Studio Album · No. 2
A Saucerful of Secrets Songwriting Credits by Pink Floyd
Produced by Norman Smith · Engineered by Peter Bown
Holds writing credit on 7 of 7 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 7 documented
Scored across the 7 tracks with documented writers, by whether Pink Floyd carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 7 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
This is Pink Floyd's transition album, made as Syd Barrett's mental decline pulled him out of the band. Barrett's only contribution is 'Jugband Blues,' his final song published with the group, while Roger Waters stepped forward with 'Let There Be More Light,' 'Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun' and 'Corporal Clegg.' Richard Wright wrote 'Remember a Day,' 'See-Saw' and 'It Would Be So Nice,' and the title instrumental was a group composition that pointed toward the band's longer-form future. David Gilmour joined during these sessions as Barrett's replacement.
"A Saucerful of Secrets" is the 1968 album by Pink Floyd, a psychedelic rock and experimental rock record made during the band's transition away from Syd Barrett, whose mental health declined during the sessions and prompted the recruitment of David Gilmour on guitar and vocals. Roger Waters played bass, Richard Wright handled keyboards, and Nick Mason played drums, with Nick Mason singing lead on "Corporal Clegg." Barrett contributed to only three tracks before departing, and "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" is the only song featuring all five members. Norman Smith produced the album, which reached number 9 on the UK Albums Chart and earned gold certification in the UK for 100,000 units. Singles included "Let There Be More Light" and the non-charting "It Would Be So Nice" backed with "Julia Dream."
Track Listing & Credits 7 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Let There Be More Light
|
Roger Waters | Roger Waters | Norman Smith | Syd Barrett (Lead Vocals)Roger Waters (Lead Vocals)David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Remember a Day
|
Richard Wright | Richard Wright | Norman Smith | Syd Barrett (Lead Vocals)Roger Waters (Lead Vocals)David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
|
Roger Waters | Roger Waters | Norman Smith | Syd Barrett (Lead Vocals)Roger Waters (Lead Vocals)David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Corporal Clegg
|
Roger Waters | Roger Waters | Norman Smith | Syd Barrett (Lead Vocals)Roger Waters (Lead Vocals)David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
A Saucerful of Secrets
|
Not documented | Roger WatersRichard WrightNick MasonDavid Gilmour | Norman Smith | - |
| 6 |
See-Saw
|
Richard Wright | Richard Wright | Norman Smith | Syd Barrett (Lead Vocals)Roger Waters (Lead Vocals)David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Jugband Blues
|
Syd Barrett | Roger Keith Barrett | Norman Smith | Syd Barrett (Lead Vocals)Roger Waters (Lead Vocals)David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |