King Crimson - Cadence and Cascade Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Cadence and Cascade'?

   The lyrics for 'Cadence and Cascade' were written by Peter John Sinfield and Robert Fripp.

2. Who sang the lead vocals on 'Cadence and Cascade'?

   The lead vocals on 'Cadence and Cascade' were performed by Gordon Haskell, a guest vocalist and old schoolfriend of Robert Fripp.

3. Was Greg Lake involved in the recording of 'Cadence and Cascade'?

   Greg Lake did not sing on the final version of 'Cadence and Cascade'. However, an early mix with his guide vocal was later unearthed and made available on the DGM site as a download.

4. On which album does 'Cadence and Cascade' appear?

   'Cadence and Cascade' appears on King Crimson's second studio album, 'In the Wake of Poseidon', which was released in May 1970.

5. What is 'Cadence and Cascade' about?

   While we are not discussing the meaning of the song, 'Cadence and Cascade' has been described in some sources as being about two groupies.

6. Did 'Cadence and Cascade' feature in any re-releases or special editions of the album?

   Yes, 'Cadence and Cascade' was part of the 2010 re-release of 'In the Wake of Poseidon', featuring a near-complete new stereo mix by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp for the album's 40th Anniversary.