Crimson Ship
Badfinger · Magic Christian Music [1970]
You came from nowhere in a song
It might have been the way I laughed, he made the jokes
Could only show me what was wrong
He took me flying on his crimson ship
He never left me his number
He took me flying on his crimson ship
Then he was gone and I wondered
Who put the knots on all the crosses on the hill?
Why did the old man wash his hands?
Who grew the flower that was big enough to kill?
And blew the trumpet in the van, a an
He took me flying on his crimson ship
He never left me his number
He took me flying on his crimson ship
Then he was gone and I wondered
Oh, oh, oh, oh
When they were busy throwing kisses at the moon
A father lost his mother's son
And though they knew the resurrection would be soon
The time was spent, they carried on, on
He took me flying on his crimson ship
He never left me his number
He took me flying on his crimson ship
Then he was gone and I wondered
Wondered, wondered, wondered
Crimson Ship
Crimson Ship stands as a standout track from Badfinger's 1970 album, Magic Christian Music. Recorded during a pivotal era for the English rock band, the song showcases their signature melodic sensibility and tight harmonies that defined their early discography. While the group is often celebrated for their hit singles, this recording highlights their ability to craft atmospheric rock compositions that balance emotional depth with accessible instrumentation. The track reflects the band's creative output during a period of intense productivity, contributing to a catalogue that influenced countless power pop and rock acts. As part of their second studio release, it remains a testament to their songwriting prowess and the distinctive sound that secured their place in rock history.