Flaming
Pink Floyd
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Alone in the clouds all blue Lying on an eiderdown Yippee, you can't see me But I can you Lazing in the foggy dew Sitting on a unicorn No fair, you can't hear me But I can you Watching buttercups cup the light Sleeping on a dandelion Too much, I won't touch you But then I might Screaming through the starlit sky Traveling by telephone Hey ho, here we go Ever so high Alone in the clouds all blue Lying on an eiderdown Yippee, you can't see me But I can you
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Album History"Flaming" is a song by the British rock band, Pink Floyd, from their second album, "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn".
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Release DateThe song was released in the United Kingdom on August 5, 1967.
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Lead SingerThe track was sung by Syd Barrett who was Pink Floyd's primary songwriter during the early years.
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Music Style"Flaming" is characterized by its psychedelic sound, highlighting the countercultural ethos of the 1960s. Barrett's playful lyrics combine with an influential early psychedelic rock bassline.
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Song ThemeThe song is narrated by someone experiencing child-like amazement at the world around them, often interpreted as a psychedelic experience.
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Lyric WritingThe song, like many others on the album, were primarily penned by Syd Barrett, who was inspired by the whimsical and nonsensical theme of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland."
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PerformancePink Floyd performed "Flaming" on their first American tour, but it was dropped from their setlist by 1968 as their musical style evolved.
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Promo VideoA promotional video was shot for "Flaming" which was featured on the American Broadcasting Company television show "American Bandstand." The video, in keeping with the whimsical tone of the song, featured all four members of Pink Floyd having a mad tea party.
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Single Release"Flaming" was released as the B-side to Pink Floyd's third single, "Apples and Oranges", but was quickly promoted to A-side status due to the latter’s lack of success.
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Cover VersionsThe electronic artist and producer, Luke Vibert, covered "Flaming" in his 2003 album "Further Nuggets: Luke’s Selection”
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