Fallen Angel
King Crimson
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Tears of joy at the birth of a brother Never alone from that time Sixteen Years through knife fights and danger Strangely why his life not mine West side skyline crying Fallen angel dying Risk a life to make a dime Lifetimes spent on the streets of a city Make us the people we are Switchblade stings in one tenth of a moment Better get back to the car Fallen angel Fallen angel Fallen angel Fallen angel West side skyline Crying for an angel dying Life expiring in the city Snow white side streets of cold New York City Stained with his blood it all went wrong Sick and tired blue wicked and wild God only knows for how long Fallen angel Fallen angel
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Written by: JAMES RICHARD WILLIAM PALMER, JOHN KENNETH WETTON, RICHARD WILLIAM PALMER JAMES, ROBERT FRIPP, WILLIAM SCOTT BRUFORD
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"Fallen Angel" is a song by British rock band King Crimson, released in the year 1974.
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Album AffiliationThe song is part of their seventh studio album, "Red."
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MusicalityWith an unconventional mix of prog-rock, metal, and jazz, "Fallen Angel" features complex time signatures, an aspect for which King Crimson is renowned.
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Song InspirationReportedly, the song’s theme revolves around the turmoil and chaos of urban life in the mid-1970s.
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Instrumentation"Fallen Angel" has an eclectic mix of musical instrumentation, including the cornet, oboe, and bass - a testament to the band's experimental nature.
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Vocalist VariationThe song features John Wetton as the lead vocalist, unlike other King Crimson songs where Greg Lake was the main vocalist.
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Song StructureInitially, it starts as an acoustic song, only to explode into a powerful electric guitar section later on, creating an impactful contrast in the arrangement.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of the Fallen Angel tell the story of a man who loses his brother to a gang-related incident.
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Contribution to Music IndustryAlthough not a huge commercial success, "Fallen Angel" cemented King Crimson's status as pioneers of progressive rock, influencing myriad bands in the genre.
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ReceptionWhile fans and critics continue to debate its merit compared to other tracks on the album "Red," "Fallen Angel" undoubtedly remains one of King Crimson's most intriguing pieces.
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