I just watched on You Tube a piece on the 10 most powerful songs of all time that make you cry. Tears in heaven was deservedly #1 by Clapton. They totally missed the boat. This should have been #2.... Powerful timeless song!!!
What a great song. Why never on an album. Greg Lake is a fantastic guitar player but obviously we don't to hear his guitar playing too often.This is a gem
I have a recording of an interview with ELP in the 70s. The interviewer asks Greg about his switch from guitar to bass while with King Crimson. Jokingly, Greg replied that you don't try to play guitar in a band with Robert Fripp.
My tribute to my father Leon Papadopoulos, thanks Greg Lake and ELP for this awesome song, but saddened that you and Keith have left us, but your music is timeless and masterful. Waiting to hear from Carl Palmer...
Keith - Your music has been a part of me for 45 yrs - I can't believe you finished it like this - You could still compose and write music - Your family and friends and bandmates must be heartbroken - RIP my friend.
I have been dedicated to ELP since I was 15, and that is some 42 or 43 years now. I have total peace with the way Keith ended his life on earth. He was a musician and that was what he was. When he could not be a musician anymore, that was the time to end it all. Yes, and just like you, heartbroken.
Incredibly beautiful song. I think the reason it was previously unreleased is because Greg's dad had recently died from stomach cancer at the age of 55. I think this song was his way of dealing with it and Keith and Carl (God Love Them) helped him out in recording this to deal with his grief. But it was just too personal and his dad's death to fresh to allow it to be released. All of Greg's ballads were very beautiful. This one though, it's words I'd have said to my dad if I could. He also died of cancer although it was lung instead of stomach. God Bless and Keep You Greg and Keith! Your music lives on with the millions of your fans around the world who still love you. I believe even though you both have left us, you can feel all that love up where you are in heaven. Both forever young and handsome, playing and singing in God's Band.
No, it was it was recorded during Tarkus. It's on the remastered dvd along with The Unknown Ballad which is on there too. I think Greg played some guitar and maybe some back up vocals on that song, but Keith and Carl did not play on it.
@@Diostillrocks agree with Diostillrocks. This is definitely not ELP material at the beginning of their career. This is the type of ELP that was around in 1976 or so, after works. But this song probably didn't make it to the album because it just doesn't really with with the ELP style.
This is better than anything that Greg did solo wise , a travesty it was sitting on the shelf for all those years, Gregs guitar is stupendous and singing so pure and heartfelt !
These cats have been putting down unbelievably great tracks since I was in high school! Greg with King Crimson, Carl with The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and Keith with the Nice. A blessing the met, meshed, and put out some great music, and concert tours. Alas, time has caught up on Greg. He;s no longer the brash, extroverted virtuoso, and he's not as melodic from the years of smoking,but they still jam! Put the three of them on stage (see their Live from Albert Hall) and close your eyes!
In tears. Rest in peace, Greg, thank you for treating your fans well and of course your excellent music and singing - the greatest voice in rock. Heartfelt sympathy to Greg's loved ones.
Love this song good morning second time listening awesome song it reminds me of the music I heard in my youth the guitar weeping brings tears to my eyes
I have been listening to ELP since I was, literally, 1 years old - never heard this. My dad took me to see them in 1992. I was 7. 4th row. He held me up at the end and I shook Greg's hand at the stage. Amazing - musically, the solo has that lil circle of 5ths turn around just like Hey Joe
I lost my dad in 1989 also. This is what I would have said to him if I could. I miss you dad. Rest in peace Greg, you had the voice of an angel. So gifted with songwriting and touching people's hearts. Love you and your music always.
If I recall correctly the line "It took a storm before my love really flowed" showed up later in another of Greg's exquisite songs, "C'est La Vie." The man's lyrics are pure poetry!
WOW!!! some elp fan i am!! i never heard this before, what an awesome song. when this box set came out i didn't realize that there was any unreleased material on it. i just assumed i had everything on it already...this should have been released as a single at the time (1971).
Maybe because of this Hendrix-like guitar tune... maybe because of the subject of this song... maybe... I don't know! haha Thank God we are able to listen to it now! S2
EL&P when I grew up, and where the first time realy stoned, ohh my, can just say: good old times; they always belongt to the top of the list I believe. So did 1001 more 60`s & 70`s Bands.
This is a great song - It must have been too personal for Greg at the time - I can only imagine they pulled it from Tarkus because no one wants to expose that much to the world - Mike Rutherford of Mike and the Mechanics did with "In The Living Years." I feel the same towards my dad now - but its too little - too late- Cheers
I am bereft with Keith's throwing his life away ... I can only believe he was so severely depressed that he had lost perspective ... those harsh criticisms must have felt like knives ... I am 62 and I still love his 21st Century Classical piece on the Works album ... such a loss to the world of music and poetry. RIP
You have to understand, for someone like Keith Emerson who couldn't even play piano for himself anymore, much less in front of other people that's like a living death sentence. Sure you could say he could have lived another 20 years doing 'normal' activities like everyone else. However, Keith Emerson was not like anyone else. Just imagine the music in his head that he couldn't get out on an instrument anymore. Would have driven him to suicide anyways.
@@moonrich3492 my grandfather and father left us by their own hand and the damage it does to those they left feel the sting forever. We weren’t enough.
@@manco828 my grandfather and father left us by their own hand and the damage it does to those they left feel the sting forever. We weren’t enough. The brain can find new synapses, so life can find another way … if allowed.
1ST SAW THEM DEC 28 1973 MSG NYC .AUG 74 ROOSEVELT STDM NJ...77 MSH TWICE .JUL 77 BINGHAMPTON COLLEGE NY .N ELPOWELL MSG .N ON N ON ...."THE BEST" THAT WAS SAID.....
Gustosissimo brano anni 70 da cui eredita tutto il sound caratteristico e inconfondibile, un po' estraneo al consueto repertorio ELP. Improbabile quanto riuscito matrimonio alchimistico tra "Epitaph" e "Hey Joe" di J.Hendrix. Fan da sempre degli ELP vengo solo ora a conoscenza di questo brano! THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Merci pour cette mise en ligne. Je ne connaissais pas ce morceau magnifique (quelle gratte, wow !), qui sort complètement du cadre habituel d'E.L.P. Magnifique. Merci.
Oh, my father, I feel so sad As I stand upon your grave I weep for the things that you never had And the past that you never paved I'm crying for the things that I never said And all the love that I never showed For my heart is as deep as the ocean's bed And it took a stone before my love freely flowed While my body is young And my eyes are old With the wisdom Of a loved one's death But all my suffering And sorrow will turn to gold Which I'll treasure with every breath It's a bitter lesson that I have learned Seems a shame it was too late for you But the love between us will always be interred In a place in my heart built for you
The more I listen,
The more I listen
I love this song, it's one of Greg's best ballads. And Greg's voice is as always full of expression and still moves me. He's perfect.
Remember who on earth you are...the greatest voice in rock...thanks Greg forever
very very good song..................................................................................................................................
So beautiful. I couldn't stop crying. Love Greg Lake!
Boże Kochany!!!! Dwóch z Nich już nie ma wśród żywych.... Pozdrawiam Bardzo Serdecznie WSZYSTKICH Którzy zakochali się w E L P!!!
Sou do Brasil também sou apaixonado por eml
I just watched on You Tube a piece on the 10 most powerful songs of all time that make you cry. Tears in heaven was deservedly #1 by Clapton. They totally missed the boat. This should have been #2.... Powerful timeless song!!!
What a great song.
Why never on an album.
Greg Lake is a fantastic guitar player but obviously we don't to hear his guitar playing too often.This is a gem
Raymond Preedy It's on Steven Wilson's alternate Tarkus album.
I have a recording of an interview with ELP in the 70s. The interviewer asks Greg about his switch from guitar to bass while with King Crimson. Jokingly, Greg replied that you don't try to play guitar in a band with Robert Fripp.
Should have included it on their Love Beach album. Would have done wonders.
@@Mach1Airspace Love Beach has lots of guitar on it.
@@Diostillrocks Maybe so, but no great songs...
My tribute to my father Leon Papadopoulos, thanks Greg Lake and ELP for this awesome song, but saddened that you and Keith have left us, but your music is timeless and masterful. Waiting to hear from Carl Palmer...
Such a beautiful song
Greg Lake, thank you for this gorgeous gem. You are missed. Never forgotten.
Superb vocals and lyrics from Greg
I can't stop listening to this song. The lyrics is so personal and moving...
It's a fantastic Band......I love 💜 & I like it.......the 70'thies 🎼🎵🎶🎤🎸🎹❤💖👍👍👍
Keith - Your music has been a part of me for 45 yrs - I can't believe you finished it like this - You could still compose and write music - Your family and friends and bandmates must be heartbroken - RIP my friend.
ticktack1 and now Greg is gone too... So sad this year
I have been dedicated to ELP since I was 15, and that is some 42 or 43 years now. I have total peace with the way Keith ended his life on earth. He was a musician and that was what he was. When he could not be a musician anymore, that was the time to end it all. Yes, and just like you, heartbroken.
Thank you for uploading this. Greg Lake's voice is beyond, well, just beyond...
RIP Keith! God blasse you! Thanks for your music FOREVER!
A stunning , sublime song .
Incredibly beautiful song. I think the reason it was previously unreleased is because Greg's dad had recently died from stomach cancer at the age of 55. I think this song was his way of dealing with it and Keith and Carl (God Love Them) helped him out in recording this to deal with his grief. But it was just too personal and his dad's death to fresh to allow it to be released. All of Greg's ballads were very beautiful. This one though, it's words I'd have said to my dad if I could. He also died of cancer although it was lung instead of stomach. God Bless and Keep You Greg and Keith! Your music lives on with the millions of your fans around the world who still love you. I believe even though you both have left us, you can feel all that love up where you are in heaven. Both forever young and handsome, playing and singing in God's Band.
Maybe they didn't feel like it fit into the ELP formula. This sounds like one of Greg's solo stuff he did with Gary Moore.
No, it was it was recorded during Tarkus. It's on the remastered dvd along with The Unknown Ballad which is on there too. I think Greg played some guitar and maybe some back up vocals on that song, but Keith and Carl did not play on it.
@@Diostillrocks agree with Diostillrocks. This is definitely not ELP material at the beginning of their career. This is the type of ELP that was around in 1976 or so, after works. But this song probably didn't make it to the album because it just doesn't really with with the ELP style.
This is better than anything that Greg did solo wise , a travesty it was sitting on the shelf for all those years, Gregs guitar is stupendous and singing so pure and heartfelt !
@@rebeccahernandez3460 wow, really sounded like Tarkus to me.
These cats have been putting down unbelievably great tracks since I was in high school! Greg with King Crimson, Carl with The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and Keith with the Nice. A blessing the met, meshed, and put out some great music, and concert tours. Alas, time has caught up on Greg. He;s no longer the brash, extroverted virtuoso, and he's not as melodic from the years of smoking,but they still jam! Put the three of them on stage (see their Live from Albert Hall) and close your eyes!
What a great song!!! Thanks!
Makes u wonder what other gems never saw the light of day. Beautiful song
GREAT GUITAR!!!
So goodbye a beautiful blue bird... a pity that he doesn't sing for me :(
Greg and Keith... Rest In Peace Dear Friends ~~~
... so young ... so beautiful ...so talented ... so eternal ... SOULS .....
One of the Best Progrock Band ever.
You are passed away two months after my father. Rest in Peace both of you :(
In tears. Rest in peace, Greg, thank you for treating your fans well and of course your excellent music and singing - the greatest voice in rock. Heartfelt sympathy to Greg's loved ones.
I just see deep and true love in his art.
He sure had a great gift and talent 😍 ❣️🎂❣️ RIP Greg
@@LuizFin me to it was so intense and emotional if you don't feel something you're truly dead period
FREAKING EPIC SONG ELP THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ya no se hacen canciones como esta genialidad. ELP FOREVER...!!!
Love this song good morning second time listening awesome song it reminds me of the music I heard in my youth the guitar weeping brings tears to my eyes
RIP Keith Emerson!
Thank you Keith.....R.I.P
"NOBODY LOVES YOU LIKE I DO" RIP; Greg & Keith.
Why have I never heard this lovely song? What a fine surprise.
the best singer of all time
Merci Emerson Lake and Palmer ♥️🎶🎼🎶
beautiful song
Just found this today what a beautiful timeless sound I'm just blown away phenomenal I'm blasting it now drums guitar all it's so so powerful 😭 ❤️
Trivia: "Took a storm before my love flowed" was used again in "C'et La Vie" years later.
I have been listening to ELP since I was, literally, 1 years old - never heard this. My dad took me to see them in 1992. I was 7. 4th row. He held me up at the end and I shook Greg's hand at the stage. Amazing - musically, the solo has that lil circle of 5ths turn around just like Hey Joe
I miss my father died 08August1989 . . R.I.P Soemardi Effendy
R.I.P. Mr. Soemardi
I lost my dad in 1989 also. This is what I would have said to him if I could. I miss you dad. Rest in peace Greg, you had the voice of an angel. So gifted with songwriting and touching people's hearts. Love you and your music always.
I cry...
If I recall correctly the line "It took a storm before my love really flowed"
showed up later in another of Greg's exquisite songs, "C'est La Vie."
The man's lyrics are pure poetry!
Thank you for posting this. Feel like I'm listening to new ELP! It's new to me.
Thanks for sharing this jewell...
Masterpiece
WOW!!! some elp fan i am!! i never heard this before, what an awesome song. when this box set came out i didn't realize that there was any unreleased material on it. i just assumed i had everything on it already...this should have been released as a single at the time (1971).
Love you Greg Keith and Carl Miss you and your music Dwight Smith
This is truly like finding a rare gem - thanks for posting
greg lake and his father have now become as one. Death is life- as Greg sang on Pictures,
“There’s no end to my life, no beginning to my death. Death is life!” Greg Lake/Pictures At An Exhibition.
i can't believe that elp haven't released that beautiful song
masterpiece. thank you
a dream, thanks Greg
When lyrics were inspired... and inspiring. When music was haunting... and beautiful. 70s music was the best.
Maybe because of this Hendrix-like guitar tune... maybe because of the subject of this song... maybe... I don't know! haha Thank God we are able to listen to it now! S2
yeah man, it's Hey Joe specifically - same lil turn around during the solo, those chords
"took a storm before my love flowed..." ended up in C'est La Vie
RIP Greg
Thought I'd heard everything from my favouring tro, but there is a new one on me. A very pleasant surprise; thanks for sharing.
Beautiful emotional, thanks ..
That's some nice guitar!
it feels like the song is my life story, made me tear up... oh my father...
Graciasssss.... E. L. & P.
EL&P when I grew up, and where the first time realy stoned, ohh
my, can just say: good old times; they always belongt to the top of the list I believe. So did 1001 more 60`s & 70`s Bands.
RIP Keith Genio!
WTF! A classic hiding for 40 years! Its always a pleasure hearing Lakes voice b4 the years set in. Cool guitar here too - tnx!!
This is a great song - It must have been too personal for Greg at the time - I can only imagine they pulled it from Tarkus because no one wants to expose that much to the world - Mike Rutherford of Mike and the Mechanics did with "In The Living Years."
I feel the same towards my dad now - but its too little - too late- Cheers
I am bereft with Keith's throwing his life away ... I can only believe he was so severely depressed that he had lost perspective ... those harsh criticisms must have felt like knives ... I am 62 and I still love his 21st Century Classical piece on the Works album ... such a loss to the world of music and poetry. RIP
You have to understand, for someone like Keith Emerson who couldn't even play piano for himself anymore, much less in front of other people that's like a living death sentence. Sure you could say he could have lived another 20 years doing 'normal' activities like everyone else. However, Keith Emerson was not like anyone else. Just imagine the music in his head that he couldn't get out on an instrument anymore. Would have driven him to suicide anyways.
He didn't throw his life away. He gave his life to his true love.
@@moonrich3492 my grandfather and father left us by their own hand and the damage it does to those they left feel the sting forever. We weren’t enough.
@@manco828 my grandfather and father left us by their own hand and the damage it does to those they left feel the sting forever. We weren’t enough. The brain can find new synapses, so life can find another way … if allowed.
My family has been haunted by the suicides of my father and his father. Sometimes this act seems severely selfish and stunted.
1ST SAW THEM DEC 28 1973 MSG NYC .AUG 74 ROOSEVELT STDM NJ...77 MSH TWICE .JUL 77 BINGHAMPTON COLLEGE NY .N ELPOWELL MSG .N ON N ON ...."THE BEST" THAT WAS SAID.....
sigh
Heavenly dear sweet
DAYUUM!! I'm just hearing this for the first time - never knew it exsisted! This just made my day! :)
@Turrbine This song is so personal, that Greg never wanted to release it on an album. It was released only on the From The Beginning Box Set in 2007.
You're right! Beautifully written, exquisitely played and emotionally sung. Not at all bombastic...
Thanks for the link.
I was learned this song when high school. ' 1976 i like it..
i've never heard this piece before, but it's damn good. loving it. Lake was alway pretty good in making sad lyrics by the way... good lyrics.
was just listening to Tarkus while reading about the album on wiki..saw a note this song was added to a 2012 remastered tarkus, glad i checked it out
Beautiful - it says so much that I wish I could have said to my dad.
THIS SONG has a Hendrix Hey Joe vibe 💜
MAGNIFIQUE SON . AVEC LA VOIX SANS EGALE DE MISTER LAKE .
I wish they had released this. It's FANTASTIC!
Wow. Never even knew of the existence of this song until now! Thanks so much for posting it!
LOVE IT! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONG!
Amazing that this was never relase as it is one of the very best things they ever did. Thank you for the upload.
Gustosissimo brano anni 70 da cui eredita tutto il sound caratteristico e inconfondibile, un po' estraneo al consueto repertorio ELP. Improbabile quanto riuscito matrimonio alchimistico tra "Epitaph" e "Hey Joe" di J.Hendrix. Fan da sempre degli ELP vengo solo ora a conoscenza di questo brano!
THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guys, all I have to say is thank you for the 10,000 views. God bless ELP and you all. =)
ELP forever in our hearts
Good for special never heard of... looking for thee way home.
top video very good music
Thanks for posting, I so love Greg's voice.
Merci pour cette mise en ligne.
Je ne connaissais pas ce morceau magnifique (quelle gratte, wow !), qui sort complètement du cadre habituel d'E.L.P.
Magnifique. Merci.
Music of the gods.
GREAT STUFF ... better than anything on "In The Hot Seat" or even "Black Moon"!!! ...
ELP...
ELP...
ELP...I am still waiting for their encore!!!!
Kornatoski That'll have to be in heaven my friend.
Grandi ELP!!!!!!! Questo pezzo è stupendo!
it is an epic song!
Hey Joe (Solo) :D
QUE BUENA ROLA!!!
Confessing with rock
love greg's guitar playing
LOVE IT!
Wonderful song, thanks for sharing! I would be glad if somebody would add the lyrics...
Oh, my father, I feel so sad
As I stand upon your grave
I weep for the things that you never had
And the past that you never paved
I'm crying for the things that I never said
And all the love that I never showed
For my heart is as deep as the ocean's bed
And it took a stone before my love freely flowed
While my body is young
And my eyes are old
With the wisdom
Of a loved one's death
But all my suffering
And sorrow will turn to gold
Which I'll treasure with every breath
It's a bitter lesson that I have learned
Seems a shame it was too late for you
But the love between us will always be interred
In a place in my heart built for you
Oh thank you very much!!!! Marvellous song and lyrics ...