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Written by Ian McDonald and Peter Sinfield; AHPO's version of a song from King Crimson's legendary first LP, In The Court Of The Crimson King; Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Keyboards, Programming- Bob Familiar; Vocals- James McElroy

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All Human Parts Orchestra

Songs of harmony, dissonance, and structured chaos

21st Century transcontinental musings by Bob Familiar and James McElroy. For fans of modern rock, traditional noise, and a few things in between. Come and hear us play our organs.

Song Info

Genre

Rock • Cover Songs

Charts

#2,543 in subgenre Peak #1

Charts

Peak #3

Author

Ian McDonald-Peter Sinfield

Rights

1969 Robert Fripp

Uploaded

July 17, 2006

Track Files

MP3

MP3 9.9 MB • 320 kbps • 4:18

Story behind the song

This is All Human Parts Orchestra's only recording to date not written by Bob and/or James.  We have long enjoyed listening to the extraordinary music of King Crimson.  This song was originally recorded in 1968 by Giles, Giles, and Fripp (along with Ian McDonald and Judy Dyble) prior to the classic version on the first KC album.

Lyrics

Said the straight man to the late man
Where have you been
I've been here and I've been there
And I've been in between

I talk to the wind
My words are all carried away
I talk to the wind
The wind does not hear
The wind cannot hear

I'm on the outside looking inside
What do I see
Much confusion, disillusion
All around me

I talk to the wind 
My words are all carried away
I talk to the wind
The wind does not hear
The wind cannot hear

You don't possess me
Don't impress me
Just upset my mind
Can't instruct me or conduct me
Just use up my time

I talk to the wind
My words are all carried away
I talk to the wind
The wind does not hear
The wind cannot hear

Said the straight man to the late man
Where have you been
I've been here and I've been there
And I've been in between

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