Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Lucky Man (Official Lyric Video)

Emerson, Lake & Palmer ‘Lucky Man’
Celebrating ELPs 50th anniversary and the re-press of their super deluxe, career spanning CD/LP/book box set ‘Fanfare (1970-1997)’: elp.lnk.to/StoreID
New, beautifully animated lyric video of this seminal ELP track, released as a single in December 1970. The song is taken from the group's globally successful, self-titled debut album which reached No.4 in the UK and No.18 in the US in 1970.
Written by Greg Lake when he was 12 years old and recorded by the trio using improvised arrangements, ‘Lucky Man’ contains one of rock music's earliest instances of a Moog synthesizer solo.
Lyrics:
He had white horses
And ladies by the score
All dressed in satin
And waiting by the door
Ooh, what a lucky man he was
Ooh, what a lucky man he was
White lace and feathers
They made up his bed
A gold covered mattress
On which he was laid
Ooh, what a lucky man he was
Ooh, what a lucky man he was
He went to fight wars
For his country and his king
Of his honor and his glory
The people would sing
Ooh, what a lucky man he was
Ooh, what a lucky man he was
A bullet had found him
His blood ran as he cried
No money could save him
So he laid down and he died
Ooh, what a lucky man he was
Ooh, what a lucky man he was
#ELP #LuckyMan #LyricsVideo

[@TheReaperMan275]

Greg Lake wrote this when he was 12 years old. Just think about that! What awesome talent.

[@rnasap]

Seems like the lyrics are a little sophisticated for a 12 year old to grasp and write....but then again.....amazing.

[@vincentkosik403]

After putting down his Playboy magazine

[@wesleygraham2741]

Wow!

[@GRILLBUOY101]

yes its blowing my mind

[@stephenbabine3325]

Crazy in an impressive way!

[@keithmcintyre3447]

I"m 66 years old now and remember when this song came out when I was early teenager...I loved it. Many of my friends back then didn't understand the lyric's then, but I felt them! Seen these guys in concert in Atlanta in the 70's, they were fantastic! Thank God I was born when music was talent, not computer generated crap! Rock on

[@Silverblade61]

Oh yes !!!!!

[@bwardokc3985]

Absolutely... I'm just another old man from a different time as well, just wondering where our world went.

[@ronaldmcalister8008]

I'm 65this time around and agree completely with what you say. There was a lot of talented musicians back in the late 60s to mid 70s. They all had to work their butts off to get the breaks they so well deserved. Real music played with real instruments

[@frankiefelinesalwayswelcom5825]

I'm 65 now, from the same era, and I agree with you.

[@FrankyLecostaud]

👍👍👍

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Keith Emerson (November 2, 1944 - March 11, 2016), aged 71 And RIP Greg Lake (November 10, 1947 - December 7, 2016), aged 69 You both will be remembered as legends.

[@unseelie63]

Much too young,the both of them 😔

[@impalaman9707]

Scary to think my dad was born in 1946 and my mother in 1948---we're losing that generation by the week, it seems

[@fransenmientje]

I am 77 now, and my feelings are the same, a guy from The Netherlands who did not understand the lyrics at that time..but now when I am "old and wise" I just do, and I will as well show my deep respect for this beautiful upload including the breathtaking little movie-picture.. with greetings from The Netherlands, Frans Versteeg

[@NezpercePittbullmom]

I was born in the best music time ever , yeah I’m a Vintage Lady now and I still love my music from the 50’s , 60’s and 70’s ❣️

[@danielyork3707]

God Bless you Eternal Lady

[@THEFORBIDDENMAN-lk7of]

GOOD FOR YOU GIRL AND JOIN THE CLUB

[@kenbowser5622]

Yes ma'am, you were.

[@indy_go_blue6048]

Thank you so much for keeping the comments open. Part of the pleasure of listening to classic rock is sharing comments with others who were touched by the music.

[@edwinbenitez4337]

Muy cierto , bolas con esta música, la de mi padre, saludos cordiales bendiciones desde El Salvador 🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻

[@LoyalOpposition]

Yes, 99% of the official KZbin pages won't allow commenting :(

[@ricardocarrizosa2427]

@@LoyalOpposition you know why not? I usually wonder what was the reason.

[@antoniocelentano6168]

Use all togheter😂😂😂😂😂

[@adidarmawan9966]

That's a part of the beauty of KZbin. That's the reason I prefer YT than any other video sharing platforms

[@massimilianobertuzzi6171]

The final keyboard solo gives me chills. RIP Keith, you are an eternal genius.

[@kissmy_butt1302]

I don't know if they cooked it up or not but Greg Lake tells an INCREDIBLE story on how they put the Moog solo on the back end of that song. The story of Lucky Man is so outrageous that it has to be true. Greg tells the story at the 13:00 minute mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h53Gfaqtn6qXeKc

[@MrBoudarga]

RIP Keith

[@MarySmutny]

Keith from Emerson Lake and Palmer

[@k.robert6279]

IT'S A SYNTH KEYBOARD.

[@LibertyLivery]

It's possible but I think it's a theremin.

[@josiespringfield4808]

This song is a masterpiece.

[@iangmk]

Keith Emerson didn’t really play music ... He conjured sounds from somewhere in the deep universe and made them pass through their keyboards. God bless his soul.

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend an indie song called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

cool analogy

[@DJhuggo]

Vou emoldurar suas maravilhosas palavras !!!! Abraços do Brasil

[@marthaworc7873]

Didn't Keith take those sounds and make them pass through his guitar?

[@marthaworc7873]

Sorry I always associate this tune with Lake. He did write it.

[@madmattdrummer5487]

The legacy of ELP will never die

[@bobelaviador]

indeed: totally inmortal

[@macarchers]

oh oh oh what a lucky man he was

[@mirellaaquilina7428]

MERAVIGLIOSO! UN CAPOLAVORO! MASTERPIECE! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!

[@trenthall1427]

STRAIGHT UP ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS EVER WRITTEN /PLAYED

[@mireillemousseau2777]

One of my five top classic,so magical

[@Seeker386]

Carl Palmer's best drumming. Very classy and creative.

[@SamJones1956]

When I was still a teenager and learning the guitar, I heard this song. I was totally fascinated and learned this piece and played it over and over again. Even today, the song still exerts a strange fascination. It was still real music! Many thanks for the great time with ELP!

[@Audiogeek-kf2ez]

There will never be another band like ELP, over the top, willing to try anything, and unbelievable music. I miss seeing them live

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend a new indie Song Called 'Looking Into The mirror by Robert Nix

[@darrylevans8417]

74 and still loving this group and this number♥️

[@kpete9219]

The drumming in this song is THE BEST!

[@yyz4761]

I love the drumming in this song

[@kpete9219]

@@yyz4761 👍

[@yyz4761]

I can’t get enough of it. It’s so subtle and sublime at the same time

[@kpete9219]

@@yyz4761 Definitely!

[@rynwin1]

That stereo sound going from left to right and back again is the magic that cannot be found in today's music

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Really? You actually listen to today's "music"...? You need help, my friend.

[@MrDanboyd3]

Listen to Blow by Blow Jeff Beck , you ll love it , I ruined my hearing on a Walkman with that Cassette 😅

[@lilaccilla]

YES !

[@winnhill3736]

​@@MrDanboyd3I had that L.P. in high school and I loved the song "Constipated Duck."😊

[@sunshinefogleman127]

It can, in other prog rock bands like Tool. But there will never be another band like Emerson, Lake, and Palmer!

[@yyz4761]

It’s pretty crazy to think that this was originally a throwaway track to fill an album

[@emilyh.8704]

Man what memories does this classic song bring to me, 1970..standing on my apt balcony as the sun rises in Houston..I remember thinking what was I going to do with my young 18 year old self..I had no idea at the time..just living, working and having a ball..then doing it all over again..boy, what i wouldn't give to just to go back for a day..to hug my loved ones and friends no longer here, and to say I love you one more time ..just one more time..😔🙏🕊️❤️🙏

[@margiewaters6958]

Lost my virginity to this song. Best time of my life

[@redtanbus]

Well said and how true.

[@InsightWithTeresa]

Me too. One of my favorites.

[@johnhambrick2476]

60's and 70s great years

[@bigvrocks2480]

right there with you emilyh.8704 - Upstate New York - life is too short and it's so hard to alert the kids as to just how fast it goes...

[@bonasperry8747]

I’m 79 and I still love this song,amazing sound

[@januszdurolek7594]

Das beste song Emerson Lake und Palmer .

[@lynnjaskowiak9963]

This one of the Anthems that taught me the price of war. Still as timely now with my grandkids as it was for me in the Vietnam era.

[@eurodoc6343]

I love the contrast between the pre-war, and wartime Lucky Man sections of the song. Pre-war, we have mostly light and gracious acoustic guitars. Wartime, enter the cold, low oscillating drone of the Moog synthesizer, whose electronic howls eventually take over the song. We go from the warm and gentle salad days of Edwardian England to the inhuman industrial reality of Flanders Fields. Brilliant song.

[@bobdole8830]

What war

[@Fairydogmadre]

Saw ELP when I was in high school. Got home and my and my dad said " your concert made the news as the loudest concert ever played at the Duluth,MN auditorium!

[@motorcollection6635]

Great video, the poppies of death grow on the battlefield ..... no money can save them

[@randelllange7656]

The drums are just on spot it's mesmerizing

[@MarySmutny]

Greg lake had such a beautiful voice you will be missed by all your fans😢

[@fcarolina20]

That ending! 😢❤ forever in love with your voice, Lake.

[@hmackie6823]

u like a Happy ending?

[@michaell874]

After my recent trials and tribulations, I now know what it is like to be blessed and to be a lucky man!

[@yossarian6799]

I had the greatest Dad a kid could ask for. ELP were one of his favorite groups and I can't count the hours I spent nestled next to him on the couch listening to this amazing music. He's in his 80s now and still spends hours listening to his old favorites. He'll forever be my hero. Much love, Dad, from "Squeet" ...

[@kenbowser5622]

Yer a good kid

[@jimmccord487]

Great song, great band.Was fortunate to attend ELP concerts in 1973 and again the following year.Unforgettable live performances!

[@jamestiscareno4387]

Back in the 70s I loved listening to ELP records on the headphones. Fantastic sound.

[@MrDanboyd3]

Walkman

[@martynkitchen1565]

better live though

[@johnedwards1685]

I came for the Moog. Keith Emerson’s first try of a strange new machine, played to an arrangement he heard for the first time after coming back from the pub, laid down in one take.

[@christinacolasanto530]

The Moog and Me By Dick Hyman the God father of the moog machine.

[@amymorison5988]

Beautiful song. Their music will live forever.🌹❤️🙏🏻

[@janstrapina]

Great rock ballad - I love it!!!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@MarySmutny]

Rest in peace Greg Lake you were a musical genious so sad you are gone rest in peace Greg Lake you were a musical genious we will miss you❤

[@WilliamOshea-sj9ze]

The synth solo on this is just purely magnificent! 👌

[@lizardking89]

They don't make music like this anymore. Great song.

[@richardplume3212]

Agree 4561z my number n hav a grandson hendrix ha peace if anyone remembers it i need counsiling it might rain tomorow

[@ziraprod6090]

Yes they do

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

@@ziraprod6090 Exactly you just have to look for it :-) Peace

[@carlamoore9631]

Discovered through the extremely wicked film. What a gem!

[@welvanons]

This is really one of the songs you can set on repeat, at least I can, and then slowly drift away 💕

[@tessierashpoolmg7776]

So are we, each of us, a lucky man.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

What a cool visual to go with an enchanting song,,,LOVE. I can feel him riding tall and upright on his horse, the brave soldier ❤

[@horseyhorselips3501]

Loved this song since the first day I heard it in the early 1970’s. Has a big meaning to Me, for I have an Uncle who is Listed MIA killed in Combat April 6,1942 Bataan Philippines 🇵🇭 RIP 2nd Lt. John Roslick of the 31st Inf Reg

[@michelelaraia7358]

@John Ashtone =

[@elizabethreed2090]

💜🙏

[@horseyhorselips3501]

John Ashtone thank you 🙏 Long Story Short, I’m the Strange Fruit 🍎 that Fell in the Song Enter from the East by Jewel Kilcher

[@horseyhorselips3501]

John Ashtone the guy Jewel calls her father in public is the one that gave me his sister’s hand in marriage at an LRY Conference in Toronto Canada September 1,1973

[@redrosewarrior2806]

Mr. Orzolick.. I don't know why, but when I read your comment on how you took off as a teen, traveled all those miles, no money & STILL accomplished your goal, took me to another time and place. And that place felt so good. The world has changed so much that things that I too experienced in my youth, wouldn't be possible today. Sometimes I get a little sad thinking that today's kids have no idea the freedoms that we once had. I grinned from ear to ear reading your story because I just know what kind of kid you were and I can bet that you have many interesting stories you could tell! Haha! Peace & health be with you and your family. 🌾🍂🍁🎃🎼🎶🤘

[@pretense101]

I also am 66 years of age and this song is one I will always love and what a Lucky man I am !

[@korykaufman9852]

I could put this on repeat. Amazing. Just an amazing song

[@geraldmorain3166]

We listened in a black light poster room ,these guys rocked.

[@kenbowser5622]

I have a vintage 1978 pioneer receiver this sounds as good as I've ever heard it. Classic rock requires class machines.

[@jean-jacquesgerwer7387]

I see Emerson in concert at Zurich in 72.I never forget this best band.For always it will staying in my heart.Stay in peace.Love

[@goodbyebluesky5770]

RIP Keith and Greg! Rock on Carl!

[@gregoryprouty4872]

Absolutely 👍 fantastic song 🎵 by a brilliant group. I am 76 and I still love ❤️ this music 🎶.

[@martinstent5339]

I remember hearing this for the first time in 1970. A friend bought it over and we sat down to listen. He kept saying “can you hear the synthesiser?” and we couldn’t hear it until about 03:21 when everyone went “wow!”. NOW we can hear the synthesiser!!!

[@alysononoahu8702]

❤synthesizer music

[@tinokuranicholas6735]

I bought this my first ELP in 1970. Three friends and I were chilling out listening to oh what a " Lucky Man " he was. Laying betwixt two speakers I found myself in the speakers. Next I am on stage playing the music I'm listening to! Now, how good can this get? Hallelujah. I have Now arrived at the portal of the " Doors of Perception ". All that is aforesaid and Now " I Am " the Music. This Perception have been the Guiding Light evermore. Richmond Rd Auckland. Te Ika o Tangaroa. fish...

[@EphemeralProductions]

About the best visual illustration of this i can think of. Fits the subject material in a moving way, and even has an early 70s feel to it like the era the song came out.

[@yyz4761]

Such a cool song and the video is amazing

[@sethwetzel974]

I just love isolating this song. Just hearing the bass, just the frums and just the guitar and just the singing and then putting it al together brings new meaning to the word enlightining. What a fantastic song and one off one of the greatest prog albums of all time.

[@sonnydean3187]

So timeless. Unlike so many other rock songs, this one has a clear message that actually bites. Any vet would pick up on this regardless of the country. What a lucky soldier, airman, and or sailor he or she was. Enough said.

[@windstrucklady1]

Yes, I believe it is satire...💘 Long live Greg and ELP in our hearts 💕

[@jasoncabral3831]

it may have been written as such, but there are some of who woudl consider him truly lucky, to have died in battle, in defense of his nation.@@windstrucklady1

[@stoner6989]

Glad to see ELP channel uploading again

[@FloydMaxwell]

Saw ELP twice in concert. A very underappreciated band. Love this lyric video (on first time seeing).

[@vchapman5260]

Played this on repeat many times over the years, something just wells up from deep inside and I tear up. I am.77 and feel so lucky to have had the music of my generation/era.

[@MrLifeEclipse]

A man who had pretty much everything he wanted, but in the end, no amount of happiness or wealth can save you from the scorn of war.

[@rippmorgan684]

They didn't have TV then. Had to do something for fun. Had to work a little harder to get famous then.

[@Nio744]

"Hi I'm Saul Goodman."

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

Except that if your Daddy had enough money you could find a doctor who would attest to bone spurs that would prevent you from taking part in no other activity on earth except being a member of the military. The Lucky Man depicted in the graphic story here could have bought his way out if he didn't care about country and king, honor and glory, as Corporal Bone Spurs and his grandfather didn't, if all he cared about was self-preservation and money. I can perfectly understand that: No commitment to anyone but themselves. Just admit to it and don't pretend that you care about anyone else in order to have people "sing" about you without ever taking any risk on their behalf. The song is very moving to someone who lived through Vietnam, during which I remember it playing, Iraq, Afghanistan and all the wars fought by other nations since the 1960's. The video is perfect.

[@ziraprod6090]

No.

[@user-tc3qx3pz7u]

I agree,war is hell.So many people died because some men want power and then comes money.For what.Do they think They are going to live forever.I don't think so.Well they will have to live in eternal hell.Must suck to be them.Peace decent Humans.

[@MarySmutny]

Greg lake had such a beautiful voice

[@markthomas9703]

It is Sunday morning and the oldies station plays Frank Sinatra for two hours. I heard Frank singing then I turned another station on and this song was playing,Greg Lakes voice was so much better I couldn't believe it.

[@keithlauderjr1691]

Headphones a must, when music was actually music. Thank you.

[@nickjames2407]

Even better on vinyl on a quality deck etc. Then good speakers will do the job.

[@donicesarcesar4121]

Linda musica

[@normacook8325]

​@nickjames2407 absolutely true! I have cranked the bass so loud it knocked potted plants off an end table! Love my old albums!!!❤

[@user-tc3qx3pz7u]

@@keithlauderjr1691 don't piss off your parents and neighbors,oh who cares we are old fucks,fuck um it's our time to have fun.

[@paulhill7818]

Saw these Guy's in like 1977. I was 17.. Still Enjoying there Music now..😎

[@michaelserby7697]

A Classic EL& P Song 🎶 🎵 ❤ so he laid down and he died 💙 🖤

[@Thatdudenice]

I moved to Texas when I was 14 years old and I heard this song on a classic rock radio station. I remembered the keyboard solo for the next 20 years of my life trying to find what it was, and today I did. But now that I'm 34, I can appreciate everything else about the song and the meaning of the song.

[@WojtekDugosz]

Życie ach nasze życie które nie zawsze jest szczęśliwe bo tak stworzony został nasz świat a my musimy chcąc czy nie chcąc iść przez to bagno by się nie dać utopić i żyć ☯️⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛☯️♠️♣️☯️

[@sandipkumardeuja6958]

Masterpiece ❤

[@lauriecain-moore4236]

SHE WAS SO UNEXTRORDUNLY LUCKY SHE WAS ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉PEACE AND LOVE ALWAYS TO EMERSON LAKE AND PALMER LAURA IN TEXAS USA ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@trevorcalhoun4530]

My next birthday I will be 70, my god where did the music go?

[@bluzemann]

Video killed the radio star. Looks and show were more important than the music.

[@richardplume3212]

Ha 4561z my number n hav a grandson hendrix yup lifes been good me so far

[@Skinnyorangemusic]

Check out the playlist on my channel called my radio

[@lymehurtz]

It takes TIME to realize what you have and appreciate it..by then,its too late..and its gone..never to get it back...

[@raymondearley623]

This is one of those rare songs you never get sick of

[@jeankeats3200]

Hauntingly beautiful...........

[@elizabethreed2090]

BEAUTIFUL...

[@jancebutterfly4997]

72 here. Love this song. Now my Grandaughter sings it with me..

[@UziDoesIt8818]

That synth at the end is everything ❤❤❤ Beautiful instrument

[@lumosczsk8177]

Hello, Moog synthesizer !!....R.I.P. Keith & Greg .....😥🎹🎸

[@channelhandlewhat]

ELP, Yes, and King Crimson are the holy trinity of prog rock. Greg Lake was in two of them. What a legend.

[@RadioUgly]

Greg Lake is Awesome! ❤

[@KittyGrizGriz]

You know it! Was lucky to see Yes on their ‘78 Tormato tour on a center revolving stage, can still picture it. Saw ELP too, fantastically gifted musicians❤

[@dextervortexsungte5348]

instead of yes, should be uriah heep

[@jayman2899]

My Dad recently passed and I miss him much now that he's gone. He was a 'lucky man' and I watched this video and song in memory of him. RIP❤ Larry Dec 15, 2021.

[@amymarieca]

So sorry for your loss ❤️

[@chrisleehey8079]

not that "lucky"....he's dead

[@amymarieca]

@@chrisleehey8079 what’s wrong with you?

[@natlogue]

I'm so sorry 😔💔🙏🕊

[@jayman2899]

@@natlogue thank you☺

[@Ogmo6969]

Excellent song remember watching them in concert doing that song

[@MarySmutny]

His music gives me goosebumps such a great talent he was

[@johnsawh1867]

Excellent song, well written, in the veins of Simon and Garfunkel

[@SteveRaab100]

Truly Amazing....never gets old !!

[@mariomendozaramirez9674]

Fantástica representación!!! Felicidades.

[@BaileyBuns9]

Of course, I LOVE THIS SONG & I LOVE LOVE LOVE GREG LAKE, and this video is sooo COOL, especially at the end, the 🕊 a sign of peace. Rest in Peace, Lucky Man. We miss you. ⚘❤⚘❤⚘❤⚘❤⚘❤⚘❤⚘❤⚘

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend checking out a song and video called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@cynthiabinder3730]

Lived too fast too early passed. Love his creations music.

[@kevinandhismusic]

Wow, just wow… 😳 how I just discovered this absolute gem 💎 being already 36 years old… I have heard of ELP and knew their version of the Peter Gunn theme, but I have some missed on this beauty. This song is instantly in my top 10 of most beautiful songs ever. It’s simply from another level…

[@enzo17tilleria]

Hermosa, me emocioné hasta las lagrimas, Keith y Greg siempre en nuestros corazones

[@gervasi05]

Ya somos 2

[@darknemesis21]

Ya somos 3

[@sergeysergienko4901]

Not die!!! Siempre vivos Greg y Keith !!!! E.L.P. Forever!!!!!!

[@chelleluvseeyore]

People don't often truly understand the brilliance of this song! ❤

[@MichaelWiberg-nh5cd]

Some have gone before us no doubt but that's what recordings have kept ,God gave you rock and roll remember

[@carstenhohmann2955]

It was played in our early 70 TopTenHitParade & this song was different, our ears weren't used to listen to synthesizers, yet

[@Badhabit4590]

How lucky we really are 🦋🦋🦋

[@AdamLB]

Good to see this channel uploading again

[@BigKexpress]

Timeless...great musicians

[@aum1083]

R.I.P. Lucky Men Greg + Keith

[@allenrizzi]

Haven't heard this one in years - THANKS!!

[@user-nq9gz4xf7f]

Lake said this was his first song written as a folk song as a teenager. Its very spooky even without the synthesizer. Ooooh what a lucky man he was, could be an epitaph or elegy or a metaphor for a rock musician, sometimes not so lucky in the end after the fame and glory. Beautiful haunting song.

[@Elliot1949]

A song that I'll remember forever!!

[@Worms244]

That is just exactly the way I could have imagined a clip for this song! Just fantastic one of my favorite song to play on guitar. I wasn't expecting such an incredible " Hommage " for that masterpiece in 2021 ! I'm just going to keep on my way until i find some musicians who would resurrect this kinda vibes in the Days of Tomorrow. Bless Emerson Lake & Palmer.

[@publicserviceannouncement4777]

I remember my dad mentioning something about this band when he was still alive. He introduced me to my taste in music. I listened to Jimi Hendrix play guitar on cassette in awe as I waited for my dad to get off work in his truck.

[@cazamilfs8945]

That's great lover it Suits You the Best

[@mahalalel7771]

Good story.

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

yeah cool dads are

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

cool to have u as a daughter wat a lucky man he was

[@alysononoahu8702]

Plus the onward onward onward drums. Like a heartbeat

[@andrewmoore9671]

"No money could save him, so he lay down and he died." Love this tune. always have.

[@ashratempel5094]

All i can say is...wow!!!