Tracks
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01. Arnold Layne (Barrett)
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02. Interstellar Overdrive (Barrett, Waters, Wright, Mason)
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03. See Emily Play (Barrett)
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04. Remember A Day (Wright)
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05. Paint Box (Wright)
- (previously unreleased)
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06. Julia Dream (Waters)
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07. Careful With That Axe, Eugene (Mason, Gilmour, Waters, Wright)
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08. Cirrus Minor (Waters)
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09. Nile Song, The (Waters)
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10. Biding My Time (Waters)
- (previously unreleased)
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11. Bike (Barrett)
Lyrics
- 01. Arnold Layne (Barrett)
Arnold Layne had a strange hobby Collecting clothes Moonshine washing line They suit him fine On the wall hung a tall mirror Distorted view, see through baby blue Oh, Arnold Layne It's not the same, takes two to know Two to know, two to know Why can't you see? Arnold Layne, Arnold Layne, Arnold Layne, Arnold Layne
Now he's caught - a nasty sort of person. They gave him time Doors bang - chain gang - he hates it Oh, Arnold Layne It's not the same, takes two to know Two to know, two to know Why can't you see? Arnold Layne, Arnold Layne, Arnold Layne, Arnold Layne
Don't do it again
- 02. Interstellar Overdrive (Barrett, Waters, Wright, Mason)
(Instrumental)
- 03. See Emily Play (Barrett)
Emily tries but misunderstands, ah ooh She often inclined to borrow somebody's dreams till tomorrow There is no other day Let's try it another way You'll lose your mind and play Free games for may See Emily play Soon after dark Emily cries, ah ooh Gazing through trees in sorrow hardly a sound till tomorrow There is no other day Let's try it another way You'll lose your mind and play Free games for may See Emily play Put on a gown that touches the ground, ah ooh Float on a river forever and ever, Emily There is no other day Let's try it another way You'll lose your mind and play Free games for may See Emily play
- 04. Remember A Day (Wright)
Remember a day before today A day when you were young Free to play along with time Evening never comes
Sing a song that can't be sung Without the morning's kiss Queen you shall be if you wish Look for your king
Why can't we play today Why can't we stay that way
Climb your favourite apple tree Try to catch the sun Hide from your little brother's gun Dream yourself away
Why can't we reach the sun Why can't we blow the years away Blow away Blow away Remember Remember
- 05. Paint Box (Wright)
Last night I had too much to drink Sitting in a club with so many fools Playing to rules Trying to impress but feeling rather empty I had another drink Drink - a - drink - a - drink - a - drink
What a way to spend that evening They all turn up with their friends Playing the game But in the scene I should have been Far away Away - away - away - away - away Getting up, I feel as if I'm remembering this scene before I open the door to an empty room Then I forget
The telephone rings and someone speaks She would very much like to go out to a show So what can I do - I can't think what to say She sees through anyway Away - away - away - away - away
Out of the front door I go Traffic's moving rather slow Arriving late, there she waits Looking very angry, as cross as she can be Be - a - be - a - be - a - be - a - be Getting up, I feel as if I'm remembering this scene before I open the door to an empty room Then I forget
- 06. Julia Dream (Waters)
Sunlight bright upon my pillow Lighter than an eiderdown Will she let the weeping willow Wind his branches round Julia dream, dreamboat queen, queen of all my dreams Every night I turn the light out
Waiting for the velvet bride Will the scaly armadillo Find me where I'm hiding Julia dream, dreamboat queen, queen of all my dreams Will the misty master break me Will the key unlock my mind Will the following footsteps catch me Am I really dying Julia dream, dreamboat queen, queen of all my dreams
- 07. Careful With That Axe, Eugene (Mason, Gilmour, Waters, Wright)
(Instrumental)
- 08. Cirrus Minor (Waters)
In a churchyard by a river, Lazing in the haze of midday, Laughing in the grasses and the graze. Yellow bird, you are alone In singing and in flying on, In laughing and in leaving.
Willow weeping in the water, Waving to the river daughters, Swaying in the ripples and the reeds. On a trip to Cirrus Minor, Saw a crater in the sun A thousand miles of moonlight later.
- 09. Nile Song, The (Waters)
I was standing by the Nile When I saw the lady smile. I would take her out for a while, For a while.
Oh, my tears wept like a child. How her golden hair was blowing wild. Then she spread her wings to fly, For to fly.
Soaring high above the breezes, Going always where she pleases. She will make it to the islands in the sun.
I will follow in her shadow As I watch her from my window. One day I will catch her eye.
She is calling from the deep, Summoning my soul to endless sleep. She is bound to drag me down, Drag me down.
- 10. Biding My Time (Waters)
Wasting my time, Resting my mind And I'll never pine For the sad days and the bad days When we was workin' from nine to five. And if you don't mind I'll spend my time Here by the fire side In the warm light of her eyes. And if you don't mind I'll spend my time Here by the fire side In the warm light of her eyes.
- 11. Bike (Barrett)
I've got a bike. You can ride it if you like. It's got a basket, a bell that rings and Things to make it look good. I'd give it to you if I could, but I borrowed it.
You're the kind of girl that fits in with my world. I'll give you anything, ev'rything if you want things.
I've got a cloak. It's a bit of a joke. There's a tear up the front. It's red and black. I've had it for months. If you think it could look good, then I guess it should.
You're the kind of girl that fits in with my world. I'll give you anything, ev'rything if you want things.
I know a mouse, and he hasn't got a house. I don't know why. I call him Gerald. He's getting rather old, but he's a good mouse.
You're the kind of girl that fits in with my world. I'll give you anything, ev'rything if you want things.
I've got a clan of gingerbread men. Here a man, there a man, lots of gingerbread men. Take a couple if you wish. They're on the dish.
You're the kind of girl that fits in with my world. I'll give you anything, ev'rything if you want things.
I know a room full of musical tunes. Some rhyme, some ching. Most of them are clockwork. Let's go into the other room and make them work.
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NotesRelease date: May 1971
This is a compilation for early Floyd songs. It has been finally made available on CD some time ago, as a remastered version.
Tracks:
- Arnold Layne (Barrett) [02:52] Vocals by Barret.
- Interstellar Overdrive (Barrett, Waters, Wright, Mason) [09:30] Instrumental.
- See Emily Play (Barrett) [02:50] Vocals by Barrett.
- Remember A Day (Wright) [04:26] Vocals by Wright.
- Paint Box (Wright) [03:30] Vocals by Wright.
- Julia Dream (Waters) [02:34] Vocals by Waters.
- Careful With That Axe, Eugene (Waters, Wright, Gilmour, Mason) [07:45] Vocals by Waters.
- Cirrus Minor (Waters) [05:09] Vocals by Gilmour.
- The Nile Song (Waters) [03:20] Vocals by Gilmour.
- Biding My Time (Waters) [05:13] Vocals by Waters.
- Bike (Barrett) [03:20] Vocals by Barrett.
Total Playing Time: 48'24
Musicians Featured: Syd Barrett: Guitars, Vocals David Gilmour: Guitars, Vocals Nick Mason: Drums Roger Waters: Bass Guitar, Vocals Rick Wright: Keyboard, Vocals
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