The Gnome
- see also The Gnome (fairy tale)
| "The Gnome" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| A-side | "Flaming" |
"The Gnome" is a song by British psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd. It was written by the band's first leader, Syd Barrett. "The Gnome" is the 8th song on their debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn.[2][3]
Information
The song tells the tale of a scarlet-tunic-wearing-gnome named Grimble Gromble. The dopey, hobbit-like lyrics came off the top of Syd Barrett's head during an earlier richly creative period.[4] The song was also included on the B-side of the United States Pink Floyd single "Flaming" (Tower 378). This single was never released in the United Kingdom.
Alternative and cover versions
The British actor Nigel Planer recorded this song under the name and pretext of Neil, his character in the UK sitcom The Young Ones, in 1984. It appeared on his Heavy Concept album.
Personnel
- Syd Barrett — Acoustic guitar, lead vocals
- Roger Waters — bass
- Nick Mason — percussion
- Rick Wright — celesta, backing vocals
Reference
- ^ "Pink Floyd album reviews".
- ^ Strong, Martin C. (2004). The Great Rock Discography (7th ed.). Edinburgh: Canongate Books. p. 1177. ISBN 1-84195-551-5.
- ^ Mabbett, Andy (1995). The Complete Guide to the Music of Pink Floyd. London: Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-4301-X.
- ^ Mike Watkinson; Pete Anderson (2001). Crazy Diamond: Syd Barrett & the Dawn of Pink Floyd. Omnibus Press. p. 68. ISBN 0711988358.
