Still...You Turn Me On (Live 1993)

Zoo Freaks, you're tuned into THE ZOO with the Zoo Crew, spinning the trippy vibes of Emerson, Lake & Palmer's "Still...You Turn Me On" from their 1993 live album, Live at the Royal Albert Hall. This romantic ballad, written solely by Greg Lake for their 1973 album Brain Salad Surgery, stands out as a mellow counterpoint to the band's usual high-octane prog rock. Rolling Stone called it one of their 10 Essential ELP Songs, praising Lake's songcraft and Keith Emerson's atmospheric keys. Fun fact: this tune was never released as a single because drummer Carl Palmer doesn’t play on it, and the band felt it wasn’t quite their signature sound. Yet, its live version at the Royal Albert Hall in 1992 is a fan favorite, with one listener on Songfacts calling it "brilliant." Rush's Neil Peart once shared a story about hearing this song on the radio while riding in a limo with his bandmates, feeling they’d finally made it as rock stars when ELP’s music filled the air.

Let’s rewind to how Emerson, Lake & Palmer came to be. Formed in 1970 in England, this progressive rock supergroup brought together three powerhouse musicians. Keith Emerson, a keyboard wizard from The Nice, was known for his flamboyant performances and mastery of the Hammond organ and Moog synthesizer. Greg Lake, fresh from King Crimson, handled vocals, bass, and guitar, bringing a melodic sensibility. Carl Palmer, a drumming prodigy from Atomic Rooster, rounded out the trio with his technical precision. They met when Emerson and Lake were looking for a drummer to form a new band, and after a chance encounter with Palmer, the chemistry was instant. Their debut at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970 put them on the map, and they went on to sell over 40 million albums, headlining massive stadium shows with their theatrical, classically-inspired rock.

Zoo Freaks, you can keep up with ELP’s legacy online. Visit their official website at emersonlakepalmer.com for news and history. Check out their Facebook for fan discussions and throwback photos, or follow them on Instagram for visual vibes. On X, you’ll find updates and fan chatter about the band. For deeper dives, join the Emerson, Lake & Palmer Fans Facebook group, where Zoo Freaks like you share memories and rare finds. Another gem is the fan site brain-salad-surgery.de, packed with discographies and trivia to feed your prog rock soul.