Pink Floyd were founded in 1965 by Syd Barrett (guitar, lead vocals), Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters (bass guitar, vocals), and Richard Wright (keyboards, vocals). Under Barrett's leadership, they released two charting singles and the successful debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967). Guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour joined in December 1967; Barrett left in April 1968 due to deteriorating mental health. Waters became the primary lyricist and thematic leader, devising the concepts behind the band's peak success with the albums The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animals (1977) and The Wall (1979). The musical film based on The Wall, Pink Floyd – The Wall (1982), won two BAFTA Awards. Pink Floyd also composed several film scores.
Following personal tensions, Wright left Pink Floyd in 1979, followed by Waters in 1985. Gilmour and Mason continued as Pink Floyd, rejoined later by Wright. They produced two more albums—A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987) and The Division Bell (1994)—and toured in support of both before entering a long hiatus. In 2005, all but Barrett reunited for a one-off performance at the global awareness event Live 8. Barrett died in 2006, and Wright in 2008. The last Pink Floyd studio album, The Endless River (2014), was based on unreleased material from the Division Bell recording sessions. In 2022, Gilmour and Mason reformed Pink Floyd to release the song "Hey, Hey, Rise Up!" in protest of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
By 2013, Pink Floyd had sold more than 250 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and these albums and Wish You Were Here are among the best-selling albums of all time. Four Pink Floyd albums topped the US Billboard 200, and five topped the UK Album Chart. Pink Floyd's hit singles include "See Emily Play" (1967), "Money" (1973), "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2" (1979), "Not Now John" (1983), "On the Turning Away" (1987) and "High Hopes" (1994). They were inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2008, Pink Floyd were awarded the Polar Music Prize in Sweden for their contribution to modern music.
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Studio albums
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967)
A Saucerful of Secrets (1968)
More (1969)
Ummagumma (1969)
Atom Heart Mother (1970)
Meddle (1971)
Obscured by Clouds (1972)
The Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
Wish You Were Here (1975)
Animals (1977)
The Wall (1979)
The Final Cut (1983)
A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987)
The Division Bell (1994)
The Endless River (2014)
Introduction
Pink Floyd Lyrics
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So I'd like you to be nice
'Cause I'm nice, the Pink Floyd are nice
And give these boys a real big hand of applause
And a great welcome to Sweden
So everybody put your hands together
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
All you need is love
The lyrics to Pink Floyd's song "[introduction]" are relatively straightforward and serve as an introduction to the band's performance. The opening line, "Yeah, back on the sauce," suggests that they are returning to their musical roots or getting back into the groove. The lyrics then shift to a request for the audience to be nice because the band is nice, emphasizing the positive and friendly nature of Pink Floyd. They ask for a big hand of applause and give a warm welcome to Sweden, indicating that they are performing in that country at the time.
The following lines, "So everybody put your hands together, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, all you need is love," are a call for unity and love from the audience. This sentiment is reminiscent of the famous Beatles song "All You Need is Love," echoing the idea that love is a powerful force that can bring people together.
Overall, these lyrics serve as an introductory message from Pink Floyd to their audience, emphasizing their positive attitude, love for their fans, and the universal importance of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, back on the sauce
Yes, I have returned to my previous lifestyle involving alcohol and substances
So I'd like you to be nice
Therefore, I request that you all show kindness and respect
'Cause I'm nice, the Pink Floyd are nice
Because I am a polite and well-mannered person, and the members of Pink Floyd also possess these qualities
And give these boys a real big hand of applause
Please show your appreciation for this group of talented individuals by providing them with a enthusiastic round of applause
And a great welcome to Sweden
We extend a warm and enthusiastic greeting to the country of Sweden
So everybody put your hands together
Therefore, I encourage everyone to clap their hands in unison as a symbol of unity and support
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
I express profound affection and admiration for each and every one of you
All you need is love
Love is the most essential and fundamental element required for a fulfilling and meaningful life
P-I-N-K-F-L-O-Y-D
Referring to the English rock band Pink Floyd, with each letter being spelled out
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GLede
15. Ummagumma
14. More
13. The Endless River
12. A Momentary Lapse of Reason
11. Obscured by Clouds
10. Atom Heart Mother
9. The Final Cut
8. The Division Bell
7. Meddle
6. A Saucerful of Secrets
5. Animals
4. The Wall
3. The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
2. Wish You Were Here
1. The Dark Side of the Moon
Every album in the top 11 is very good
nachocheese
my second favorite band,what a band such good albums but some stinkers like ummagumma or more but the 70s are the best decade for them all the albums are top tier for me and I will do a ranking now
15.Ummagumma 2/10
14.More 2.5/10
13.Final Cut 5/10
12.Endless river 5/10
11.Piper at the gates of dawn 6/10
10.A momentery lapse of reason 6/10
9.Obscured by clouds 6.50/10
8.A saucerful of secrets 6.50/10
7.Atom heart mother 7/10
6.Animals 7.5/10
5.The wall 8/10
4.The division bell 8.5/10
3.Meddle 9/10
2.Dark side of the moon 10/10
1.Wish you were here 10/10
Kid Charlemagne
I just hope you like Piper, putting it on my top 3 is probably my most controversial Pink Floyd take (except for maybe the fact I don’t care that much for The Wall)
GLede
Piper is 3rd for me. I didn't like the wall for so long until I listened to it a few more times and now I like it a lot more.
Aidan
I really like piper but I like the wall more
EG the Third
He has stated previously that the Wall isn’t one of his favorites either
Chester Parish
im similar, piper is #4 for me (behind Wish You Were Here, TDSOTM and Animals) and The Wall is more mid tier for me. its a good album, but not a great Pink Floyd album.
Jeffrey Sutherland
I’d agree in that it’s an unpopular opinion to not like the wall, but I wouldn’t say it’s controversial. I think even it’s biggest fans acknowledge that it’s not for everyone. Shout out you for having the courage to put piper that high though, I’m not that strong! 😂
Smith's Freedom Party
For many years I would have said my favourite band of all time was Queen from 2015 to 2020.
But it has finally changed to my favourite band of all time period being Pink Floyd.
influence from Nick Mason even when I loved Queen.
Caleb S
it's funny, I started listening to music with Pink Floyd and I haven't found a band that can top them yet.
Danny Pacini
Honestly thank you so much for making these . Huge Pink Floyd fan and first time seeing your videos. New subscriber 👍🏼
Danny Pacini
Also I highly recommend trying these albums on LSD . Totally different experience that would bring a tear to most eyes😢