The Peel Session is a collection of recordings by Syd Barrett released on 25 January 1987. This EP contains the five songs he performed for the John Peel Top Gear show, recorded on 24 February 1970[5] and broadcast shortly after.
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Released | 25 January 1987 | |||
Recorded | 24 February 1970 | |||
Genre | Psychedelic rock | |||
Length | 12:32 | |||
Label | Strange Fruit SFPS043 | |||
Producer | John Walters | |||
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![]() Syd Barrett: The Peel Session reissue cover |
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Trouser Press | very favourable[4] |
All songs written by Syd Barrett.
- "Terrapin" – 3:02
- "Gigolo Aunt" – 3:35
- "Baby Lemonade" – 2:37
- "Effervescing Elephant" – 0:57
- "Two of a Kind" – 2:28
- Syd Barrett – acoustic guitar, vocals
- David Gilmour – bass guitar, electric guitar, organ
- Jerry Shirley – percussion
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