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Originally Posted by Rick and Roll
No not being used
Two reasons I asked...one is that I thought it would get a great response, and so far it has. Second, it would be good to get the feeling of why some do not like Pirates, in one place. There are certain polarizing songs (Echoes, Pirates, Supper's Ready) that always pop up in other threads. So we're quarantining Pirates so to speak, and also discussing a great band!
(at least up to Love beach  )
That being said....
I don't think I could say it any better than Ted about Pirates. It's very exhilirating to me. Well done!
Tarkus is a close second. It's a perfect piece, and it's got everything.
Agreed % with Dot about the lyrical message in "The Only Way".
Some other ones I dig are Hallowed Be thy Name and Knife Edge.
Everyone has said some great ones!
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Rick - you are right! I wasn't being used

But I was curious.
Along with enjoying Pirates.... I also like "Memoirs of An Officer and A Gentleman." It tells a good story. The music again has lots of variety in it, and as Dot said, they play together well. This on an album that most everyone hates. This one song is worth getting the album for.
I appreciate everyone participating in the discussion. It has been very 'educational'

seeing everyone's response. From Dot - saying "he is feeling it in his gut

along with Peter - breaking down the song the way that is analyzing it
Continue to tell us why you like your fav ELP song. Help us to better understand YOU!!
Welcome Back My Friends.....
Ted