Free Four
| "Free Four" | ||||
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 Cover of the 1972 Italy single | ||||
| Single by Pink Floyd | ||||
| from the album Obscured by Clouds | ||||
| B-side | ||||
| Released | 10 July 1972 | |||
| Format | 7" | |||
| Recorded |
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| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:15 | |||
| Label | Harvest | |||
| Writer(s) | Roger Waters | |||
| Producer(s) | Pink Floyd | |||
| Pink Floyd singles chronology | ||||
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"Free Four" is a song by the English rock band Pink Floyd, written by Roger Waters and released on the band's 1972 album Obscured by Clouds.[1][2]
Recording and lyrics
The song begins with a rock and roll count-in, but in this case Pink Floyd decided to play with words and record, "One, Two, FREE FOUR!" The song deals with reflection of one's life, the "evils" of the record industry, and also makes a reference to Roger Waters' father who was killed in World War 2.[3] The music begins in an upbeat manner, while the lyrics tell a very cynical and somewhat depressing story. "Free Four" was released as a single in the U.S. in 1972 but did not chart.
Track listing
- US release
- Italy release
- "Free Four" – 4:07
- "The Gold It's in the..." – 3:01 [5]
- German release
- "Free Four" – 4:08
- "The Gold It's in the..." – 3:01 [6]
Personnel
- Roger Waters — lead and backing vocals, bass, handclapping
- David Gilmour — acoustic and electric guitars
- Richard Wright — VCS3 synthesiser
- Nick Mason — drums and tambourine
References
- ↑ Strong, Martin C. (2004). The Great Rock Discography (7th ed.). Edinburgh: Canongate Books. p. 1177. ISBN 1-84195-551-5.
- ↑ Mabbett, Andy (1995). The Complete Guide to the Music of Pink Floyd. London: Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-4301-X.
- ↑ Manning, Toby (2006). "The Albums". The Rough Guide to Pink Floyd (1st ed.). London: Rough Guides. p. 165. ISBN 1-84353-575-0.
- ↑ "Pink Floyd - Free Four / Stay (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com.
- ↑ "Pink Floyd - Free Four / The Gold It's In The... at Discogs". Discogs.com.
- ↑ "Pink Floyd Collectors". Comunidad Floydiana Internacional.
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