Take A Pebble (2:41)

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“Take a Pebble” is a song by the British progressive rock group Emerson, Lake & Palmer. It is the second track of their eponymous debut album. It was written by Greg Lake.

The song is notable for having an experimental, amateurish structure and, as the members were still not sure what they would create, it is more of collective work on a song. The song starts as a soft ballad, with Keith Emerson playing piano glissandos and Greg Lake playing acoustic guitar, and going into an improvisation by Lake, which culminates in a hoedown-like riff backed by claps, and the main theme is then reprised.

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  • azetrope

    I love the beginning. The accompaniment was unexpected in an exhilarating way for me. This song is dank

    22 Apr 2:10am Reply
  • rickenbackeriff

    are you ready eddy offord

    20 Jan 11:08pm Reply
  • isabmart

    that's live I guess, not from the album

    17 Jan 3:05pm Reply
  • AtolMoon

    Almost 13 minutes of magic. My favourite ELP song.

    3 Jan 5:32pm Reply
  • houndsoflove1

    that piano bit

    27 Dec 2012 Reply
  • Oregon_Myst

    Definitely one of their masterpieces ♫ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♫

    25 Oct 2012 Reply
  • DrSlump7

    classical/jazz/rock 'n' roll/electronic = Prog

    2 Oct 2012 Reply
  • wycedriver

    One of the first 3 Rock albums I ever bought. The very first Rock Concert I ever attended. Works Tour 1977, Detroit, one of the few cities that got to see the 81 piece orchestral version of the show. Cobo Arena, section A16, seat 22. Scary that I can even remember that knowing what else happened at the show. So many wonderful sights, sounds and smells.......

    20 Sep 2012 Reply
  • raenge

    1) zep wasnt born yet.. 2) this is the 1st album i ever owned...please pay it the resect it deserves

    14 Aug 2012 Reply
  • oldiesfanjohn

    ELP >>> Virtuosos

    2 Jul 2012 Reply
  • captainbeyond52

    could.nt agree more with marymessenger12 she said it all in her shout

    29 Jun 2012 Reply
  • Elanzer

    clap

    22 May 2012 Reply
  • Leon_idas

    Disturbing the waters...

    18 Mar 2012 Reply
  • Marymessenger12

    The first time I listened to the album Emerson, Lake & Palmer their first masterpiece of many (in my opinion) I was overcome with admiration for this band. "Take A Pebble".....I now see the meaning of the lyrics in there true light. for the first time in there true context. I feel deeply saddened yet enlightened.I truly love the piano solo by Keith Emerson. For somebody who was self taught, he can play anything from Progressive Rock to Operatic Concertos.What a truly amazing gift. The clarity and oh so very "English Pronounciation" in Greg Lake's vocals are faultless. As for Carl Palmer he displays second to none timing,technique and ability as a percussionist. I played all their albums continuously in the 1970's 1980's. God bless them for bringing a truly innovation and in my estimation genius to the music industry. I miss them as a band with all my heart.

    18 Mar 2012 Reply
  • vanvogt1

    Love the long form of this track - brilliant!

    13 Mar 2012 Reply
  • BlueOclock

    Very nice...and I always thought that Tarkus was one of the greatest extended pieces ever (not that it has anything to do with this song).

    6 Mar 2012 Reply
  • Sciencejeff

    Greg Lake has one of the greatest voices in rock. Fine example.

    2 Mar 2012 Reply
  • LordBeherit

    This version must be like 20 minutes long...

    28 Feb 2012 Reply
  • Tecumseh666

    nice track:)

    13 Feb 2012 Reply
  • lottadogs

    I have to agree with All of the comments below. <3

    2 Feb 2012 Reply
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