American Bandstand

November 6, 1967

This second American TV performance followed the format of the previous day's show (The Pat Boone Show, during which Syd Barrett stared blankly at Boone during a Q&A session and later remained motionless as they mimed See Emily Play, his arms hanging limply by his side as he refused to mouth the words.) After minming to See Emily Play the group participated in an insane Q&A session with host Dick Clark. This was followed by a mimed performance of their latest single, Apples And Oranges. A poor quality B&W film of the latter song has recently surfaced but the rest of the show remains unseen since its original transmission. The visual evidence of Syd's wasted state confirms that his days with the band indeed were numbered.
(from Record Collector)

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Syd Barrett: Scattered Needles
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