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"Octopus" (originally recorded as "Clowns and Jugglers" and also known as "The Madcap Laughs") [2] is a song by Syd Barrett, released as his debut solo single in November 1969. In January 1970, it appeared on his first solo album The Madcap Laughs .
Octopus: The Best of Syd Barrett, released 29 May 1992, is a one-disc compilation of songs by Syd Barrett.It contains songs from his two solo albums, The Madcap Laughs and Barrett, and the compilation outtakes/rarities album, Opel. [1]
Syd Barrett (1946–2006) was an English musician who recorded 37 songs during his short two-year solo career. One of the founding members of English rock band Pink Floyd, he was the dominant force in their early years, writing the majority of the material on their debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, [1] contributing to their second, A Saucerful of Secrets, [2] and recording several ...
Comprising highlights from Syd Barrett's two 1970 albums The Madcap Laughs (seven songs), [1] Barrett (nine songs), [1] and the 1988 out-takes collection Opel (four songs), [1] the album was issued to service casual Barrett fans who presumably would only require one disc of his music.
Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (6 January 1946 – 7 July 2006) was an English singer, guitarist and songwriter who co-founded the rock band Pink Floyd in 1965. Until his departure in 1968, he was Pink Floyd's frontman and primary songwriter, known for his whimsical style of psychedelia, [1] English-accented singing, and stream-of-consciousness writing style. [4]
Pages in category "Songs written by Syd Barrett" ... Octopus (Syd Barrett song) Opel (song) P. Pow R. Toc H. R. Reaction in G; S. The Scarecrow (song) Scream Thy Last ...
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Opel is a 1988 album compiled from recordings made by former Pink Floyd frontman Syd Barrett between 1968 [nb 1] and 1970. [nb 2] The album is a compilation of unreleased material and alternative takes of recordings from sessions for Barrett's solo albums, The Madcap Laughs and Barrett.