Summer '68
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| "Summer '68" | ||
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| Song by Pink Floyd | ||
| from the album Atom Heart Mother | ||
| Released | October 10, 1970 | |
| Recorded | July 1970 Abbey Road, London |
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| Genre | Progressive rock | |
| Length | 5:28 | |
| Writer(s) | Richard Wright | |
| Atom Heart Mother track listing | ||
| If (2) |
"Summer '68" (3) |
Fat Old Sun (4) |
Summer '68 is a song by Pink Floyd on their album Atom Heart Mother. Written and sung by Richard Wright, it is about a one night stand, likely with a groupie, and the return to habitual life[1]. The soft piano intro contrasts with the rich, revenge-style Morricone trumpet solo breaks in the middle and end of the song.
The song also hints at the tedium of touring and a desire to escape from it all: 'My friends are lying in the sun, I wish that I was there...'
The song can also be interpreted as the metaphorical thoughts of someone returning from a magic mushroom trip, which typically last about 6 hours. Hence the lyrics, "We met just six hours ago..." and the continuing sensations and disillusionment with what's happening.
[edit] Personnel
- Richard Wright - Vocals, Piano, Organ
- Roger Waters - Bass
- David Gilmour - Acoustic guitar
- Nick Mason - Drums
- Abbey Road Session Pops Orchestra - brass
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