“We were sure A Whiter Shade Of Pale would drop out of the charts, but it just stuck there!” See Emily Play became Syd Barrett’s last stand as Pink Floyd took flight

Syd Barrett with Pink Floyd in 1968.

When Pink Floyd launched second single See Emily Play on June 16, 1967, it marked the beginning of their rise to global success – but also the beginning of their end for early leader Syd Barrett. 

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