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Free Four

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Format
  
7"

Length
  
4:15

B-side
  
"Stay" "The Gold It's in the..."

Released
  
10 July 1972 (1972-07-10)

Recorded
  
February–March 1972 Strawberry Studios, France

Genre
  
Progressive rock pop 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.

Contents

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

US release
  1. "Free Four" – 3:30
  2. "Stay" – 3:58
Italy release
  1. "Free Four" – 4:07
  2. "The Gold It's in the..." – 3:01
German release
  1. "Free Four" – 4:08
  2. "The Gold It's in the..." – 3:01

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

    Free Four Wikipedia
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