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Song · 1975 · Progressive rock

Shine on You Crazy Diamond

1975

★ 7.6 editorial score

Four notes known as Syd's theme, and Barrett himself turning up at Abbey Road mid-session, unrecognized by the band.

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Genre

Progressive rock Art rock Blues rock Rock

Subject

Mental illness Loss

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Quote · 1849

“The greatest hazard of all, losing one’s self, can occur very quietly in the world, as if it were nothing at all. No other loss can occur so quietly; any other loss-an arm, a leg, five dollars, a wife, etc.-is sure to be noticed.”

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