HER FAVORITE!..Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION

[@carlaharrington5120]

"Did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage"? One of the most profound lines ever written!!!!

[@RobSquadReactions]

Iconic!

[@kelanth462]

A small part in something monumental or a big part of something irrelevant is what I get from that.

[@tragicdeyz2641]

Great I agree but not even the best line in the song. ‘2 lost souls swimming in a fishbowl year after year.’

[@jessicamahoney4610]

When I was younger I thought the lyric was "walk on part in The Wall", which was much more fitting to make the song about Syd.

[@paulboudreau3754]

I always thought it was a leaf growing in a cage. lol

[@wolf1066]

Back in the 90s, a group of us friends used to get together for barbecues and drinks and Matt would invariably dig out his guitar and play _Wish You Were Here_ and we'd all sing along. He'd play other songs but this was _the_ song that we all joined in on. Our boozing and barbecuing song. One day at work I got a call from one of the friend group, Annie, informing me that Matt had died that day in a truck accident in the Karangahake Gorge. Told my boss I needed to take some time, dug out my MP3 player and ear buds, stuck on _Wish You Were Here_ and had a damned good bawl, remembering and missing a good friend. Still can't hear this song without thinking of Matt, Annie, Jenny and the others and our barbecue nights.

[@bekahdoug5572]

The 90's...Best fuckin decade ever💯💯We drove around and listened to it. Our parents raised us right.

[@19JMT96]

I'm sorry for your loss. Evidently Matt had a great friend in you.

[@wolf1066]

@@19JMT96 Thanks. Matt was an awesome bloke. We all went camping at this place Matt suggested - "not far outside Raglan, short walk from the road." Bugger me! What a hike! Through private property down through paddocks, partially wooded areas, steep incline... Matt going "not far now", "not far now" every couple of minutes. Finally got there, an area on the coast, beautiful location, view out across the sea, sheltered area, plenty of places to pitch our tents. Absolutely fantastic... but, "not far outside Raglan? Short walk from the road?" incredulous voices asked. "Well," said Matt, "if I told you how bloody far it was, y'wouldn't'a' come. Worth it, though, eh?" And, yeah, it was worth it. Fucking awesome camp. West coast, so we got to watch the sun set across the sea...

[@catmanduu66]

There's a reason Pink Floyd's album Dark Side of the Moon spent 18 years on the Billboard charts. Yes, I said 18 years. The band is beyond iconic.

[@skipwilliam5639]

Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon is back at No. 193, and while that placement might not be terribly impressive, it’s the number of weeks the set has lived on the tally that is truly awesome. The classic rock release has now racked up an unprecedented 950 weeks on the Billboard 200. No album has ever spent that much time on the chart. In fact, none has ever come even close to doing so.

[@teerat8451]

I just bought it again about 3 months ago

[@ppiechnik]

@Tee Rat Me too, I now have 2 copies..one I play and one to keep! Walmart began selling vinyl again and record players!

[@skipwilliam5639]

@@ppiechnik same here I bought an original for 50 dollars for myself for Christmas at a small record store by my house so I had to buy a record player to go with it lol its my 4th album copy.

[@stevedavis5704]

I read in a music magazine that during most of its run there was a cd facility in Germany that all they did for like ten years was make cd’s of Dark Side of the Moon. During that time if you bought one it probably came from there.

[@stevenclarke5606]

We’re just two lost souls living in a fishbowl, year after year! Genius! Amber is a true Floydian

[@paulbyerly1324]

That song is a tribute to Sid Barrett . A founding member who had recently been institutionalized do to schizophrenia. Whole album is dedicated to him.

[@andyfletcher3561]

Really, all things Pink Floyd center around Syd Barret. Sometimes it's a bit more nebulous than others, but he's always there...

[@kikiki4592]

He was never institulionalized. He was also never diagnosed with anything. He went back home used his real name, ROger, and continued creating art until his death in 2006. He was a artist, and his paintings like his music were abstracts, and he never wanted to commercialize either. He did do a lot of acid, yet he was never crazy as Roger Waters would like us all to believe. Waters wanted control of the band and the money and fame, Syd didnt, so Syd being Syd, fucked off and did do a lot of acid, yet he took care of himself and his art. In 2002 he signed 300 books for Mick Rock's book, and he also worked with the band's management on all of the reisssues, at least contacting and giving permission to use his works and some advice on the art for the records.

[@PREPERMIKE2012]

I dont know the real story of Sid, but I heard that he took an overly strong or just too much acid that did something to him causing his illness. is that true or just speculation I think I heard in a documentary or something? If you know if there is any truth to that let me know.

[@kikiki4592]

@@PREPERMIKE2012 He did start taking acid in 65-66 and the crowd he had surrounded himself with were rumored to be spiking his tea and coffee with acid during this period, yet he did live a normal life after 75 until his death of cancer in 06.

[@freyml]

Knowing the back story of this song (and many others) being about Syd Barrett - Shine On Crazy Diamond - makes this song so very sad

[@melissaatkin-ivanovich169]

Who’s still tearing up whenever they hear this song? I know I am - gets me every single time!

[@imthestas]

Pretty much the whole album

[@Rich-o3i]

Me 2😢

[@mrsDenmark1]

Especially this song. My late husband LOVED Pink Floyd, and we lost him way too early, he died at age 40 due to an unknown heart condition - every year, on his birthday AND on the day we lost him, our son still post an update on his dad's Facebook with this song, and what happened since his last post. And it still makes me cry.

[@melissaatkin-ivanovich169]

@@mrsDenmark1 my late husband loved Pink Floyd too especially this song. That’s why I get emotional everytime I hear it 😢

[@mrsDenmark1]

@@melissaatkin-ivanovich169 We are sisters ❤️

[@jeremyperry9021]

"we're just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl" might be their most iconic line ever. Great song. Amber was in total surrender to the music mode! Great reaction!

[@RobSquadReactions]

💜💜

[@brovold72]

That line and Neil Young's "Doesn't mean that much to me to mean that much to you" are always a real gut-punch.

[@paulhagger3895]

The lyrics to "Time" always hit me hard. Harder as every year passes, in fact

[@osu_ndn]

I absolutely agree. I cant think of another line that is so simple but so deep. Good call.

[@shanemcconnell358]

I love how Amber was swaying to the music🌻🎧

[@paulb4604]

I think part of why The Floyd gives you that spacey, trippy feeling is that unlike most bands, The Floyd takes their time. They're not in a hurry. They don't care if the song takes 3 minutes or 13 minutes. They have an emotion they want to invoke in the listener. A feeling. An idea. An outlook on life or society. To deliever that kind of message in song takes time, and Pink Floyd knew that and embraced that.

[@Mister_Samsonite]

SO TRUE! The only Pink Floyd song that ever felt rushed was "Run Like Hell", and that was quite deliberate because of the lyrical context.

[@cindysherf8818]

Neither does Metallica they have 10 plus songs that surpass 10 minutes

[@ufoman4468]

The Floyd?? Obviously been following them for about a week .

[@Twinsgreg100]

Well articulated and felt!

[@truthseeker3063]

Extremely well put, my friend!

[@calliestephen]

This and comfortably numb are two of my all time favourite Pink Floyd songs. But with all PF songs, the lyrics just blow me out of the water. So multi-layered and intense.

[@markkettlewell7441]

The lyrics are like sublime poetry. They accompany the music and subliminally write themselves on your heart. But they don’t overwhelm the music, they give you just enough to understand and leave the rest to the music. Just amazing 🙂

[@neillschwartz3418]

Ditto

[@shanemcconnell358]

Yep, they're my favorites too.

[@catrionamackenzie4933]

Mine too mate. My dad's records 🙌

[@ajschroetlin2196]

Pink Floyd came along and did something that nobody ever did before, and nobody has done since. They'll listen to Floyd in 100 years like we still listen to Beethoven.

[@jennyklat2745]

I love Ambers passion for the music 😊

[@thirday44]

This song holds a very special place in my heart. I sung this song at my 15yr old daughter's funeral. It was hard, but It needed to be so. Thank you for your great reactions.

[@scottlynch4370]

Wow...how did you get through it? You must have been in a sea of tears...sorry for your loss...and props to you for performing this song on that dark and dreary day...God be with you🙏🏼 and thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family...🙏🏼✌️🥁🎷🎸🎼🎵🎶🎹🎙️🎧👍 ( Peace out )🙏🏼

[@pooperpants4504]

I’m so sorry for your loss… I cannot imagine. Carrie Underwood, ‘Till I see you again’ helped me through a couple tough times… Kids should watch their parents get old, dang. Good luck, hang in.

[@jasonmed2119]

Memory eternal

[@YinYangAK47]

How lucky we are to love something so much it makes it hard to say goodbye.

[@TheZumph]

Fookin ouch wish you the best

[@mikeabbott2092]

Every time I hear this song, I have to fight back the tears. This was one of my late wife's favorite songs, and we played it at her funeral. I'm so glad you like it too. Thank you so much. ❤

[@donjackson5522]

I have a similar experience. My best friend in college died and this was the song he and I would sing when the guitars came out.

[@sambeauchamp2160]

Sorry for your loss

[@mikeabbott2092]

@@sambeauchamp2160 Thank you

[@scottlynch4370]

What a great and perfect song to play at a funeral of a loved one

[@lisaburris9045]

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[@rickblanchard2582]

my great nephew played this at his fathers memorial service. He had me in tears. It was a simplified version with just Daniel and his acoustic guitar. God keep you Robert.😪

[@rogeroran2911]

That’s a great description Amber. You don’t listen to Pink Floyd, you experience them. They take you elsewhere for lack of a better word.

[@RobSquadReactions]

Such an amazing experience!

[@peteradams5383]

Amber, the person they are missing is Sid Barrett, founder of the band, who sadly took a real bad trip and ended up with severe mental health issues. He was the one who kept the two main writers, and front men, of the band from tearing each other's heads off, and so it's him they both 'wish were here'.

[@olafgenditzki638]

Just check the bands history, David Gilmour joined Pink Floyd after they had to separate with Syd Barret, as Syd's replacement on guitar and vocals. In the beginning of the band Syd Barret was THE alpha male. The musical relationship with David Gilmour and Roger Waters developed afterwards.

[@nancysmith38]

Shine On You Crazy Diamond is THE song off that album. It’s long- instrumental until the very end, but is a masterpiece for the senses. Pink Floyd IS what we called head music in the 70’s- it takes you places!!

[@skatter44]

And it ends with an iconic saxophone solo.

[@leslielooper6194]

An absolute MASTERPIECE.

[@RobSquadReactions]

We gotta do it now!

[@shawnspencer8766]

@@RobSquadReactions you guys do, that song is an absolute trip. One of their best 10/10

[@bobm3434]

@@RobSquadReactions reminds me of AURORA MURDER 5 4 3,2,1 FROM THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE CONCERT 😀 😄 ♥️

[@beckysingleton596]

To my son, Breck, who killed himself 19yrs ago when he was 15yrs old. Wish you were here son. I love & miss you! 💙💙

[@dawnhall2400]

Love to you. I'm so sorry ❤❤❤

[@beckysingleton596]

@@dawnhall2400 Thank you!

[@russelldavis4938]

When our coaches in high school wanted us to be quiet coming back from a game, they would play Pink Floyd so the whole bus could here it. Everyone went into a daze. Imagine listening to this in total darkness in a bus on a lonely road at 1:00 in the morning coming back from a game.

[@TheManBehindTheCurtain1321]

Pink Floyd as a sedative, nice

[@stephenscott5718]

Great coach !!!!

[@markedward5941]

I can imagine that for sure , I have been driving roadtrains ( Kenworths and macks etc and up tp to 53.5 meters or 58 yards long for up to 7400 klm per week from one side of Australia to the other and from the top to the bottom on a endless loop for over 3 decades . I've spent a lot of time looking out through a windscreen at deserts etc trying to blow the windows out with Pink Floyd . It's my ''go to'' music when I need to cover a lot of nowhere all through the night .

[@cindiaker5778]

Sounds like y'all had some awesome coaches !!!!!!

[@clarity8]

AMAZING

[@janetmitchell4452]

My son took me to a Pink Floyd concert when I was in my late 50`s. Great concert, great son.

[@chrislira3574]

This is a tribute to Syd Barrett, an early PInk Floyd member(replaced by Dave Gilmour). Barrett had some mental health issues that were exacerbated by drug use. He became unreliable & unpredictable. One night, the band just didn’t pick him up on the way to a gig, and that was it. Another song on WYWH is also a tribute to Barrett, Shine On You Crazy Diamond. Edit- seeing how much you all love Pink Floyd, I think you are ready for Echoes, from the album Meddle. 20 minutes of psychedelic bliss. There are live videos from the Pompeii concerts, but I’d go with a studio version. You will be blown away.

[@ilikejohnhurt]

I can’t remember if he was Mason or Wright’s roommate yet whichever one, he’d tell Barrett I’m just going down to the store or some such, and Floyd would go on tour for five weeks and Barrett wouldn’t know the difference: sad.

[@sjw5797]

The whole album is about Syd Barrett.

[@RobSquadReactions]

💜

[@ncexnyc4466]

Saying he had "Some mental health issues" is being quite generous.

[@chrislira3574]

@@ncexnyc4466 Yeah, he was fairly functional at first and wrote a lot of stuff for the first 2 albums. Then he started doing a lot of acid and around the same time, exhibiting symptoms that may have been schizophrenia. Too bad. Like Schumann, Van Gogh, etc. underneath that amazing creativity was a bunch of mental health problems.

[@mzluna313]

My pops used to say "Pink Floyds music will get you high without drugs!" He wasn't lying!

[@myplan8166]

You don't need drugs to make Pink Floyd sound better, you need Pink Floyd to make drugs feel better.

[@markkettlewell7441]

Amber knows her bands. Pink Floyd is amazing. 😃

[@brianhoward9336]

14 years in a row as a top ten selling album a record that will never be broken.

[@donnagonatas3155]

Almost 200k!!!!! Wow congratulations!!!!! So well deserved.✌❤

[@RobSquadReactions]

Thank you so much Donna it’s all because of our RSR family! Y’all are the best on KZbin

[@icculus]

I love that you love and appreciate Pink Floyd.

[@tiborsesar9483]

This song just bring tears every single time.. Everyone have that one person that comes to your mind.. try listening their song "Hey you"

[@RobSquadReactions]

💜

[@chrisd7047]

Same, the very second the vocals start. Except in my case it isn't a person, it's a dog.

[@V01t2]

Amen

[@Retromolarman]

"This band makes me feel like I'm on a trip." Amber, you couldn't have explained it any better. Back in the day Pink Floyd were known as one of the most popular "acid (LSD) rock " bands to thrust themselves into the stratosphere! That's exactly why they were known and others as acid rock bands. Their music inspired a lot of the drug culture of the 60s and 70s. Not something to be proud of, but that's the way it turned out. At the same time, their music transcended all of negative context over the years and has emerged as one of the best acts in rock and roll history!

[@gratefulkm]

That's the most false description ever lol Pink Floyd were the lets a do a trip once in our life, psychedelic band, Syd was used LSD lots then walked away from the Nosie, not surprising really The rest of the band are "we did it once" So the first albums are played with LSD in Mind , directed by Syd But after he left, its just spacey Prog rock LSD inspired, not lets do 300ug and throw a party kind of band Those making and taking the LSD were all at Traffic, Caravan, Gong, Here and Now, and Man gigs :) And of course those SF freaks, wherever they visited as well :) Pink Floyd are an extremely nice band , and I never feel the need to turn off thier music, and always enjoy it But that false common man false narrative does my head in Its like I meet Floyd heads and ask what's the Best album and LSD and most say I only did time I went to The Wall gig , got shouted at by drunk people, whilst I was dancing on LSD

[@IanHodgetts]

The person they are "longing for" is Syd Barrett their original singer, guitarist and lyricist. His story is quite tragic. You should also check out "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" (from the same album) which is their tribute to Syd. The song is in two epic sections (book-ending the album). You could treat it as two songs (parts 1-4 and parts 5-9).

[@markkettlewell7441]

I still shed a tear when listening to Shine on you Crazy Diamond. I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have listened to this suite but it still affects me emotionally. 🙂

[@nickbarber3315]

I thought he was the drummer

[@tommears7321]

@@nickbarber3315 nope. Nick mason the drummer is the only member who stayed in the band from the absolute beginning until the absolute end

[@fords_nothere_100]

Kudos for pointing this out. I was about to post basically the same thing. I think it really adds to the power of the tune to know its about a real person and the affects that loss had.

[@silvernlavender]

The feeling for Syd on this album, especially "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," touches your soul.

[@thegridrunner9976]

It took me years, and at 45 I have surrendered to the fundamental realization, Pink Floyd is the GOAT...hands down.

[@jojomart]

I lost my big brother suddenly on Saturday, and this song really resonated with me today. I'm still in shock.

[@aarongoldstein7614]

Very terribly sorry to hear. Hope this song brought you some measure of comfort.

[@lynnhoffmann247]

😢🙏🏻❤️

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

My condolences. 🥀

[@cindiaker5778]

Praying for you and your loved ones.

[@davidgale7384]

Know how you feel, my best man and greatest human being I have ever met passed away a few days ago.... Wish you were here.... The sun will shine again Joanne, it just takes time for the clouds to clear off... As André would say.... I'm with you.

[@russell8136]

My wife said she played this every night before bed while I was deployed. Sadly she died at the age of 31.left me an 11 year old son to raise. I would play this every night before he went to bed because he said it reminded him of his mother listening to it when I was deployed. Gets the tears 😭 flowing.

[@LuisRivera-tt2ub]

God bless you and your boy

[@devinmiller9675]

Thank you for your service, God bless you and your family

[@alejandrorocker907]

You should listen to "Shine on you crazy diamond". A masterpiece and my favourite song of them.

[@scottelement]

Pink Floyd Pulse version of Shine On is my absolute favourite

[@SuperWhofan1]

The live Pompeii version!

[@happyhedgehog6450]

This album is one of the best in history. It's 10/10 imo. Every song is perfect and the album can be listened to as a single powerful journey.

[@merlinsclaw]

Amber has the best Floyd reactions: her eyes were closed and she was just going on the trip with them. 😍

[@wendybutler1681]

That's how we've always listened to Floyd.

[@RobSquadReactions]

The only way to listen to Pink Floyd 💜

[@anthonyabbett2473]

Watching a newbie on their journey down the rabbit hole that is Pink Floyd is wonderful.

[@chrisfisher1902]

Everyone should listen to dark side and wish you were hear in a dark room in their entirety at least once in their life

[@jimmuratori7458]

Kind of like we did back in the day!

[@tke2414]

Every time I hear this song I cry. It makes me think of all of the family and friends that are no longer with us, especially my sister and my friend Robert who was a guitar player. He died at 58 (my current age). We had a recording of him playing this song that we played at his life celebration. Talk about bringing down the house. OMG tears everywhere.

[@chrispeek8412]

This song can reach deep into your soul. For me, it makes me think of close friends from the past who are no longer on this earth.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Exactly. The longing for friends and family that have left the planet and the pain inside because of it.

[@mikemet1744]

Amber nailed it! Back in the trippin days Pink Floyd was always a favorite. Rock on.

[@RobSquadReactions]

💜

[@daydrmer3673]

My children ( all rock fans) played this song at their dads funeral. Not a dry eye anywhere!😭😭❤️

[@johnathandavis3693]

I'm 60. Got this album when it came out. Hard to pick a favorite of all music, but this is definitely one of the GOATS...

[@bettypogue7021]

I have heard this song hundreds of times but listening to this morning after a sleepless night all I could think of was my daughter and after the last Christmas we shared. She told me all she wanted was me to make her sugar cookies. Which I did and a great big bowl of cookie dough and gave her money. She gave me a card with money and wrote we are going shopping together tomorrow. That was such a fun day. We lost her a month later. Love and miss her and I wish she was here

[@shellymyers6183]

7:41 I just saw your comment, and wanted to tell you how very sorry I am for your loss 💔. Your pain jumps off the page, and I hope you have found some comfort from the others in your life that loved your daughter as well ❤️

[@IggyStardust1967]

Good job doing the video for it. While not an official music video for them, this one is still pretty good. Edit: One thing I have to add here: I turn 55 next month, and Pink Floyd's music has always been in my life. The thing is, I've always loved the "vibe" I've gotten from their music. That said, the older I get, the more the lyrics mean to me. Life experience has brought those lyrics into sharp relief, and of course, the music just enhances it all.

[@amyv8416]

I turn 61 next month, but ditto on the rest.

[@wendybutler1681]

65 in April. I love that the youngsters are LOVING the music that was our lives back then!

[@Brian-tb1zs]

Dude ! I just hit 57, Life would be so different without Pink Floyd, I’ve never stopped listening since I found them in my Buddies basement in the 1980s

[@maceddie666]

I would have been happier without seeng that video. 67 :)

[@RobSquadReactions]

Pink Floyd is on a different level!

[@rmvicarious3440]

i grew up with this.... my dad gave me those levels. i miss him more than i can describe

[@jarrahbella3014]

This song is so special to me, My Dad had this song played at his funeral everytime I hear it I picture him.

[@vankesselable]

I played this a million times 30 years ago as a kid ... GOOD music is timeless .. peace

[@DawnaJD]

Couldn’t click fast enough - One of the top 10 songs of all time.

[@RobSquadReactions]

🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@mrchfrn6066]

Pink Floyd defies logic in that they were soooo far ahead of the time, yet their music is timeless.

[@808krys]

I've loved this song for a very long time. When my friend died in high school, his parents had a verse from this song on his headstone and played it at his funeral. It had been raining that morning but when they played this song, the rain had stopped and the sun poked through the clouds. 30+ years later I remember that when I hear this song.

[@dominicsdailyvlogs178]

Pink Floyd is a band that’s impossible not to like, it’s like it sends you into a different world when your listening to them, not only Pink Floyd is good but they’re magical.

[@jennhen2675]

My favorite band of all time! Part of this song is the ring tone for my best friend - we're just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl year after year! We have been besties for 50 years and much of our adult lives we have lived in different parts of the world or county from each other but have remained besties to this day. I always wish she was here.

[@stevedillon5274]

And of course my favorite of all time, Shine on you Crazy Diamond, tribute to Sid Barrett

[@scottelement]

Pink Floyd Pulse. It’s a live Concert from 94. The version of “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” will have both of you closing your eyes & lost in the song.

[@chrisfisher1902]

So will the solo on comfortably numb

[@dawntextor8170]

This is the song me and my husband danced to at our wedding, it was our song. Last year he fell and hit his head, was on life support in a coma. I turned the machine off, told him I loved him and as he left this earth played this song. It was the last thing he heard. I will always treasure pink floyd and this song especially

[@dawntextor8170]

I got the shirt with the lyrics on it the other day

[@jasonsuter13]

Have you reacted to pink Floyds comfortably numb live pulse concert... Its the best bit of live music... Blow me away😍

[@lygiapickett8992]

The recording of Wish You Were Here, set against the backdrop of German concentration camps and a museum with memorabilia from some of those poor souls who lost their lives is absolutely heartwrenching. I cry every time I watch that one! ❤

[@paulmargett9360]

Hey guys what's up. So glad you've got back to Pink Floyd. You must react to "Shine on you Crazy Diamond" it's long but worth it. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@RobSquadReactions]

Coming soon! 💜

[@paulmargett9360]

@@RobSquadReactions yay, I was so excited that I've finally got a reply from you guys after months of leaving comments. It made my day. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jennifersixx3740]

One of my favorite songs ever. Makes me feel 16 again. This song is timeless

[@chrisweppler1977]

Gotta LOVE David Gilmour’s guitar work AND vocals. Both very distinctive…

[@johnathandavis3693]

Yup- this song is all Gilmore...

[@deanroddey2881]

@@johnathandavis3693 Well, Waters had a lot to do with it as well, having written most of the lyrics, and I imagine being the one who pushed for the radio noise intro fade in.

[@sheiladrucker6872]

Verry DeeeeP! we are all pretty much slipping away with you!

[@nathalieplum2137]

What pretty people you are, what great parents you are. You're some of the best people on KZbin ❤

[@ladyruby684]

It doesn't matter how many times I have heard it.. when it comes on, I turn it up and sing. RIP Billy.

[@NotThatLittleJohnny]

This song/album is about 'Syd' Barrett who took a trip and never came back. He passed in 2006. Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett was an English singer, songwriter, and musician who co-founded the rock band Pink Floyd in 1965. Barrett was their original frontman and primary songwriter, becoming known for his whimsical psychedelia, English-accented singing, literary influences, and stream-of-consciousness writing style. Sometimes the truth hurts. I have seen too many people just disappear into their drug of choice. Like Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd.

[@jasontaverner391]

This song, like "Shine on you Crazy Diamond" is an ode to the band's founder/lead guitarist/lead singer: Syd Barrett. He was kicked out of the band in 1968, due to his drug use, and obviously increasing mental illness (he would stand on stage not playing, but detuning his strings). On their second album, Syd was replaced by David Gilmour, but showed up in the studio, seemingly oblivious to the fact that he'd already been replaced. He released some solo albums, but his continued deteriorating mental state led to his complete dropping out of public life in 1972. In 1975, out of the blue, Syd showed up in the studio while Pink Floyd was recording this album. But he was in a dazed, unrecognizable state. That imagery of Syd led to much of the lyrics of "Wish You Were Here".

[@lynnerapping7725]

I was never the same after I bought Dark Side Of The Moon album in the mid 70's. It's that kind of band. Just like you said, Amber, it takes you someplace else. One of my all time favorites. The instruments, the vocals, layers.....outstanding.

[@wendybutler1681]

Just turn it up and melt I to it!

[@jefffiore7869]

Back then, my friend worked for Billboard Magazine as a summer job in college. He used to bring home so many albums. One day he brought home Dark Side of the Moon from a band we never heard of. We listened to it and were mesmerized, we never heard anything like it. Pink Floyd has been one of my favorites ever since.

[@robsanz9746]

So Happy you heard this song, now by yourselves watch a video w/ the lyrics. Beautifully written. 💚

[@wendyreveyoso3731]

I’ve said it a million times but Every single song by Pink Floyd is a whole experience, a whole vibe... every single song, every single time. That’s why it’s my go to meditation band. Dark Side of the Moon is the first 48 minutes of every day for me for the last few years, it just sets the tone for my day and puts my body in balance 👽👽

[@RobSquadReactions]

I may have to do the same 👽❤️

[@connorwatson6766]

We can never hear the songs we love for the first time again. But the next best thing is watching people react to those songs for their first time hearing it, and knowing they love them just as much, or maybe more, than you do. It's great seeing how you react to songs I first heard when I was only a bit younger than you are now, and knowing that we all felt similar things when we heard the music. It makes me smile every time. Thanks so much for sharing your reactions to these amazing songs with us, and helping us remember the moments we were in and feelings we had when we first heard them.

[@geneval3151]

The song is pretty clearly about a founding member of Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett, who famously cracked up relatively early on in the bands history likely as a result of latent mental illness and heavy consumption of psychedelic drugs. It's one of a set of songs that are essentially calls out to him, as he was still alive and living in seclusion, another similar one is "Shine On You Crazy Diamond."

[@nickbarber3315]

He was schizophrenic if I recall

[@tommears7321]

@@nickbarber3315 possibly but never diagnosed as being schizophrenic. He was just really "out there" before the drugs and the drugs made it worse

[@nickbarber3315]

@@tommears7321 given his age and behavior, he was almost certainly schizophrenic, possibly schizophrenic affective.

[@tommears7321]

@@nickbarber3315 it's entirely possible. He just was never diagnosed with it. But back then not many people were to be fair

[@nickbarber3315]

@@tommears7321 yep. Especially with the frequency of hallucinogenics.

[@Joshualuv13]

One of my favourite songs ever .Pink Floyd take U on a journey.Make U think and feel .Simple beautiful.

[@Ray1969.]

Amber has the same reaction i did when I first heard Pink Floyd… lost in the music! It’s absolutely transcendent. The greatest band of all time!!!

[@srt8rocketship241]

Their attention to detail is another level. Otherworldly almost. Masters of emotion. They can take you there. Timeless music that will be listened to 'til our sun explodes.

[@roccaclassico9028]

Amber, I believe the word for PF's music that you're searching for is "transcendant". This album (also titled "Wish You Were Here") is an absolute masterpiece. Also on this album is "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" (9 parts, 1-5 opens the album and 6-9 closes it out).

[@Scooter730]

Honestly, in my opinion this is one of the greatest songs ever written. The music is just phenomenal, the lyrics speak to anyone (me) that has lost someone, from a family member, to a dear friend. I was so excited when I saw that you guys were reacting to this song, knowing Amber's live of Floyd, I knew it was going to touch her deeply, and J your love of great music and lyrics it was going to reach you on another level!! I've lost a really long time friend in the last year, that I had reconnected with in the last 10 years, after many years apart. He took his own life early in the covid pandemic. He and I shared a love of great music, and we would always post lyrics on social media trying to stump one another. It was one of my great joys, and something that I miss dearly. He would have totally loved your channel and all of the amazing reactions that you do. Not a day goes by where I don't think of him. Whether it's a song I hear or lyrics I read, Benny is always present in my life. This song, one we both loved, hits home with me because I truly wish he was here today. I know his pain and suffering is over, and that he is in a better place, but my life is a little emptier without him... thank you for this reaction!

[@silverhippie3910]

Love how excited Amber was waiting to hear whatever Jay was going to choose. This song means everything to me. It is the song I always sang for my daughter as a lullaby. And now that she is an adult it means even more because I always wish she was here with me!!❤️✌️✌️✌️

[@rebo2610]

I sang this song to my son as well! He's all grown up now, 37 years old. Where does the time go?

[@sarahsplitt701]

I absolutely love how viscerally Amber feels this music. It reminds me so much of how I first responded to Pink Floyd when I first listened to them 35 years ago. I know multiple people have probably already said this, but please watch/listen to the live performance of "Echoes" at Pompeii.

[@KarynHill]

This is my absolute favorite song by them. It's hard to choose a favorite from such an amazing band but it manages to squeak into my #1 slot. The lyrics grab me even more than the music. With Pink Floyd, you should listen to an entire album in order at least once because it tells you so much more about each song than you get listening to them separately.

[@jeremykothe2847]

Pink Floyd... the perfect notes in the perfect order. Nothing is ever out of place, you never feel disappointed, it flows.

[@angusferdinandleonardojone8501]

One of my favorite Floyd songs! Also suggest Shine On You Crazy Diamond and Comfortably Numb if you haven’t heard them.

[@bgrising]

Amber, like you, Pink Floyd holds a special place in my heart. I grew up in an abusive household and retreated into them when I could to just forget the hell for a little while. When I ended up in foster care, I thought life was over for me at this point. After 2 failed suicide attempts, I retreated back into the Floyd so much that I, happily, came out on the other side. What made all the hell worth it was in 1988, I got to see Pink Floyd live and ugly cry to rejoice in the presence of greatness. Wish You Were Here was written for Syd Barrett who, by this time, had descended so far into the madness, he was unrecognizable to those who knew him best. Thank you for this. I needed it today. Peace and love to you and your family!

[@wokenessiscancer2176]

Legendary British band. Amazing song. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@simontemplar3359]

This is such a beautiful song. Others have mentioned how it was about Syd Barrett and the guys just missing their friend. The neat thing I learned from David Gilmour is that the idea behind the guitar at the beginning with the tinny sound- it's supposed to be someone playing guitar along with the radio.

[@Nevets1073]

This song was written for their former bandmate, Syd Barrett, who had left the band and had experienced a significant decline due to drug use and mental health issues that weren't properly cared for. He came into the recording studio and they almost didn't recognize him and it had only been a relatively short time since they'd last seen him. Much of the album can be interpreted as being about him and their experiences together as a band. Glad you liked this. I highly recommend you get a copy of "Dark Side of the Moon", their album that stayed in the Billboard top 100 album sales chart for 18 years. That's right, 18 years. It's super immersive and I think you would especially love "The Great Gig In The Sky" as well as songs like "Us & Them" and I think that "Money" would also appeal to Jay's sensibilities, I think. Once again, thanks for the positivity of your channel and your reactions to music I grew up with and love. It's great to find ways to connect to people and reaction videos like yours help people feel that way.

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

I always loved the opening to this, where it has the effect of someone sitting in their room listening to a recording of an old friend, now lost, playing guitar, and then the listener joins in on their own guitar on counterpoint trying to, once again, jam with their long lost friend. And when one knows the sad true story of original Pink Floyd guitarist and singer Syd Barrett, and how he was in many ways the reason for this album, it's even more painfully poignant. Still hurts to hear. But then again I still listen to old voice messages from my best friend of 44 years who died at the age of 50 during surgery this past year, so I understand the drive to revisit what has been lost in spite of the pain it causes.

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

And, as always, the Hypgnosis artwork on the album cover was absolutely stellar as always. I love their work so much! And the poor stuntman who had to be set on fire several times for the handshake! 😲

[@colleenmelton6735]

Wish you were here was written as an elegy for founding member Syd Barrett, who had suffered a drug-induced breakdown in the late 1960s, and his descent into mental illness. Having disappeared for several years, Barrett arrived unannounced one day in June 1975 as the band were recording the song. Once a charismatic livewire, he was unrecognisably dazed and overweight. The shock of seeing their friend in such a dead-eyed state would never leave the group. It is very sad how drugs can take away brilliance and destroy promising lives. As always great reaction guys.

[@labratamber]

This is one of my favorites too, also try ON THE TURNING WAY, the message of their songs always gets to me. ps saw them in 92, still the best concert I EVER went to

[@bond_3239]

My favorite of their songs. It has so much meaning…

[@elausente21]

Oh yes... one the most beautiful sentiments put to music. Amber, this is truly a trip, make sure you have tissues handy.

[@child_of_gaia1836]

I was them at Wembley " The Wall " blew my mind.

[@Krow-go3ps]

In 1999 my younger brother was walking home from his girlfriends house & was killed by hit & run, we've never known who did it, he was only 23, he was an amazing cartoonist & bass player, he loved this song cause it's short but conveys so much, I lost half of myself that day but try to be twice of myself everyday because of him, he is my first & last thought EVERYDAY, thank you so much for doing this song, best to y'all 🤘

[@sarahmcdowell6618]

Pink Floyd always paints a soundscape you can follow in your mind; a total astral trip without psychotropics. True masters of Progressive Rock.

[@fightwokeism]

one of the greatest songs of all time. by one of the greatest bands of all time. u guys are awesome!

[@rogeroran2911]

Pink Floyd is my favorite band, great choice. Comes from my favorite album from them. This is a must to listen to from beginning to end. The whole album is basically one continuous song.

[@markkettlewell7441]

Wish you were here is a masterpiece. It is probably my favourite though I love Dark Side and Animals too.

[@rogeroran2911]

@@markkettlewell7441 I do too, but that ones the best.

[@markkettlewell7441]

@@rogeroran2911 I don’t disagree. The whole album Wish you were here is the best.

[@rogeroran2911]

@@markkettlewell7441 btw I don’t know if you’ve listened to all their albums, but Meddle is an excellent choice as well.

[@markkettlewell7441]

@@rogeroran2911 Yes I have all their albums and I love Meddle. I am 55 and have always been a fan. The only album I had difficulties with was ‘The Final Cut’.

[@Jagangela]

Do anybody else starts rocking with them when watching...I love these two!

[@TerryD15]

The album is dedicated to one of it's original founders, Syd Barret who had a mental breakdown and left the band. He was much loved by the band and he's the 'Crazy Diamond' of another track and he is the one they 'Wish Was Here'. The whole album is one story, like good albums should be, not just a list of haphazard songs.

[@JPVLDRodrigues]

Absolute musical and lyrical perfection. Pink Floyd are out of this world!

[@amyv8416]

There's a live version with the 4 original members. A must-listen. The whole set is a must-listen.

[@charliegeorge9393]

its not the 4 original members

[@pulsarlights2825]

Syd Barrett plays on it?

[@KuroSteve1]

I really love how you two complement each other. Two souls, one mind.

[@paulpeterson4216]

I have not heard this in years, and I absolutely LOVE this song. I know that it is really really early for Halloween, but the last track on Pink Floyd's Ummagumma album named "Several Species of Small Furry Animals, Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict" is an absolute stoner masterpiece. Please, seriously consider putting it on your Halloween playlist for 2022.

[@nzlemming]

I used to drop that one into the hat for Charades.

[@jimmuratori7458]

Ha! I'm not sure what our young couple would make of that one.

[@chandraenger3740]

Pink Floyd has always been called and experience! I'm almost 46 and I've enjoyed the experience of Pink Floyd most of my life!

[@thumplife792]

You will never hear another song like Pink Floyd's Welcome to the Machine. Unbelievably unique sound. It takes you to a different place. You should definitely check it out.

[@phillipdavies9128]

You don't just listen to Pink Floyd, you experience them.

[@pattyestrada6]

It’s been a long time coming for your reaction to “Wish You Were Here” definitely one of my favorite Pink Floyd songs. How do you listen to this song and not feel it in your soul…you should try “Hey You” next.

[@darrellpidgeon6440]

Another world; exactly. Ever since Dark Side of the Moon, I've followed the group and even enjoyed a concert back in the 70s. Picked up all the albums, and became the happiest person alive. They are part of me forever. That's a good thing.