Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Lucky Man (Live)

CALIFORNIA JAM (4/6/74). SHOW# 3 OF 4.
ELP, BLACK OAK ARKANSAS.

[@autismtreatedcured]

He could sing, play the guitar, and chew gum all at the same time!! What a lucky man he was.

[@jsimons884]

Hate people who feel the need to chew gum and perform...spit that shit out.

[@djzarrick]

@@jsimons884 Sometimes it’s necessary, to generate the requisite amount of saliva to sing clearly. Think dry mouth.

[@jsimons884]

@@djzarrick gross 🤢🤮 instant live performance turn off. Drink some water or something dawg 😂😂

[@djzarrick]

@@jsimons884 It’s not a good visual, granted, but as a vocalist, I can tell you that it’s sometimes a necessary evil. My go-to when I’m dry is usually a mint between the upper right cheek and gum, but it took a few times before I could keep it from dropping mid-song.🤦‍♂️

[@djzarrick]

@@heythomasj🤣😂

[@bbb8182]

When I was a HS senior ELP came to Jadwyn Gym at Princeton University. A couple Of hours before the show I went to the ticket office on a whim to see if my girlfriend and I could get some cheap seats. The guy said the show was sold out but some lady just returned 2 tickets a minute before if I was interested. He said they were front row center. I smiled but thought it was a cruel joke. But they really were. We raced home to change and just made it into the packed place before the start. Ushers had to use flashlights to get us to our seats which were folding chairs on the floor 5' from the stage. The only 2 seats that were empty. A middle aged lady (and her teen son) who returned the tickets sat next to us. I thanked her wildly and suddenly the stage lit up, a very loud synthesizer began to play a sequence with no one in view and the band members took their places to thunderous applause. It was a magical experience and no one sang " Oh what a lucky man he was" louder than me!

[@kathycuster1714]

What a magnificent time to be alive and have such wonderful music! No other generation can claim this time of life! We boomers had it it all!

[@geraldmorain3166]

We were lucky

[@geraldmorain3166]

1971 was a year

[@geraldmorain3166]

15 with my twin brother waiting for our elder brothers number to come up we debated tarkus steared us together. Oh what a lucky man I am.

[@michaelchurchill3589]

Yes we did

[@leticiam8804]

Yes❤❤❤

[@pooneil1968]

Greg said in his autobiography that he most appreciated his voice. I agree, with that and everything else he brought to the table. What a once in a lifetime talent. RIP Greg. We love you 💖

[@barneybarnes7796]

It's a rare bird who can claim 3, count 'em, "3" of the most powerful vocal influences in Rock history. The voice of The Crimson King, the front of ELP and after John Wetton left, he took the front of Asia.

[@harrybarry2291]

Greg was a lucky man to be able to write and perform like this. Wish he had lived longer.

[@joelbeske1504]

The music industry doesn't care about talent these days. Only bringing in profits. The best artists don't do it for the money. Their focus is on their music.

[@ravynskye1310]

He wrote this song when he was 12...remembered Gregory Stuart Lake 5yrs ago today..we miss you Greg🤍🕊

[@Sunshine-do3yv]

No matter any decade I hear this...... automatic chills.....🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎼🎼🎼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️been listening since I was 13...now 66.... Amazing

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Comments say this was recorded in 1974. This was great music. I go back to the 70s and stay. Even repeat my 4 yrs in the Marine Corps 1973-1977. I was a lucky man

[@perbes100]

California Jam. 6th April, 1974.

[@sustainablelife1st]

Hard to believe he wrote that when he was only 12. Amazing talent. Plus, chewing gum and singing at the same time... that's the true gift!

[@simonsays1370]

One of my top favourites from the 70's. What talent!

[@susanbaker8130]

With a voice and musicianship like Greg’s you don’t need trills and runs and pyrotechnics.

[@melissac6825]

So true!

[@anthonyrichard8001]

LUV.U..THX!

[@melaniejo5296]

I just read that Greg Lake wrote this when he was 12! 😯❤

[@MP-zf7kg]

Just a perfect singing voice (I know nothing of music, just what I like).

[@blairsterling6141]

Incredible voice... still, 53 years later, a real treasure. Lake had it all. Kids of today are deaf to real music, real talent, real great writing. The kids are all influenced by sensationalism, and on stage theatrics....they really don't even listen anymore....everything is kind of superficial and fake now.

[@dominikspencer3981]

yup, they wont ever really know quality music and talent

[@jackthecat6225]

Man, Lake has a voice like a bell. What a trio of giants.

[@ItsAllAboutNash]

Dear, dear Greg. What a gift Heaven lent us.

[@whisky2roxy]

One of the best voices of the era. RIP Greg

[@marcyonsgard544]

Beautiful song from a beautiful man. Miss you and love you Greg.

[@sandycurrie108]

This song still brings goosebumps and transports me back to being a teenager.

[@surfrunnerd8457]

sandycurrie108 I read that he wrote this song when he was only 12 years old.

[@idoyahel]

Greg R.I.P was the best singer ever. a touch of god.

[@jaquestraw1]

Back when musicianship and talent meant something.

[@ericmonse2165]

That's right no autotunes needed! Raw talent

[@debmccafferty1007]

I love him so much. (Comin' from a Beatlemaniac.)

[@docholiday13]

Still does. Everyone is scared to even try this now is the truth.

[@thomasgoodisson8877]

Absolutely spot on my friend!

[@anthonymichaelhalloates2902]

As if it doesn’t mean anything now? All art evolves, one just needs to evolve with it. If you fail at recognizing new art, you never understood it to begin with.

[@nyterpfan]

Greg Lake had such an incredible voice---most underrated singer in pop/rock history IMHO!!

[@FriesinNF]

nyterpfan Oh no! One of the greatest Bands in the 70th! No great festival without them! Superstars!

[@user-wl6ew5eq1e]

still sang that well even while chewing gum

[@jadenwonders7033]

nyterpfan never such truth has been said

[@alanam9103]

He wasn't underrated

[@bailey___zm]

ELP aint pop rock

[@slw59]

God bless your beautiful voice Greg.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

Pancreatic cancer claims another life, but what a good one it was.

[@joekosobucki2141]

I love Greg’s Christmas Song- I Believe In Father Christmas- beautiful song and beautiful video!

[@bitas320d]

Thanks for everything, Greg! Meet with Keith up there! Rest in peace! :(

[@thomasfleischer83]

This song is pure magic.

[@Zanthxs]

RIP Greg; Magician - Genius. Your voice will never be forgotten. Thank you since 1972 when I was teen and heard this for the first time.

[@martinespinomusic]

I saw them when Tarkus Came out and they premiered Pictures at an Exhibitoon! Mahavishinu Orchestra opened! It was outta sight night at the Long Beach Terrace Theatre!!! I was 17

[@garysimons1608]

Lake wrote this song when he was only 12. Incredible!

[@JoDimata]

I really LOVE THIS BAND !!! Emerson, Lake & Palmer are simply fabulous 🌟

[@briane173]

One of the original supergroups -- at least on the prog-rock side.

[@XXMycroftX]

I grew up with these guys,...... when none of my friends even knew who they were,.... I havn't felt like this since my mother died,..... Good night sweet prince

[@carlosalbuquerque5227]

The Show will never end!!!! Thank´s to Keith, Greg and Carl; still the best of all.

[@barbarabrooks-szeliga9709]

The Voice R.I.P Greg Lake! There was nobody like you!

[@susansmith6775]

Could listen to this over and over and over again. Plus...Greg Lake was so FINE back in the day...easy on the eyes!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

I can envision everyone sitting around that campfire at night, hearing the cracking kindling~logs, feeling the heat in the dark chill of the night with Greg’s ethereal voice landing straight into our hearts,,,rapturous💫⭐️💫

[@laurasmallwood5611]

Emerson, Lake and Palmer was awesome....

[@ksb2112]

ELP was an eye opening band for me. I was in awe of the atypical music and lyrics. From that point on I was hooked on progessive/experimental rock. Getting old isn't so bad. What hurts more than personally getting older is seeing ones idols of youth slip away. I am sad that Keith and Greg are no longer among us, but thankful for all they contributed.

[@briane173]

The Moody Blues impacted me the same way; they were the fathers of prog rock and once I heard them I gravitated toward all of them -- ELP, Yes, Pink Floyd, et al. I feel the same way as I watch more and more of my rock idols pass away; I'm only glad I have their albums and these videos to take me back to that time -- not to re-live it but to have the music.

[@naveboob]

His voice was so distinct and great. One of my favorite songs. R.I.P.

[@danieloftamriel]

From Crimson King to ELP, all their music makes you want to go on some grand adventure. Lucky Man makes me imagine going on a road trip in the 70s, not a care in the world, no burden on your shoulders, just like a lucky man.

[@MrTomengle]

How lucky we all were to have heard him........

[@Ethericrose]

I heard this song 3 weeks ago, now I hear it daily, it's found a place in my mind and randomly pops up. It a phenomenal song. Thank you Greg Lake.

[@jroche26]

Still brings chills!! Bravo Greg!

[@marieeugenierousseau3822]

Quelle belle voix Nostalgie

[@domenicodanna]

thanks Lake rest in peace ,wonderfull years, sweet emotion

[@daveb6214]

Godspeed Greg Thanks for All the Great music. G.B.N.F.

[@anayelichalandagarcia555]

The best voice of Crimson 😢

[@peterman7000]

Lady Supermarket with an apple in her basket Knocks on the manager's door Grooning to the muzak from a speaker in a shoe rack Lays out her goods on the floor Everything she's chosen is conveniently frozen "Eat it and come back for more!"

[@Abraxas_90]

Jimmy Patrick Page no, is Adrian belew

[@Huelogy]

Tough one, RIP, i have to agree

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

John Wetton was also the greatest voice of the 'Crim.

[@SemenSonyah]

@@ragingmong5593 lol, objectively false

[@gwynnielsen5081]

Greg's sonorous voice and musical creativity are unequaled. I could listen to him for hours. Too bad I have to write my own stuff. But he has certainly been an inspiration to all of us who write music on the acoustic guitar.

[@bkerchev]

I saw Emerson Lake and Palmer on their tour following the release of Works Vol. 1, in 1978. It was on a 1st date with the last great love of my life. Well into the concert, Greg Lake came out and stood on a small rug under a single spotlight. His rendition of Lucky Man captured the audience perhaps moreso than all the other music that evening. Rumor had it that Lake would stand on a small, $18K Persian carpet. Great song by a Lucky Man indeed. It was one of better evenings of my life.

[@EffingtonCouldBe]

My older brother introduced me to the genius of ELP! Love this. RIP to both.

[@peterherard8207]

Really , the genius of GREG LAKE

[@peterherard8207]

Dug only the Greg lake side of ELP

[@peterherard8207]

Kinda like the Tommy Shaw side of Styx

[@stevenbest388]

Here here The Best.

[@kenmac9048]

I echo your comments. My older brother turned me on to ELP as well and is now passed. Great memories singing these songs together

[@user-gg5tm7eo1g]

My dad asked me if I liked this music I answered I love it dad

[@ericlamb172]

I would suggest "Watching Over You," by Emerson Lake and Palmer. At some points in life, the lady I was with eventually heard this song (I'm a monogamous mad, have been married, etc.) and loved it as much as I did.

[@sandrawadsworth5173]

Beautiful man and beautiful song❤

[@sueernstein8884]

RIP Keith Lucky Man! Thanks for the memory in 1978. you guys were amazing.

[@dircebatista6216]

Positivo

[@dircebatista6216]

1978

[@isthereanybodyoutthere9397]

What a voice and what a guy!

[@chrislujano7720]

Greg always welcomed me back where the show never ended... R.I.P Greg lake

[@akizpandemonium9511]

Dear Greg, thank you for your music, rest in peace, you and Keith will be remembered Forever! Long live ELP

[@curt300s]

This is so beautiful I cry of pure joy. Contrast that with heartless/soulless auto-tuned vocals of today and I feel numbness of heart.

[@santosbay]

R.I.P Greg, and thanks for the Music.

[@musicalcontessa4275]

I saw Emerson Lake and Palmer a couple decades ago. Greg Lake's voice is forever burned in my memory. One of the best songwriters and vocalists in R&R history. XOXOX

[@mauriciocornejo3289]

Of the masters of the rock progresive in truth.

[@rhythmista7707]

This alternate melody is quite simply put, superb. The velvet voice of Greg Lake, compliments it like a fine wine and grade A choice cut of Kobe..

[@cafinario]

Such a brilliant performance, thank you and rest for ever in peace.

[@ShaddyJay]

Simple lyrics but so powerful. I have been always a fan of ELP

[@dereksanderson5765]

That we were able to enjoy your music, you guys made us a Lucky Man

[@ricdoliveira3075]

Fabulous! The number of tonal Ad-libs away from the recording are so notable. I find this to be his best vocal rendition of Lucky man.

[@tiobaessa2595]

Que voz, mano.. Como não admirar esse cara?

[@mdogg1604]

We just keep losing the greats...guess we gotta keep 'em alive by playing and sharing their music....

[@BuddyNika]

Just Beautiful, A time we will never have again.

[@robynkulage4581]

So did my brother and my 6th grade music teacher who had great taste..r.i.p. larry and mr arana...to you these videos..

[@Stevie-hn7mp]

I will never forget the veteran that told me about this song . Hopefully he is doing well. Love this song .

[@talister106]

The music of my youth lives on forever.

[@santosvilllobos6094]

En verdad fuiste un hombre con suerte al haber podido entrar en los corazones de tanta gente! Toda una vida dedicada a la música! RIP !

[@AndreaMN]

Incredible talent, thanks for sharing your gift of music with the world, we were better for it.

[@zapezoe]

So sad, RIP Greg thanks for your music and the good moments every time I hear you sing.

[@Barry843]

Love this song . . .

[@Ruddgate]

The great soundtrack of my life. You will always be in my heart Greg.

[@MultiMoishe]

Saw ELP in 1971 at Thiel College in Greenville, PA. What a superb show. R.I.P. Mr. Emerson. You are now in Rock and Roll Heaven.

[@petrascheiblich6191]

Whats a wonderful voice and song from Greg Lake. I like👍this song Lucky Man🎶🎼🎵🎤🎸R.I.P Greg Lake 🍃🕊🌟🍃🌹🍃

[@mikechapman339]

I may be cool.....but I'll never be as cool as Greg Lake playing this beautiful song, CHEWING GUM cool

[@tricianindel7909]

I read he wrote this when he was 12 after he got his first guitar. PS I never saw anyone chew gum singing. 🙂

[@francislemire2838]

Gotta be one of my top 5 songs to play on guitar. Play it almost everyday

[@Mxulin]

What an awesome musician. R.I.P Greg Lake and Keith Emerson

[@lauramariedavanzo3224]

With gratitude, Laura Marie d'Avanzo. Thank yoU for this classic song!

[@bill2527]

What a great song and voice, watch the video from the same concert and same chair with his 12 string playing And Still You Turn Me On..awesome too!!

[@georgewatts5505]

Thanks for all the great music, Greg Lake! R.I.P.

[@scottallan2727]

Awesome. Love it. Never seen a singer chewing gum while singing.

[@djzarrick]

Had to keep the saliva flowing. He was chomping hard, definitely not for the enjoyment of the flavor.

[@pit2ryan3]

@scottallan2727 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioTPqqFmjNSGoMU

[@NancyEMcGill]

This gives me goosebumps... it was one of my man's favourite compositions. My man was a Vietnam vet who died long after his tour and far too young.

[@frankb4517]

Sounds like your man was a lucky man to have you.

[@djzarrick]

🥲💕🙏

[@ibenguvenon5671]

Still remember in my college fresman year listening to their songs over and over.

[@debwehrman6819]

Sadly another music icon from my youth is gone. R.I.P. Keith Emerson

[@123789cesar]

This is the best song I ever heard.

[@lindahuff8976]

We were lucky to have been there for this music.

[@nicknicoulin1011]

RIP Greg Lake...this is my favorite elp song...

[@vonsamson2209]

It was 1972 when I first heard this song driving with my friend in his 1970 Ford cougar on an 8 track player we were driving to the ranch bowl to play pinball we were 16 years old living in Omaha Nebraska I miss my friend and I still enjoy listening to Emerson Lake and Palmer

[@rabukan5842]

Greg and his Gibson J-200. Timeless and priceless.

[@nickd1961]

RIP Greg, thanks for the music

[@rickbruni640]

R.I.P. Greg Lake and Keith Emerson ( 2016.

[@saxonsteve]

Awesome Version! Amazing voice and talent. Rest In Peace Greg Lake

[@richieaura]

The world is not what it was now,I am sorry you had to leave it....but you will live forever,god bless..

[@victorw.nowrocki2334]

We were lucky men to have had you in Our lives!!!

[@pattybristol8296]

I've had a crush on him since I was 15. I'm 61 now. :) 'Love and miss you, Greg!

[@pappy439]

Was there for this performance at Ontario speedway April 74 Caljam1 when I was 16....lucky man I was...RIP Greg

[@ShaggyDawg]

Same here. Same age, too. Peace, bro.

[@pappy439]

ShaggyDawg where did you drive from? just curious

[@ShaggyDawg]

Blake # San Fernando Valley! You?

[@pappy439]

ShaggyDawg drove up with friends from San Marcos, North San Diego cnty. I still think it was the best concert I attended..!

[@ShaggyDawg]

Blake # Nice, man. It was unforgettable for sure. I still have my ticket stub. :-)

[@maryjaneburns1173]

Wow! A friend introduced this song to me and I am hooked.