GREG LAKE: "I Believe in Father Christmas", Moody Blues Cruise, 3/24/13

[@philipjones3856]

"The Christmas you get you deserve"...a lesson for those politicians out there....in this conflicted world. You got it so right, Greg, but unfortunately, they weren't listening.... But your song starts Christmas for me, and my family, in Ireland. RIP - you were a legend.

[@milehighed52801]

This world needs a lot more Greg Lakes right now. What a great musician, storyteller, and gentleman he was. He is missed. RIP good sir, RIP.

[@ellenjefferies7310]

Rest in Peace, Sweet Soul, Greg Lake. Thank you for the many years of Happiness your music has brought to all of us.

[@thatsentertainment6060]

"The" Christmas song - PERIOD. RIP Greg.

[@replicas11]

100% 🎄

[@tommiharrell9958]

Love those first chords. Speaks true Christmas.

[@De1966Laney]

You're right, it is

[@francescoscarpino6146]

Greg Lake? Simply a Giant!

[@happyhead64]

I love this man. He is so genuine and true and sincere - and still sounds amazing.

[@TheVocalMale]

This is my favourite of all time Christmas songs! It has to be the best in my opinion. Christmas just isn't Christmas until I've heard this song by Greg. Awesome!

[@seanpower1383]

The magic was still there ❤

[@vangelovan]

A song that you never get tired of hearing.

[@suesjoy]

Henry Gladstone I sang it at a fundraiser this Christmas! 🙏❤️🙏

[@mariannejanis7995]

Me too I play it every day at Christmastime along with Grandma got run over by a reindeer and good king wenselaus

[@ladyhecate9450]

I never get tired of Greg's songs. I lusten to them everyday. I also listen to the Moody Blues everyday. I would rather listen to this man and the Moody Blues than what is being put out today. I miss you, Greg. You had a beautiful voice.

[@tommiharrell9958]

Never. Almost long to hear it every Christmas. And even other times.

[@tommiharrell9958]

@@suesjoy , that's wonderful!

[@lauriecumella8156]

I love this humble Soul of a man ...Thank You for sharing this ... RIP Greg (Great) Lake... Absolutely Beautiful ... !!!

[@edjakubowski5255]

I cried listening to this...I saw it live about 30 years ago.

[@MrBanzoid]

So did I. There are tears streaming down my face as I type this and I'm a daft old bugger aged 67. I find as get older I get more emotional .RIP and thanks for all the music Greg. Have a fantastic gig with Keith wherever you are. Merry Christmas 2019.

[@2007Tarkus]

I really miss this man,his humour, his candiness and his humbleness if thats a word a true legend

[@MJKTJ]

I remember just like it was yesterday that I seen ELP in concert after the release of thier Brain Salad Surgery album, and seeing Greg on stage in his all white suit and soloing You turn me on, and Lucky Man. What a talented song writer and a voice that is just unforgettable. Rest in Peace Greg.

[@edljnehan2811]

I was at the show. K e i l Auditorium St Louis Missouri, 1974. My favorite concert along with journey opening up for ELP St Louis 1977.

[@nukesaku987654321]

it's beautiful song. RIP. Greg Lake. i wish come peace on earth.

[@caveatemp]

I just got it! Greg Lake IS Father Christmas. What a spirit in this man.

[@rebeccahr1]

Absolutely lovely.. I really like Greg Lake.. What a lovely man...

[@VIncentSunflowers]

Remembering listening to this in 1975 over WNEW-FM radio when I was a teenager. RIP Greg.

[@587melsam]

I remember good old, WNEW-FM...Best station ever...RIP Greg..So glad I experienced this special moment on the Moody Blues Cruise and am able to share with fellow fans...

[@MrPaladin123]

YES!!!! WNEW 102.7 where rock lives.....good days, those.....Scott's British Biscuits on Fridays....I MISS them all....

[@SteveBrant55]

Alison Steele "The Night Bird"

[@qxpxqx]

There is nothing more ROCK n' ROLL than a person playing a gorgeous song on road gear.

[@lavallee1963]

Greg is in top form ...his voice has the original beauty still...

[@creaketh]

I never got the chance to see him live.. him and Keith Emerson. Rest well, both of you.

[@carrie0123210]

You gotta love the guy...such a thoughtful, caring man. A great whistler, too...

[@SpongeLab]

The Song and the storey, thanks Greg your where a true legend and this has to be my favourite Xmas song

[@222veronicabean]

still crazy for greg, no one else like him. RIP, love

[@joexcool21]

RIP Greg Lake. Du hast uns einen der schönsten Weihnachtslieder hinterlassen. Vielen Dank. See us in Heaven. Also RIP Keith Emerson

[@bpslodge]

Greg is still going strong, will always love this song takes me right back to my childhood.

[@dashjeffreys6998]

He's such a happy old guy now. So cool. Always liked Greg!

[@noddyspuncture]

Greg is just the best...!

[@trand8050]

Beautiful, just what I needed for Christmas Eve. Still sounds great.

[@MBrady1970]

Total respect.....

[@Piero9551]

Remembering you Greg in Ecuador western South America. RIP😢🙏

[@hyacinthlady]

one of my fav. songs-thank u for the music.

[@hermicane6811]

goodbye my love...I still can't believe you are gone....

[@TheSmittydog]

Merry and Hopeful Christmas!

[@michaelgoetz8064]

What a great composition to whistle in what an orchestra typically provided for that bit, best on for your next adventures mr. Lake.

[@ianthesoccerref]

St brides Church greg lake. Track it down. If you don't tear up you're dead. Please let there be Peace On Earth❣️

[@valarielcoleman]

What a lovely person he is! beautiful voice an so talented. Love this song!

[@willykrupp441]

GENIOUS...!!! Thanks for All, Master GREG... R.I.P.

[@avalongha]

what a great video. One of the best christmas songs. I hate christmas but some of th emusic is superb

[@grahammorgan1707]

RIP Greg so sad to hear the news.

[@mariannejanis7995]

At least we have his legacy of music he will never be gone as long as he is in our hearts a paraphrase of a Native American belief

[@konstantinroser4245]

Immortal song for peace on earth❤

[@jackmasters6700]

I was a huge Beatles fan until one day my sister played an ELP album (Trilogy), I've been in love with these guys ever since. No one can write music like them. Rest in peace brother.

[@dgrundman7499]

Having heard and known Greg almost entirely as he was singing, its EERIE to hear his hella cool and absolutely UNIQUE and instantly recognizable voice when he is speaking. :) His voice is unmistakable as the voice of 'Still, You Turn Me On' (one of the sweetest, and possibly the coolest love songs written), 'Lucky Man', 'From the Beginning', and yes, I'm a LEGIT G.L. fan, all his incredible HARD ROCK progressive work with ELP. Seriously, Brain Salad Surgery is irrefutably one of the most groundbreaking and thouroughly before its time, hella original albums of its time. To heavy for some, to unconventional and frightening to others, for those open minded enough to really HEAR what only 3 guys were creating and give it a chance (or if like me, instantly loved it), the reward far, far outweighed the risk. :) Like the beautiful Ellen Jefferies so far more eloquently imparts in the post immediately below this, I gratefully want to say: dear Greg, saying thank you for the joy and emotions your music enriched my life with seems like woefully inadequate compense in return, your generosity and selflessness sharing this lives within me for the rest of my eternity, and makes you my friend, forever.

[@noopportunitynecessary]

Still you turn me on is indeed the sweetest, coolest love song ever written❤

[@MoodyJill]

One of his best songs--thanks for uploading!

[@salmonesque]

I believe in Greg Lake

[@joemachunda]

Greg on a Moody Blues cruise. My 2 favorite bands from the 70s. Elp and the Moodys

[@williamhaney4118]

Greg is the man!!

[@noopportunitynecessary]

Miss this man everyday of my life ❤

[@juligreenspan6007]

Love this so much. Thank you.

[@victorruhle8908]

Lovely man lovely song!

[@matstango]

Thanks Greg. RIP

[@paulgeorgia8013]

Oh, how I’d love to own of of Greg’s beloved J200’s. He loved them so, and he played them so beautifully

[@Bass-ne6dl]

It’s the 8th December 2022 and this is still the best Christmas song 🙏

[@radiadorproducciones]

woooow El &P......Aleluyaaaaa!!!!

[@frankclayton8223]

Whos the 1 JO that disliked this? Beauty..

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Been a year now, thanks so much for the music. RIP

[@simonwolfe529]

R.I.P GL - They said they'll be music in heaven this xmas - ! If there is a God he'll have a ball this xmas, after this awful year of sad musical losses.

[@jimdunmire]

I found it hard to fight back the tears watching this.

[@jeffsemancik2060]

same here Jim

[@jimdunmire]

And believe me I don't cry but this just hits ya, lol.

[@teresatayler]

So beautiful! Rest in Paradise, Greg Lake!

[@marianocuevas363]

GRANDE GREG LAKE

[@klishin11]

Have always loved this, he looks and sounds great.

[@edljnehan2811]

Greg Lake the greatest voice in Rock along with Annie Haslam of Renaissance.

[@Swizzenator]

An amazing human.He couldn't whistle to well but sure could write and tell some wonderful fairytales.

[@starlastockwell8084]

Thanks for posting this.

[@gibavitor]

BRAVIIIISSIIIIIMO GREG VERY VERY VERY GOOD

[@andrewkeeling9935]

Co-written with King Crimson's Peter Sinfield.

[@philsmith2489]

Good man, gone way too soon. Thanks, Greg.

[@dougww1ectebow]

Miss you Greg.

[@debbieonore3086]

Amen rip,great soul

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

AWESOME!

[@dmcr8171]

Thank you, I had second seating and he didn't play this for us.

[@前橋みき]

Thank you 😊

[@vikingwolf8904]

Great Greg R.I.P.

[@Matthew-ut6ed]

He didn't mention that the instrumental tune in the song (that he whistles here) is actually by Sergei Prokofiev. It's the "Troika" from "Lieutenant Kije".

[@marcok.6734]

It's Jingle bells.

[@Matthew-ut6ed]

@@marcok.6734 No, mate, you misunderstand. He mentions "Jingle Bells" as coming to him as a bit of inspiration for the song, but if you listen to "I Believe in Father Christmas" there is an instrumental break which is a tune by Prokofiev. He whistles it here while playing the song.

[@lizharding8235]

Amazing talent

[@20Utube10]

RIP Greg

[@julesmoody6559]

Fabulous

[@rickkernell6131]

I wish that he has addressed what made him incorporate "Troika" into the song. Does anyone know that?

[@curly437]

Like losing my older brothers.

[@rhosiermorgan9837]

Watching the video I noticed that from 1.04 to 1.35, the creases in the arm of Greg's tee shirt appear to form an image resembling him as a young man. Or am I mistaken?

[@lyndamcardle4123]

Conception by Greg Lake but, credit to lyricist Pete Sinfield for conceiving that conception in his so thoughtful lyric !

[@MsPinecone123]

Peter John Sinfield wrote the lyrics, Lake wrote the music. Kinda of dark Christmas song.

[@mairwaugus5203]

Greg's take on the commercialism of Christmas

[@arnesaknussemm2427]

What a wonderful voice.

[@marcomonari3975]

❤❤❤

[@Tom-iw3zh]

Jesus is the "Eternal Father," and "Father Christmas.

[@marillo68]

Lovely person

[@jorgemellooliveira9611]

Ótimo Sul do Brasil

[@MultiPetercool]

A total Gentleman. I can understand why he and Fripp got along. Fripp is more proper. Greg was a Bloke-Gentleman.

[@katiaorsini1263]

😍

[@jpirard]

what a fucking voice

[@saccola8780]

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[@ВаняИванов-и5н]

Величайший музыкант Но как время безжалостно меняет людей

[@mcman7864]

Can anyone else see the face on his left arm.

[@joellee7645]

I cant watch this i seen greg in his youth...cancer sucks

[@bijytera]

РИП

[@joellee7645]

He got so thin wen he died a dif person

[@cavedog309]

RIP Greg Lake your the Best , Love your style.