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Octopus by Syd Barrett

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Syd Barrett

Octopus

From The Madcap Laughs (Deluxe Version)3:48
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"Octopus" is a track by Syd Barrett, from the album The Madcap Laughs (Deluxe Version). The track is 3:48 long.

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Syd Barrett
3rd January 1970
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