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Uploaded by on Jun 15, 2010

Syd Barrett, the founder of Pink Floyd, also wrote a song called "Bob Dylan Blues" that in a friendly way both gently lampoons Dylan's early style and success while also embracing Dylan. Syd was a fan of Dylan's and his influence can be seen in many of Barrett's songs. The song was supposedly written by Barrett after attending a concert in 1963. (It is worth noting that in the Bob Dylan song "My Back Pages" released 1964, Dylan too somewhat turns his back on his early public persona, how he was perceived and received.). The song was largely forgotten when recorded in 1970. The recording was lost until recently when David Gilmour discovered the tapes. It was released in 2001 on the Barrett compilation "The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me?" The song's popularity has grown intensely since its release and many fans seem to consider it one of the best tribute songs ever about Bob Dylan.

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  • wow so much respect for both syd and bob. my uncle played with syd often when they were in a band called "The Abdabs" with Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason, and Clive Metcalfe.

  • Syd Barrett WAS Pink Floyd...the rest of them were just a band...

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  • @joeklose1994

    Bonjour !

    Very interesting what you say, and what is the opinion of your uncle about Syd ? what feeling did he kept from him ?

    I'm sure it will interesting all Syd's fans

    sorry for my english

  • What? No harmonica solo?

  • Syd Barrett writing about Dylan is magical

  • I don't really think he is making fun of Dylan as much as Dylan imitators.

  • @therearenobloodyname Way to completely minimize someone's accomplishments... what a joke.

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