Apples and Oranges

Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd

About Apples and Oranges

"Apples and Oranges" is the third United Kingdom single by Pink Floyd, the final one written by Syd Barrett, and released in 1967. The B-side was "Paint Box" written by Richard Wright. The song is about a girl whom the narrator meets at the supermarket. It is one of only a handful of songs by Pink Floyd which deals directly with love. The song was recorded shortly before the band's US tour, on 26 and 27 October.


Year:
1970
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Got a flip-top pack of cigarettes in her pocket
Feeling good at the top
Shopping in sharp shoes
Walking in the sunshine town 
Feeling very cool

But the butchers and the bakers in the supermarket stores
Getting everything she wants from the supermarket stores
Apples and oranges
Apples and oranges

Cornering neatly she trips up sweetly
To meet the people
She's on time again
And then
I catch her by the eye
Then I stop and have to think
What a funny thing to do 'cause I'm feeling very pink
Apples and oranges
Apples and oranges

I love, she
She loves me
See you
See you
See you

Thought you might like to know
I'm the lorry driver man
She's on the run
Down by the river side
Feeding ducks by the afternoon tide
Apples and oranges
Apples and oranges
Apples and oranges

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Syd Barrett

Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (6 January 1946 – 7 July 2006), was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist and painter, best remembered as a founder member of the band Pink Floyd. He was the lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter during the band's psychedelic years, providing major musical and stylistic direction in their early work. He is credited with creating their name, but left the group in April 1968 amid speculations of mental illness exacerbated by drug use, and was briefly hospitalised. more »

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Written by: SYD BARRETT

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Apples and Oranges" was the third single released by Pink Floyd in 1967. It was the final song the group recorded with founder and original lead singer, Syd Barrett.
Song Composition
The song is known for its unique and eccentric lyrics, which portray a mundane trip to the supermarket as a psychedelic experience. Lyrics include, "She looks in the mirror and stares at the wrinkles that weren't there yesterday."
Music Style
As with most of Syd Barrett's work, the song features a unique blend of psychedelic rock and early progressive rock, which would eventually become hallmarks of Pink Floyd's style.
Reception
Though it did not chart and was generally considered a commercial flop at the time of release, "Apples and Oranges" has since been praised for its whimsical melody and narrative lyrics.
Video Recording
A promotional video for the song was filmed in a fruit market in Belgium. The video features the band members playing their instruments and fooling around with apples and oranges.
Syd Barrett's Performance
The song was Barrett's last performance on the UK TV show "Top of the Pops" in 1967. During the performance, Barrett reportedly stopped miming words midway through the song, which was later understood as an early sign of his deteriorating mental health.
Re-release
"Apples and Oranges" was included in the 2016 "Pink Floyd: The Early Years 1967–1972" box set. This re-released version sparked renewed interest in the song.
Song Location
The song is said to be inspired by 'Woolworths' supermarket in Cambridge, an establishment that Barrett used to patronize. However, Woolworths didn't sell fresh fruits at that time.
Live Performances
"Apples and Oranges" was largely excluded from Pink Floyd's live sets and was never performed after Barrett's departure from the band.
Barrett's Psychiatric State
Though this song was the last single written by Barrett for Pink Floyd, Barrett continued his musical career as a solo artist after leaving Pink Floyd in 1968 due to his deteriorating mental state.

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