Summer '68
Pink Floyd
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13 facts about this song
Song Album"Summer '68" is a song from Pink Floyd's fifth studio album, "Atom Heart Mother," which was released in October 1970.
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Song WriterRichard Wright, the band's keyboardist, personally wrote the song, making this one of the few songs recorded by the band during this period that he wrote.
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Lead VocalistRichard Wright, the composer of the song himself, sang the lead vocals, which is unique since the majority of Pink Floyd songs prominently feature Roger Waters or David Gilmour as the lead vocalists.
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Backup VocalsThe song features backup vocals from the John Alldis choir, providing a rich, distinct harmonic backdrop to the tune.
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Musical StyleThe song has a clear contrast in musical styles, with the verses having a relatively quiet and reflective tone, and the choruses booming with brass orchestration and choir vocals.
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Song Inspiration"Summer '68" is reportedly inspired by Wright's experiences with groupies on Pink Floyd's US tour in 1968. The song is a nostalgic look back at these experiences.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics seem to question the fleeting nature of fame, the exploitative aspects of the music industry, and the shallowness of sexual encounters.
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Name Attribution ErrorDespite being titled "Summer '68", the song originally bore the working title of "Rick's Song" in reference to songwriter Richard Wright, but was incorrectly renamed for the album's release.
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Album Success"Atom Heart Mother," the album featuring "Summer '68," reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, despite mixed reviews from critics. It's now considered a staple in Pink Floyd's repertoire.
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Live PerformancesInterestingly, "Summer '68" was performed live only a handful of times before it was retired in 1971.
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Song DurationThe song "Summer '68" has a length of approximately five minutes and thirty seconds (5:30), making it one of the longer tracks on the Atom Heart Mother album.
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OrchestrationIn addition to Pink Floyd's traditional rock instrumentation, "Summer '68" also features orchestration by Ron Geesin, adding further depth to the album's experimental sound.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Summer '68," demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence, including Mostly Autumn, a British rock band that recorded a live version in 2005.
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