See Emily Play
Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd
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10 facts about this song
Creation Process"See Emily Play" was written and performed by Syd Barrett, the original frontman of Pink Floyd. It is considered an essential part of the band's early psychedelic repertoire.
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Release InformationThe song was released on June 16, 1967, as a single and later appeared on the U.S. edition of the band's debut album "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn".
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Chart Performance"See Emily Play" is one of Pink Floyd's earliest hits, reaching number 6 on the UK singles chart. It remains one of the band's most successful singles in their home country.
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Song InspirationBarrett reportedly wrote "See Emily Play" after seeing a girl named Emily Young dancing at a gig in Cambridge. Young later became a respected sculptor.
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Barrett's Mental StateMany speculate that Barrett's heavy use of LSD influenced the dreamlike, surreal lyrics and sound of "See Emily Play". His subsequent mental health issues led to his departure from Pink Floyd in 1968.
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Unique Song StructureRather than having a conventional verse-chorus structure, "See Emily Play" is divided into sections labeled A, B and C. The sections are organized in an unusual ABACABA pattern, adding to the song's unique character.
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Recording TechniquesThe song features various groundbreaking production techniques for the time, such as tape echoes, reverse tapes, and pitch modulation, contributing to its psychedelic sound.
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Unplanned BreaksDuring the initial recording sessions of "See Emily Play," Syd Barrett was rumored to have hidden the band's equipment, causing unplanned breaks.
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Cover Versions"See Emily Play" has been covered by multiple artists over the years, such as David Bowie on his album "Pin Ups" in 1973.
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Connection to FashionThe song's title character, Emily, inspired a particular style of dress in the '60s known as the Emily look, or "the psychedelic schoolgirl".
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