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The Machine Demands a Sacrifice (Live Unknown Session Late 1969 / Early 1970)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Colosseum
Colosseum
Performer
Dick Heckstall-Smith
Dick Heckstall-Smith
Saxophone
Jon Hiseman
Jon Hiseman
Drums
Dave Greenslade
Dave Greenslade
Organ
Tony Reeves
Tony Reeves
Bass Guitar
Dave Clempson
Dave Clempson
Electric Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jon Hiseman
Jon Hiseman
Composer
Dick Heckstall-Smith
Dick Heckstall-Smith
Composer
James Litherland
James Litherland
Composer
Peter Brown
Peter Brown
Composer

Lyrics

When the night wind cries on the blood-red feather
Containers groan as they come together
And the loaded road signs they point to never
Don't let it sleep, don't let it fall asleep
When seagulls cry from the powered drains
Computers call back from the hearts of cranes
And the tanks of tigers prowl through the brains
Don't let it sleep, don't let it fall asleep
Written by: Dick Heckstall-Smith, James Litherland, Jon Hiseman, Peter Brown

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