"The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking", is a song written and performed by Roger Waters from his debut studio album, The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking. It was released worldwide on 9 April 1984.
"The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking" | ||||
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Single by Roger Waters | ||||
from the album The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking | ||||
A-side | "The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking" | |||
B-side |
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Released | April 9, 1984 | |||
Recorded | February-December 1983 | |||
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Length | 5:22 (Single edit) 4:36 (Album version) | |||
Label | Harvest Records (UK) Columbia Records (USA) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Roger Waters | |||
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Roger Waters singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking" on YouTube |
Its meaning consists of the lasting memories of the main character Reg, and displays the benefits and problems associated with his hitchhiking, both figuratively and metaphorically. During the song, Waters mentions such popular icons as Dick Tracy, Shane and Yoko Ono. Waters has said the inclusion of Yoko Ono in the song comes from a dream his drummer Andy Newmark had.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking" | 4:35 |
2. | "Apparently They Were Travelling Abroad" | 3:22 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking" | 5:25 |
2. | "For the First Time Today, Part 2" | 2:21 |
3. | "For the First Time Today, Part 1" | 1:36 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking" | 5:25 |
2. | "Apparently They Were Travelling Abroad / Running Shoes" | 6:26 |
Chart (1984) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[1] | 30 |
UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 76 |
US Mainstream Rock Songs (Billboard) | 17 |
The Netherlands [3] | 16 |