Bully MacGraw Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I think I am showing my age! Who remebers the Pirate song from Emerson Lake and Palmer 1977 album works? "....the Turk, the Arab, the Spaniard will soon have pennies on their eyes and any other laden fancy we will take her by surprise" That was my theme when I was on the fencing team in College! Those destined to hang, shall not fear drowning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully MacGraw Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 I knew ye were all too young ta rember the good stuff! Those destined to hang, shall not fear drowning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hearted Pearl Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Do you remember the Pirate scene in Dumb and Dumber? 2 hours to reply to your post on a FRIDAY night? Pirates always get lucky on Friday nights. It's only people who aren't lucky that are on their computers on Friday nights. ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully MacGraw Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 My dearest Pearl I did bring you out into this fine night! Now who would call me a fool for seeking such fine company? Those destined to hang, shall not fear drowning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Woman Cheryl Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Can't say I remember the song....but I might when I hears it! Of course who can't forget Lucky Man? Mad Woman Cheryl By Odin's mighty spear, I hereby snap and go berzerk!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Dreadlocke Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 " I see your hunger for a fortune would be better served beneath my flag" Just a wee bit older an you'd be rememberin' ELP as King Crimson an Atomic Rooster PIRATES! Because ye can't do epic shyte wi' normal people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryffin Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I forgot all about that song. I saw them once in the 80's, but they had Cozy Powell drumming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Midnight Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I think I am showing my age! Who remebers the Pirate song from Emerson Lake and Palmer 1977 album works?"....the Turk, the Arab, the Spaniard will soon have pennies on their eyes and any other laden fancy we will take her by surprise" That was my theme when I was on the fencing team in College! What was the actual name of this song? Sounds interesting... "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hearted Pearl Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Aye I was alone on Friday night, but not Saturday Night. Because truly, Pirates always get lucky on Saturday Nights. Pirates always get lucky Saturday nights. ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Dreadlocke Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 What was the actual name of this song? Sounds interesting... It's name be "Pirates". Lyrically it be pretty good. Musically ,IMHO, They went a bit overboard wi' the progressive stuff in the 2nd half o the song. PIRATES! Because ye can't do epic shyte wi' normal people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilasTalbot Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 "'Who'll make his mark' the Captain cried, 'To the Devil drink a toast..." Oh, do I remember the song...mostly because in that former life I wanted to BE Keith Emerson. (And yes, I'm that old). I even had the whole compliment of Hammond B-3 organ, Yamaha piano, Moog and Sequential Circuits synths, etc....at least the pretty and pointy toys that I blow money on now are a damn sight lighter... Wow...I was actually insane enough to schlep all that stuff around to gigs when I was in my 20's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbead Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 And now for the complete song; always been one of me favorites: "Who'll make his mark", the captain cried. "To the devil drink a toast. We'll glut the hold with cups of gold And we'll feed the sea with ghosts I see your hunger for a fortune Could be better served beneath my flag If you've the stomach for a broadside Come aboard my pretty boys I will take you and make you Everything you've ever dreamed." "Make fast the guns tonight we sail when the high tide floods the bay, cut free the lines and square the yards get the black flag stowed away the Turk, the Arab, the Spaniard will soon have pennies on their eyes and any other laden fancy we will take her by surprise I will take you and make you Everything you've ever dreamed." Six days off the Cuban coast when a sail ahead the spied "A galleon of the treasure fleet,' the mizzen lookout cried "Closer to the wind my boys," the mad-eyed captain roared "For every man that's alive tonight will be hauling gold aboard." "Spare us," the galleon begged but mercy's face had fled Blood ran from the sreaming souls the cutlass harvested Driven to the quarter deck the last survivor fell "She's ours my boys," the Captain grinned "and no one left to tell." The Captain rose from a silk divan With a pistol in his fist And shot the lock from an iron box And a blood red ruby kissed "I give you jewellery of turquoise A crucifix of solid gold One hundred thousand silver pieces It is just as I foretold You... You see there before you everything You've ever dreamed." Anchored in an indigo moonlit bay Gold-eyed roun fires the sea thieves lay Morning... white shells and a pipe of clay As the wind filled their footsteps They were far... far... away. "Our sails swell full as we brave all seas On a westward wind to live as we please With the wicked wild-eyed woman of Portobello town Where we've been told that a purse of gold Buys many man a crown They will serve you and clothe you Exchange your rags for the velvet coats of Kings." "Who'll drink a toast with me I give you Liberty This town is ours... tonight." "Landlord, wine make it the finest Make it a cup for a seadog's thirst Two long years of bones and beaches Fever and leeches did their worst So fill the night with paradise Bring me peach and peacock till I burst But first, I want a soft touch in the right place I want to feel like a King tonight Ten on the black to beat the Frenchman Back you dogs give 'em room to turn Now open wide sweet Heaven's gates Tonight we're gonna see if Heaven burns See how she burns... Oh she burns I want an angel on a gold chain And I'll ride her to the stars It's the last time for a long long time Come the daybreak, we embark..." On the flood of the morning tide Once more the ocean cried. "This company will return one day Though we feel your tears it's the price we pay For there's prizes to be taken and glory to be found Cut free the chains make fast your souls We are Eldorado bound... I will take you always forever together Until hell call our names..." "Who'll drink a toast with me To the devil and the deep blue sea Gold drives a man... to dream!" "In the end, it's not the gold that sets our sails, 'Tis freedom and the promise of a better life That raises our black flags." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hester Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 No, I didn't remember it from 1977. (I was a young teenager into punk back then, and considered anything "prog" to be anathema -- i.e. boring ancient dinosaur rock.) But, I discovered the song a couple years ago while Googling for pirate music. I agree that the lyrics are excellent. The prog-rock music still isn't really my cuppa, but I can now at least appreciate the song's epic soundtrack qualities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Midnight Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Does anyone know of anywhere on the net the song can be downloaded? I would like to hear it, the lyrics are awesome! "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hester Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Hi, Captain Midnight (and anyone else who's curious): For "educational purposes only", I've uploaded the MP3 of ELP's "Pirates" to YouSendIt: http://www.yousendit.com/download/UVJnek9q...qQ0NTSUEwTVE9PQ It will be available for download for 7 days, or 100 hits, whichever comes first. The file is large (over 12 meg), so it will take awhile to download. The song is from ELP's double album, Works, Vol. 1, which is still in print. So, if you decide you like their music after listening to the song, you might consider buying the album. Cheers, Hester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim-sib Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 From ELP's "Works, Vol.1" Twas just listening to it yesterday as I worked in me woodshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Midnight Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thanks so much for posting that, Hester! Well...I think I like the words a bit better than I like the music, as it is not what I expected. "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Alyx Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 OF COURSE I REMEMBER IT. I re-purchased it as a CD due to my turntable has a problem with pitch. ELP was one my all time favorite bands. In fact yesterday I wanted to find it and play JUST THAT SONG...I love that song. When ever I really want to feel in the pyrate mood I play that. I saw the concert that showcased that album. I even still have the t-shirt I got with the crossed swords and ELP in the center. They also blew a cannon at the concert for that song!!! ~~~~Sailing Westward Bound~~~~ Lady Alyx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Crowe Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I knew ye were all too young ta rember the good stuff! I actually still have that ALBUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hester Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Here's a video for the song, using a montage of clips from various pirate movies: Part One Part Two http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6N6JGZ1hTQ (Yikes, the audio seems a bit shrill!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captjacksparrowsavvvy Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Yes, I do remember ELP...love the moooooooooooooog...(I have the lp ) OK, some music trivia for the elders...remember this song? "Captain Jack will get you high tonight And take you to your special island Captain Jack will get you by tonight Just a little push and you'll be smilin' " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Dreadlocke Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Trivia fer the Elders? Crikey, I thoughts Billy Joel was new stuff. I feels older than dert now "Special Island" was a phrase out of Bali Hai from the R&H musical South Pacific FYI. PIRATES! Because ye can't do epic shyte wi' normal people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Alyx Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 thought the video was for Pirates from ELP???? ~~~~Sailing Westward Bound~~~~ Lady Alyx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyratePhil Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Oh, do I remember the song...mostly because in that former life I wanted to BE Keith Emerson. (And yes, I'm that old). I even had the whole compliment of Hammond B-3 organ, Yamaha piano, Moog and Sequential Circuits synths, etc....at least the pretty and pointy toys that I blow money on now are a damn sight lighter... Wow...I was actually insane enough to schlep all that stuff around to gigs when I was in my 20's.... Join the club, lad...join the club. I drew the line at wearing the long white gown, though... ...Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum... ~ Vegetius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Jon Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I saw Emerson, Lake, and Palmer live at Buffalo War Memorial Auditorium in 1977 or 1978. I can't really remember exactly, I must have been a little out of it at the time... but it was a great concert ! Jonathan Washbourne "Jonathan Washbourne Junr of Bridgwater appeared in court and was ordered to pay £5 fees and charges or be publicly whipped 20 stripes for his abusive and uncivil behaviour to Elizabeth Canaday Late of said Bridgwater by Thrusting up or putting of a skunk under the Cloaths to her Naked Body And then saying he had Done the office of a midwife." (from The Plymouth Journal, July 1701) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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