Approaching the Red Clouds (Syd Barrett album) (An Alternate Pink Floyd)

Approaching the Red Clouds is the seventh studio album by the English singer-composer, Syd Barrett.

The album shows a brutal change on Syd's style, being more pop/soul-oriented.

Approaching the Red Clouds was almost a Zee-Stars album, but the idea was denied quickly.

The album featured the hit song "Up Where We Belong", and was another commercial success by Syd Barrett. It reached the 1st position at the UK Album Charts, and the 3rd position at the R&B Billboard Chart.

The music "Us" and "Girl In The Eyes" are love songs for Syd's wife, Lindsay Korner. "Us" was released as a single. The album had a tour, along with Zee-Stars lineup, and songs.

The guitarist of the Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, worked in the song, "Approaching the Red Clouds". Rick Wright didn't worked on the album, instead, Gilbert O'Sullivan played the keyboards.

Personnel

 * Syd Barrett - lead vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar
 * Gilbert O'Sullivan - vocals, backing vocals, keyboards
 * Jack Monck - backing vocals, bass guitar
 * John Twink - drums, percussion
 * David Gilmour - guitar on "Approaching the Red Clouds"