Hole in My Shoe

Spencer Davis, Traffic

About Hole in My Shoe

"Hole in My Shoe" is a song by English rock band Traffic which as a single release reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, number 22 in the German charts, and number 4 in Canada in 1967. Composed by guitarist Dave Mason, it was disliked by the other three members of the group who felt that it did not represent the band's musical or lyrical style.


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I looked to the sky
Where an elephant's eye
Was looking at me
From a bubblegum tree
And all that I knew
The hole in my shoe
Was letting in water (letting in water)

I walked through a field 
That just wasn't real
Where a hundred tin soldiers
Would shoot at my shoulder
And all that I knew
The hole in my shoe
Was letting in water (letting in water)

(I climbed on the back of a giant albatross
Which flew through a crack in the cloud
To a place where happiness reigned all year round
Where music played ever so loudly)

I started to fall 
And suddenly woke
And the dew on the grass
It stuck to my coat
And all that I knew
The hole in my shoe
Was letting in water (letting in water)

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Traffic

Traffic were an English rock band, formed in Birmingham. The group was formed in April 1967 by Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood and Dave Mason. They began as a psychedelic rock group and diversified their sound through the use of instruments such as keyboards like the Mellotron and harpsichord, sitar, and various reed instruments, and by incorporating jazz and improvisational techniques in their music. Their first three singles were "Paper Sun", "Hole in My Shoe", and "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush". more »

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Written by: DAVE MASON

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11 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Hole in My Shoe" was released by Traffic, an English rock band formed in Birmingham in April 1967. The band initially consisted of Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason.
Release Date
The song was released in August 1967 and serves as the band's second single.
Chart Success
Upon its release, "Hole in My Shoe" reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 22 in the Netherlands.
Songwriter
The song was written by Dave Mason, who was the youngest member of the band.
Psychedelic Nature
It is famously known for its psychedelic music influences, with its whimsical lyrics and unusual instrumentation, which includes a sitar and a child's toy flute.
Song Theme
The song represents a fantasy world and childhood innocence, as suggested by the opening verse, "I looked through the sky."
Music Video
The music video for "Hole in My Shoe" features the band members dressed as fictional characters, with Windwood dressed as Huckleberry Finn and Mason as Long John Silver.
Other Versions
In 1984, the British band Neil had a minor hit with a cover of "Hole in My Shoe", which reached number 5 in the UK charts, higher than the original. It's said that this cover was made for a spoof documentary for British television.
Song Reception
Despite the song’s popularity and chart success, it was not well received by all band members. Steve Winwood has been quite vocal about disliking the song for its pop sound, which he felt was not in line with the band's overall direction.
Album Inclusion
The song was included on Traffic's second album, "Traffic", released in 1968.
Impact on Band
There are claims that "Hole in My Shoe" actually contributed to the initial breakup of Traffic, as the tune represented a split in the band's musical direction, causing internal conflicts.

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