Progressive rock's first supergroup, Emerson Lake & Palmer fused together rock and classical music like no-one before. This 3CD set collects highlights from their entire career. ELP were no strangers to extended instrumental suites and longer running times. 'Take A Pebble' from their debut album ran for twelve and a half minutes, whilst the follow-up, 'Tarkus', featured a twenty-minute title track. Piano and keyboard workouts by Keith Emerson, often adapted from the classical realm, dazzle on these longer pieces. Their UK #2 hit single 'Fanfare For The Common Man' was inspired by an Aaron Copland work. Bassist Greg Lake would contribute shorter tracks, often ballads, that would become known via radio play: US hit 'Lucky Man', 'From The Beginning' and a single that is familiar to all, 'I Believe In Father Christmas'.
P**E
A great best of album
This is a great album with all the best songs on it, well worth buying if you love ELP.
P**R
just the job
elp great band
P**T
👌 of
If you like 👍 elp you will ❤️ this for me side three is the best
C**G
Looks good
Not opened yet
G**Y
a classic
all there hits on a 3 disc it is a great listen to
B**D
Extremely Poor CD Cover/Packaging
The music Excellent! (Been an ELP Fan for years) My vinyl was more or less was worn out even having only ever been played on a Linn Sondek Valhalla. So ordered the CD Collective. No problems with the CD's themselves, BUT the Cardboard casing too small for the 3 CD's to the point where it took enormous effort and patience to get the CD's out of the 'tight' packaging. Whilst it is understandable to cut costs on Collections of older music, but to the extent where both the packaging and the CD's might Get marked or damaged is simply stupid. I have now transferred the 3 CD's to proper casings. Great Music But Extremely Cheap Pathetic Cover/Casing; hence minus 2 Stars, which is in no way a reflection of the Music of ELP.
R**N
Brilliant value.
Got rid of my ELP collection when I sold all my vinyl. Thought I would revisit their music so this was a great opportunity. Covers all the favourites on 3 CD's and the sound quality is excellent.
M**.
ELP - ultimate collection 3CDs.
A very good value for money 3CD collection of the best of ELP.It has been a long time since I listened to 70s rock legends ELP, I used to have the LP BRAIN SALAD SURGERY when I was in my teens, I also had the single FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN.My favourite Xmas song is I BELIEVE IN FATHER CHRISTMAS by Greg Lake, it is a Christmas classic.The one song that should have been included in this collection is the iconic BENNY THE BOUNCER.CD1 includes, Knife edge, Lucky man, Tarkus and Pictures from an exhibition.CD2 includes, Hoedown, Karn Evil 9, Jerusalem and Still you turn me on.CD3 includes, Pirates, Maple leaf rag, Daddy, Black moon and Honky tonk train blues.A very good addition to my CD collection.
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