I Talk To The Wind (track)
by King Crimson
Year: 1969
From the album In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson) (track #2)
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I Talk To The Wind appears on the following album(s) by King Crimson:
- In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson) (track #2) (this album) (1969)
- The Elements (2014 Tour Box) (track #2) (compilation) (2014)
- Live At The Marquee 1969 (track #3) (1998)
- The Young Person's Guide To King Crimson (track #4) (compilation) (1975)
- The Beginners' Guide To The King Crimson Collectors' Club (track #2) (compilation) (2000)
- Frame By Frame: The Essential King Crimson (track #2) (compilation) (1991)
- The Compact King Crimson (track #10) (compilation) (1984)
- September 7, 1969 (Jazz Club, Chesterfield, England) (track #5) (2010)
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| ! | 11/05/2025 18:51 | machiaj | 8,768 | 74/100 |
| ! | 10/22/2025 17:49 | FlapJackJoey | 1,064 | 89/100 |
| ! | 10/10/2025 13:51 | Johnnyo | 41,708 | 80/100 |
| ! | 09/15/2025 17:22 | gmessian | 1,390 | 55/100 |
| ! | 09/06/2025 02:30 | JoshN125 | 135 | 94/100 |
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This came as rather a shock after the phenomenal "21st Century Schizoid Man". It’s such a stark contrast; it is a rather simple song in contrast.
Nothing more to say really. It’s pleasant enough and I like the flute solo in the middle of the song and at the end
After a blasting start, KC shows they also can play softly in a beautiful way. Another classic.
In complete contrast to the opening track this is a simple beautiful song that is enhanced by Ian McDonald's serene flute playing. Inspired choice to fit between Schizo and Epitaph.
Medelsvensson 10/28/2019 12:30 | #244201
The drums are out of this world
Grouse 07/29/2018 11:45 | #218910
Such beautiful song and it works really good after 21st Century Schizoid Man. This song is crucial to the album and really helps make Epitaph even better.
Maybe the most beautiful moment on the album.
Not saying this is the best song but rather just the more preciouss.
A necessary track after 21st Century. Sequenced brilliantly between 21st Century and Epitaph. Ian Anderson must've adored this track!
Anti 04/15/2014 21:55 | #109332
Just listen to this song while sitting on a bench in a park.
arthur237 01/17/2014 18:01 | #100850
my favourite of the album
Beautiful
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