Format 7" | Length 4:15 | |
B-side "Stay""The Gold It's in the..." Released 10 July 1972 (1972-07-10) Recorded February–March 1972Strawberry Studios, France Genre Progressive rockpop rock |
"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.
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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. 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
- "Free Four" – 3:30
- "Stay" – 3:58
- "Free Four" – 4:07
- "The Gold It's in the..." – 3:01
- "Free Four" – 4:08
- "The Gold It's in the..." – 3:01
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References
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