King Crimson - I Talk To The Wind

I TALK TO THE WIND
(McDonald, Sinfield)

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.

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.

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Robert Fripp–guitar
Ian McDonald–reeds, woodwind, vibes, keyboards, mellotron, vocals
Greg Lake–bass guitar, lead vocals
Michael Giles–drums, percussion, vocals
Peter Sinfield–words and illumination

Cover by Barry Godber
Equipment by Vick and Dik
Recorded at Wessex Sound Studios, London
Engineer: Robin Thompson
Assistant Engineer: Tony Page
Produced by King Crimson for EG Productions, ‘David & John’

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[pchristianzenner]

Back in 1978, I caught my Mom listening to this on my headphones. She said she loved this. Miss her so much.

[gabe]

My mom died yesterday. I had to spend the next twelve hours at work. When I got in my car, this was the first thing I listened to. It made me feel a little bit better. Thank you, King Crimson.

[tulyar]

"Where have you been?"
"I've been here and...I've been there and...I've been inbetween"
I used Peter Sinfield's lyrics to a teacher when i was late for school almost fifty years ago. Sadly, he didn't understand the philosophical content and I got one hours detention instead.

[RaulMacias-oo]

I dig Greg Lake's Lead Vocal on this classic.
Michael Giles' Drumming is simply perfect!
Ian MacDonald 's Flute solo is so ethereal and so beautiful!
I listened to this track today, February 20, 2024, on this rainy day in Highland Park, California.

[mariosaliba]

"In the Court of the Crimson King" - definitely one of the best albums of all time

[spanishcastle]

The flute solo on this song is like a candle in the darkness of this age we're living in.

[Wayner]

When all else abandons you, music is still your friend.

[Eldelbigote]

Such a beautiful, almost hypnotic song. Definitely my favorite on the album

[humbertohinostroza]

Rest in peace Grandpa 🙏🏼🕊️ 9/19 This is the last song you told me to play for you. ❤️

[mikequinn]

I'm 73 years old and this has been one of my favorite songs all these years wish we still had music playing these days

[Fujicator]

A part of my soul is stuck in between the chords of this song...

[spectralmaya]

I recently showed this to a friend, and though she had no interest in Prog or much rock at the time, she absolutely loved it and asked for similar songs. This music still engages more people to this day, and it's fantastic to see it here on YouTube as part of that.

[leebampkin]

Vocals by the great Greg Lake. A brilliant song.

[Soviecik]

The flute solo makes me feel like the wind does answer.

[jamesdavis]

The final flute solo is a masterpiece...and we all know it! rip, that solo never end....

[alexanderv]

In the court of the crimson king a masterpiece

[shellymac]

My older brother had the album, In the Court of the Crimson King. I used to "borrow' the album when he was not home and listen to this song over and over. I was obsessed with this song. Hearing it again takes me back many decades.

[Plaka]

I'm just glad the comments section is open. So nice to read everyone's stories and feelings.

[adammbowman]

Thank you, Daddy David for turning me on to this fine music...RIP.

[williammazzotta]

1973 in Queens my High School girlfriend turned me onto to this Album in her bedtoom and into that other dimension I went and had a true understanding of enjoying happiness.