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Peter Sinfield (born on December 27 , 1943 in London , England ) is most famously known as the lyricist for early incarnations of King Crimson . He contributed to '' In The Court Of The Crimson King '', '' In The Wake Of Poseidon '', '' Lizard '' and '' Islands '', which he also produced.

After having been asked to leave the group by Robert Fripp , Sinfield continued to be active in the progressive rock scene. He produced Roxy Music 's first album '' Roxy Music '', and later recorded a solo album, '' Still '' in 1973 . The album was later reissued on CD with additional tracks as ''Stillusion''. He then turned up providing lyrics for fellow Crimson alum Greg Lake in Emerson, Lake And Palmer , as well as others like Italian Progressive Rock group PFM and former Procol Harum singer/pianist Gary Brooker . Also wrote the lyrics to ''The Land of Make Believe'' by Bucks Fizz and ''Think Twice'' for Celine Dion .

Sinfield's best known work is the lyrics for the " Atheist " Christmas song ''I Believe in Father Christmas'' in 1977 which has now become a Christmas standard.


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