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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Floyd
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)
Shine on You Crazy Diamond Part 1-5
Pink Floyd Lyrics
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Shine on you crazy diamond
Now there's a look in your eyes, like black holes in the sky
Shine on you crazy diamond
You were caught on the crossfire of childhood and stardom
Blown on the steel breeze
Come on you target for faraway laughter
You reached for the secret too soon, you cried for the moon
Shine on you crazy diamond
Threatened by shadows at night, and exposed in the light
Shine on you crazy diamond
Well you wore out your welcome with random precision
Rode on the steel breeze
Come on you raver, you seer of visions
Come on you painter, you piper, you prisoner, and shine
These lyrics appear in the opening and closing of Pink Floyd's song Shine On You Crazy Diamond. The song is a tribute to the band's original lead singer and guitarist, Syd Barrett, who had left the band in 1968 due to mental health issues. The song is a poignant reflection on Barrett's descent into madness as he struggled with fame and his own creative genius. The lyrics are a reminiscent call to a time when Barrett was a shining star on the music scene, his talents were unique and captivating, and he had boundless potential to achieve greatness.
As the song progresses, the lyrics take on a more somber and melancholic tone. The once bright and shining star has fallen from grace and been ravaged by his own demons. The 'black holes in your eyes' are a metaphor for the darkness and void that have overtaken Barrett's once vibrant spirit. The lyrics also refer to the fragility that comes with creative genius, how it can be both a gift and a curse. Barrett reached too high too soon and was unable to cope with the weight of his own talent, which ultimately led to his downfall.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are an introspective and deeply moving meditation on the fleeting nature of fame, the highs and lows of creative genius, and the price that often comes with artistic success. The use of metaphors and poetic language helps to capture the emotional intensity of Barrett's story and make the song a powerful tribute to one of rock music's most enigmatic figures.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember when you were young, you shone like the sun
In the past, you were full of energy and radiance like the sun.
Shine on you crazy diamond
Keep shining, even if your brilliance appears to be madness or craziness to others.
Now there's a look in your eyes, like black holes in the sky
Your eyes have become lifeless as if they are dark voids.
You were caught on the crossfire of childhood and stardom
You were trapped between innocence and fame as an artist in your youth.
Blown on the steel breeze
Your journey as an artist has been tumultuous and unpredictable.
Come on you target for faraway laughter
You are an easy target to be mocked for your uniqueness.
Come on you stranger, you legend, you martyr, and shine
Despite being a misunderstood outsider, keep shining and leave a legacy as a symbol of self-sacrifice.
You reached for the secret too soon, you cried for the moon
You were impatient to learn the hidden truths of the world and wanted to attain the unattainable.
Threatened by shadows at night, and exposed in the light
You feel vulnerable and exposed both in darkness and in the harsh reality of the spotlight.
Well you wore out your welcome with random precision
You have overstayed your welcome with erratic behavior that is hard for others to understand.
Rode on the steel breeze
You continued to move forward and succeed through rough and unpredictable challenges.
Come on you raver, you seer of visions
Embrace your unique perspectives and use them to inspire creativity and passion in yourself and others.
Come on you painter, you piper, you prisoner, and shine
No matter what your role or circumstances may be, keep shining and inspire others to do the same.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID JON GILMOUR, RICK WRIGHT, ROGER WATERS
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Вы знаете хорошо Коран?
В КОРАНЕ НЕТ палестины как и нет такого народа лжецов!
Все арабы из разных стран Иордании Египта Ливана Сирии пришли на заработки в Израиль! У них что нет работы?
Все они террористы!
За это их уничтожали во всех странах и ссылали в провинции где нет работы!
И еще в Коране написано что эти земли даны иудеям до Судного дня и арабы должны почитать их как родных братьев!
А теперь задумайтесь кто вложил в ваши мозги и уши враждебность к евреям!?
Израилль построил свое государство и развивает страну на песке и камнях!
Что построили вы и чего добились с оружием в руках?
Ничего1 Вы воспитали детей убийц и Аллах вас наказывает за это всю вашу грязную лживую жизнь!
Пример тому турецкий депутат проклинал Израиль на трибуне и упал замертво!
Его наказал Аллах!
Так и вы все будете наказаны!
Амен!
@JahangirAlam-jh8bt
Remember when you were young, you shone like the sun
Shine on you crazy diamond
Now there's a look in your eyes, like black holes in the sky
Shine on you crazy diamond
You were caught on the crossfire of childhood and stardom
Blown on the steel breeze
Come on you target for faraway laughter
Come on you stranger, you legend, you martyr, and shine
You reached for the secret too soon, you cried for the moon
Shine on you crazy diamond
Threatened by shadows at night, and exposed in…
@francispeltonen7595
When I was 20 years old listening to Pink Floyd I said when I'm an old man I'll still be listening to this music sitting on the porch with a cold beer. I just turned 70 and I still love how they elevate me to a different place. It Feels So spiritual and magical. And that's without any help LOL. One of the best bands ever. For me top three. Thank you for taking me back to my youth
@ugandantoad6616
👍👍👍👍
@johndoe-px2ti
Your comment is universal. I said the same thing when I was a teenager. I’m now 45. PF has been my #1 since then
@siyopuedotupuedes1184
En 1972 escuchaste a este gran grupo.... y por lo que veo eres de septiembre igual que yo, actualmente tengo 35 espero que en el 2057 a los 70 años, también siga escuchándolos igual que tu amigo Francis Peltonen...
@mohamednevim1124
Absolutely; that's called The Sublime
@imaginepeace7588
My go to - for my soul to reconnect with something brightly lit, real and magical, my escape route from when I’m falling into that deep dark tunnel of sorrow…thank you Universe for this musical genius🌟🎼💜☮️.
@lauracuneo931
They were my husband's favorite band. He took is own life recently. He was a Vietnam Veteran...played "Wish you were Here" at his memorial service. Cant seem to stop listening to them. I remember my husband through their music.
@thomrapp
OMG, all the best for you.
@mikemaple4400
So sorry for your loss Laura.
@ironhorse19
Thinking of you at this very sad time