Candy and a Currant Bun
Pink Floyd
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Oh, my girl sitting in the sky Go buy candy and a currant bun I like to see you run Lay back Don't talk to me Please, just f*ck with me Please, you know I'm feeling frail It's true, sun shining very bright It's you, I'm gonna love tonight Ice cream tastes good in the afternoon Ice cream tastes good if you eat it soon Don't touch me child Please, know you drive me wild Please you know, I'm feeling frail Don't try another cat Don't go where other you must know why Very, very, very frail Oh, my girl sitting in the sun Go buy candy and a currant bun I like to see you run Like that
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12 facts about this song
Origin"Candy and a Currant Bun" was originally written and performed by the English rock band, Pink Floyd.
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Debut RecordThe song was the B-side for Pink Floyd's debut single, "Arnold Layne" which was released in March 1967.
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Change of TitleThe song was initially titled "Let's Roll Another One" but was changed to "Candy and a Currant Bun" to avoid any controversy regarding drug references.
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Lyrical AlterationThe lyrics "I'm high, don’t try and spoil my fun" were a replacement for the original line "I'm stoned, don’t tell my mum", another nod to possible drug references.
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ContributionsSyd Barrett, Pink Floyd's lead vocalist and guitarist, wrote the song.
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MusiciansSyd Barrett (guitars, lead vocals), Roger Waters (bass guitar,vocals), Richard Wright (Farfisa organ, piano, vocals) and Nick Mason (drums, percussion) performed in this song.
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Syd's CompositionThe song is relatively straightforward, leading to speculation that this may be one of the last songs that Syd wrote before his subsequent mental breakdown.
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RecordingThe song was recorded at Sound Techniques in Chelsea, London.
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Critics' ViewCritics and fans have pointed out that "Candy and a Currant Bun" has both a strong pop vibe and the unique Pink Floyd sense of psychedelic chaos. Consequently, the song has been described as a "forgotten pop gem" by several reviews.
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Limited Release"Candy and a Currant Bun" has only been included in a few Pink Floyd compilations, including "The Early Singles," "The First 3 Singles," and "The Pink Floyd Early Singles".
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Non-album SingleUnlike many of Pink Floyd's songs, "Candy and a Currant Bun" did not appear in any of their studio albums.
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Influence"Candy and a Currant Bun" has musically influenced other rock music through its innovative use of stereo panning, where different sounds are positioned in the left and right channels.
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