Ladies of the Road
King Crimson
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A flower lady's daughter As sweet as holy water Said, "I'm the school reporter Please teach me", well I taught her Two fingered levi'd sister Said, "Peace", I stopped I kissed her Said, "I'm a male resister" I smiled and just unzipped her High diving Chinese trender Black hair and black suspender Said, "Please me no surrender Just love to feel your Fender" All of you know that the girls of the road Are like apples you stole in your youth All of you know that the girls of the road Been around but are versed in the truth Stone-headed Frisco spacer Ate all the meat I gave her Said would I like to taste hers And even craved the flavor "Like marron-glaced fish bones Oh lady hit the road!" All of you know that the girls of the road Are like apples you stole in your youth All of you know that the girls of the road Been around but are versed in the truth
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Written by: Peter John Sinfield, Robert Fripp
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Ladies of the Road" is a song by King Crimson, a progressive rock band that was formed in London in 1968.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in the band's album "Islands" which was released in 1971.
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Band Line-upDuring the album recording for "Islands", the band consisted of Robert Fripp, Mel Collins, Boz Burrell, and Ian Wallace.
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Song ContributorsWhile Robert Fripp and lyricist Peter Sinfield contributed to all songs on the "Islands" album, including "Ladies of the Road", the songwriting credit for "Ladies of the Road" goes to Fripp and Sinfield only.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics humorously and in a self-ironic way depict the experiences of the band on the road, dealing with groupie culture.
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Different Versions"Ladies of the Road" appears on several live albums, including "The Night Watch" and "Ladies of the Road". But it has not been frequently performed in the band's live sets after the recording of Islands.
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Music StyleThe signature sound of classic King Crimson is distinct in "Ladies of the Road", defined by seamless composition alterations from calm melodic parts to increasingly complex harmonies.
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Musical InfluenceThis song demonstrates influences of jazz and blues, which was a characteristic feature of the King Crimson’s island era.
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UniquenessUnlike other songs from the "Islands" album, "Ladies of the Road" differs with its bluesy feel and satirical undertones, offering a different taste to King Crimson's repertoire.
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Band’s EvolutionThe song represents an important phase of the band's evolution, hinting at the style the band would adopt in their next albums, which involved a mixture of progressive rock, jazz, and experimental music.
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