with only five songs, that becomes quickly noticeable." More information This song was considered for the album Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd (2001), as mooted by James Guthrie, the compilation's producer. "I wasn't allowed to put it on Echoes," Gilmour explained. "I was outvoted." The guitarist repeated this on Johnnie Walker's Radio 2 drivetime show in 2002. Atom Heart Mother is, consequently, unrepresented on Echoes. "Fat Old Sun" is perhaps best described as a pastoral, a hymn of praise to the countryside (as were several early Pink Floyd songs, such as "Grantchester Meadows" from Ummagumma and "Green Is the Colour" from More). The bell sounds heard at the beginning and the end of the song were later used again in "High Hopes" from their album The Division Bell and in "Surfacing" from their album The Endless River. Personnel David Gilmour – lead vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussion Richard Wright – Farfisa organ, Hammond organ References 1970 songs 1970s ballads Pink Floyd songs Folk rock songs Rock ballads Songs written by David Gilmour Song recordings produced by David Gilmour Song recordings produced by Roger Waters Song recordings produced by Richard Wright (musician) Song recordings produced by Nick Mason he:Atom Heart Mother#צד ב'