Which group had a 1977 No 2 UK hit with a rock instrumental 'Fanfare for the Common Man'?
Fanfare for the Common Man "Love You Live" live album. The American rock band Styx has also used the Copland piece. Their 1972 eponymous debut album opens with a suite called "Movement for the Common Man". The third section of the suite, titled "Fanfare for the Common Man", is loosely based on the Copland original. Additionally, the rock band Asia (which shares the drummer Carl Palmer from Emerson, Lake & Palmer) often plays a variation of "Fanfare" during their live shows. Different versions have appeared on various live Asia albums over the years as well. The Woody Herman Orchestra was known for closing their performances
Fanfare for the Common Man the UK. Keith Emerson had long been an admirer of Copland's Americana style, previously using Copland's "Hoedown" on the band's "Trilogy" album in 1972. This version was played to start the medal ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, as well as being used by English Football League Championship side, Aston Villa Football Club An excerpt of "Fanfare for the Common Man" was used to open the Rolling Stones Tour of the Americas '75, and their Tour of Europe '76 supporting their "Black and Blue" album. The excerpt was also included and credited as such on the band's 1977