Emerson, Lake & Palmer- Still...You Turn Me On & Benny the Bouncer (First Listen)

[@jeannewynne9725]

Not happy in a world without Keith Emerson.

[@lucy-texasgal3679]

Or Greg!

[@ronjm945]

Always loved Still You Turn Me On..

[@gregjones861]

"Lake is a powerful singer." You have no idea HOW powerful until you get to The Endless Enigma. I'm thrilled that you're doing this whole album because not only is it their absolute best and a crowning achievement in music but Karn Evil 9 will absolutely slay you. I was already a huge ELP fan before Brain Salad Surgery arrived but this was SO amazing that it changed my entire life. I flew 6,000 miles each way to see it performed live and it took my breath away. When you get done with Karn Evil 9 and the weeks have gone by, just know there is at least one more incredible masterpiece from them waiting to be discovered. And it has the greatest vocal Greg Lake ever performed.

[@peteh7966]

Love Beach?

[@jc296x]

Monster vocalist... First time I ever saw him live was on the ELPowell tour. He was incredible. Everything old and new was great. There's a live video out there of him singing Still You Turn Me On while chewing gum and playing the 12 string. I think it's better than the studio version.

[@StephaneBergeronPixelyzed]

Actually. the best display of Greg's voice for me is the isolated vocal of King Crimson's Epitaph. That performance gives me chills... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaS4iIafgtF5eLc

[@brucebrown73]

Pictures at an Exhibition is indeed Greg’s greatest vocal expression Imho

[@tarkushead]

Benny is a moment of lightheartedness before the musical onslaught of KE9...😃

[@bobholtzmann]

My favorite part of "Benny the Bouncer" is the upright piano Keith is playing, with the intentionally out of tune keys to give the song a honky tonk atmosphere. He did this previously for "Azrael Revisited" from The Nice Album.

[@gerrycoogan6544]

Same here. Terrific piano playing. My own favourite example of Keith in full honky-tonk style is the "Barrelhouse Shakedown" from the Works II album. That's just sublime. 😀

[@Alix777.]

I love that solo ! So cool

[@andreatutrani]

Greg Lake is BRILLIANT !!!! 🎤🎸🎶💙

[@JustJP]

Absolutely agreed!

[@davidhansen2748]

If you liked "Still You Turn Me On", check out the clip from the 1974 California Jam. Just Greg and his 12-string, no bass or wah-wah, or keys of any kind, but it's amazing to watch him riffle through perfect arpeggios on finger-twisting chords on a frickin' 12-string, singing along, chomping on a wad of gum, making it all look so easy. He was ostensibly the bassist and vocalist, but he was fantastic on guitar as well. And as you note, one of the finest voices in all of Rock and Roll...

[@Electrohedron]

To me, these are not just "songs" to listen to if you are in the mood. It is theater, to let your imagination take you places. The varying instrumentation and themes are so colorful; that's why I love ELP's music so much.

[@robertjewell9727]

ELP does have a variety of "genres" they like to show off their versatility with, Benny being one, which is an English setting using turn of the century ragtime form. It's way retro-atmospheric and a blast like a meteor landing on your house while you're reading a book of poems. Listen to Scott Joplin or the soundtrack to the movie The Sting, really popular when this album came out and ELP was probably trying to score some points with that popularity. For me it works because Brain Salad Surgery has a certain SciFi quality to it and seems to travel to different time periods. Still You Turn Me On is the ultimate high school let me see if I can seduce you car song of the '70s at least for the artsy teen get-together (the bangers would pick Van Halen and the really lacking imagination crowd would choose Styx), Still You Turn Me On definitely has an unbelievably palpable sense of heartfelt longing to it while it asks its questions.

[@TisTheDamnStickSeason]

Same with the end of The Sheriff

[@zex7689]

Still you turn me on and Karn Evil 9 1st impression part 2 used to get a lot of airplay on the rock stations where I grew up.

[@midnightfury7267]

"Still you Turn Me On" is just magical, "Benny the Bouncer" is totally different reminds me of Popeye and Brutus going at it but it's still very entertaining.

[@patricknicolucci5073]

Your just excited about ELP ! and you should be Greg Lake is an awesome singer RIP

[@JustJP]

I definitely am😁

[@VallinSFAS]

Il Dottore Greg Lake (yes, he has his degree), il voce di DIO!

[@VallinSFAS]

"Brain Salad Surgery" Well...imagine you have a young and willing groupie, and use your imagination!

[@VallinSFAS]

It was on the original H.R. Giger cover (there's a ghost image on some prints), but Sears and Kmart wouldn't have stocked it.

[@kathyratino962]

@@VallinSFAS Honorary degree from a music conservatory.

[@robertjannush4403]

You’ll Never Hear Music like this Again from a Masterful 3 Man Band ! Prog - ROCKS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ All Of ELP’S Music Is Classic Genuine Rock n Roll Music

[@johnpbh]

I love the reference to Red Dead Redemption for "Benny the Bouncer". So spot on. It's so evocative of possible problems in the UK in the '50's. Ted's were Teddie Boys, so named because they wore Edwardian drape coats and crepe soled shoes. The type that Elvis sings about in "Blue Suede Shoes". The opposing gang were Greasers as they drove motorbikes. (A British version of Hells Angels). Elton John's "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting" is a similarly themed song.

[@nancymjohnson]

Your house must be full of fun and laughter. 😁. Last year, saw Palmer do a drum solo nobody can touch. Seen them many times years ago. Greg Lakes voice is beautiful.

[@JustJP]

Haha always!😁

[@ethelynchristopher6995]

I think that with "silly" little songs like "Benny the Bouncer." It showed a light hearted side of them and gave Greg Lake the chance to show off his vocal prowess. He could sing beautifully on the love songs and then sing down and dirty on a song like Benny. It also gave Keith Emerson a chance to have some fun with the honky tonk sound.

[@brucebrown73]

I always enjoyed these guys when they relaxed a little. Benny the Bouncer and Are you ready Eddy from Tarkus album are fun. They can have fun. Nut Rocker to end the epic Pictures at an Exhibition album was tooooo fun and great; especially after such a classic masterpiece.

[@realbser1956]

Lake is an incredible vocalist and I always looked forward to his ballads on ELP’s albums. Glad the next stop on the BSS tour is finally Karn Evil 9. 🚞

[@s0undchaser1]

JP I am a ELP Historian and Brain Salad Surgery is my All Time Favorite Album ...I do not know of any other band that can have a Church Hymn (Jeruselm), A Classic Adaptation with Drum solo and Synthesized percussion (Toccata)- A Ballad - (Still You turn me on) A Ragtime "Comedy" Piano piece(Benny the Bouncer) ...and then a pure Prog Rock Epic with A Radio Rock single inside . (Karn Evil 9) All in one package

[@glenndespres5317]

That was awesome! Can I tell you... I have played the album (borrowed from a friend) way back and NEVER got to Benny! So I was just as surprised as you to hear it. You’re reaction was priceless! Thanks for the laugh.

[@JustJP]

Haha ty!

[@modmary1]

Why would anyone want these two songs played together? Still, You Turn Me On is so beautiful and romantic, then while I’m still falling in love with Greg Lake, my ears are assaulted with this bar room brawl comedy? I could tell you one thing. Watch the Greg Lake Live solo version, of Still You Turn Me On, on KZbin. He’s chewing gum, while singing this beautiful ballad, but you’d never know it, if you closed your eyes. Love ❤️ you JP!

[@markspooner1224]

I like 'em and yes we're excited!

[@philipmansfield7984]

Great tune from ELP 'Still you turn me on' always one of my favourites.

[@cartelguitar]

Congratulations Justin for the 11K subscribers.You have to visualizing the 70's when we were hitting with these progressive masterpiece albums at least one every month.No wonder there was so much smoke around all the time to help cooping with the shock .It is wise from your part to follow the music with the lyrics in front of you.It gives you an other dimension to the music.Thank you kindly

[@JustJP]

Ty so much Elaine!

[@31wst83]

Another excellent reaction! Benny The Bouncer (I think) was meant for comic relief after a series of intense and serious songs. I love Emerson's Ragtime piano licks and Lake's overstated Cockney accent!

[@michaelkolb5900]

Hey Justin My Man!!! Wow wow wow !! Again!! I haven't heard this in many years!!! Love going to the comments!!! ELP ALSO HAS A VERY LOYAL FAN BASE!! MR. GREG LAKE HAD ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICES OF ALL TIME PERIOD!! This song is just beautiful and timeless!!! They just don't make music like this anymore!! Great high school memories of ELP!! DEFINITELY PART OF OUR ROAD TRIP AND CAMPING PLAYLISTS WITH YES, GENESIS, FLOYD, AND STRAWBS!!! That ragtime song was fun!! Gunsmoke! Bonanza! I liked TGE BIG VALLEY TOO!! THE RIFLEMAN WAS AWESOME!!! DEFINITELY LOOKING FORWARD TO K-9!! See you tomorrow my friend!! Great job today!! Your #1 AZ fan MICHAEL😽😸😊😊 HOW ABOUT SOME SARAH JAROSZ?!! SHES AMAZING!!!

[@neilhinks5734]

❤️ Thank you so much for doing this masterpiece of an album Justin. 👍 👍 👍 , Still.. You turn me on"" is Greg's tour de force imho. His voice is just perfection butty. His tone, his beautiful acoustic playing is sublime. Justin, . I've played this so many times over the years. It soothes the soul, the keyboard's provide by Keith are stunning imho. Now.. "Benny." . 😊 I'm sorry I love this too, its a little comic number, that oozes a sense of humour. The lyrics are typical East end London imo. 😊 Oh, and Keith's pianoforte work is spot on Justin. Love it butty. 😊 Lol. Wonderful review Justin, I knew you'd laugh when "Benny" got underway lol. KARN EVEL 9... BE PREPARED!!! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ I can't wait my friend On the 8 day.. God created E L P ❤️ 🎹🎹🎹🥁🥁🥁

[@lynnsmith3976]

Oh my Justin, just on the merit of seeing that you have reacted to this song (Still You Turn Me One) I subscribed to your channel and after hearing your appreciation of ELP I will stay and enjoy with you. Thank you.

[@JustJP]

Thanks Lynn!

[@TacomaPaul]

In '75 in high school, my friend sang and I played guitar to this song. "Still You Turn Me On". Just the two of us at the year-end "Talent Show". Not "well-known" in high school, but... ehhh... let's play it.. At end of song, there were girls SCREAMING ! Changed our lives. ;-)

[@JustJP]

Lol! Nice😄

[@craigfazekas3923]

Brain Salad Surgery is a reference to fellatio, and was a lyric in the Doctor John song, Right Place, Wrong Time. And in here, this song ? "Someone Get me a Ladder" was a band saying. As in- I can't get any higher, someone get me a ladder.....😎

[@davidmiles533]

There is no doubt that Greg Lake, not only had a strong voice. A powerful voice, but also a unique voice.

[@stephendennis8739]

I was only just listening to this the other day

[@jackklos]

Greg said in an interview that "Still" was not about any one person but his song to the audience. All of the issues of writing, recording, touring and being relevant is not an easy life... but he continues because the audience still turns him on. If you want to see a great video of this song, listen to Greg doing this song alone while chewing gum at the 1974 California Jam.

[@lylesmith9547]

Benny is very tongue and cheek. Keith is just killing it on the keys

[@gradypatterson1948]

"Still ... You Turn Me On" reminds me a lot of how John Wetton would soon affect the sound of King Crimson :-)

[@jimmyfortrue3741]

"C'est la vie" is a beautiful ELP song. Edit : it is another song I would call "Hauntingly Romantic" as you mentioned here.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Forgot how much I loved this song haven’t heard it in so long. Love you

[@Yes_Jorge_Yes]

Benny The Bouncer, the Sheriff and Are you ready Eddie (Offord) are how ELP kept things fun and loose, as contrast to the epic serious pieces like Barbarean, Tarkus, Tocata and Karn Evil 9.

[@scottcolman9757]

Watch him do it live at California Jam from the 70s. My favorite ELP tune.

[@billmck5384]

Absolute best version... kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2G5i4l5ZtiajdU

[@mikeklesic7535]

The piano is just fantastic

[@lawrencewestby9229]

"Benny the Bouncer" sounds like something Keith Moon would do. You might think of it as an interlude, or perhaps a palate cleanser for what's to come, i.e. "Karn Evil 9" in all its parts.

[@lemming9984]

I always moved the stylus on from Benny in the days of vinyl. These days it's easier - just press "next" !

[@lynette.]

I always play Ian Drury after playing Benny.

[@lynette.]

@@xeyex You will not be disappointed sexs and drugs and rock and roll my go to. Get your rhythm stick ready. Cheers.

[@lucy-texasgal3679]

@@lynette. Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick. 😁

[@johncase2408]

You'll be very surprised by 'Living Sin,' especially by the range of Greg Lake's inimitable voice. He's really special.

[@lucy-texasgal3679]

Most definitely! Greg had incredible range!

[@matthewrobinson7379]

The song "Brain Salad Surgery" is not on the album, only available in an Atlantic records sampler, and rereleased on "Works Volume Two".

[@GeoffCB]

It was also released on an EP with Jerusalem, Apple Blossoms..., and Still... in 2013. Nice EP (maybe a re-release?).

[@Jaymo124]

Greg had a great voice, if you like Still, listen to Closer to Believing. It’s a beautiful song that brings a tear every time I hear it.RIP Greg 😢

[@swimrski]

Don't apologize. Still...You Turn Me On is still moving to me all these years later as I hear it once or twice a year.

[@lisadesermet3388]

This song ....ummmmmmmm🧡🥰

[@fourseasons4105]

Can't wait for you to listen to Karn Evil 9 By far the best thing this band ever created

[@Alix777.]

Not sure about that but I respect your opinion.

[@JustJP]

On the way!

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

They sometimes put a goofy lighthearted tune on their albums -- there's also "Are You Ready, Eddy?" on _Tarkus_ and "The Sheriff" on _Trilogy._ You should probably start checking out The Nice now, Keith's dry run for ELP. Their biggest flaw was the lack of a strong vocalist (even Keith himself sang a couple tunes), so maybe the instrumental "Rondo" would be a good place to start.

[@peteh7966]

Defo check out the Nice. Five Bridges suite is a great piece, but quite a long listen in one hit.

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

@@peteh7966 I prefer "Ars Longa Vita Brevis" myself.

[@peteh7966]

@@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy Yes that is brilliant too! They really were a fantastic band.

[@dalebaker9109]

The beauty of ELP, then the humour of ELP. Fantastic. Brilliant reaction Justin. Emerson is using a mini moog, and Hammond on this, then Benny the bouncer! Well well.

[@JustJP]

Ty Dale!

[@mikeklesic7535]

2 great songs

[@steeleye2112]

The range of ELP. Geniuses.

[@williamjueschke9960]

So true, it is a very good song.

[@jimhardiman3836]

PS I'm positive that's Greg Lake singing with a cockney accent on Benny. Also, you'll find that Keith had a love for ragtime piano music and would find a way to fit something in on almost every album (there's even a cameo by Alexander's ragtime band on KE9 as one of the lost wonders of the world). It's a bit of much needed comic relief and levity to their otherwise bombastic music. It's a very British thing as most Americans don't appreciate that type of humour. Probably why Zappa didn't get as much airplay in the States compared to other countries.

[@81Mace81]

Loving your ELP reactions JP, can't wait to see you hit Karn Evil 9 😁 Officially Subscribed.

[@JustJP]

Ah ty 81Mace! Hope you enjoy it

[@capecyn]

OH I was hoping you'd do Still You Turn Me On!!! Thank you!!!

[@justintime42000]

“Still” is such a great song. Greg Lake loved to create rhymes with words that sounded good in succession. Some were clever but some didn’t always mean anything strung together. His besutiful and powerful voice and songs will always be the centerpiece of ELP for me, with all respect to the immense talents of Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer. Still was a big radio hit. I wish I’d seen them live. I got to see them all solo. Funny that you are talking about Gunsmoke and Bonanza! Benny is a novelty song. I like the piano in it. Thanks for the great reaction, as always!

[@davexvs]

benny the bouncer and jeremy bender off TARKUS just shows they didnt take themselves too seriously but it served its purpose it was unexpected and made you laugh job done {:-) PAV uk

[@Alix777.]

I can't believe some have called them "the most pretentious prog rock musicians" after hearing those... VDGG, Yes, or obviously King Crimson would have never make this type of little funny ironical songs..

[@thomasmcintosh390]

Look out ladies Mr. Lake is a-playin' with his Wah-Wah again.

[@Engineer_Who]

"Still... You Turn Me On" is my favorite ELP song and one of my favorite songs ever, mostly because it sits right in my vocal range. The lyrics are lovely, the instrumentation is gorgeous, and Lake's voice never sounds better. Most ELP albums have at least one acoustic-ish ballad by Greg (all but _Tarkus_ ), and though they're all great, he peaks with "Still..." in my opinion.

[@jonnykhatru]

I prefer the live version of Still You Turn Me On that's just Greg's guitar and vocal. His vocal melody is amazing and he delivers it with passion.

[@peteh7966]

The acoustic set is brilliant, the audience really adds to the atmosphere.

[@michaelkolb5900]

Hey JP! Going for a quick ride in my car and was going to go buy some ELP and I thought: I think I have some!! Sure enough I have their greatest hits CD!! It has still you turn me on on it!!! This is really cool!! Thx my man!!!😊😊

[@popsmcgee9775]

I got really into ELP later than this album was released. Their Works album is one of my favorite albums of all time, so with that said, thank you for my first listen to Benny the Bouncer - I was laughing along with you (in the best way possible). By the way, even if you never react to it (though I'd love it if you did), I think their best song is Pirates.

[@shanna9650]

The best of ELP

[@davidlane1169]

'Ole Audiophile here, Look what KZbin threw my way today, a re-run. I'll tell you what very few folks could know because they've never owned or been exposed to the expensive gear involved: The 5.1 multi-channel version on DVD-Audio of 'Still...You Turn Me On'? The bass will knock down walls, the difference is frightening & downright scary if you have the power to deliver. This audiophile does. Ballbuster!

[@davidlane1169]

Certified, this version of this performance would endanger any woofer, anywhere if not played cautiously. Let's consider them digital cannons just for safe, you've been warned.

[@stpnwlf9]

AFIK, the term 'Brain Salad Surgery' was first coined by Dr. John in his song 'Right Place, Wrong Time'. What does it actually mean? In that song, it implies a level of forced confusion. Beyond that, anyone's guess.

[@-davidolivares]

As Carson would say, I did not know that... thx.

[@joemaurone7923]

"Anyone's guess"? I think they've said it's slang for fellatio. (The alternate title was WHIP SOME SKULL ON YA.)

[@kratino]

We do know what it means. Fellatio.

[@-davidolivares]

Still... is a great love song. Too bad it wasn’t the single, not representative, so what. Numb skulls. Talking about the suits. Anyway, beautiful, and I agree it could’ve been expanded into something even greater. Maybe a synthy ending per From The Beginning or Lucky Man. Benny was a fun goofy story song, rock is full of them. Shows off another facet of Keith’s talent. Saloon flea market circus pianist. Hope everyone is well, hang tough, mask up pls, Peace and Music

[@TisTheDamnStickSeason]

They do big long serious epics like Tarkus.... Then they do Benny The Bouncer 🤣🤣🤣

[@stevemartin4249]

Love the vocals, song writing, and wah wah on 'Still ... You Turn Me On' ... but when I think wah wah, Herbie Hancock's VSOP album with Wah Wah Watson on 'Hang Up Your Hang Ups'. I love your covers of prog rock, but really, really wish you'd dip your toes into fusion or full on jazz ... RTF first album first song, Weather Report - Havona, Headhunters - Butterfly, Oregon - Yellow Bell, Pat Methey - anything.

[@gregdavis4978]

Trust me, these two songs are a breather before you get to the real meat of the album, which is quite a glorious rollercoaster. I'm sure I'm not the first in these comments to tell you that "brain salad surgery" is a very arcane slang for giving head. In fact, the working title for the album when they were recording it was "Whip Some Skull On Yer". And of course, there is the thinly veiled penis head poised beneath the lips on the album cover. Such intellectuals! And the term "brain salad surgery" first appeared (to my knowledge) on Dr. John's song "Right Place, Wrong Time". You might want to check out his album "Gris Gris". Serious voodoo stuff. Anyway, SO looking forward to your initial experience with "Karn Evil 9".

[@Gingivits]

I love benny the bouncer just because it is a fun ragtime, western style song. I always picture what you said, a typical saloon fight betwee Benny and Syd (Sid?). It was hilarious to see your face because that was my exact face the first time I heard it.

[@operating]

So so close to the real deal. Remember Karn Evil #3 now. Don’t forget!

[@edwardthorne9875]

Just so everyone catches the joke: The phrase "Burying the hatchet" means to make peace with your enemy. Not quite what Savage Syd had in mind. I love honkey-tonk piano and this song greatly amused my 19 year old self. I got ahold of the sheet music and tried recording it. Even the fight sequence. As far as Karn Evil #9 goes, umm - I really like part #2?

[@markfilla9305]

Never a huge ELP fan. But Still.... is a fantastic song. I'd completely forgotten about it. Greg Lake's vocal is outstanding. This is the first time I've ever heard Benny. And it'll likely be the last as well 🙂

[@s0undchaser1]

Rest in Peace Greg Lake Nov 1947 - Dec 7th 2016

[@theplanetruth]

Got the notification three minutes after it’s release.

[@jfergs.3302]

This is one diverse album, as these two songs show. SYTMO, a lovely ballad, great acoustic, mostly, with those voodoo chile like chops thrown in. Good vocals, lyrically, that bit, sadder, madder, ladder... ouch. Then there's BTB, I've a real soft spot for this piece of musical fun. It's ELP, meets Chas & Dave (non Brits, look them up), it barrels along with some great piano playing. A real, and unexpected gem.

[@kathyratino962]

I always thought the ladder thing kiddingly referred to hanging himself.

[@psbarrow]

Now the preliminaries are out of the way ... roll up, roll up , roll up ... for Karn Evil 9. I'll be there.

[@blackcatcentralmusic]

"Benny the Bouncer" is one of those songs that show ELP love having fun with music in addition to writing progressive rock workouts. You'll find similar tunes on Tarkus and Trilogy. Emerson's honky tonk piano and Palmer's rhythm are the highlights on this song. "Still...You Turn Me On" has a great arrangement. I wish ELP had performed Greg's songs live as a band instead of putting them in Greg's solo spot.

[@kathyratino962]

I'm sure Carl and Keith were relieved to have a break.

[@stevemd6488]

The acoustic guitar sounds at first like a straightforward arpeggio sequence but it's actually very intricate; I say this because there's a video of a young Greg Lake playing this live and he doesn't appear to miss a note while singing, no band behind him. Incredible. Prepare yourself for Karn Evil 9, it's a journey for sure. I loved this album another one I wore out the grooves.

[@dandecastro51]

Brain Salad Surgery, as an album, arguably the greatest example of three musicians coming together to compose the most epic example of progressive composing, 3 individuals creating a sum of unequalled parts.

[@allotrope2978]

That song is so silly, I love it. :P

[@utubernow1]

Those should definitely not been played together. The clash was painful. Thanks for the reaction, great as alway. "Still you turn me on" is one of my ELP favs.

[@joanbounacos8958]

Justin, you mention spaces in songs a lot. The spaces in "Still" allow the song to breathe and let the listener feel the emotions and catch up to Lake's gorgeous vocals. The other deejays at the radio station I worked at used to make fun of me for liking a song about a person who wants to go be with their dead lover. I guess that's one interpretation, but I think it's a beautiful ballad. He could sing "la la la la" and it would be just as pretty. After this album, try "C'est LA Vie" for another powerful Greg Lake vocal. Have fun with "Karn"!

[@williamjueschke9960]

Greg was a very powerful and wonderful singer.

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

Hi Justin. Really enjoying your videos on this album. I think after the first three more intense and serious songs that "Benny" was meant as a kind of sonic "Palate Cleanser" to refresh your ears before "Karn Evil 9". I think that's why it's so intentionally silly. It's just fun, not meant to be taken seriously. This might make more sense when you hear "Karn Evil 9" it's an epic song much like for example Rush's "2112". Both are long epics with a sci fi story line. I think you'll be impressed with "Karn Evil 9". It's one of ELP's greatest tracks.

[@michaelmurray9544]

Rock Candy by Montrose would be a great reaction song.

[@Engineer_Who]

"Benny the Bouncer" is a neat little distraction before the massive undertaking that is Karn Evil 9. Lots of British humor (Teddy boys, "an 'atchet," half a quid, etc.) mixed with that honky-tonk feel. I adore it, but it's kind of a space-filler song. BTW, that's definitely Greg Lake singing. I dunno where you're seeing Carl Palmer as the vocalist, but that's not correct. The closest comparison I can think of right now is Greg's vocal on "Are You Ready, Eddy?" on _Tarkus._

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Must do their Christmas song I believe in father Christmas wonderful wonderful

[@garyarnett1220]

Still. You Turn Me On was the radio release from this album

[@dougnelsin1480]

There is a live version of this song being done at California Jam that is awesome.

[@gerrycoogan6544]

I'm a keyboard player and I love Benny the Bouncer but opinion seems to be divided on it. Whether or not it "fits" on the album depends on what people want an album to be. Personally, I like variety and Brain Salad Surgery is my favourite ELP album precisely because they excel in so many styles. From Karn Evil 9 - their finest prog masterpiece - through the tasteful AOR of Still...You Turn Me On to the old-time, slapstick comedy of Benny The Bouncer, it's a marvellous, multifaceted musical experience. As far as reviewing Karn Evil 9 is concerned, I think you'd be better to break it into at least two parts. It's a truly epic piece and I think it would be a real struggle to articulate a coherent reaction to it in one sitting. It would certainly be impossible to listen to it all AND comment meaningfully afterwards in less than half an hour. I would recommend that you review the first movement and then proceed to the rest of the piece while that's still reasonably fresh in your mind.releases Incidentally, with the mp3 and CD releases it's now possible to listen to the whole of the first impression in one sitting. Back in the days of vinyl, we had to turn the record over halfway through it!

[@kfleetwood]

Agree “Benny” isn’t my fav style, but Keith plays amazing piano (as usual), and this reminds me of Beatles’ “Rocky Raccoon”, or Jim Croce “Bad Leroy Brown”, with the bar fight theme. I do like Scott Joplin and have played some ragtime piano - it’s kinda hard since I’m a guitarist, not really a pianist, but it is a fun style to play. And “You Turn Me On” is simply beautiful.

[@bigjapi1]

"Still" GREAT... ELP level, Benny ? no comment... just it, "And then.." Mr. JP ;)

[@jasonlocke9520]

The Keith Moon comments are reminding me that Quadrophenia needs to be explored!

[@geneleonard4368]

Hellooo!! Justin I saw ELP on this tour .I can't wait to hear Karn Evil 9 ,I hope you do my favorite Album of theirs sometime / Trilogy & Id like you to do Pirates also

[@8DecadesLife]

Before listening to Karn Evil 9, you should note that the shorter 8 min FM version was from about the 5:30 mark to the 13 min mark. The rest was only heard by people, like myself, who bought the album when it came out.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

They always have there one slow Love song and Western Ditty !! Lol : D

[@ithaliem]

I'll get back to your ELP reviews when you start listening to Trilogy :D

[@jimhardiman3836]

You don't like BSS?

[@ithaliem]

@@jimhardiman3836 Too industrial sound for my taste.

[@Alix777.]

Oh yeah, my favorite album 😎

[@ithaliem]

@JustJP When you do the review of Trilogy, the first 3 songs must be listened as one piece: The Endless Enigma (Part 1), Fugue and The Endless Enigma (Part 2)

[@martymead]

Now we wait for ELP's masterpiece, Karn Evil 9. I was only 15 when this came out. I was transfixed, especially by 1st and 3rd Impressions. I was pulled into ELP after listening to Trilogy which I consider their best work overall.

[@peteh7966]

Tarkus, Tirlogy & BSS, each top albums and different in a special way.

[@jameskasson8484]

Listening to Benny the bouncer after all these years it doesn't remind me of Gunsmoke, it reminds me of peaky blinders