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)
Take Up Thy Stethoscope and Walk
Pink Floyd Lyrics
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I'm in bed
Achin' head
Gold is lead
Choke on bread
Underfed
Gold is lead
Jesus bled
Are goon
Grow go
Greasy spoon
You swoon
June bloom
Music seems to help the pain
Seems to cultivate the brain
Doctor kindly tell your wife that
I'm alive, flowers thrive, real eyes, realize
Real lies
The lyrics of "Take Up Thy Stethoscope And Walk" are an irate expression of resentment towards the medical profession. The singer is a patient who has been condemned to their bed with an excruciating headache. They question the worthiness of their doctor and whether he was even of any help, referencing the physician's stereotypical love for gold and the usual underfeeding of their patients. The singer uses grim and poetic images to describe the pain, indicating that even Jesus has suffered such agony. The reference to "Greasy Spoon" represents an allusion to a cheap diner often frequented by workers and low-income earners who may not have access to proper healthcare. He sarcastically states that the diner causes people to swoon in delight.
However, the singer finds solace in music, which acts as a painkiller and enhances their mind. The final message in the song is directed towards the doctor's wife. The singer asks the physician to tell their wife that they are alive and well, and despite the pain, flowers thrive. They also remind the Doctor’s wife to realize real lies and not fall for the self-serving lies of the medical profession.
Line by Line Meaning
Doctor doctor!
Addressing a doctor for help.
I'm in bed
Suffering from an illness and lying in bed.
Achin' head
Experiencing pain and discomfort in the head.
Gold is lead
The pursuit of wealth can lead to negative consequences.
Choke on bread
Experiencing difficulty swallowing food.
Underfed
Being malnourished and lacking proper nutrition.
Jesus bled
Making a reference to the crucifixion of Jesus.
Pain is red
Associating the color red with pain.
Are goon
Using nonsensical language and associating with the word 'goon.'
Grow go
Encouraging growth and progression.
Greasy spoon
A disparaging term for a rundown or unsanitary diner.
You swoon
Causing someone to feel dizzy or faint.
June bloom
Referring to the seasonal blooming of flowers in June.
Music seems to help the pain
Listening to music can alleviate physical or emotional pain.
Seems to cultivate the brain
Music can have a positive effect on cognitive function and intellectual growth.
Doctor kindly tell your wife that
Asking a doctor to convey a message to their spouse.
I'm alive, flowers thrive, real eyes, realize
Being grateful for continued life and growth, realizing a deeper truth.
Real lies
Acknowledging the existence of falsehoods and half-truths.
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Written by: Roger Waters
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Doctor doctor!
I'm in bed
Achin' head
Gold is lead
Choke on bread
Underfed
Gold is lead
Jesus bled
Pain is red
Are goon
Grow go
Greasy spoon
You swoon
June bloom
Music seems to help the pain
Seems to cultivate the brain
Doctor kindly tell your wife that
I'm alive, flowers thrive, real eyes, realize
Real lies
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“Take Up Thy Stethoscope and Walk” (Roger Waters)
Recorded in Studio Three at EMI Studios (renamed Abbey Road Studios in 1969) on a 4 track Studer J37
Syd Barrett: electric rhythm and lead, backing vocals
Roger Waters: vocals, bass
Rick Wright: organ, backing vocals
Nick Mason: drums
Producer: Norman Smith
Sound Engineers: Peter Bown, Norman Smith
Assistant Sound Engineers: Jeff Jarratt, Graham Kirkby
@RazzleDazz72
People hate on this song. To me, it’s heavenly bliss.
@aaronm.1998
Never heard anyone hate on this song. Other than the same people that would hate the entire album.
@Marco_Venieri
@aaronm.1998 hating this album is sign of musical shitty taste. This is the best of pf, period.
@jamesheath7601
This will always be my favourite Pink Floyd album
@thomasbarbour384
somehow I can see that
@jamesheath7601
@@thomasbarbour384 somehow I can see what yours is ;)
@okay9685
The only Pink Floyd album
@jamesheath7601
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@rorogogo6241
Syd Barett's and the profiteers
@dandeo50
Best song on the Album Barrett guitar is insane!