THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
992-Pink Floyd-See Emily Play.
1967-Number 6 single.
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Pink Floyd (see also best songs 280) were formed in London, England, in 1965 by Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright (1943-2008,) David Gilmour joined the band in 1967. Their critically acclaimed Albums include ‘The Dark Side of the Moon,’ ‘Wish You Were Here,’ and The Wall,’
They started out life as a Psychedelic Rock band driven by Syd Barrett (1946-2006.) Their debut Album, ‘Piper at the Gates of Dawn,’ was mainly written by Barrett, as were portions of the follow up, ‘A Saucerful of Secrets.’
Syd Barrett was born Roger Keith Barrett in Cambridge,England, the name ‘Syd’ was a nickname he had received during his school days. In 1968 he was sacked by the other band members for his use of LSD, and other drugs.
‘See Emily Play’ is a song about a girl named Emily, who Barrett claimed to have seen while sleeping in the woods, after taking a psychedelic drug. The Emily in question is probably Emily Young a very famous sculptor, who as a teenager would attend venues where Pink Floyd were playing.
‘Emily tries, but misunderstands, she’s often inclined to borrow somebody’s dreams, till tomorrow.’
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