Featured Unknown/Underrated Song of the Rock Era: "Lucky Man" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer

This trio had the kind of sound on their debut album that made you sit up and take notice.  This was their first single, from 1970, but it went nowhere, only reaching #48.  That's a glaring error to us, and it makes this song one of The Top Unknown/Underrated Songs of the Rock Era*.

You can check out the ever-growing list of great songs that suffered a similar fate by clicking the Tab at the top of the page at any time.  We encourage you to do so--you might find a song or two you like (Hint!).  Enjoy this great timeless song from the progressive Emerson, Lake & Palmer:

"Lucky Man"

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Words and Music by Richard Ashcroft

He had white horses
And ladies by the score
All dressed in satin
And waiting by the door

Ooooh, what a lucky man he was
Ooooh, what a lucky man he was

White lace and feathers
They made up his bed
A gold covered mattress
On which he was laid

Ooooh, what a lucky man he was
Ooooh, what a lucky man he was
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/e/emerson+lake+palmer/lucky+man_20049799.html ]
He went to fight wars
For his country and his king
Of his honor and his glory
The people would sing

Ooooh, what a lucky man he was
Ooooh, what a lucky man he was

A bullet had found him
His blood ran as he cried
No money could save him
So he laid down and he died

Ooooh, what a lucky man he was
Ooooh, what a lucky man he was