On October 17, 1988, “Harvest” label released “Opel”, and album compiled from Syd Barrett’s recordings made between 1968 and 1970. It features unreleased material and alternate takes of recordings from sessions for Barrett’s solo albums, “The Madcap Laughs”, and “Barrett”. It was recorded at “Abbey Road Studios” in London and was produced by Syd Barrett, Peter Jenner, Malcolm Jones, Roger Waters, and David Gilmour.
Personnel:
- Syd Barrett – vocals, guitar
- Mike Ratledge – organ
- Hugh Hopper – bass
- Robert Wyatt – drums
- Gareth Cousins – mixing
Track listing”
All tracks by Syd Barrett, except where noted.
- Opel
- Clown and Jugglers
- Rats
- Golden Hair – lyrics based on a poem by James Joyce
- Dolly Rocker
- Word Song
- Wined and Dined
- Swan Lee (Silas Lang)
- Birdie Hop
- Let’s Split
- Lanky (Party One)
- Wouldn’t You Miss Me (Dark Globe)
- Milky Way
- Golden Hair (instrumental version)
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