had run out of ideas. Embarrassing seemingly. Best wishes 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇸

[@glenissmith9209]

Absolute cobblers.

[@awrogers3013]

The more I see Carl Palmer the less impressive he is. His meter throughput his career is probably the most unsteady of any major league drummer If you want to know how bad it is, listen to Asia…obviously click based and clueless how to dig a groove..don’t cry and heat of the moment are all time bad.. Most overrated drummer of all time sorry. I have the records don’t get me wrong I like the band but if there ever was a drummer who SOUNDS like he came out of classical ensemble it’s CP

[@groovecake]

Totally true.

[@ianprince9753]

Armchair critics blah!!

[@glenissmith9209]

​@@ianprince9753....You're correct. Envy is a terrible thing.

[@ianprince9753]

Thanks I’ve seen ELP and in particular Carl’s band many times and have been to several of his drum clinics He is incredible And a nice guy !!!