On this day in July, 16 years ago, we lost the legendary Syd Barrett – an extraordinary character and mystical muse who revolutionised the sounds of the late sixties. As a teenager, I loved his music, and love it still. Here’s “For Syd”.Â

I have a confectionery projectAnd I’m going to start it tonight – As quiet as a mouse, I’ll be building…
 I’ve been away, she said, I’ve been away,Away down the river and out to the seawhere there are…
In my shed is a Wurlitzer organ(It’s a MUCH grander sound than a Moog!)And I rock the allotments…
After a long Jubilee weekend of celebrations and feasting with the family, it’s time to start tidying up…
With an unexpectedly long weekend beckoning, I dare say some of you might finally be coerced into redecorating…
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