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Something Wonderful: Fanfare for the Common Man — Emerson, Lake and Palmer

by Vanderleun on March 15, 2020

For the emptied stadiums of the Earth

HT: pbird

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ghostsniper March 15, 2020, 11:34 AM

That took ballz.
One of my all time fav bands.

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Snakepit Kansas March 15, 2020, 3:57 PM

I don’t think I’ve heard that song since Wide World of Sports. Fun to listen to the entire thing again.

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Nori March 16, 2020, 12:17 AM

Cold stadium. Furred jackets,frosty breaths. Great music,great video.

From the Beginning remains my favorite.

The young Brits of that era produced some unparalleled music.

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