ALBUM OF THE WEEK #172 PINK FLOYD - WISH YOU WERE HERE (1975)

[RJhog (Admin)]

Artist: Pink Floyd

Genre: Progressive Rock

Country Of Origin: England

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Member: Yes (1996)

Album: Wish You Were Here

Released: September 12, 1975

Producer: Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd Lineup: David Gilmour (vocals, guitar)/Nick Mason (drums)/Roger Waters (vocals, bass guitar)/Richard Wright (keyboards, backing vocals)

Best Single: Have A Cigar (The only single I'm aware of)

Best Album Cut: Wish You Were Here

Hidden Gems: Everything, though nothing is hidden

Filler: Nada

Lyric Of The Week: "By the way, which one's Pink?" - Have A Cigar

Disclaimer:  All "facts" come from Wikipedia unless otherwise noted.

Continuing with the prog theme this week, I've got Pink Floyd for you.  Honestly, I have never been a huge fan of Pink Floyd.  My cousin had The Wall way back when and I just never got it.  With age, I've gained a respect for their music.  And I'd say this is my favorite album of theirs.  Let's face it, this album is just a pure pleasure to listen to.  Here are just a few tidbits about the album:

• Wish You Were Here was a number one album for Pink Floyd.
• It is only certified 6 x Platinum in the U.S.  I say "only" because it followed the 15 X Platinum album Dark Side Of The Moon.
• Shine On You Crazy Diamond is a tribute to Syd Barrett, the former vocalist for the band.
• Roy Harper handles lead vocals on Have A Cigar.
• The album cover is phenomenal, as is the song Wish You Were Here.  
• This album features amazing guitar work by David Gilmour.

Track Listing

 

Side One:

1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond Parts I-V

2. Welcome To The Machine

 

Side Two:

3. Have A Cigar

4. Wish You Were Here

5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond Parts VI-IX

[Jon]

It made me like BR less. It just annoyed the crap out of me for some reason and to this day I have a very hard time listening to the whole song. But, that's ok. I have PLENTY of other Queen tunes to listen to, so I'm good.

[Niels (Mod)]

And that's, what I don't get. Even If you farted BR, and posted it in NMC, it wouldn't ruin it for me, meaning nothing at all will ruin this my favorite track of all time.

If my favorite radiostation kept on playing DSOTM for the next year, each and every day, I would STILL say, that it is the best album, that Floyd ever made.

[Jon]

I wouldn't, unless they matched it up with The Wizard Of Oz every now and then.

[RJhog (Admin)]

I believe Niels has a problem.  Second time he's mentioned that bodily process.

[Jon]

Maybe Beano will help?

[Niels (Mod)]

You're right. I should had said "vomited".

[RJhog (Admin)]

Although I would prefer to be separated by a glass wall with only the sound piped in, it would be interesting to hear Jon fart Bohemian Rhapsody.  

[Jon]

Best I can do: