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Episode 157: “See Emily Play” by The Pink Floyd

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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Early 20th Century Literature - The Gnome

Barrett's song The Gnome is very much in the mold of B.B.'s work. Another huge influence on Barrett was Hilaire Bellach. Other sources of inspiration for lyrics came from books like The E Ching, which Barrett used for Chapter 24.

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