Kites In The County (Folk-Psychedelic)

Song Description

Chet and Zakir Hussain performed and recorded this track "live" at Wally Heider's Studio in SF, CA. They never rehearsed the song or had played it together. Chet started playing the song and Zakir joined in. This track is what they played. Could NOT have

Song Length 7:15 Genre Rock - Psychedelic, Rock - Psychedelic
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Serene, Enchanting Subject Wind
Similar Artists Donovan, Joni Mitchell Language English
Era 1970 - 1979

Lyrics

"Kites In The County"
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Lyrics and Music by Chet Nichols
Copyright 1969 by Chet Nichols (ASCAP) /Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
chet@chetnichols.net :: http://www.chetnichols,net
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Children come from behind the rocks
Music, come from behind the wind
The wind holds up the kites in the county
So, won?t ?cha
Come on, come on, come on, come on down

Tom?s kite is the highest above
Bob?s kite bears the symbol of love
Cathy?s kite is the most free in the sky
So, won?t ?cha
Come on, come on, come on, come on down

I?ve been informed that the baker is dead
And that the banker has gone and lost his head
I think it?s clear that we should rule instead
So, won?t ?cha
Come on, come on, come on, come on down

We?ve been here twenty minutes
Seems like a day
I?m alone on a string
Depending upon the wind
I?m relaxed but I feel I?m moving very slow
Am I? I don?t know
Am I? I don?t know
Am I? I don?t know

Now, come down, you can fly my kite
I built it in six hours last night
So that this wind could guide its virgin flight
So, won?t ?cha
Come on, come on, come on, come on down

There?s a blue one with a long tail
Alone, on a string, depending upon the wind
Climbing, falling, dancing and laughing
So, won?t ?cha
Come on, come on, come on, come on down

interesting view of life...

Great sound, great voice. Love the percussion.

Mesmeric, a bit hippy and an enjoyable and original lyric. This is one I could hear in something like 'Patriot' a series I really enjoyed. I liked the concept of basing the song around a single line (like the line of a kite) and thought you actually did a great job of holding attention for over 7 minutes in spite of my reservations (as detailed in the constructive comments)! I didn't think I'd manage to listen to the end of this, but I did. And enjoyed it too. Nice work!

Nice original guitar groove and I assume that is accompanied by a Tabla. That is an excellent combination...classic for sure. I have to say that the song, playing, arrangement, and production are extremely original. And very well done. From the verse to the hook line...the change to a major feeling chord, even for just a few bars, is a great relief from the darker vibe. The vocal tone is very nice and I think, within this genre, a lot of folks would like to hear your music. Great job overall. Thanks for sharing.

The song has potential. Nice vocal & the instruments accompany well most of the track.

I love the feel of the guitar with the congas. Great acoustic guitar sound. Very interesting arrangement. Nice mixture of crescendos and decrescendos. Very 60s folk feel, which I like a lot. Nice rich tone to the lead vocal. Overall I really like the production and I think the song is strong. Great job. I would love to see you guys play this live.

One can picture being in one of those smokey bars during the 60's, a few are drinking, but a few are taking something else. The drums are really well done.

nice long well made folk track with some cool drums and a cool vibe . good guitar /drum duel towards the end , liked the vocal style too

nice writing. love the interplay between the guitar and percussion. the story telling holds well throughout. nice job!

Nice atmospheric track....... a little bit psychedelic.......great percussion......

Lyrics Chet Nichols Music Chet Nichols
Producer Stephen Barncard Publisher Chet Nichols (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
Performance Chet Nichols-Vocals/Guitar, Zakir Hussein - Tabla/Nal Label Magic Garage Records

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