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Lizard
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
Lizard was released on 11 December 1970. The record was written and produced by the guitarist Robert Fripp and the lyricist Peter Sinfield, the two remaining founders of King Crimson. The new singer and bassist Gordon Haskell, the drummer Andy McCulloch and the saxophonist Mel Collins played on it, joined by guests such as the pianist Keith Tippett, Jon Anderson of Yes on vocals, and wind players. This line-up never played live.
Haskell and McCulloch found the recording process an unpleasant experience and left the group shortly after the record. Many wind players take part, and the longest piece, the title suite Lizard, is a suite in several parts. The cover, with medieval miniatures, was made by Gini Barris, after Sinfield's lyrics. Songs such as Cirkus and Lady of the Dancing Water only found a place in the live repertoire later.
Listening
Track list
- 1Cirkus (Including "Entry of the Chameleons")6:27Apple Music ↗
- 2Indoor Games5:38Apple Music ↗
- 3Happy Family4:23Apple Music ↗
- 4Lady of the Dancing Water2:47Apple Music ↗
- 5Lizard: Prince Rupert Awakes / Bolero / The Battle of Glass Tears / Big Top23:20Apple Music ↗
- 6Studio Sessions: Cirkus (Runthrough) / Lady of the Dancing Water (Alternate Take) [Bonus Track]10:05Apple Music ↗
- 7Bolero (Remix from "Frame By Frame") [Bonus Track]6:45Apple Music ↗
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