Splash 1 (Now I'm Home)

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"Splash 1 (Now I'm Home)"
Single by 13th Floor Elevators
from the album The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
Recorded1966
Genre Folk rock [1] [2]
Length3:50
Label International Artists (original US release)
Radar (1978 UK reissue)
Songwriter(s) Roky Erickson and Clementine Hall

"Splash 1 (Now I'm Home)" is a 1966 single from the band 13th Floor Elevators from their album The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators . It was a minor regional hit in Texas but became a bigger (albeit still relatively minor) regional hit a year later when covered by the Clique. It has also been covered by Bongwater and The Mighty Lemon Drops.

The song's lyrics reflect a mystical connection between the singer and a woman, inspired by a meeting with Janis Joplin. The 13th Floor Elevators were pioneers of the psychedelic rock genre, and "Splash 1" is a great example of their innovative sound.

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References

  1. Unterberger, Richie. "Splash 1 - The 13th Floor Elevators | Song Info". AllMusic . Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  2. Unterberger, Richie. "Great Moments in Folk Rock: Lists of Author Favorites". www.richieunterberger.com. Retrieved January 2, 2020.