Do You Wanna Play Some Magic? Emerson, Lake and Palmer In Concert 1970-1979

The Show's About To Start!
Emerson, Lake and Palmer concerts were never 'just another gig'; each one was a spectacular epic of musical virtuosity infused with a showmanship that bordered on vaudeville.
If you were lucky enough to be there in the audience or you just wish you had been, you'll love this book. Garry Freeman has been to numerous Emerson, Lake & Palmer concerts over the years and listened to more tapes (some official, some not) than is healthy! In this vivid picture of the band's heyday, Garry really does make sure that the show never ends by reviewing over 150 of ELP's gigs - analyzing set lists, equipment used, between-song banter, how their shows evolved and much more. Even the admission price is mentioned. How does $5.50 a ticket at the Fillmore East in 1971 sound? Or a mere 50p for the London Pavilion in the
same year?

All three band members have been unfailingly helpful in providing Garry with information that has been used in this book. Unapproachable superstars? No, just a bunch of good blokes. Official band archivist Tony Ortiz has provided hard-to-find images in this unique tribute. Members of the ELP online community have also contributed thoughts and memories, making this a genuine Fanfare For The Common Fan.
Comedian Jim Davidson, a long time admirer, provides a funny and touching foreword.

CONTENIDO:

Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction
The Shows

- The Brightest Hope of 1970?
- Clear the Bettlefield and Let Me See...
- All the Profits From Our Victory...
- Just a Step...
- I Carry The Dust of a Journey
- That Cannot Be Shaken Away
- There Might Have Been Thing I Missed
- Maybe I Might Have Changed...
- The Dawn Will Break Another Day
- The Dawn Opened the Play
- We're So Glad You Could Attend
- We've Got Thrills And Shocks
- Guaranteed To Blow Your Head Apart
- You Gotta See The Show
- It's a Dynamo
- Loaded Down With Your Talents
- If You've the Stomach for a Broadside
- On the Flood of the Morning Tide...

Postcript: Where You There?
Appendix
EndNotes
Author Biography