"Free Four"
Single by Pink Floyd
from the album Obscured by Clouds
B-side(s)	Stay (US single) The Gold It's in the... (Italian single)
Released	June 3, 1972 (UK) June 15, 1972 (US) July 10, 1972 (US single) ???, 1972 (Italian single)
Format	7"
Recorded	February, March 1972 Château d'Hérouville, Pontoise, France
Genre	Progressive rock
Length	4:16 3:30 (US single)
Label	Harvest
Writer(s)	Roger Waters
Producer(s)	Pink Floyd
Chart positions
#46 (US)
Pink Floyd singles chronology
One of These Days (1971)	Free Four (1972)	Money (1973)
Obscured by Clouds track listing
"Childhood's End" (Track 7)	"Free Four" (Track 8)	"Stay" (Track 9)

"Free Four" is a Pink Floyd song written by Roger Waters, with Waters also taking on lead vocals, from the album Obscured by Clouds. It takes its name from the traditional rock and roll countdown at the start of the song "one, two, three, four..." The song deals with themes that would become standard for Roger in albums following this, notably his father's death and the "evils" of the record industry. Although the song is mellow during the lyrical portions, the guitar solo surprisingly launches into a heavier tone, with a progression that is reminiscent of the instrumental "One of These Days", capturing the classic Pink Floyd guitar sound. "Free Four" was released as a single in 1972 and managed to break into FM radio's top 50 list. Also rumors that the song is based on the trial of the four accused in Ireland of an IRA bombing is not noted anywhere. Gerard Conlon along with his father and 2 other men and one woman spent fifteen years in prison inwhich his father died before the Four were Free. The movie was called "In The Name Of The Father". With some of the protesters holding signs that said, "Free The Four". ImageMetadata File history File links Obs. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Pink Floyd are an English rock band that earned recognition for their psychedelic rock music, and, as they evolved, for their avant-garde progressive rock music. ... Obscured by Clouds is a rock album by Pink Floyd based on their soundtrack for the French film La Vallée. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Stay is a song from Pink Floyds 1972 album, Obscured by Clouds. ... The Gold Its In The. ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (155th in leap years), with 211 days remaining. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... July 10 is the 191st day (192nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 174 days remaining. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour as a 33 â…“ LP vinyl record A gramophone record (also phonograph record, or simply record) is an analogue sound recording medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed modulated spiral groove starting near the periphery and ending near the center of the disc. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Pontoise is a suburban commune of the Val-dOise département, in suburban Paris in France. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... For the Swedish political music movement, see progg. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Harvest Records was a record label, formed by EMI in 1969 to promote progressive rock music and to compete with Philips Vertigo label and Deccas Deram labels. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... George Roger Waters (born September 6, 1943) is an English rock musician; singer, guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and composer. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... A record chart, also known as a music chart, is a method of ranking music according to popularity during a given period of time. ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ... Pink Floyd are an English rock band that earned recognition for their psychedelic rock music, and, as they evolved, for their avant-garde progressive rock music. ... One of These Days is the opening track from Pink Floyds 1971 album Meddle. ... Money (song) redirects here. ... Obscured by Clouds is a rock album by Pink Floyd based on their soundtrack for the French film La Vallée. ... It has been suggested that Karellen be merged into this article or section. ... Stay is a song from Pink Floyds 1972 album, Obscured by Clouds. ... Pink Floyd are an English rock band that earned recognition for their psychedelic rock music, and, as they evolved, for their avant-garde progressive rock music. ... George Roger Waters (born September 6, 1943) is an English rock musician; singer, guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and composer. ... Obscured by Clouds is a rock album by Pink Floyd based on their soundtrack for the French film La Vallée. ... One of These Days is the opening track from Pink Floyds 1971 album Meddle. ...

Personnel

• Roger Waters - Bass, Vocals and Hand clapping
• David Gilmour - Guitar
• Richard Wright - Synthesiser
• Nick Mason - Drums and Percussion