Peeling Syd Barrett – Episode 17 "Apples and Oranges" and an interview.
A discussion of influences, and poetry within “Apples and Oranges” by Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd; along with cultural elements appropriate to the time that may have influenced the song and actions in the US tour and American Bandstand appearance; and personal history of Mr Barrett that may be tied to this song and the events of the interview and tour.
Videos linked / referenced:
Apples and Oranges and Dick Clark Interview – HD pink floyd
The Doors – Light My Fire at Jonathan Winters show
The Doors – Light My Fire at Ed Sullivan show
Story of song light my fire; with band interviews
The Smiths – this charming man; top of the pops
Muscle Shoals documentary film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKmGUIM1uAI
Song referenced “Weight of your heart”
I HAVE NO AFFILIATIONS WITH THESE BOOKS, they have none with me.
Books referenced or discussed in this video:
“A Very Irregular Head”, Rob Chapman, Da Capo Press, 2010
“Barrett”, Russell Beecher and Will Shutes, Essential Works Ltd, 2011, UK
I HAVE NO AFFILIATIONS WITH THESE PHOTOGRAPHERS, they have none with me.
Photographs partially shown/narrowed appropriate only to discussion.
From “Barrett” (noted above); page numbers noted:
Page 23, Pointing at Howlin’ Wolf – Pink Floyd Music Ltd Archive
Page 95, Chinese restaurant background – Nico van der Stam
Page 99, Syd hiding in silhouette – Nils Aarestrup Roddik
Page 110, Bike and band photo – Pink Floyd Music Ltd Archive
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