First Time Hearing Pink Floyd | Wish You Were Here

Today I'm diving into the legendary music of Pink Floyd as I listen to "Wish You Were Here" for the very first time. 🎶 I'm excited to experience this iconic track and continue my Pink Floyd music journey with you.
We’ll also look into Syd Barrett and see why this song related to him and tgd sad story behind it.
Pink Floyd has left an indelible mark on the world of music, and "Wish You Were Here" is no exception. I've heard so much about this song, and it's finally time to see what all the hype is about. Join me on this musical journey as I explore the hauntingly beautiful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
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[@DianeJennings]

Comment HERE to suggest bands or musicians from the 80s 90s and even 2000s. Don’t forget, I make these music reactions because you guys ask for them, but I earn zero from them as they get copyright claimed. For the cost of a sandwich, if you want more videos of me, and chewie, if you can check out channel membership or patreon.com/DianeJennings.

[@MrMwmussel1]

Ozzy Osborn- Mr Tinker Train AC/DC-Big Balls Squirrel Nut Zippers-Ghost of Stephen Foster Jim Stanford-Swamp Witch Hattie Geoff Castellucci version of Oogie Boogie Song

[@dongleason9878]

Pat Benatar. The GoGo's. The Bangles. Barry Manilow(you probably think you don't know him but I bet you do. The guy sells out arenas in minutes, full of older women).

[@rickeycarey4556]

The Cars, 38 special, Def Leppard, Cheap Trick, Duran Duran, Eddie Money, ZZ Top

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

All of these bands/acts/groups had hits in the 80s: Hall and Oates Blondie The Police Men at Work The Cars Eurythmics Huey Lewis and the News Dire Straits Robert Palmer

[@michaelpytel3280]

Have you heard of Styx ? This is Mr. Roboto : kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5SZl5Joo7WGjpo

[@blkrhino7961]

I've been listening to Pink Floyd for 30 years now, heard this song a million times. And it still has the power to make me cry.

[@ImJustMe39]

I was turned on to Pink Floyd by a friend in 9th or 10th grade. It was Welcome to the Machine. First time for some recreational herbals as well,lol. Damn that's over 40 years ago. Now I really feel old. Also, the first time I saw The Wall, I was completely sober, and I understood it. Then I watched in after partaking of some herb and understood it even more. What does that say about my brain. Lol.

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

For sure my mom loved Pink Floyd enough to buy me a Fender in the 80s so I played and sang this one and Mother for her.

[@ImJustMe39]

@TrianglesAndCircles That awesome. At one point, I remember seeing David Gilmore fully wired Fender pick guards. It came with the same pups, the same volume/tone pots, and wired to his specs. It was around the same time Fender released an anniversary edition of David's famous "Blackie" Fender. All set up the same as his guitar. I kind of remember the guitar selling for $4000 and the pre-wired pup/pick guards selling for about $500-$700. So, if you couldn't afford the signature guitar, you could just swap out your pick guard/pups. I'm not a guitar player, so I passed on both.

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

@@ImJustMe39 That's really cool stuff man. Many times my pink dual clock chorus pedal was go to for a warpy stairway or something

[@greg2976]

50 years for me. NEVER tired of listening to them!!!!!

[@christianandersen8931]

My 12 year daughter told me that this song is her favourite song of all. That was the best day of my life (except the day she was born).

[@davidmichaelson1092]

I had a similar feeling when my then infant daughter started humming "Fish Heads" while in her stroller, before she could talk. Later she loved The Clash!

[@razzberrylogic]

It’s more Pink Floyd and the viewers cheer This time she listens to Wish You Were Here Diane is not tripping balls or drinking beer But she still digs the vibes that are hitting her ear

[@DianeJennings]

Ha ha excellent rhyme

[@RichardEckhard]

Classic song and guitar. I know the song has a deeper meaning, but on the surface, it's about missing someone, and we have all been through a time of separation.

[@DianeJennings]

Absolutely! Music is all about how we interpret it I think

[@armadillotoe]

Syd Barrett

[@BobPalin]

Yes!

[@BryanAlaspa]

Syd Barrett's decline was so rapid and so tragic that is has become legendary in rock history. He was the original lead singer and song writer for the band in their early days. They scored a huge hit in the UK with "See Emily Play" but drugs and mental issues caused him to decline fast and hopelessly into insanity. David Gilmour, Syd's college friend, took over as lead guitarist.

[@dylans2376]

This song always cuts to anyone’s heart strings if they’ve ever lost someone close

[@kerrykelly3699]

Years ago, when I graduated high school, I got a job at a fast food place. The boss there played guitar. I learned to play (after a fashion) and when he taught me a song, I would practice it for eight hours a day, seven days a week. This was one of my favorites. I learned this in about 3 days. He was amazed. Sadly, Junior College led me astray from a wasted life as a musician that I oh so wanted to engage in.

[@Alessandracss15]

Is never too late if you are still breathing

[@DianeJennings]

Wow, that’s amazing. I throwing the sentiment. It’s never too late.

[@DrNothing23]

@@DianeJennings ^^THAT^^ @kerrykelly3699

[@paramounttechnicalconsulti5219]

THe most personally hard-htting lyric for me in all of music "No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun."

[@maureenc.782]

Too, too true. Gotta make up for it, so good luck to us both

[@richardrodriguez2120]

If this is your first Pink Floyd it was a good choice and you have a very deep rabbit hole to delve into. Welcome to the journey you may never return from. Been listening to this band since the late 70s and never heard anything like them since. Saw them once in 1988 and to this day the best concert I’ve ever been to

[@KarynHill]

No intoxicants of any sort are needed when listening to Pink Floyd. All the trip necessary is in the music itself. This is one of my all-time favorite songs because it has special meaning to me so I was glad to see you cover it. But I hope at some point you start reviewing the full albums. Most of them only really become clear when you listen to the songs all at once, in order. It makes a big difference.

[@Larper64]

Agreed. Pink Floyd can be an experience all by itself.

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

@@Larper64 But shrooms don't hurt.

[@monkeyboy4746]

Pink Floyd is like the ocean, it comes in and sweeps you up, takes you out into the deep water, and then brings you back.

[@georgewaddill7952]

Pink Floyd do not just write song; they craft experiences. To be truly appreciated, each album should be listened to as a whole, as should this full concert, as the experiences add up to a journey. Further, each journey is unique to each individual listening and may take you somewhere different each time you listen.

[@curiousman1672]

Been listening to this for 45 years. Still love it. Timeless. I've always considered it about regret, so kind of a sad theme. Sad is good now and again.

[@winowarrior9392]

i just rewatched this one. I wasn't really thinking about it, but my father just passed and you were able to put a smile on my face. A teary smile... But, a smile none-the-less.

[@jonhenke1504]

If you actually want to see David Gilmour vocalize do the the same song during the 1994 Pulse concert. Most people who watch them play that song for the first time usually look shocked when they see Mr Gillmore vocalizing because they all thought it was some kind of an instrument or synthesizer!!

[@stevePsutton]

The main song on the Wish You Were Here album is Shine On You Crazy Diamond. It book ends the album as Rodger Waters intended to make a big statement,. having come down from the huge success of the previous album, Dark Side Of The Moon and struggling to come up with something to follow up. Shine on You Crazy Diamond, Parts. 1-5 (13:40) at the start of the album & Shine on You Crazy Diamond, Parts. 6-9 (12:31) at the end. It's worth a segway listen to all of it to appreciate it's full glory

[@cmanayf4354]

Shine on would be wonderful Diane! One of my all time favorite songs.

[@Irish381]

Every time I hear this song I get flashbacks to the summer of autumn of 1993 watching the movie dazed and confused in a drive in movie theater. It was so surreal to watch that movie later on a blockbuster video rental . It got played at every one of my marine corps buddies funeral wakes .

[@mynamejeff4883]

One of my favorite Pink Floyd songs is "On the Turning Away"

[@dvdbluraydude3038]

My favorite song on their second best album. The Dark Side of the Moon will always be Floyd’s greatest!

[@DianeJennings]

That’s great to hear😊

[@keithhutson5930]

No this is the best for me shine on

[@ronshepherd6950]

music can take us to many places within ourselves. this song in particular leaves me in the grayness of feeling forlorn sadness.

[@ronaldmilner8932]

Diane this song came out in 1975 and I was 17 and my older brother was 19 and we both liked this song. In 1979 my brother died in a plane crash and whenever I hear "Wish you were here" it reminds me of him.

[@DianeJennings]

😢

[@lawrencedavis9246]

Sorry you had to endure that.

[@peterjamesfoote3964]

Poob! This song and it’s album were my introduction to psychedelic rock in my junior year of high school. It’s not just a laid back trippy song but an innovative existentialist examination of loss and distance from reality. This is a theme to be found in much of the band’s music through the album and film “The Wall”. Much of Britain lost their lives in WWII, not only troops on the front, but women and children as well through Nazi bombings of England. Band members grew up in the post war era where many fathers and brothers had been lost in the war leaving much of England without significant role models. So who has been lost? Who is Derek? Well, everyone who has been lost or suffering from loss. I understood this song much better after the loss of my fiancée Peggy in the crash of AA flight 191 at O’Hare in 1969, a crash that should never have happened. At this point the song’s meaning changed for me from an easy quiet reflective feast for the ears, to a reflection on sadness and loss and the feeling of helplessness and indirection that comes with it. Prior to the crash, my life was laid out before me with a clear direction and path. Afterwards, like most people after a great personal tragedy I felt lost and overwhelmed and romantic relationships of any kind became horribly risky to me. It would be 15 years before I met my wife Anna and real healing began. The existential impact of war on society is often misunderstood by those who advocate for war having no connection with the losses of the last war. Yet like any work of art, the song also reaches those who face minor less important losses that move them. Reflections on post WWII society, alienation and how Britain did and did not cope well with young people in the post war era become a major theme in Floyd’s music. Other Pink Floyd songs to listen to: Money, Breathe, Comfortably Numb, The Great Gig in the Sky, Another Brick in the Wall (part 2), Us and Them, Time. As always I really enjoyed your reaction.

[@lawrencedavis9246]

Sorry to hear of your loss. You aren't the only person in this comment stream to lose someone that way. It is hard to not have the time to say goodbye.

[@christosantoniou7986]

Thank you for promoting the notions that brought us here for the last 60 years. They carry notions and ideas that are about to be lost. You have no idea the service you contributing to our new generations

[@mikeh720]

The album that this was originally released on (Wish You Were Here) is one that fit the CD format even better than the vinyl format. It tells a contiguous story that is emotional and moving. A lot of PF's album also tell a story, but the A-side/B-side either hit from a different view point or a before/after scenario. Syd's story is a sad one, similar to Brian Wilson's (The Beach Boys) in that their mental health issues really robbed the world of their presence and them of an identity in the real world. An alternative (simpler) take on this track is one of missing part of oneself or a very close companion and being very lonely for it, but encouraging the singer/listener to push forward, to not accept that position, and to take the reigns of their life and drive in the direction they want. And that's my sober response...I've definitely had some serious(?) discussions about this whole album while being far less than sober. Cheers Diane, keep it up with the amazing selections you've been choosing from our recommendations. 💚 to you, Chewie, and ED.

[@DianeJennings]

Thanks for the suggestions! Point I wouldn’t know where to start

[@eschalecdesign2009]

A classic song from a classic album of the same name. It’s the kind of well known Pink Floyd song that even the kids in your high school that were mostly Phish fans quoted it. I love how David Gilmour sings what he is literally playing on the guitar into the microphone by the end. I think I will put a similar sounding but also less we’ll known Pink Floyd song in the Patreon community section, if you are interested. Please keep these reactions up, they’re fantastic! And yes to reacting to Shine on you Crazy Diamond!!

[@DianeJennings]

Thank you so much, Chris! I’m so glad you’re enjoying them

[@edkeaton]

Happy Wednesday Diane! I'm glad that you have taken a great interest in Pink Floyd and other bands. Your reactions are very genuine and insightful. Your videos are the highlight of my week and it's always a pleasure to see you on here every single week. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us as always! Have a fantastic rest of your week Diane! Be well! 👋😎

[@DianeJennings]

Thank you! You too!

[@randalmayeux8880]

Hi Diane! A great song, a song that gives testimony to the frailties in life. Sid, in the early years of the band helped give Pink Floyd the direction that makes them such an iconic band today. Sid Barret wasn't the only one who was a casualty of mental illness. Peter Green, one of the founding members of Fleetwood Mac, also suffered from a mental illness that caused him to be dropped from the group. Give Chewie my love, you never cease to amaze me . Love you and I'll catch you Friday!

[@miketalas7998]

Hi Diane, thank you for listening to this song. I was 11 or 12 when my uncle who was 15 or 16 brought this album home as he lived with us to stay off the Indian Rez, so He and my big brother are only 3 months apart in age. Anyhoooo! We had this album along with ***Boston - Lyndard Skyinard - Kraftwork!*** Ah the SALAD DAYS OF VINYL!!! 1976!!!

[@WilliamJohnson-h2b]

That's a very chill song. Although Pink Floyd has many great songs, my favorite of theirs is "Comfortably Numb", which takes us inside the mind of a rock star shooting up and experiencing heroin. 🇺🇸❤️

[@WilliamJohnson-h2b]

One of the greatest guitar solos in history!! 🇺🇸❤️

[@magnificentfailure2390]

This song always makes me think of a girl I knew. Her name was Robin, and she introduced me to the album. She was beautiful and insecure. She took her own life one day after school.

[@roberthull3811]

Comfortably Numb from the pulse concert is something I think you would enjoy. I also think you might enjoy Stevy Ray Vaughan Texas Flood live at the Mocumbo, it is a true experience.

[@stevePsutton]

Remember listening to a full album preview before release aired on BBC Radio 1 (UK) back in 1975. The whole thing, start to finish, no breaks,, DJ voice overs, adverts, just the music

[@nigel7092]

More Floyd please. You should watch live PULSE concert 1994 "Comfortably Numb", "Sorrow" and "High Hopes". All necessary to see live.

[@herbertsusmann986]

Pink Floyd is not just your everyday 60's/70's rock band. It was a trailblazing band into new dimensions of music.

[@iceman34]

I haven’t heard pink Floyd in years other then here I could be wrong but I think is is a more recent and acoustic guitar version of the song in-line it had a rawer edge than I remember. Thanks for what I believe is an introduction to this version. If I got it wrong , the guys can correct me.

[@DianeJennings]

Glad you enjoyed it. I’m sure they can!

[@ptome000]

I played Pink Floyd a lot in my youth. I was young and stoned most of the time. Now that I'm older I've been going back and listening to songs of my youth but non stoned this time. I've been listening to the words and the meaning behind those songs. When I was younger I really never listened to understand it, I just know I loved the song. A lot of the music then was so deep. I love that you are trying to understand what the artist is trying to say.

[@bethanys.arbaugh9572]

This is my favorite song from them.. i always think of my friend who died in 2002 when I hear it. I think of him when I hear Shine on You Crazy Diamond. You should listen to that song too Diane. I suffer from depression and anxiety. Sometimes you just let your looks go when mentally ill,

[@giniinthebottle5777]

The music of Pink Floyd was always a good friend connected to the soul. I even still have all the original records. I would like to propose a reaction to Fischer Z - Marliese.

[@dragonfly.effect]

Correction: Syd was never diagnosed with any mental illness, ever. Many in his life, & outside too, have claimed/guessed that he had some sort of "psychosis" (unspecified). In addition, he definitely went through a phase when he was ingesting horrendously massive amounts of £.s.d. But his sister, who lived with him for some time after his withdrawal from the rock music world, claims that he was basically just his own very weird, stubbornly unique, self, if often sad or angry or (comfortably??) numb. There is a very good KZbin bio of him, called "Forgotten Fretmasters #18" on the Guitar Historian channel; link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIGkpH6nlrtqpsU Def'ly worth a watch & listen for all Syd & PF fans. And Dianes.❤

[@danielhornung21]

Powerful song. Mental health is real and too often overlooked or ignored. Help each other out

[@martinkasper197]

This is one of my favourite PF Songs, because it sounds so relaxed..Despite the background of the song...

[@dougoneill7266]

Shine on you crazy diamond is an absolute legend of a song. The Back catalogue body painting image is by body painter Phyllis Cohen.

[@danielbenincasa770]

I saw them live. The best!

[@powbobs]

Yup, me too in ‘94.

[@scottferguson2092]

Thank you Diane for this reaction video. Pink Floyd is one of my favourite bands and this is one of their best songs (Comfortably Numb is my favourite). Although the lyrics are very sad, the song makes you think which is usually a good thing. Take care.

[@DianeJennings]

Absolutely Scott😊

[@garym4009]

Sydney Barrett was very creative and the other band members envied him because of how good looking he was. He had started taking drugs and he disappeared for a few days. When he was found, he wasn't the same. Some believe that he took too much and it fried his brain. He really couldn't play his guitar as before so they asked David Gilmore to join the band and dropped Syd. I believe the band continued to support Syd until he passed away.

[@davidking3118]

Definitely listen to "Shine on you crazy diamond". It's a masterpiece, more than just a song. Love your content!

[@CapnDan57]

Great review, Diane! This really was a thought provoking album as tribute to Syd Barrett ("Wish You Were Here" & "Shine On You Crazy Diamond"), and also a cynical stab at the record industry ("Have a Cigar" & "Welcome to the Machine"). In those days, it was not unusual for concept albums to have fewer, longer songs, in this case four. Note that "Shine On..." is split into Parts I -V and Parts VI-IX. Barrett's mental health issues were certainly exacerbated by his extreme use of hallucinogenic drugs in the 60's. I think you could relate to the two songs about the "Industry", being similar to acting. The cover art depicts one man "getting burned" in a business handshake... Hope you're having a Wonderful Wǝᴉɍdnesday!

[@DianeJennings]

That sounds great, Diane! I must check those out

[@lawrencedavis9246]

_Have a Cigar_ is brilliant.

[@rickeycarey4556]

Chewie oughta start a band. Chewie and the Barkers sounds like a good band name. Get the outfits, instruments, mics, and a mini stage with laser light show and LCD monitor for the stage. Chewie definitely very smart and talented. 🎸🎸🎷🎤🎤🎵

[@timshuey917]

You'll love the live version of this song as well as Comfortably Numb from the Pulse concert at Earls Court, London in 1994.

[@paullangland7559]

You are always listening to Awesome bands. Thanks for the reaction. I still recall listening to this song at my high school a lot. Oh and I know all about Schizophrenia because I have an uncle who has it paranoid schizophrenia.

[@DianeJennings]

Rock on! Thanks

[@rickeycarey4556]

Happy wonderful musical weird wednesday. Pink Floyd is a all time favorite Rock band that I enjoy. The only thing better than a Pink Floyd song is You listening to a Pink Floyd Song. Thanks for sharing in the musical journey another really good song. Rock On! 🎵🎸🎷 🎤

[@DianeJennings]

Rock on! So glad you are enjoying these Rickey

[@rickeycarey4556]

@@DianeJennings Rock On! Very Much 😊

[@markmatthews4481]

A Pink Floyd concert was something not to be missed. The entire concert they would leave you spellbound, a spiritual journey. That album Wish You Were Here consists mostly of one song in multiple parts, Shine On You Crazy Diamond dedicated to Syd Barrett. The album like the band is a masterpiece.

[@0lyge0]

I'll suggest "Bike" from Piper at the Gates of Dawn as a Syd Barrett track to check out. It was written by Syd and is very much a psychedelic rock song. It's quite different from later Pink Floyd but there are definitely hints of later tracks like "Time" for example. I don't think you're ready for "Careful with That Axe, Eugene" yet, but it's one of my favorites of Syd's.

[@MichaelSerby]

Classic Pink Floyd 💗 best music ever made ❤️✨️💕✨️🖤✨️💗❤️1967---1975

[@dantheman9784]

This song I keep relating to over and over again throughout my life. Has become of of my favorites. I highly recommend a reaction video to "With a Little Help from My Friends" played by Joe Cocker at Woodstock or the recording from Mad Dogs and Englishmen.

[@NetNathan1]

A lot of Pink Floyd albums are sort of like books and each song is a chapter... every song is related to a story. You really have to listen to the whole album to understand. The Wall is one of the best examples. Wish You Were Here is very good also, but you need to know Pink Floyd history pretty well to fully understand. So many more of their albums to discuss...

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Pink Floyd albums need to be listened to from the beginning to the end. Their songs putting together and story.

[@trudat1498]

Yay! More Pink Floyd. Hi Diane and everyone!

[@DianeJennings]

Hi Trudes!

[@davidsalinas1628]

I love watching you listening to one of the best bands ever! Makes me like you even more!

[@keithohara8167]

I've never heard of this song either so I'm excited to hear this one too x

[@albertnavarro1120]

Hey Diane! I'm a fairly new subscriber and wanted to chime in and say what a pleasure it's been taking this journey with you and the rest of subscribers, I love watching the reactions, thank you. If I may be so bold as to recommend the Canadian band Rush and the song that got me hooked oh so many years ago, "A Farewell to Kings." Keep doing what you do!

[@lawrencedavis9246]

Hello, relatively new subscriber! Don't be timid, suggest as you will.

[@DianeJennings]

You are so welcome! I’m glad you’re enjoying them Albert! I’ll add them to the list 🇨🇦

[@caplondon]

Great song and reaction. Many videos have nothing to do with the song. Just eye candy for you to watch as you listen. Keep enjoying your musical journey. 😊🎉❤

[@DianeJennings]

Thank you! Will do!

[@stevedarrow7474]

You should listen to Pink Floyd a full album at a time. So many of their greatest works were designed as a full experience instead of a collection of single tracks. This album is probably their third best behind Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. Perhaps Animals is next. Great band.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Once in a lifetime band. ✌️

[@johnfriday5169]

Civilization will end before we get another Pink Floyd

[@carlosrosas2834]

This is probably my favorite song from Pink Floyd. The lyrics and melody are outstanding. It makes me go back to my high school and college years, around 40 years ago. Great music then!!! Thank you Diane.

[@jamessweet5341]

Waters father died in WWII if I recall correctly. Syd lost his mind from psychedelics which really makes it more tragic to me. This song is often played at funerals these days.

[@garryiglesias4074]

Pink Floyd's lore is GREAT, and it's what fueled their best work... Do yourself a favor, and listen to the four bests albums in Space Time, with headphones, and no pause. Those are actual JOURNEYS, like you just cannot find with another band/artist. Mind blowing... Perfect lyrics, perfect music, perfect "engineering"... Edit: just in case, the golden arc is "Dark Side Of The Moon", "Wish You Were Here", "Animals" and "The Wall".

[@kennethdemello1174]

I love this song and watching you listen to it, regardless of what happens after 5:03 when I type this, is awesome. Come to think of it, I think this might be one of the few really great songs without a backup of gospel singers.

[@lizmil]

My sister and I were visiting Edinburgh Scotland last Fall. As anyone knows who lives there or visits, there is always a bagpiper playing on Princes Street, usually traditional tunes. One day we walked by, saw a big crowd, and heard a trio: guitarist, drummer, and bagpiper playing this song. It was fantastic.

[@jeramiedutcher6720]

One of my favorites to play on my guitar.

[@AlexSolomon91]

Good memories of thus song dad used to sing this to me and then my sister to get us to sleep, the unfortunately was played at his funeral, I now sing I to my son if he cant sleep.... but damn I wish my dad was still here just need that chat

[@winstonhewett6679]

Love this song, nice review of a masterpiece of one of Pink Floyds notable songs!!!

[@brianhobbs6265]

I'm pretty sure this song is about Syd Barrett after they lost him to mental illness. It's a really good song, like all of Pink Floyd's songs. Most certainly a once in a lifetime band. There will never be another Pink Floyd.

[@terrydelano9998]

67 year old here. Pink Floyd music has been, is, and will continue to be one of the mantras of my life. The messaging is so true, so meaningful. Spiritually, another group comes to mind. It is Ah Nee Mah. Not a single reactor has filmed or released anything by this group. Ah Nee Mah is a “side” project of David and Diane Arkenstone. Lovely stuff.

[@Schlange556]

This has always been my favorite Pink Floyd song. Like a lot of other people, the meaning behind it changed for me when I lost someone dear to me. I still love you Holly and I miss you every day.

[@sithlordkaeyl21]

A lot of their songs are “pretty chill”, but they typically have a much deeper meaning. Their album ‘The Wall’ is an entire journey from beginning to end, and is really amazing.

[@thethegreenmachine]

I saw a documentary about this album. One or more band members (I don't remember which) said Shine On You Crazy Diamond was about Syd. The whole album was for him after he had to leave.

[@BestPriceSunCoastTransmissions]

I’ve heard ion the radio in Ireland every time I’ve been there. Going back to my Aunts funeral in the 80s.

[@toniyoung5131]

When it begins it's being heard on an old fashioned radio. The tracks on this as on nearly all PF albums run into each other, with good reason.

[@curtisnewingham8789]

This is one of my all time favorite songs

[@JasonMoir]

Makes you wonder how many listeners at the time knew the true meaning behind the lyrics. Mental health wasn't discussed in the 1970s as openly as today.

[@DianeJennings]

Very good point. In a way though I think a lot of people still understood. Just not as many labels as today.

[@mikeshaffer4912]

This was the first song I ever learned when I started learning acoustic guitar in '98. One of the most fun times I had playing it was after a lesson in the guitar shop my lessons started out in. I talked to two teenaged/early 20's aged guys about music and what they liked. Eventually, they picked up a six and twelve string guitar, respectively and I was on my six string acoustic. All three of us fell into a version of this song because I'd just learned it. Talk about an awesome jam session!

[@znk0r]

"Did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in cage" always hit me. 'Walk on part' and 'lead role' two very different parts in a theater production. Everyone aspires to the lead role but the question is, is the lead role in your own basement production better then a small walk on part in the most important production in history?

[@EventHorizonPrdctns]

NIIIICE, love that you're listening to another song by them! It seriously breaks my heart when you've listened to some awesome bands and only heard one song by them. Most of them have several key sounds, so when you only listen to 1 song you're missing out on so much more awesomeness!

[@saturdayfan744]

My all time favorite line in a song,”did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?” Thank you for reviewing this one

[@patrickwilder6492]

Anything from the Pulse concert is beyond words. You will never be sorry !! ❤❤❤

[@sinisadovijanic]

glad you enjoy it one of the best songs ever made

[@michaelmoslak2975]

Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii is an incredible album and video showing the band playing at a 2000 year old amphitheatre in the city dug out of volcanic destruction.

[@PandaBear62573]

About 20 years ago we were on a family road trip and my grandmother was with us. I was driving and I popped a Pink Floyd CD in. When Shinedown you crazy diamond parts 1 through 5 came on at some point grandma was really into it and said what a good song it is. Grandma was born in 1915.

[@danielcohen631]

I remember singing this in the park with my friends around the campfire ❤

[@garmit61]

Bless your youth Diane. When this was released music videos didn't exist. This is my favourite Pink Floyd song, so beautiful, do melodic and so pertinent to so many people in difficult relationships.

[@billtaylor3382]

Great band from the 70's they were great live!

[@dave7830]

Heard it for the first time almost 50 years ago, still one of my favorites.

[@donovanfoto3263]

I loved Floyd. They were great.😊

[@bobadams179]

Every Pink Floyd song tells a story that is a story within a story. It is like The song is a story within an album which is a larger story. Then each album together with the other albums are a larger series of stories.

[@-RONNIE]

Thanks for the video & keep listening to more music by just opening your mind

[@ffdave117]

You can watch the Pink Floyd Pulse concert on KZbin. Great concert, wish I could have been there.

[@paulelliott682]

Pulse has a great live recording of Shine on you Crazy Diamond etc.

[@paramounttechnicalconsulti5219]

Love it! Grew up with nothing but "stereo"; but I saw you jump when they did the "left-ear, right-ear" thing! ;-p