My Favorite Songs with Significant Keyboard Performances

By Galactically Renowned Music Critic Mike Kimbro

1. Pirates by Emerson, Lake, and Palmer from Works Volume 1 in 1977 (mp3's: #1 & #2):  Keith Emerson on Yamaha GX-1 Synthesizer.
2. Kings of the Day by Asia from Aura in 2001 (mp3):  Geoff Downes on ARP 2600, String Ensemble, Odyssey, Moog Synth (Minimoog), Korg EX8000, A/D Wavestation EX, M1REX, 01RW, Pro X, T2, Monopoly, Poly 6, Roland A80, D550, jP8000, Kurzweil 2500, PPG Wave, Microwave, Yamaha VK1, Emu Vintage Keys, Ultra XK, Akai S1100, Elka Synthex, Hammond B3 Organ, Bosendorfer Concert Grand Piano
3. Me Gusta by McLemore Avenue from 926 East in 2007 (mp3 & live video):  Patrick Baker-Benfield   "It's Hammond M3/B3 heaven."
4. No One In The World by Anita Baker from Rapture in 1986 (mp3):  Randy Kerber, Greg Philanganes & Paul Chiten
5. Karn Evil 9 First Impression-1st Part by ELP from Brain Salad Surgery in 1973 (mp3's: #1 & #2):  Keith Emerson  "The ultimate keyboard performance.  This Hammond B-3 Organ masterpiece has just enough Moog to satisfy the ELP-phile in me."
6. Shine by Salvador from Dismiss The Mystery from 2006 (mp3):  Mr. Chris Bevins
7. Mambo Sensual by Nestor Torres from Burning Whispers in 1994 (mp3): Eddie Montilla, keyboardist
8. St Elsewhere by Dave Grusin from Nightlines in 198? (mp3)
9. Dreams by The Rippingtons from Moonlighting in 1986 (mp3):  David Benoit & Gregg Karukas on keyboards
10. Heaven by Asia from Axioms in 1999 (mp3's: Intro & #2):  Geoff Downes
11. Anthem by Larry Carlton from Renegade Gentlemen in 1993 (mp3):  Matt Rollings
12. Paradise By The Dash Board Light by Meat Loaf from Bat Out Of Hell in 1977 (mp3):  Roy Bittan on piano
13. Kei's Song by David Benoit from Freedom at Midnight in 1987 (mp3)
14. Come On In Out Of The Rain by Wendy Moten from Wendy Moten in 1992 (mp3):  Ernst Williamson
15. I Talk to the Wind/ Epitaph by King Crimson from In The Court Of The Crimson King in 1969 (mp3's: solo/intro & bridge):   Ian McDonald on the mell-o-tron
16. Take Another Look by Grant Geissman from Take Another Look in 1990 (mp3):   David Benoit on Piano
17. Funeral For A Friend/Loves Lies Bleeding by Elton John from Good Bye The Yellow Brick Road 1973 (mp3):  Elton John on piano with David Hentschel on the A.R.P. Synthesizer
18. All the Kings and Castles by Shawn Philips from Bright White in 1973 (mp3):  Peter Robinson on piano
19. Smokin' by Boston from Boston in 1976 (mp3):  Tom Scholz on the Hammond B-3 Organ
20. Cafe Con Leche by Nestor Torres from Burning Whispers in 1994 (mp3): Juan Vicente Zambrano on piano.
21. Worlds Away by Pablo Cruise from Worlds Away in 1978 (mp3):  Piano by Cory Lerios and synth by Cory, Steve Porcaro, and James Newton Howard.
22. Beach Trails by David Benoit from This Side Up in 1986 (mp3)
23. Kentucky Rain by Elvis Presley Released as a Single in 1971 (mp3):  ???
24. Angela by The Rippingtons from Moonlighting in 1986 (mp3):  David Benoit on piano, Gregg Karukas on keyboards
25. Force Your Way by Super MadNES Heavy Metal System from Fantasy Battles in 2021 (video)
26. Do You Feel Like We Do by Peter Frampton from Frampton Comes Alive in 1976 (mp3):  Bob Mayo
27. Song for America by Kansas from Song for America in 1975 (mp3's: #1 & #2):  Kerry Livgren on synth & Hammond organ, Steve Walsh on piano
28. Sowing the Seeds of Love by Tears for Fears from The Seeds Of Love in 1989 (mp3):  Ian Stanley on Hammond B3, Roland Orazbal, Richard Niles on the Fairlight CMI
29. Back Stabbers by The Rippingtons from Kilimanjaro in 198? (mp3):  David Garfield & Russ Freeman
30. I Got Eyes by Melissa Manchester from Melissa in 1975 (mp3):  James Newton Howard
31. California by Jim Wilson from A Place in My Heart in 2003 (mp3):  Jim Wilson: piano & Brad Cole: synths
32. As by Stevie Wonder from Songs in the Key of Life in 197? (mp3)
33. Badman's Song by Tears for Fears from The Seeds Of Love in 1989 (mp3):  Simon Clark on Hammond Organ and Synthesizers
34. Talk To Me by Stevie Nicks from Rock A Little in 1985 (mp3):  Chas Sanford on Mirage Synthesizer
35. Jump by The Pointer Sisters from Break Out in 1983 (mp3): Steven Mitchell with Howie Rice on Mini Moog
36. Why Me by Styx from Cornerstone in 1979 (mp3):  Dennis DeYoung
37. Rosanna by Toto from Toto 4 in 198? (mp3):  David Paich & James Newton Howard
38. Pull The Damn Thing Down/Music Was My First Love (Reprise) by John Miles from Rebel in 1976 (mp3's: #1 & #2)
39. So Close to Love by Wendy Moten from Wendy Moten in 1992 (mp3):  Ernst Williamson
40. In The Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson from In The Court of The Crimson King in 1969 (mp3):  Ian McDonald on the mellotron
41. A Long And lasting Love by Crystal Gayle from Nobody Wants to Be Alone in 1985 (mp3):  Randy Kerber
42. Free by Asia from Aura in 2001 (mp3):  Goeff Downes
43. Locomotive Breath by Jethro Tull from Aqualung in 1971 (mp3):  John Evan
44. Cold Day in Hell by Larry Carlton (with Terry McMillan) from Renegade Gentlemen in 1993 (mp3):  Chuck Leavell
45. Piano Man by Billy Joel from Piano Man in 197? (mp3)
46. Dancing Queen by ABBA from Arrival in 1976 (mp3):  check out Tracie Stanley's keyboard interpretation & the cover from Mama Mia! (mp3)
47. I Still Believe by Russ Taff from The Way Home in 1987 (mp3):  Robbie Buchanan, Alan Pasqua, with Greg Husted on Hammond B-3 Organ
48. Arizona Highway by Phillip Sandifer from Arizona Highway in 1994 (mp3):  Carl Marsh
49. Free by Asia from Aura in 2001 (mp3):  Goeff Downes
50. The School of Instant Pain by Triumvirat from Spartacus in 1975 (mp3's: #1 & #2):  Jurgen Fritz on Hammond Organ, Piano, and Moog Synthesizers
51. White Water by Lee Ritenour from Portrait in 1987 (mp3):  Russell Ferrante
52. Pilgrims Progress by Daniel Kleefeld from Sail Into The Wind in 2000 (mp3):  with Grady Nichols on sax
53. Catherine Howard by Rick Wakeman from The Six Wives of Henry VIII in 1973 (mp3)
54. Mother Russia by Renaissance from Turn of the Cards in 1974 (mp3):  John Tout
55. Runnin' by Pablo Cruise from Worlds Away in 1978 (mp3):  Piano by Cory Lerios and synths by Cory, Steve Porcaro, and James Newton Howard.
56. The Last Time by Asia from Aura in 2001 (mp3): Goeff Downes
57. The Pretender by Jackson Browne from The Pretender in 1976 (mp3)
58. Dissonata by Roine Stolt from The Flower King in 1994 (mp3)
59. You're the Stranger by Asia from Aura in 2001 (mp3):  Goeff Downes
60. Hold On by Wilson Philips from Wilson Philips in 1990
61. The First Noel by BeBe and CeCe Winans from David Foster's Christmas Album in 1993 (mp3): David Foster with Tony Smith
62. Where to Now St. Peter by Elton John from Tumbleweed Connection in 1970 (mp3)
63. Woman From Tokyo by Deep Purple from Who Do We Think We Are in 1973 (mp3):  Jon Lord
64. He Must Be Love by Kelli Reisen from Dream of A Lifetime in 1992 (mp3):  Joe Van Gilder & John Andrew Schreiner
65. I Was Made to Love You by Gary Wright from The Dream Weaver in 197? (mp3):  with David Foster
66. Don't Let The Sun Come Down On Me by Elton John from Caribou in 1975 (mp3)
67. The One by Elton John from The One in 1992 (mp3):  with Guy Babylon and Mark Taylor
68. Take My Time by Steve Gaines from One in the Sun in 197? (mp3):  Terry Emery on Keyboards & tuba and Bruce Blair on additional keyboards
69. Awake by Asia from Aura in 2001 (mp3):  Goeff Downes
70. Kyrie Eleison by Mr. Mister from Welcome to The Real World in 1985 (mp3):  Steve George
71. Grey Seal by Elton John from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road in 1973 (mp3) Elton on both piano & mellotron
72. Carry On My Wayward Son by Kansas from Leftoverture in 1976 (mp3):  Steve Walsh on piano, Kerry Livgren on Synth & Hammond Organ
73. Morning Sojourn by David Benoit form Freedom at Midnight in 1987 (mp3)
74. Scenes from An Italian Restaurant by Billy Joel from The Stranger in 1977 (mp3):  Dominic Cortese on Accordian, Billy Joel on Pianos and Synthesizers
75. Guardian Angel by The Brothers Dimm from their To Oblivion CD in 2006 (mp3):  David Bateman
76. Miracle by Richard Marx from Flesh and Bone in 1997 (mp3):  David Innis & Richard Marx
77. Karn Evil 9 Second Impression by ELP from Brain Salad Surgery in 1973 (mp3):  Keith Emerson
78. I Miss My Time With You by Larnelle Harris from From A Servant's Heart in 1986 (mp3):  ???
79. Circle in the Sand by Belinda Carlisle from Heaven on Earth in 1987 (mp3):  Charles Judge, Rhett Lawrence, Rick Nowels & Thomas Dolby
80. Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In by The 5th Dimension from The Age of Aquarius in 1969 (mp3):  Larry Knechtal, Jimmy Rowles, & Pete Jolly
81. Carpet of the Sun by Renaissance from Ashes are Burning in 1973 (mp3):  John Tout
82. Jerusalem by Emerson, Lake & Palmer from Brain Salad Surgery in 1973 (mp3):  Keith Emerson
83. I Keep It Hid by Linda Ronstadt from Cry Like A Rainstorm, Howl Like The Wind in 1989 (mp3):  Jimmy Webb on Piano & Robbie Buchanan on Keyboards
84. Always Be Together by Pablo Cruise from Worlds Away in 1978 (mp3):  Piano by Cory Lerios and synthesizers by Cory, Steve Porcaro, and James Newton Howard.  Holy crap, what a trio.
85. Birds Still Dance by Sandi Patty from Artist of my Soul in 1997 (mp3):  Robbie Buchanan
86. Deeper by Nancy Wilson from Forbidden Lover in 1987 (mp3):  Masahiko Satoh on Steinway piano, Rhodes piano, Oberheim OB-8 & DX-7, Mini Moog synthesizer
87. Lonely Street by Berenice Scott from Ten Takes in 2006 (mp3)
88. Someone Special by Richard Marx from Days In Avalon in 2000 (mp3):  Gary Smith
89. Ashes Are Burning by Renaissance from Ashes are Burning in 1973 (mp3):  John Tout
90. Astral Vampires by Gould, Black & Brown from Terraforming in 2008 (mp3):  Phil Gould

Songs are listed by how they appear on the "My Favorite Songs" page, and do not reflect any keyboard performance preference.

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