''Beyond the Wildwood – A Tribute to Syd Barrett'' is a

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consisting of music written by Pink Floyd's original guitarist, vocalist and primary songwriter Syd Barrett. The musicians performing on the album are British and American

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artists. The songs featured come from Pink Floyd's singles; the albums ''

The Piper at the Gates of Dawn ''The Piper at the Gates of Dawn'' is the debut studio album by English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 5 August 1967 by EMI Columbia. It is the only Pink Floyd album made under the leadership of founding member Syd Barrett (lead vocals, g ...

'' and '' A Saucerful of Secrets''; and Barrett's two solo albums: ''

The Madcap Laughs ''The Madcap Laughs'' is the debut solo album by the English singer-songwriter Syd Barrett. It was recorded after Barrett had left Pink Floyd in April 1968. The album had a chequered recording history, with work beginning in mid-1968, but the ...

'' and '' Barrett''. Although Barrett's productive recording career had only lasted from 1967 though 1970, his music had a great influence on the development of psychedelic rock,

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and

music.

Track listing

All songs written by Syd Barrett, except where noted.

References

{{Syd Barrett Syd Barrett tribute albums Pink Floyd Imaginary Records compilation albums 1987 compilation albums Alternative rock compilation albums