"Wish You Were Here" is the title track on Pink Floyd's 1975 album Wish You Were Here. The song's lyrics encompass writer Roger Waters' feelings of alienation from other people. Like most of the album, it refers to former Pink Floyd member Syd Barrett and his breakdown. The main riff came to David Gilmour while playing his acoustic guitar in Abbey Road Studios. Gilmour then demonstrated the riff to Waters, who was impressed. They collaborated to complete the song, as Waters had already written some lyrics. In 2004, the song was ranked #316 on Rolling Stone… read more
"Wish You Were Here" is the title track on Pink Floyd's 1975 album Wish You Were Here. The song's lyrics encompass writer Roger W… read more
"Wish You Were Here" is the title track on Pink Floyd's 1975 album Wish You Were Here. The song's lyrics encompass writer Roger Waters' feelings of alienation fr… read more
Pink Floyd was an English rock band formed in London in 1965. They gained an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups and became known for extended compositions, experimental sound, philosophical lyrics, and elaborate live performances. The band was founded by Syd Barrett on guitar and lead vocals, Nick Mason on drums, Roger Waters on bass guitar and vocals, and Richard Wright on keyboards and vocals. With Barrett as the principal songwriter, Pink Floyd released the singles "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play" and the debut studio album "… read more
Pink Floyd was an English rock band formed in London in 1965. They gained an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups and became known for extended compositions, exper… read more
Pink Floyd was an English rock band formed in London in 1965. They gained an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups and became known for extended compositions, experimental sound, philosophical lyrics, and elabo… read more