Apples and Oranges
Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd
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Got a flip-top pack of cigarettes in her pocket Feeling good at the top Shopping in sharp shoes Walking in the sunshine town Feeling very cool But the butchers and the bakers in the supermarket stores Getting everything she wants from the supermarket stores Apples and oranges Apples and oranges Cornering neatly she trips up sweetly To meet the people She's on time again And then I catch her by the eye Then I stop and have to think What a funny thing to do 'cause I'm feeling very pink Apples and oranges Apples and oranges I love, she She loves me See you See you See you Thought you might like to know I'm the lorry driver man She's on the run Down by the river side Feeding ducks by the afternoon tide Apples and oranges Apples and oranges Apples and oranges
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Apples and Oranges" was the third single released by Pink Floyd in 1967. It was the final song the group recorded with founder and original lead singer, Syd Barrett.
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Song CompositionThe song is known for its unique and eccentric lyrics, which portray a mundane trip to the supermarket as a psychedelic experience. Lyrics include, "She looks in the mirror and stares at the wrinkles that weren't there yesterday."
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Music StyleAs with most of Syd Barrett's work, the song features a unique blend of psychedelic rock and early progressive rock, which would eventually become hallmarks of Pink Floyd's style.
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ReceptionThough it did not chart and was generally considered a commercial flop at the time of release, "Apples and Oranges" has since been praised for its whimsical melody and narrative lyrics.
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Video RecordingA promotional video for the song was filmed in a fruit market in Belgium. The video features the band members playing their instruments and fooling around with apples and oranges.
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Syd Barrett's PerformanceThe song was Barrett's last performance on the UK TV show "Top of the Pops" in 1967. During the performance, Barrett reportedly stopped miming words midway through the song, which was later understood as an early sign of his deteriorating mental health.
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Re-release"Apples and Oranges" was included in the 2016 "Pink Floyd: The Early Years 1967–1972" box set. This re-released version sparked renewed interest in the song.
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Song LocationThe song is said to be inspired by 'Woolworths' supermarket in Cambridge, an establishment that Barrett used to patronize. However, Woolworths didn't sell fresh fruits at that time.
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Live Performances"Apples and Oranges" was largely excluded from Pink Floyd's live sets and was never performed after Barrett's departure from the band.
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Barrett's Psychiatric StateThough this song was the last single written by Barrett for Pink Floyd, Barrett continued his musical career as a solo artist after leaving Pink Floyd in 1968 due to his deteriorating mental state.
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