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| "Crumbling Land" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Pink Floyd | |
| from the album Zabriskie Point | |
| Released | January 1970 |
| Recorded | 1969 |
| Genre | Acid rock [1] |
| Length | 4:16 |
| Label | MCA |
| Songwriter(s) | David Gilmour Rick Wright Nick Mason Roger Waters |
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