Pow R. Toc H.

"Pow R. Toc H."
Song by Pink Floyd from the album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Published Magdalene Music/Essex Music
Released 5 August 1967
Recorded March - April 1967
Genre Psychedelic rock, jazz fusion, instrumental rock, space rock,[1] acid rock[2]
Length 4:26
Label EMI Columbia (UK)
Tower (US)
Writer Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason
Producer Norman Smith
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn track listing

"Pow R. Toc H." is an instrumental, with vocal effects, by Pink Floyd on their 1967 album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn.[3][4] In addition to the vocal effects, the piano is a prominent instrument in this piece.

Background

Toc H. was the army signallers' code for "TH," representing Talbot House, a club where officers and enlisted men were equals. It later became an interdenominational Christian fellowship organization serving the community.

According to Nick Mason, the original four members of Pink Floyd (Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Richard Wright and Mason) were present at Abbey Road Studios and watched The Beatles recording "Lovely Rita" from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.[5] Voice effects and noises similar to those used in "Lovely Rita" could be heard in "Pow R. Toc H.," recorded next door during the same period.

Alternative and live versions

"Pow R. Toc H." was renamed "The Pink Jungle" in the "Journey" part of The Man and The Journey. Pink Floyd performed the song live from 1967-69.

Personnel

References

  1. ↑ Schaffner, Nicholas (2005). "Have a Cigar". Saucerful of Secrets: The Pink Floyd Odyssey (New ed.). London: Helter Skelter. p. 66. ISBN 1-905139-09-8.
  2. ↑ Chapman, Rob (2010). "Distorted View – See Through Baby Blue". Syd Barrett: A Very Irregular Head (Paperback ed.). London: Faber. p. 156. ISBN 978-0-571-23855-2.
  3. ↑ Strong, Martin C. (2004). The Great Rock Discography (7th ed.). Edinburgh: Canongate Books. p. 1177. ISBN 1-84195-551-5.
  4. ↑ Mabbett, Andy (1995). The Complete Guide to the Music of Pink Floyd. London: Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-4301-X.
  5. ↑ Mason, Nick (2004). Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd.