Oh! Wot a Dream
Kevin Ayers
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You are the most extraordinary person You write the most peculiar kind of tunes I met you floating as I was boating One Afternoon Wasn't it the most amazing meeting Surrounded by those monsters from the deep You started telling me a funny story, and I fell asleep Oh Wot a dream that was We went for a glide across the country
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Written by: KEVIN CAWLEY AYERS
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14 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Oh! Wot a Dream" by Kevin Ayers falls under the genre of Psychedelic Folk and Progressive Rock.
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Album ReleaseThe song is part of Kevin Ayers' solo second studio album, "Shooting at the Moon," which was released in October 1970.
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Record LabelThe album, which includes "Oh! Wot a Dream", was produced by Harvest Records, a British record label.
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Song LengthThe song duration is approximately 2 minutes and 48 seconds, making it one of the shorter tracks on the album.
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Collaborating ArtistsFor his album "Shooting at the Moon," Kevin Ayers collaborated with The Whole World including Mike Oldfield and David Bedford, which also influenced the progressive rock atmosphere of "Oh! Wot a Dream."
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Kevin AyersHe was a significant influencer in the London psychedelic movement and a founding member of the band Soft Machine. His unique style veers towards the fusion of psychedelic and progressive rock, which is evident in "Oh! Wot a Dream".
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Album ReceptionAlthough "Shooting at the Moon" didn't make it to high chart positions, it was appreciated by fans and critics for its individualistic approach to music, including tracks like "Oh! Wot a Dream".
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Oh! Wot a Dream" share Ayers’s lucid dreaming experience, maintaining a surreal yet whimsical tempo matching its title.
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Post-release"Oh! Wot a Dream" has been played live by Ayers throughout the '70s, making it a favorite among fans.
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Number of Tracks"Oh! Wot a Dream" is the fourth track from the album "Shooting at the Moon," which has a total of 10 songs.
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Album Experimentation"Shooting at the Moon," album that includes "Oh! Wot a Dream," is known for Ayers experimenting with various sounds including spoken words, free-jazz, and avant-grade noise, expanding his songwriting skills.
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Album InfluenceThe creation of "Oh! Wot a Dream" and other songs on the album was influenced by Ayers' experiences living in Ibiza and Deià, an artist's colony on the Spanish island of Mallorca.
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InspirationsAyers’ music is often driven by eclecticism and "Oh! Wot a Dream" showcases his ability to draw from a variety of styles and influences.
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Music Style"Oh! Wot a Dream" demonstrates Ayers's unique fusion of folk, jazz, and psychedelia, creating a whimsical and dream-like soundscape.
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