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It Would Be So Nice
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Wikipedia article
"'It Would Be So Nice'" is a 1968 song by the rock band Pink Floyd, written by the keyboard player/singer Richard Wright. It was the fourth single released by the group and the first to feature new guitarist David Gilmour, following the departure of founding member Syd Barrett. The song was left out of the 1971 collection 'Relics'. Its B-side, "Julia Dream", was written by the bass guitarist Roger Waters (who was gradually transitioning into his eventual role as the predominant songwriter and vocalist)Schaffner, Nicholas. 'Saucerful of Secrets: The Pink Floyd Odyssey', chapter 11 ("burning bridges"), p.129 and was also re-released on 'The Early Singles'.
Different versions
According to a newspaper story published in 1968, there are two versions of the original single with slightly different lyrics. The story goes that the first lyric had a passing reference to the London evening newspaper, the 'Evening Standard'. This was said to be banned by the BBC because of a strict no-advertising policy which did not allow the mention of any product by name. It is claimed that the group was forced to spend additional time and expense to record a special version for the BBC which changed the lyric to "Daily Standard". This version is the only one that has been reissued on LP and CD. It is unknown how many of the "Evening Standard" discs, if any, actually exist. Despite the added publicity, the single received very little airplay and failed to enter the UK Singles Chart.
Reception
In 'The Dark Side of the Moon: The Making of the Pink Floyd Masterpiece', John Harris writes about the song:
Nick Mason was even more vocal than Waters in his dislike for the song:
Personnel
*Richard Wright double-tracked lead vocals, Farfisa organ, tack piano, Mellotron, recorder
*David Gilmour electric guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
*Roger Waters bass guitar
*Nick Mason drums
Covers
A cover version of the song appears on Captain Sensible's second solo album, 'The Power of Love'.
References
Category:1968 singles
Category:Pink Floyd songs
Category:Psychedelic pop songs
Category:Songs written by Richard Wright (musician)
Category:Columbia Graphophone Company singles
Category:1968 songs
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