BMG has announced the upcoming release of ‘The Anthology,’ a deluxe compilation highlighting Greg Lake’s extraordinary career. Lake was a singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer. He was a member of two of the most cherished pioneering progressive rock bands, King Crimson and Emerson Lake & Palmer (ELP). The album is scheduled for release October 23, 2020.
‘The Anthology’ has many noteworthy highlights: the collectable Psych 45 ‘Love’ that Lake recorded in 1969 with the Shy Limbs, combined with treasures from ELP’s hit albums, particularly ‘Take A Pebble’, ‘C’est La Vie’ and ‘Lucky Man’. Also included is Lake’s much-loved solo hit ‘I Believe In Father Christmas’, King Crimson’s ‘21st Schizoid Man’, ‘Peace’ and ‘In The Court Of The Crimson King’, plus Greg’s re-recording of the old ELP favorite ‘Closer To Believing’ which he completed towards the end of his life and can be heard on CD2.
‘The Anthology’ is available as a deluxe 2CD hardback set and on double gatefold vinyl. Inside is an extended essay from author Chris Welch together with unseen photographs, contributions from ELP manager Stewart Young and Greg Lake’s wife of 40 years, Regina Lake, and many profound tributes from other friends and colleagues.
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