PINK FLOYD - Wish You Were Here [REACTION]

[@DevinReacts]

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[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

Fuck that

[@lisaray9944]

Oh this song holds a special place in my heart . My son use to play this song sitting out by the fire pit and on stage with his band he was in . We had this played at his Funeral He passed away Christmas 2019 . Thank you for taking me back to a good memory with my son .

[@guidosarducci]

I am so sorry. My youngest son died in a car accident 15 years ago. I feel your pain.

[@douglaspearson7540]

kudos to you Devin, i never realized the time i was growing up that i was hearing the best music of all time being introduced to the world. A gift for all of humanity to enjoy for the rrst of time so yes im glad and will help you keep the classics alive!

[@GrandpaOCE]

lucky man because imo Pink Floyd are top 5 bans in hisotry

[@sharonpate5481]

I saw one of their laser shows and it was epic! 😎☮️♥️🤘🏼

[@flubblert]

"Shine On You Crazy Diamond 1-5" from the same album speaks to the subject even more intimately imo. Masterpiece.

[@pauldocmusic2411]

The album cover is to convey how the music industry takes advantage of the artist , as in 'getting burnt' . The stuntman was really set on fire for the album cover picture. 2 tracks on the album are about the music industry , the other 3 tracks about Syd Barrett , especially Shine on you Crazy Diamond. Nice reaction

[@joe6913111111]

during the recording of this song Syd showed up at the studio after not seeing them for years . he was fat , bald and bloated and his eyes showed emptiness. After realizing who he was Roger and David broke down in tears. there is a famous picture on the internet of Syd in the studio thatday.

[@detroitlady7201]

This brings back so many great memories I had with my husband when the album came out. Both of us huge PF fans and our children's 1st concert was the Pulse concert with PF. He passed away few years ago and miss him dearly. Thanks for the reaction, love your videos and praise God one day we'll be together again!

[@lubos1207]

Syd Barrett was a founding member of the band Pink Floyd along with Richard Wright, Roger Waters and Nick Mason. He was initially the driving force of the band and the lead composer. He was an extremely talented musician, composer and lyricist and music experimenter. Without him, the band as we know it today probably wouldn't exist at all. And all its members were always aware of that. Of course, David Gilmour, who joined the band at the time of Sid Barrett and played together for a while. This kind of trauma from Sid's premature departure has been borne by others for a long time - and perhaps to this day. That's why they dedicated a memory to him in many albums. And this album "Wish You Were Here" is dedicated almost entirely to Sid Barrett. Not only the title song but mainly the first and last "Shine on you Crazy Daiamond" part 1-4 and part 5-9. I consider it a musical gem and I rank it among the best that Pink Floyd has ever produced. Listen and get to know ...

[@davidpritchard5539]

Every once in a while a song comes along that really doesn't need an interpretation of the lyrics, because the lyrics are so powerful, they mean something different to everyone. Wish you were here is one of those songs. Can you guys and girls think of another one?

[@enchantedwooddesigns3462]

The Wall and Dark Side of the Moon are like the album you just listened to. They are concept albums (have a theme all the way through). The songs go from one to the other sometimes without even any stops and start of the next ones.

[@brittanykissner3721]

I second these recommendations

[@jamesbondbond8388]

Pink Floyd live PULSE 1994 !!

[@richardgrissom7525]

One of my all time favorite songs and the first song o ever learned to play on the guitar with my dad.

[@bluewidow1302]

It’s easy to sit in the sunshine with a friend but a true friend will sit with you in the dark...

[@vickieray]

The only thing my 12 yo granddaughter asked from me for her birthday was a Pink Floyd T-shirt that read, “We’re Just Two Lost Souls Swimming In a Fish Bowl, Year After Year” Needless to say Nana got it for her 💖💕💖

[@MetalMann-de3xi]

Unfortunately, the song is only a small part of the album. If you ever have time, listen to the album in a dark room with your eyes shut and let it take over your room and eventually it just captivates you until it ends.

[@vickieray]

I will say Pink Floyd is best experienced live 💞💖💞

[@paulthompson6873]

I appreciate that you do a little research on the song and share it before you start. It’s the best way to react

[@johnmorgan7262]

A great song but you must hear the whole album in context. Shine on you crazy diamond sets the stage.

[@zebjohnson5118]

For more on how they felt about their band mate Syd Barrett check out their song " Shine on you Crazy diamond " perhaps the longest instrumental lead-in In history but well worth every second IMO Pink Floyd is a genre unto themselves ✌️♥️ by the way even though he was kicked out of the band they made sure he kept receiving royalties from the music they created !!!

[@donaldjohnson1148]

To be fair Syd was a user of psychedelics himself. There is a story in a biography on the band I read that talks about after Syd left and losing touch with him they went in to record and some work and went into the studios for about a week recording. They all noted that there was an quiet, heavy set balding man sitting on a couch in the engineering booth the entire week who never said or did anything else than sit and listen. They came to find out later it was Syd but they hadn't recognized him due to the effects of the mental illness and drug use.

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Ooooo, man this my boys, my ultimate favorite band ever...Brilliant talent, storytelling, musically...I dont know enough words to how phenomenal they are as artist. Thank you, God Bless

[@angrynana4439]

The Moody Blues / Knights in Whie Satin. They were one of the bands who used orchestra instrumentals

[@CaptainNemo1701]

The photo is not photoshop, the stunt guy really is on fire!. There is a reason why this track starts in mono, listen to the previous one...in fact, do the whole album:).

[@fcbaker65]

This rock era had inspired todays musicians ,such as the era before this music an so on ,before it was rock & roll! Great review & reaction ,good to see someone pay attention to some roots of it ,you have a long ways to go ,it dates back when America was born ,it is in all of our heritage!..😂..👍

[@joe6913111111]

Still the most powerful Lyric in music Did you exchange A walk on part in the war For a lead role in a cage?

[@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan]

Loved the video man. I don't agree with the band's politics but I've gotta respect them for the impact they had on music as a whole. Try out their song "dogs of war" when you get a chance.

[@darrylhewes2376]

This is probably Pink Floyd best ever track.. iconic song 😁. Gilmore on guitar is something else

[@themoogle22]

I don't know when you'll next be doing a Pink Floyd track but when it happens you should give The Great Gig In The Sky a listen. It has, in my opinion, one of the best vocals of all time.

[@jonhenke1504]

David Gilmour was messing around with an acoustic guitar and the music for this song dropped out of it which is how David explains it. Rodger Waters was sitting in the nearby and heard the music and stated "hey that sounds pretty good" he got an idea for lyrics for a new song "Wish You Were Here". So this is one song where David Gilmour and Rodger Waters actually got together, collaborated and wrote a great meaningful song about loss, loneliness and absence!! Rodger definitely had Syd Barrett in mind when he wrote the lyrics for this! So-in retrospect, David Gilmour wrote the music Rodger Waters wrote the lyrics and they collaborated for one great song! The picture on the album cover with the gentleman on fire represents the musicians getting burned by the record company who is represented by the guy shaking the burning guy's hand! The songs "Welcome To the Machine" and especially "Have a "Cigar" also on the "Wish You Were Here" album, are scathing sarcastic swipes at record execs and record companies!!!

[@palantir135]

A real classic great album. The album Animals is also a must hear one. Dark side of the moon Pulse, is an more than epic live concert. Echoes, the b-side from the album Meddle is imho their best ever song. Listen first to the studio version because all the subtle things get lost in the also very good live version. See Wikipedia for everything you want to know about Pink Floyd.

[@jjswifty678]

Everytime I listen to this song I think of my grandpa because this was his favorite band and song but 11 years ago he passed and I cry while singing this to myself

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

I could be mistaken about this but I thought the story was yes Syd Barrett did get dosed with LSD the first time he ever did it but then liked it so much that he continued to do it and that's what eventually causes his mental breakdown!!

[@mikewynne9894]

Speaking of classic,s go back to the late 80's you will love her voice her name is Taylor Dane Love will lead you back or can't get enough of your love

[@stephaniethurmer5370]

Awesome and probably my favorite Pink Floyd album. Please check out a group called Renaissance. They are not huge but the music is phenomenal. The female vocalist just rocks!!! If you want I can provide links here for suggestions. Thank you sir

[@rochelleclough3895]

Off the same album to take a real trip react to Shine On You Crazy Diamond ,(S.Y.D) stands for Syd Barrett tribute song Parts 1-9. It will move you,is a masterpiece!

[@antemorph66]

Thankyou for this one

[@peppernagre3126]

Robbie Robertson - Testimony

[@wham1984]

Yesssssss

[@daltonballard8309]

Great reaction you should react to some John Denver or some Eric Clapton

[@darthanakinII]

You need to react to the A7X cover of this song

[@mikewynne9894]

Or go back to the late 70's and listen to Kenny rogers lady you will definitely love it trust me

[@lynnecorvino3680]

Check out Humble Pie " Black Coffee"

[@lindaparchman795]

Please do American Trilogy by Elvis, I promise you will love it 😀❤

[@lynnhoffmann247]

Syd was too far gone to help himself. 😢 The band did take care of him financially until he passed away. Listen to: (S)hine On (Y)ou Crazy (D)iamond 👍🏼

[@jrnlarsen4352]

The only right way to do pink Floyd is to start with The dark side of the moon, and you have to do the hole album in on take, trust me you will thx me later...

[@brendascholz444]

Can you do Robin Tower not sure if name is spelled right..Bridge of Sighs..

[@johndaychief3304]

Can you please react to “In This Moment- Whore”

[@Perezdoesstuff]

Avenged sevenfold covered this !!

[@shane7073]

This song has nothing what so ever to do with Syd Shine on you Crazy Diamond is a song about Syd But big respect you at least do some research about a song / artist unlike most other peoples reactions. God bless you and God Bless Syd your still missed my brother