Tiger in a Spotlight

"Tiger in a Spotlight" is a song by the progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer. It was recorded in 1973, but not released until 1977, when it was released on the album Works Volume 2. "Tiger in a Spotlight" was also released as a single, and became a staple in Emerson, Lake & Palmer later concerts.[1]

"Tiger in a Spotlight"
Single by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
from the album Works Volume 2
B-side"So Far to Fall"
Released1977
Recorded1973
GenreProgressive rock
Length4:02
LabelAtlantic, Shout! Factory
Songwriter(s)Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Carl Palmer, Peter Sinfield
Producer(s)Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Carl Palmer, Peter Sinfield
Emerson, Lake & Palmer singles chronology
"C'est la Vie"
(1977)		 "Tiger in a Spotlight"
(1977)		 "Maple Leaf Rag"
(1977)

Reception

Vintagerock.com said that "Tiger in a Spotlight" was the most accessible song on Works Volume 2.[2]

François Couture of AllMusic said that the song had more energy and excitement than most of the songs on the band's previous album, Works Volume 1. Couture also said that "Tiger in a Spotlight" is "one of the very few worthy group songs ELP recorded after the album Brain Salad Surgery."[3]

Paste magazine deemed it one of the highlights on Works Volume 2.[4]

Other appearances

"Tiger in a Spotlight" has also been included on the live albums Emerson, Lake & Palmer in Concert, King Biscuit Flower Hour: Greatest Hits Live and Then and Now. The song has also been included on the compilation albums The Best of Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Gold Edition, as well as the box sets From the Beginning and The Return of the Manticore.

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References
  1. "The Original Bootleg Series from the Manticore Vaults, Vol. 1 - Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. admin. "Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Works Volume 2 - CD Review". www.vintagerock.com.
  3. "Tiger in a Spotlight - Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Song Info - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  4. "Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Tiger In The Spotlight". www.pastemagazine.com.
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