Vegetable Man

"Vegetable Man" is a psychedelic rock song written by Syd Barrett and recorded by his band Pink Floyd in 1967. Although considered for the band's third single or for inclusion on their second album A Saucerful of Secrets, it has never been officially released by Pink Floyd. Cover versions of the song have been released by The Soft Boys and The Jesus and Mary Chain.

Recording and consideration

The song was recorded from 9–11 October 1967. The first take ends with 15 seconds of laughter from the band, while a different take is a faster-paced jam of the song. The song was an attempt to record a follow-up single to "See Emily Play", as well as the beginning of sessions for the album which would eventually become A Saucerful of Secrets. Among the songs considered were "Paint Box", "Scream Thy Last Scream", "Jugband Blues" and "Apples and Oranges". "Vegetable Man" was scheduled for release, as the B-side to "Scream Thy Last Scream", but cancelled and both tracks remain unreleased. Eventually, "Apples and Oranges" was chosen for the single release instead, with "Paint Box" as the B-side and "Jugband Blues" appearing on their next album A Saucerful of Secrets. The band played "Vegetable Man" live for a BBC radio broadcast on 20 December 1967,.