Greg Lake - Lucky Man

Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer performing "Lucky Man" at the California Jam in 1974. Rest in peace Greg

[@gypsy2112]

Greg had more talent in his little pinky than most do today... I was blessed to grow up in this era... gone but not forgotten...

[@whitdogg1827]

An acoustic guitar, a mic, a stool and a Rock God

[@photonotavailable7936]

and a piece of chewing gum.

[@lisamoroney3036]

Yes. And gum. Go figure . What a voice he had 😓

[@sundancer6694]

Ooooooo ... what a lucky man he was. RIP Greg

[@cindyj5522]

And let's not forget some chewing gum.

[@sonnyandreotte5721]

a face of a cherub and a voice from heaven.

[@bigbadredsox]

Always liked these guys. We will never see their likes again!

[@williamtauriello1581]

I was privileged to see him once with ELP back in the ‘70’s. His elegance and command of the stage and the the stadium has remained with me to this day. RIP Greg Lake. Thank you.

[@careing57587]

the dude just sit there and blew away 300,000 people in that crowd with nothing but that voice and a guitar........unbelievable talent.

[@karenalexander6518]

And chewing gum...incredible man

[@user-zw3dq2lp5n]

How can one man do so many things so well ❤

[@chrisullery3386]

So glad I'm 63 and grew up to this great music!!!

[@MassimilianoCavalera]

Cant get over how good this guys voice is

[@lisamoroney3036]

Me either - so amazing!

[@toad4ever103]

So natural.

[@TheNumberisSix]

Imagine a musician with a great voice, actually playing an instrument and really singing. No Auto-Tune. No lip-syncing. No recorded backing tracks. REAL music. Awesome beautiful music. What a concept.

[@alexchimienti8983]

Imagine that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stanislouse4168]

It's always been that way.

[@kingrobert1st]

Far too much reverb.

[@TheNumberisSix]

It has always been that way...for real musicians. But in many cases, today's music industry no longer has a need for musicians. "Music" is created with beat tracks and sampled sounds. Singing is processed through Auto-Tune so a good voice is not needed. And live "concerts" for almost all "pop stars" are essentially dance performances with "singers" lip-syncing to backing tracks. I few years ago, I used to say that if you were watching more dancers on the stage than musicians, then you are not attending a "concert." Now, you don't even see musicians on the stage in the first place. The backing tracks are more than enough for the dancers at the "concert."

[@joebaxley1503]

That would be Greg.

[@margueriteganz6875]

Omg. He's chewing gum and he still sounds so incredibly awesome.

[@holdersteven]

Hendrix did the same too

[@kengilbert2620]

Lennon also did, helps keep mouth from drying out while singing

[@richkurl]

Greg has one of those rare voices that can send chills up and down your spine. Magnificent, and sometimes unappreciated when conversations of "great rock vocalists" come up. Greg Lake belongs in that discussion.

[@amytortoriello9997]

Oh my God He is so handsome and that voice

[@lynn1464]

That he was so sad he died of cancer

[@johnwihl4689]

He penned this at 12? Who thinks with such depth at that age? Just a stunning song and an effortless voice that will live forever. So glad I grew up in this era.

[@SuperNevile]

Which begs the question: why didn't Greg offer this for the 'In The Court Of The Crimson King' album? It would have fitted in between Moonchild and the title track instead of the plips, plops, silences and general nothingness of 'The Dream' and 'The Illusion'. Musically and lyrically it fits the gothic theme. For me it would have made an epic album, well, perfect. We shall never know why it took ELP to develop this song, and not King Crimson But that's life love and the universe...…...

[@SchizoidBastard]

@@SuperNevile he didnt offer it with king crimson because he didnt think it was worthy. He only offered it to elp when they needed an extra track and they were out of ideas. He told them he had a song he wrote when he was 12 and keith was like "yeah that kinda sucks" but Lake and Palmer went and recorded it and emerson was amazed by how it turned out, then he did his solo

[@SuperNevile]

@@SchizoidBastard OK, Thanks. It is interesting that KC needed to fill 7 to 9 minutes and chose to fill it with something so deconstructed that it was a definite “stylus lifting” event, especially as a great song that only needed to be developed correctly (as with ELP) was available.

[@davidringo1399]

Me too brother,Me too.....

[@holdersteven]

The most under rated voice in rock.

[@amytortoriello9997]

He does look and sound like an angel

[@Keleigh3000]

For those who didn't know, he wrote this when he was 12. Just an amazing artist and writer. He will be missed.

[@chrisl9620]

Keleigh Hardie looks older than 12 to me 😉

[@Keleigh3000]

Chris knows Smart aleck.

[@puertecitos6888]

yeah, I was about to mention that but you beat me to it. the keyboard soloing at the end of this by our beloved Keith Emerson was the frosting on the cake for this fantastic tune. Lake had a very unique vocal ability that I cant compare to anybody else. a multi instrumentalist (guitar and bass) and a compulsive gum chewing badass "He Was"...lol! Keith Emerson and Greg Lake....Immortals until the end of this world.

[@billycopper7248]

At 12 i was eating sand.

[@acetylcoa9324]

@@chrisl9620 WROTE.

[@azapro911]

Greg Lake has to be one of the most overlooked songwriters of all-time.

[@timkjazz]

A guitar, a voice and a mesmerizing performance in front of 250,000 people.

[@garysimons1608]

I was a lucky man when I discovered the talent of Greg Lake.

[@patrickgrady5219]

Every time I watch this it brings tears to my eyes. What a fabulous artist, singer, guitar player, and writer! This concert was so long ago, and it reminds me of our own mortality. There is no turning back the clock. Thank God for memories.

[@melissaupton2097]

Me, too....

[@Cookie54ize]

Yes…

[@lynn1464]

I was reading his backstory he wrote this when he was 12. Now that's impressive.

[@user-ul7og5up4v]

And this was the beautiful music I grew up to! It's March 26th 2024! They don't create masterpieces like this anymore! I sure hope the younger generation will be able to listen to this beautiful music! And enjoy it as much as I do.❤❤❤

[@retepyof]

Incredible! That's what live music is about. The 70s was the best decade of music ever.

[@peanuts149]

So Right.........

[@lesmorris10]

oh yes...I was there..seeing them all..including this marvelous band 3 times at the Garden.....what a lucky gal I was.

[@timpenfield5]

yup,

[@ranabirgahir462]

MEMORIES 🙏🏾😻IOW 70

[@ranabirgahir462]

L MOrriss MEMORIES 😻🖖IOW70

[@starchild108]

Besides his amazing talent, Greg was a gorgeous man. And I'm a straight male. But I know how to appreciate beauty, and he had it.

[@ddaynamcfly4928]

More so in person - wow.

[@joemachunda]

He also chewed gum while singing! I sing, it's almost impossible to do

[@cjohn316]

He was pretty good at chewing gum and singing too, which is not easy to do!

[@lilyawood]

He's simply an angel

[@PamelaDrake215]

Greg Lake was one of the most beautiful and talented people in rock in the 70's. God bless him.

[@OFLHLGZ28]

Hear hear!

[@Baud0]

Greg, Your voice is immortal, I don't know how many times I listen to this performance and I never have enough R.I.P.

[@annastinehammersdottir1290]

The best troubadour of all time he was.

[@selinagaddadavida]

He had Bubble Yum by the score. In my opinion, the greatest voice in existence belongs to Greg Lake.

[@gregdenis5191]

Hi SELINA ... Like I posted to o HEIDI ... Freddie Mercury & Paul Rodgers are right up there with him.

[@gregdenis5191]

You did say "my opinion" ... Sorry ... I can respect that ... And the more I watch him sing , I tend to agree with you.

[@MrTarkus007]

i second that emotion i totally agree

[@philmontejano5971]

Good one

[@jarofclay7695]

I think he was singing about the one with the best Male voice elvis opinions vary.

[@michaelulrich7008]

Man do we need a shot of talent like this today. Emerson Lake and Palmer were so full of greatness and its reflected in their music. Sure am glad to have experienced it.

[@genevieve8873]

one of the best voices in music still. a REAL artist

[@nancaraway8413]

I really think this is over this generation of people heads. It was a much simpler time when this group was very popular. I saw them in concert several times, and they were terrific.

[@moosecck]

Greg Lake had so much talent he made making music look effortless. He is surely now playing with Keith in " the show that never ends".

[@JazzKeyboardist1]

Yes. Emerson was my fifth favorite musician. The ironic thing is that heaven has no electricity so Keith and Greg can always jam together but most rock garage band players will be disappointed..lol

[@WHEELSBRANUM]

The last almost 40 years I've been listening to ELP Now the last 2 lines of this song bother me, it is almost prophetic, although at the time of the conception of this song, There was no way he could have had any idea, what his life, or the end of it would be. No money could save him, so he layed down and he died. So very sad. Does anyone know what kind of cancer he had? Not that it really matters now. I'm just nosy.

[@JazzKeyboardist1]

Kandi G. .. hi you fun.. sorry I might have missed your big thing but yes..... people thought I was good because I covered emerson hi... emerson was the thire3d best musician of all time to me hi hi getting drunk hi

[@1guitar12]

Lung cancer

[@WHEELSBRANUM]

How very sad.

[@70softrocker]

I'm speechless!

[@dave327ful]

When your art outlives you, it makes a statement of what you created!

[@clivewatson3609]

Love him what a voice god bless him

[@jimlampert2897]

All these concerts made life so happy

[@georgewodicka4839]

One of the most beautiful and sad songs I have ever heard. What a voice...

[@lesleybailey6924]

Gorgeous looking man!! Magical voice!!

[@deborahklinlger8565]

THAT LOVABLE BABY FACE 👼 😍 💕 I LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!. GREG WAS THE 70'S. I can't finish watching this video, or else I will cry big tears!!!!

[@ddaynamcfly4928]

What a lucky girl I was I meet him at age 20, watch their 1977 St Louis concert from the STAGE and go to dinner after with ELP & several of my flight attendant roommates. It remains a fav memory of my career. He shined SO brightly. Shine on Greg Lake ❤️ off in his next grand adventure 🙏

[@raysolt2984]

Seems like there might be a little more to your story. Rock stars? Flight attendants? Hmmm.

[@melissac6825]

Ooooo - what a lucky🍀 girl she was !! 😉

[@danrowley6934]

No matter ...this is an experience she'll take to her grave as something that will never be topped

[@cindyj5522]

So jealous!

[@wizzerwizly]

I just LOVE his nod to the audience at :20. What an awesome talent in every way. Throughout his whole lifetime, I’ve always thought of him as one of the most handsome men I’ve ever seen. Rest well Greg Lake & thank you for giving yourself to us all. You live on in the hearts of many.

[@janeburgess4839]

Kimberly I noticed that. Sweet gesture and was still humble despite their fame.

[@merk9569]

I missed his nod and subsequent smile. I am glad that you pointed it out. I regretfully didn’t appreciate ELP in the early 70’s as I was a huge Yes fan. It meant not discovering Greg Lake until now. I plan to buy his autobiography. He seems to have been as beautiful inside as out. He was a devoted husband and father while having a stressful career. That counts for a lot to me.

[@paularoberts1360]

he was magical

[@robertconroy959]

A true lucky man. He not only had the gift of beautiful songwriting, but he was a true professional musician with one of the most unique voices in popular music

[@deborahklinlger8565]

I was in a dive with friends & dancing, the dj played Lucky Man by Greg Lake & I was listening so contently I didn't want the song to end, lost in its lyrics & haunting music. So sad & meaningful I never forgot what it meant to me. It was a slow dance with a man I have since forgotten. I will never forget Greg Lake. Even before ELP he was so talented. I think I fell in love with him that night in that dive. 😍 Greg was so cute & such an angelic voice.

[@winterlane2247]

Me too! Who can compare? So in love with him, wish he could somehow know what he means to us earthlings!

[@halkzorx]

RIP Greg.....you will be missed by many!

[@NobodySpecial512]

When I saw ELP in 1978 they opened with this giant fan of light covering the stage. Then Greg Lake stepped through the light and played this song. The entire concert was incredible. They went for so long they had an intermission. It was just great.

[@beth7437]

Were we ever this young? And didn't appreciate how lucky we were. Our music had this depth and integrity you don't often see these days.

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

What would you give to see this fantastic performance today? RIP Greg and Keith

[@rebeccahernandez3460]

All I can say is that his wife was a lucky woman, Greg Lake at this time in his life was a complete stone fox!!! And so damn talented with that beautiful silver voice! And able to write and produce songs too. We were lucky he and Emerson and Palmer came together like they did and gave us all this beautiful music. Rest in Peace Greg! Forever in my heart.

[@jslytlemn]

Greg at this time had one of the most powerful voices of anyone in music. It is a treasure to be able to hear his rendition of Lucky Man from '74.

[@SunnnyDay]

I was lucky enough to see ELP in 1978 and again in 1992, great shows both times. Not gonna lie, I miss him.

[@criz4no1]

I never get tired of this video He was just as beautiful as this song ! I love u Greg Lake! A forever fan! Come back to LA and I'll be there I'll be there I will be there!

[@gregdenis5191]

What an amazing talent ... Seeing rare performances like this is why I love you tube.

[@mick50651]

Greg Denis greg's voice resonates in time

[@lauri4187]

RIP Greg, thank you for sharing your music and passion with all of us... memory eternal

[@joniwillis6476]

Just phenomenal!And something about chewing that gum so nonchalantly, just kills me! I love it. ...and him!

[@iker7739]

Beautiful man with the most stunning voice. Just brilliant!

[@krusty6246]

Yes ladies and gentlemen,this is what real songwriting and performing is not like today’s electronic crap youngsters listen to today. Hopefully those youngsters accidentally click on this video to see what they’re missing out on

[@Timmosk22]

He was 26 when this video was filmed at Cal Jam in 1974, one of the great voices, just love him.

[@darost]

I saw then in 72 or so, and you are right. No one today would be able to believe that musicians could have been so good.

[@DarkwingDen]

Oh, what a lucky man he was... RIP, great man.

[@STRATCAT101]

I love this version,just Greg Lake and his acoustic.Greg has such a powerful and beautiful voice.

[@Rich915]

Why can't someone/anyone put stuff out like this these days? Classic tune...great performance...

[@loriireland5834]

Amazing, Greg wrote this when he was 12 but didn't like the song. They needed to fill up more time on an album and used this song. Glad they chose to put it on their self titled album.

[@TheAndrej30000]

>> but didn't like the song He did like it :) The problem was is that this song was just childish and forgotten til the moment of 1970, when they needed one more song to add to the debut album. Then, they re-arranged it, and it became a tradition to have 1 song like that in the album. That's, at least, what Lake says in his autobiography, which surprisingly named "Lucky Man" :)

[@edellis7691]

my God. a voice of unreal quality

[@kathleenwhite6148]

I'm 61 years, from the US.....still have that vinyl album.....still miss ELP!!!!!!!!

[@Texasgirlfromphilly]

The best indeed. Pure talent and so good looking

[@jerzygawor958]

One of my all time favorite songs since 1969. RIP Greg Lake.

[@Philippe_III]

Rest in Peace Greg Lake. Love all your great songs. They will live on forever. RIP GreG - RIP Keith - 2016 , a year that robbed us of great talent.

[@waltermameli2026]

Greg Lake.....In the top 5 male voices of all time.....You were really good Greg.....

[@davidepollak3]

in my youth I loved so much ELP. rest in peace, Lucky Man.

[@sunking2001]

ELP was also one of my favorites...seen them or combinations of them...6 times. ELP changed music...three incredibly musical talents.

[@terrymitchell2895]

We got to see E.L.P. in Chicago in the early 70s. They had orchestra backing this magnificent band up. Can you imagine the sounds we heard, those were the concerts that just blew everyone away, nobody sang with the band, everyone was in Awe.

[@Blackkitty32]

Gosh, to think that he was 12 when he wrote this gorgeous melody. Outstanding talent.

[@bobbieraitt]

I had this performance on a homemade cassette tape ...forever....Cal Jam & ...Greg Lake's performance is probably why I fell in love with acoustic guitar !!! The Best !!! ...I lv ELP !!!

[@offtheeatentrack-foodandtr7165]

Love this song, gives me goosebumps. Hauntingly beautiful voice and lyrics from another awesomely talented man, taken from us too soon RIP

[@glendooer6211]

What a lucky man he is chewing gum and sing like an angel.

[@markjenkins2849]

RIP Greg. We miss you.

[@ccnoble1415]

This mans voice and guitar playing is as close to heaven as we can get.

[@trilingual6725]

With this, I'm re-remembering how great Greg Lake was as a singer-songwriter/performer. Wow! Rest in peace Greg . . .

[@paulstone2368]

If You don't LOVE Greg Lake, You don't like OR KNOW MUSIC. Merry Christmas.

[@lisaminnesota4316]

Paul Stone - EXACTLY!!!!! I loveeeeeeeee Greg Lake!

[@breezealeigh148]

Imagine being just 10 yrs. old and writing these lyrics, he was a wonderful soul with beautiful magical lyrics and so handsome to gaze upon, rip Mr. Greg Lake

[@eives2]

This beautiful voice is long gone though unfortunetly. Age and weight compressed his vocal chords and his voice is much deeper today. He can't hit the notes he used to but it happens to all of us. Beautiful memories through KZbin though.

[@Elliot1949]

Greg Lake!! He was an integral musician, one of the best. He was the man!! Solo, King Crimson, Emerson Lake & Palmer!!

[@skunkape2]

There isn't another song that paints a picture in my mind like this song does.

[@chucktingstad5636]

So beautiful. I was there. 14 YO.

[@barbsbest4949]

Rest in quiet glory sir.Your music is eternal...

[@claudefrank9496]

I was so lucky to see ELP at Roosevelt Stadium in 1974. They were an important part of my teen musical years. Rest in peace Greg and say hi to Keith.

[@JazzKeyboardist1]

Yes, I saw them in 77.. The best thing about ELP is keyboardists could buy the sheet music books and sound almost like Keith from trilogy etc

[@cafeesotericaradiohostesss3983]

RIP Greg, so sad to have lost you in this horrible year of our icons leaving us from the rock and musical world. Joining your band mate Keith Emerson, oh what a lucky man you were...we loved your bands and your music, all us who were there in the 1970's watching ELP live was just a joy of music, an explosion to the ears of progressive rock. Thank you for your contributions, stellar each one.

[@CJdude22]

Oh, what a lucky listener I am to get the chills listening to this.

[@deborahklinlger8565]

I also love Father Christmas & You still turn me on. Greg was an exceptional human being & musical artist. He is missed.

[@Dmdmello]

Really beautiful voice...missing him already. RIP

[@blacksheep6996]

Thanks for the music. May you rest in peace.

[@tps607]

amen...

[@proudamerican57]

Greg's voice is such a treat for all of us who love him and his music. I've never heard and seen a man that loves his work. Thank you dear Lord for people like this. Enjoy

[@Silverburstmoo]

I recently just found my Mom's old ELP records and heard this song and loved it, then found this video and Holy Crap this is amazing!

[@robertmiddlemiss6807]

We were the Lucky ones to have the pleasure of listening to the marvelous music this man gave us over the years. I am deeply saddened by his passing but pleased his pain and suffering are at an end. His music will live on particularly beautiful pieces like this. RIP Greg and thank you...

[@lucianomazzoli7045]

R.I.P Greg!!!Wonderful voice!!!

[@beautamuss]

Thank you for recording this colossal tune back in 74

[@ludacker6593]

the best version ever of this iconic song!!! greg's vocals were stunning as always, i miss him :-(

[@kylekerwin4993]

I’m amazed that I have never heard this version until just now. I’m amazed this has been posted so long ago and I never saw it until just now. I’m amazed by how beautiful his voice has always been. I will always be amazed by the greatness of this man. Thank you Greg Lake. You truly make me feel like a Lucky Man.

[@mikebutler5409]

Probably my favorite voice of all time- and there has been SO many great ones. His is just special.

[@theresaakins2317]

A damn gorgeous man singing a damn gorgeous song.

[@darklewintermoon]

i'm speechless on how good looking he is, damn wow he's the most gorgeous creature in human history, cant get any better than that not even professional models

[@cherylcreacy5278]

Check out Ian Gillan from Deep Purple! Love of my life! A real man! Yum yum, eat em up!

[@Barbiefairweather2097]

That's why I'm watching this lol. Eye candy!

[@kmoffitt7]

Cheryl Creacy A

[@starchild108]

I agree. And I'm a straight male. He was gorgeous.

[@rebbeckyne]

Young David Gilmour