As I've said a few times before, I normally don't let my previous picks influence current ones, well, other than not picking ones that I've already chosen. Anyway, when I noticed that a year ago I chose EL&P's epic
Tarkus it got me in the mood for some more of their music. This is another one that hails from their hit debut album; it's a rather complex and pretty track that goes through a few sections and arrangements, however, at the same time it's quite a listenable track to even a casual listener. Keith Emerson's piano playing is amazing; I love how he goes from light and delicate in one section and utilizes the instrument's power in others, heck he even strums its strings towards the start.
Hear Take a Pebble on YouTube.
Watch a live performance circa '71 on YouTube.
My song pick a year ago today: Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Tarkus
My song pick two years ago today: Supertramp - Just a Normal Day
My song pick three years ago today: Northern Kings - Hello
My song pick four years ago today: Jethro Tull - Fallen On Hard Times
My song pick five years ago today: Mr. Big - Wild World
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