Gilmour was born in Cambridge, England. His father, Douglas Gilmour, was a senior lecturer in zoology at the University of Cambridge and his mother, Sylvia (née Wilson), was a teacher and film editor who raised her family at Grantchester Meadows, later immortalised by a Roger Waters song on Pink Floyd's Ummagumma. Gilmour and his siblings were encouraged by their parents in their musical abilities. Gilmour has a younger brother, Peter, who has been a guitarist for a slightly longer time than Gilmour. Gilmour attended The Perse School on Hills Road, Cambridge, which he "didn't enjoy" but where he met future Pink Floyd guitarist and vocalist Syd Barrett, along with bassist and vocalist Roger Waters who attended Cambridgeshire High School for Boys, also situated on Hills Road. In 1954, Gilmour bought his first single, Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock". At age 13, Gilmour was given his first guitar, a Tatay, by his neighbour, Gilmour started learning how to play using a book and record set by Pete Seeger.
In September 1962, he studied modern languages to A-Level and, along with Syd Barrett, went to Cambridge Technical College. Despite not finishing the languages course, Gilmour would eventually become a fluent French speaker. Gilmour and Barrett spent their lunchtime practising guitar together, Barrett would often refer to Gilmour as "Fred". They were not yet bandmates, however, and Gilmour started playing in the band Jokers Wild in 1962, which Gilmour left in 1967.
Gilmour joined Pink Floyd in 1968, when he was asked to replace former front man and guitarist Syd Barrett. Barrett was becoming increasingly difficult to work with (due to his deteriorating mental state), so Gilmour stepped in to fill the void. Gilmour's contributions helped to define what would become known as the "Pink Floyd" sound. With Roger Waters, Gilmour co-wrote many of Pink Floyd's classic songs, including "Shine On You Crazy Diamond"(Itself about Syd), "Wish You Were Here" (about Roger's father) , "Time", "Dogs", "Echoes", "Comfortably Numb", and "Run Like Hell". When Waters left the band in 1984 to pursue a solo career, Gilmour took over Pink Floyd as leader, and they released two more albums, A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987), and The Division Bell (1994). Both albums performed very well, proving that the Pink Floyd name was stronger than any individual member. On July 2, 2005, David Gilmour and Roger Waters briefly set aside their differences and performed as Pink Floyd for one final performance at Live 8. The reunion was the most talked about event of the day, and sales of Pink Floyd's back catalogue shot through the roof. Rumours of a full scale tour began to surface shortly after the show, with both Gilmour and Waters being offered millions of dollars, but it wasn't meant to be. Neither Waters nor Gilmour showed much enthusiasm to work together again, with Gilmour being quoted as saying that he would rather spend his time pursuing his solo career.
Much to everyone's surprise, Gilmour and Waters reunited once again on July 11, 2010 for a charity performance for "The Hoping Foundation," an organization that supports Palestinian refugee kids. At Ronnie Scott's club in London, the duo performed four songs together: "To Know Him is to Love Him" (a cover of the old Teddy Bear's song), "Wish You Were Here," "Comfortably Numb," and finally (after a special request) "Another Brick in the Wall Part 2." Once again, just like after the Live 8 Reunion, speculation began regarding future reunions. No official Pink Floyd reunion has yet been set, but Gilmour did promise that he would join Roger Waters for one show on his 2010-11 "The Wall" tour, performing "Comfortably Numb." The show that Gilmour is set to play is being kept a secret to surprise fans and (most likely) to prevent scalpers from selling tickets at outrageous prices.
The door now seems slightly ajar that David Gilmour and Roger Waters may possibly work with each other again, either as a duo, or as Pink Floyd once again. On Roger Waters's facebook page, he wrote: "We (played together), and it was fucking great! End of story. Or possibly beginning."
As a solo artist, David Gilmour has released 3 studio albums; David Gilmour (1978), About Face (1984), and On an Island (2006). In September 2008, he released his first live album Live In Gdansk , a recording of a concert he and his band performed in Gdansk Shipyard during his 2006 On An Island tour. In addition, he has two live DVDs - 2002's mostly acoustic "In Concert" and 2007's Remember That Night.
In 2015 he released his forth studio album: Rattle That Lock followed by a live album Live at Pompeii in 2017 which was recored on 7th and 8th July 2016 at his two gigs in Pompeii.
I Put A Spell On You
David Gilmour Lyrics
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You better stop the things that you do
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I just can't stand it babe
The way you're always runnin' 'round
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine
You better stop the things that you do
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I just can't stand it babe
The way you're always runnin' 'round
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
The lyrics of this song express the idea that the singer has put a spell on their lover because they belong to them. The spell is intended to make the lover stop doing things that the singer doesn't like and to stop putting the singer down all the time. The repetition of the line "I just can't stand it" reinforces the singer's frustration and anger with their lover's behavior. The phrase "I ain't lyin'" adds a sense of sincerity to the singer's words and further emphasizes their frustration.
The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that the singer has put a spell on their lover and wants them to change their behavior. The use of the first-person singular pronoun "I" throughout the song further emphasizes the singer's personal feelings and experiences. The use of the word "babe" in the chorus also adds a sense of intimacy between the singer and their lover.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Put a Spell on You" express frustration, anger, and a desire for control. The song is a classic example of the blues genre, which often deals with themes of love, loss, and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
I put a spell on you because you're mine
I cast a magical charm on you because you belong to me
You better stop the things that you do
You need to cease the actions that are causing harm
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I am telling the truth with complete honesty
I just can't stand it babe
I am extremely bothered by your behavior
The way you're always runnin' 'round
Your constant movement and lack of stillness is irritating
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
It's unbearable how you continuously belittle me
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I hexed you twice for emphasis
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jay Hawkins
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@evanm.jacobson1514
What can I say? Gilmour has blessed the song, and all of us, with his tasty playing... Mica Paris has a lovely voice. I'm so glad this appeared in my feed. Another great musical moment to cherish...
@ildikobiro5921
Gilmour and Clapton were born to play the blues. I truly believe they have access to a level of musical thought that is gifted to a very select group. Every note and phrase is connected in a way that makes perfect sense. It always just sounds right. You know how when you ask someone that is really talented how they do it and they always say "I dont know it just seems to flow without really trying". Its just there.
@HDPinkFloyd
love that drummer, just cool, reminds me of Charlie Watts in a way
@JuanManuelCruzTorres
Is not the same guy touring with Gilmour ten years ago?
@polarlight06
asass
@hfxsue
The drummer is Gilson Lavis
@PeterSpaeter96
Good old Gilson Lavis.
He used to have his hair pretty shorter back in the Squeeze days.
@Saabinseptime
Are you serious ? Charlie Watts is not a showman like this one. Charlie Watts is discret and efficient.
@larryc3860
anything David Gilmour chooses to perform is a joy to hear
@rezende206
Perfeito! A guitarra de Gilmour foi simplesmente dramática, cortante, falou com a alma! Timbre maravilhoso, pegada fantástica! Lindo!!