Seamus
Pink Floyd
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I was in the kitchen, Seamus, that's the dog, was outside Well, I was in the kitchen, Seamus, my old hound, was outside Well, the sun sinks slowly But my old hound just sat right down and cried
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Written by: DAVID JON GILMOUR, NICK MASON, RICK WRIGHT, ROGER WATERS
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Seamus" is a song by Pink Floyd from the album “Meddle.” It was released in October 1971.
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VocalistUnlike most of Pink Floyd’s songs, the lead vocals in "Seamus" are performed by David Gilmour, the band's guitarist.
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Dog CollaboratorThe titular character, Seamus, was a dog owned by the Small Faces' vocalist Steve Marriott. Seamus can be heard howling along with the song, making it distinct as a track featuring an animal.
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Genre ClassificationOften considered a classic example of blues rock, "Seamus" is known for its simplistic guitar rhythm and harmonica-driven melody.
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Live PerformancesGiven its odd nature and ambient sound, "Seamus" was not frequently performed at Pink Floyd concerts.
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Song DurationAs one of the shorter tracks in Pink Floyd's discography, "Seamus" runs for slightly more than two minutes.
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Movie FeatureThe song was used as background music in the film "Zabriskie Point," directed by Michelangelo Antonioni.
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Experimental Nature"Seamus" is widely viewed as an indication of Pink Floyd's ongoing experimentation with music and sound during the early 1970s.
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Song RatingDespite its uniqueness, "Seamus" is often deemed one of the least popular Pink Floyd songs, with some fans and critics quipping that it seems like a novelty track because of the dog's howling.
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Alternate VersionA different version of "Seamus", known as "Mademoiselle Nobs", features in Pink Floyd’s 1972 film "Live at Pompeii" with a dog owned by Roger Waters substituting for Seamus.
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