PINK FLOYD
Wish You Were Here
(1975)
This album was meant as a sort of tribute to their former
guitarist "Syd" Barrett. For this reason, "Wish You Were Here" deals
with many of the pressures of sudden stardom that may have contributed
to Barrett's breakdown and departure.
Keyboardist Richard Wright describes an unnerving coincidence
that occurred during the recording sessions for "Wish You Were Here":
"I walked into the studio at Abbey Road,
Roger was sitting, mixing at the desk, and I saw
this big bald guy sitting on the couch behind.
About 16 stone [224 lb, 102 kg].
And I didn't think anything of it. In those days it was quite normal
for strangers to wander into our sessions.
Then Roger said, 'You don't know who that guy is, do you?
It's Syd.' It was a huge shock, because I hadn't seen him for about six years.
He kept standing up and brushing his teeth, putting his toothbrush away and sitting down.
Then at one point he stood up and said,
'Right, when do I put the guitar on?'
And of course he didn't have a guitar with him. And we said,
'Sorry Syd, the guitar's all done".
This album was meant as a sort of tribute to their former
guitarist "Syd" Barrett. For this reason, "Wish You Were Here" deals
with many of the pressures of sudden stardom that may have contributed
to Barrett's breakdown and departure.
Keyboardist Richard Wright describes an unnerving coincidence
that occurred during the recording sessions for "Wish You Were Here":
"I walked into the studio at Abbey Road,
Roger was sitting, mixing at the desk, and I saw
this big bald guy sitting on the couch behind.
About 16 stone [224 lb, 102 kg].
And I didn't think anything of it. In those days it was quite normal
for strangers to wander into our sessions.
Then Roger said, 'You don't know who that guy is, do you?
It's Syd.' It was a huge shock, because I hadn't seen him for about six years.
He kept standing up and brushing his teeth, putting his toothbrush away and sitting down.
Then at one point he stood up and said,
'Right, when do I put the guitar on?'
And of course he didn't have a guitar with him. And we said,
'Sorry Syd, the guitar's all done".
1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond 13'30
Part 1
(Richard Wright / Roger Waters / David Gilmour)
Part 2
(David Gilmour / Roger Waters / Richard Wright)
Part 3
(Roger Waters / David Gilmour / Richard Wright)
Part 4
(David Gilmour / Richard Wright / Roger Waters)
Part 5
(Roger Waters / David Gilmour / Richard Wright)
2. Welcome To The Machine 7'27
(Roger Waters)
3. Have A Cigar 5'07
(Roger Waters)
4. Wish You Were Here 5'42
(Roger Waters / David Gilmour)
5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond 12'22
Part 6
(Richard Wright / Roger Waters / David Gilmour)
Part 7
(David Gilmour / Richard Wright / Roger Waters)
Part 8
(Roger Waters / David Gilmour / Richard Wright)
Part 9
(Richard Wright)
Total Time: 44:08
Roger Waters - Bass, Guitar, Vocals
David Gilmour - Guitar, Vocals
Richard Wright - Keyboards, Vocals
Nick Mason - Drums
Dick Parry - Saxophone on "Shine On You Crazy Diamond"
Roy Harper - Vocals on "Have A Cigar"
Venetta Field - Backing Vocals
Carlena Williams - Backing Vocals
Produced by PINK FLOYD
Engineered by Brian Humphries
Assisted by Peter James
Remastering Supervised by James Guthrie
Digitally Remastered by Doug Sax at The MASTERING LAB, LA
Digital Remaster ® 1992
Sleeve Design and Photography by HIPGNOSIS
Assisted by Peter Christopherson Jeff Smith Howard Bartrop and Richard Manning
Graphics by George Hardie NTA
All Lyrics by Roger Waters
Thanks To Bernie Caulder and Phil Taylor
All Tracks Published by PINK FLOYD MUSIC PUBLISHING Ltd.
©1975 PINK FLOYD MUSIC PUBLISHERS Ltd.
Recorded at ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS, between January 6 and July 19, 1975
The Copyright in this sound Recording is owned by PINK FLOYD MUSIC Ltd. under exclusive license to EMI RECORDS Ltd. © 1994 PINK FLOYD MUSIC Ltd
1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pt. 1
Remember when you were young
You shone like the Sun
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Now there's a look in your eyes
Like black holes in the sky
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
You were caught on the cross fire
Of childhood and stardom
Blown on the steel breeze
- Come on, you target for faraway laughter
- Come on, you stranger, you legend, you martyr
- and shine !
You reached for the secret too soon
You cried for the Moon.
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Threatened by shadows at night
And exposed in the light.
Shine on you crazy diamond !
Well you wore out you welcome
With random precision
Rode on the steel breeze
- Come on, you raver, you seer of visions
- Come on, you painter,you piper, you prisoner
- And shine !
2. Welcome To The Machine
Welcome, my son, welcome to the machine
Where have you been ?
It's alright we know where you've been.
You've been in the pipeline, filling in time
Provided with toys
And "Scouting for Boys"
You bought a guitar to punish your ma.
And you didn't like school
And you know you're nobody's fool
So welcome to the machine.
Welcome my son, welcome to the machine
What did you dream ?
It's alright we told you what to dream.
You dreamed of a big star
He played mean guitar
He always ate in the Steak Bar
He loved to drive in his Jaguar
So welcome to the Machine
3. Have A Cigar
Come in here, dear boy, have a cigar
You're gonna go far,
You're gonna fly high, you're never gonna die,
You're gonna make it if you try
I gonna love you
Well I've alvays had a deep respect
And I mean that most sincerely
The band is just fantastic,
That is really what I think
Oh by the way which one's Pink ?
And did we tell you the name of the game, boy
We call it Riding the Gravy Train
We're just knocked out
We heard about the sell out
You gotta get an album out
You owe it to the people
We're so happy we can hardly count !
Everybody else is just green,
Have you seen the chart ?
It's a helluva start,
It could be made into a monster
If we all pull together as a team
And did we tell you the name of the game, boy
We call it Riding the Gravy Train
4. Wish You Were Here
So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from Hell blue skies from Pain
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail ?
A smile from a veil ?
Do you think you can tell
And did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts ?
Hot ashes for trees ?
Hot air for a cool breeze ?
Cold comfort for change ?
And did you exchange
A walk on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl,
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
What have we found ?
The same old fears
Wish you were here
5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pt. 2
Nobody knows where you are
How near or how far
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Pile on many more layers
And I'll be joining you there
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
And we'll bask in the shadow
Of yesterday's triumph
And sail on the steel breeze
Come on you boy child, you winner and loser
Come on you miner for truth and delusion
And shine !
2. Welcome To The Machine 7'27 (Roger Waters)
3. Have A Cigar 5'07
4. Wish You Were Here 5'42
5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond 12'22
Total Time: 44:08
Engineered by Brian Humphries
Assisted by Peter James
Remastering Supervised by James Guthrie
Digitally Remastered by Doug Sax at
Digital Remaster ® 1992
Sleeve Design and Photography by HIPGNOSIS
Assisted by Peter Christopherson Jeff Smith Howard Bartrop and Richard Manning
Graphics by George Hardie NTA
All Lyrics by Roger Waters
Thanks To Bernie Caulder and Phil Taylor
All Tracks Published by PINK FLOYD MUSIC PUBLISHING Ltd.
©1975 PINK FLOYD MUSIC PUBLISHERS Ltd.
Recorded at ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS, between January 6 and July 19, 1975
The Copyright in this sound Recording is owned by PINK FLOYD MUSIC Ltd. under exclusive license to EMI RECORDS Ltd. © 1994 PINK FLOYD MUSIC Ltd
1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pt. 1
Remember when you were young
You shone like the Sun
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Now there's a look in your eyes
Like black holes in the sky
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
You were caught on the cross fire
Of childhood and stardom
Blown on the steel breeze
- Come on, you target for faraway laughter
- Come on, you stranger, you legend, you martyr
- and shine !
You reached for the secret too soon
You cried for the Moon.
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Threatened by shadows at night
And exposed in the light.
Shine on you crazy diamond !
Well you wore out you welcome
With random precision
Rode on the steel breeze
- Come on, you raver, you seer of visions
- Come on, you painter,you piper, you prisoner
- And shine !
2. Welcome To The Machine
Welcome, my son, welcome to the machine
Where have you been ?
It's alright we know where you've been.
You've been in the pipeline, filling in time
Provided with toys
And "Scouting for Boys"
You bought a guitar to punish your ma.
And you didn't like school
And you know you're nobody's fool
So welcome to the machine.
Welcome my son, welcome to the machine
What did you dream ?
It's alright we told you what to dream.
You dreamed of a big star
He played mean guitar
He always ate in the Steak Bar
He loved to drive in his Jaguar
So welcome to the Machine
3. Have A Cigar
Come in here, dear boy, have a cigar
You're gonna go far,
You're gonna fly high, you're never gonna die,
You're gonna make it if you try
I gonna love you
Well I've alvays had a deep respect
And I mean that most sincerely
The band is just fantastic,
That is really what I think
Oh by the way which one's Pink ?
And did we tell you the name of the game, boy
We call it Riding the Gravy Train
We're just knocked out
We heard about the sell out
You gotta get an album out
You owe it to the people
We're so happy we can hardly count !
Everybody else is just green,
Have you seen the chart ?
It's a helluva start,
It could be made into a monster
If we all pull together as a team
And did we tell you the name of the game, boy
We call it Riding the Gravy Train
4. Wish You Were Here
So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from Hell blue skies from Pain
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail ?
A smile from a veil ?
Do you think you can tell
And did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts ?
Hot ashes for trees ?
Hot air for a cool breeze ?
Cold comfort for change ?
And did you exchange
A walk on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl,
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
What have we found ?
The same old fears
Wish you were here
5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pt. 2
Nobody knows where you are
How near or how far
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Pile on many more layers
And I'll be joining you there
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
And we'll bask in the shadow
Of yesterday's triumph
And sail on the steel breeze
Come on you boy child, you winner and loser
Come on you miner for truth and delusion
And shine !
You shone like the Sun
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Now there's a look in your eyes
Like black holes in the sky
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
You were caught on the cross fire
Of childhood and stardom
Blown on the steel breeze
You reached for the secret too soon
You cried for the Moon.
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Threatened by shadows at night
And exposed in the light.
Shine on you crazy diamond !
Well you wore out you welcome
With random precision
Rode on the steel breeze
2. Welcome To The Machine
Welcome, my son, welcome to the machine
Where have you been ?
It's alright we know where you've been.
You've been in the pipeline, filling in time
Provided with toys
And "Scouting for Boys"
You bought a guitar to punish your ma.
And you didn't like school
And you know you're nobody's fool
So welcome to the machine.
Welcome my son, welcome to the machine
What did you dream ?
It's alright we told you what to dream.
You dreamed of a big star
He played mean guitar
He always ate in the Steak Bar
He loved to drive in his Jaguar
So welcome to the Machine
3. Have A Cigar
Come in here, dear boy, have a cigar
You're gonna go far,
You're gonna fly high, you're never gonna die,
You're gonna make it if you try
I gonna love you
Well I've alvays had a deep respect
And I mean that most sincerely
The band is just fantastic,
That is really what I think
Oh by the way which one's Pink ?
And did we tell you the name of the game, boy
We call it Riding the Gravy Train
We're just knocked out
We heard about the sell out
You gotta get an album out
You owe it to the people
We're so happy we can hardly count !
Everybody else is just green,
Have you seen the chart ?
It's a helluva start,
It could be made into a monster
If we all pull together as a team
And did we tell you the name of the game, boy
We call it Riding the Gravy Train
4. Wish You Were Here
So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from Hell blue skies from Pain
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail ?
A smile from a veil ?
Do you think you can tell
And did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts ?
Hot ashes for trees ?
Hot air for a cool breeze ?
Cold comfort for change ?
And did you exchange
A walk on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl,
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
What have we found ?
The same old fears
Wish you were here
5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pt. 2
Nobody knows where you are
How near or how far
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Pile on many more layers
And I'll be joining you there
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
And we'll bask in the shadow
Of yesterday's triumph
And sail on the steel breeze
Come on you boy child, you winner and loser
Come on you miner for truth and delusion
And shine !
Where have you been ?
It's alright we know where you've been.
You've been in the pipeline, filling in time
Provided with toys
And "Scouting for Boys"
You bought a guitar to punish your ma.
And you didn't like school
And you know you're nobody's fool
So welcome to the machine.
Welcome my son, welcome to the machine
What did you dream ?
It's alright we told you what to dream.
You dreamed of a big star
He played mean guitar
He always ate in the Steak Bar
He loved to drive in his Jaguar
So welcome to the Machine
3. Have A Cigar
Come in here, dear boy, have a cigar
You're gonna go far,
You're gonna fly high, you're never gonna die,
You're gonna make it if you try
I gonna love you
Well I've alvays had a deep respect
And I mean that most sincerely
The band is just fantastic,
That is really what I think
Oh by the way which one's Pink ?
And did we tell you the name of the game, boy
We call it Riding the Gravy Train
We're just knocked out
We heard about the sell out
You gotta get an album out
You owe it to the people
We're so happy we can hardly count !
Everybody else is just green,
Have you seen the chart ?
It's a helluva start,
It could be made into a monster
If we all pull together as a team
And did we tell you the name of the game, boy
We call it Riding the Gravy Train
4. Wish You Were Here
So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from Hell blue skies from Pain
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail ?
A smile from a veil ?
Do you think you can tell
And did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts ?
Hot ashes for trees ?
Hot air for a cool breeze ?
Cold comfort for change ?
And did you exchange
A walk on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl,
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
What have we found ?
The same old fears
Wish you were here
5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pt. 2
Nobody knows where you are
How near or how far
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Pile on many more layers
And I'll be joining you there
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
And we'll bask in the shadow
Of yesterday's triumph
And sail on the steel breeze
Come on you boy child, you winner and loser
Come on you miner for truth and delusion
And shine !
You're gonna go far,
You're gonna fly high, you're never gonna die,
You're gonna make it if you try
I gonna love you
Well I've alvays had a deep respect
And I mean that most sincerely
The band is just fantastic,
That is really what I think
Oh by the way which one's Pink ?
And did we tell you the name of the game, boy
We call it Riding the Gravy Train
We're just knocked out
We heard about the sell out
You gotta get an album out
You owe it to the people
We're so happy we can hardly count !
Everybody else is just green,
Have you seen the chart ?
It's a helluva start,
It could be made into a monster
If we all pull together as a team
And did we tell you the name of the game, boy
We call it Riding the Gravy Train
4. Wish You Were Here
So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from Hell blue skies from Pain
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail ?
A smile from a veil ?
Do you think you can tell
And did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts ?
Hot ashes for trees ?
Hot air for a cool breeze ?
Cold comfort for change ?
And did you exchange
A walk on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl,
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
What have we found ?
The same old fears
Wish you were here
5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pt. 2
Nobody knows where you are
How near or how far
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Pile on many more layers
And I'll be joining you there
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
And we'll bask in the shadow
Of yesterday's triumph
And sail on the steel breeze
Come on you boy child, you winner and loser
Come on you miner for truth and delusion
And shine !
Heaven from Hell blue skies from Pain
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail ?
A smile from a veil ?
Do you think you can tell
And did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts ?
Hot ashes for trees ?
Hot air for a cool breeze ?
Cold comfort for change ?
And did you exchange
A walk on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl,
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
What have we found ?
The same old fears
Wish you were here
5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pt. 2
Nobody knows where you are
How near or how far
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Pile on many more layers
And I'll be joining you there
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
And we'll bask in the shadow
Of yesterday's triumph
And sail on the steel breeze
Come on you boy child, you winner and loser
Come on you miner for truth and delusion
And shine !
How near or how far
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Pile on many more layers
And I'll be joining you there
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
And we'll bask in the shadow
Of yesterday's triumph
And sail on the steel breeze
Come on you boy child, you winner and loser
Come on you miner for truth and delusion
And shine !