The Gnome
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"The Gnome" is a song by British psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd. Written by Syd Barrett, it is the eighth song on their 1967 debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn.[1][2]
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Song
The song tells the tale of a scarlet-tunic-wearing-gnome named Grimble Gromble. The psychedelic yet puerile lyrics came off the top of Barrett's head during an earlier richly creative period.[3] Reportedly, it also draws its inspiration from J. R. R. Tolkien's fiction.[4] "The Gnome" was also included on the B-side of the US Pink Floyd single "Flaming" (Tower 378). This single was never released in the UK.
Cover versions
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.[5]
Personnel
- Syd Barrett - acoustic guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar, lead vocals
- Roger Waters - bass guitar, backing vocals
- Richard Wright - celesta, vibraphone, backing vocals
- Nick Mason - temple blocks, cymbal
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