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Pataphysical Introduction (Part 1) Lyrics

Lyrics

Pataphysical Introduction (Part 1)

From Volume Two1969

Written by Robert Wyatt

Produced by Soft Machine

Lyrics

Pataphysical Introduction (Part 1)

Good evening, or early morning! And now we have a choice selection of rivmic melodies From the Official Orchestra of the College of Pataphysics But first it is our great pleasure And indeed we hope yours To present in its entire and manifold entiretity Ladies and Gentlemen, the British Alphabet!

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About this track

"Pataphysical Introduction (Part 1)" is a song by Soft Machine from the album Volume Two, released in 1969. The song was written by Robert Wyatt. It was produced by Soft Machine.

Soft Machine profile →Volume Two album →Track profile →

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Hugh Hopper— 22 credits as credited →
Mike Ratledge— 65 credits as songwriter →

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