Scarecrow
Pink Floyd
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The black and green scarecrow as everyone knows Stood with a bird on his hat and straw everywhere He didn't care He stood in a field where barley grows His head did no thinking His arms didn't move except when the wind cut up Rough and mice ran around on the ground He stood in a field where barley grows The black and green scarecrow is sadder than me But now he's resigned to his fate 'Cause life's not unkind, he doesn't mind He stood in a field where barley grows
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11 facts about this song
Album Classification"Scarecrow" is a song by the British rock band Pink Floyd, which is included in their debut album, "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn", released in 1967.
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Songwriter AttributionThe song was written by the band's original frontman, Syd Barrett, who was the primary songwriter for the group during their early years.
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Inspiration OriginBarrett was known for his quirky and whimsical lyrical style, and "Scarecrow" is said to have been inspired by the children's book character, the Scarecrow from "The Wizard of Oz."
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Music CompositionInstrumentally, "Scarecrow" is an acoustic ballad, featuring Barrett's finger-picking guitar against a sparse backdrop of Rick Wright's Farfisa organ and Nick Mason's percussion.
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Music Video ClassificationThe promotional film for "Scarecrow", shot in a grain field in England, is sometimes referred to as Pink Floyd's first music video.
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Song Length"Scarecrow" is one of Pink Floyd’s shortest songs, running only for around two minutes.
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Repertoire RarityThis song is rarely performed live by the band. The song was reportedly played live for the last time at the All Saints Church Hall on 14th October 1967.
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Conceptual ThemeThe song's lyrics are thought to represent a person who is struggling to find his/her way in life, with the scarecrow possibly symbolizing isolation.
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UniquenessUnlike many other Pink Floyd songs from their later years, "Scarecrow" does not have a classic rock vibe, but instead has a more fairytale-like and psychedelic feel in line with the rest of their debut album.
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Album SuccessDespite it not being one of the most recognized songs on "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn", the album itself is considered one of the best psychedelic albums of all time, securing Pink Floyd's legacy in the history of rock music.
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Cover VersionsDespite its obscurity, "Scarecrow" has been covered by several artists beloved in the psychedelic rock scene, such as The Flaming Lips and Voxx.
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