Neal And Jack And Me
King Crimson · Beat [1982]
I am a 1952 Studebaker coupe
I'm wheels, I am moving wheels moving wheels
I am a 1952 starlite coupe...
En route, les Souterrains
Des visions do Cody, Sartori a Paris
Strange spaghetti in this solemn city
There's a postcard we're all seen before
Past wild-haired teens in dark clothing
With hands-full of autographed napkins we
Eat apples in vans with sandwiches, rush
Into the lobby life of hurry up and wait
Hurry up and wait for all the odd-shaped keys
Which lead to new soap and envelopes...
Hotel room homesickness on a fresh blue bed
And the longest-ever phone call home, no
Sleep no sleep no sleep no sleep and no mad
Video machine to eat time, a city scene
I can't explain, the Seine alone at 4am
The Seine alone at 4a.m, Neal and Jack and me
Absent lovers, absent lovers
Neal And Jack And Me
Neal And Jack And Me stands as a defining track on King Crimson's 1982 album Beat, showcasing the band's signature progressive rock fusion of jazz, rock, and electronic experimentation. Recorded during a pivotal era for the group, the song features Robert Fripp's intricate guitar work interwoven with the distinctive, rhythmic vocals of Ian Mosley. The composition reflects the band's continued evolution following the departure of original members, maintaining their complex harmonic structures while embracing new sonic textures. As a staple of their discography, the recording exemplifies the intricate interplay between the ensemble's instrumentalists and the atmospheric production that characterized late-period King Crimson.