 "Dear Elaine" is a "semi-classical" experimental pop song reminiscent of Pink Floyd and Queen.It features a slow tempo, with Wood singing with acoustic guitar, French horns and bass, alongside sporadic usage of Wood's multitracked choir, in addition to as many overdubbed cellos as was possible.Side two opens with a medley of "All the Way Over the Hill" and "Irish Loafer (And His Hen)", an upbeat recording with Beach Boys-style backing vocals.