The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking (song)

"5:01 AM (The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking, Part 10)", 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.

Background

Its meaning consists of the lasting memories of the main character, Reg, and displays the benefits and problems associated with his hitch hiking, figuratively and metaphorically. During the song, Waters mentions such popular icons as Dick Tracy, Shane and Yoko Ono. Roger has said that the inclusion of Yoko Ono in the song comes from a dream his drummer Andy Newmark had.

Track listings

7" single
No.	Title	Length
1.	"5:01 AM (The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking, Part 10)"	5:22
2.	"4.30 AM (Apparently They Were Travelling Abroad)"	3:22

International 12" single
No.	Title	Length
1.	"5:01 AM (The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking, Part 10)"	5:22
2.	"4.39 AM (For the First Time Today, Part 2)"	2:21
3.	"4.56 AM (For the First Time Today, Part 1)"	1:36

US and Europe 12" single
No.	Title	Length
1.	"5:01 AM (The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking, Part 10)"	5:22
2.	"4.30 AM (Apparently They Were Travelling Abroad) / 4.33 AM (Running Shoes)"	6:26

Charts

Chart (1987)	Peak position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)^[1]	76
US Mainstream Rock Songs (Billboard)	17

References

↑ "Archive Chart: 1984" UK Singles Chart.

External links

The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking at Discogs
Roger Waters official website

Roger Waters

Studio albums	The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking (1984) Radio K.A.O.S. (1987) Amused to Death (1992)

Soundtracks	Music from The Body (1970) When the Wind Blows (1986)

Live albums	The Wall – Live in Berlin (1990) In the Flesh – Live (2000) Roger Waters: The Wall (2015)

Operas	Ça Ira (2005)

Compilations	Flickering Flame: The Solo Years Volume 1 (2002)

Singles	"The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking" "Radio Waves" "Sunset Strip" "The Tide Is Turning" "What God Wants, Part I" "To Kill the Child/Leaving Beirut" "Hello (I Love You)" "We Shall Overcome"

Films	The Wall – Live in Berlin In the Flesh – Live Roger Waters: The Wall

Tours	The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking Radio K.A.O.S. In the Flesh The Dark Side of the Moon Live The Wall Live Us + Them Tour

Related articles	Discography Harry Waters Pink Floyd The Bleeding Heart Band Carolyne Christie Judith Trim Inflatable pigs The Madcap Laughs

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