Pink Floyd - Wish you were here - Released Year 1975
Tracklist front / back album covers
Side one
1. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I–V)" 13:32
2. "Welcome to the Machine" 7:32
Total length: 21:04
Side two
1. "Have a Cigar" (featuring Roy Harper) 5:08
2. "Wish You Were Here" 5:35
3. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI–IX)" 12:30
Total length: 23:13
1982 Japanese CD Reissue
1. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I–V) – Welcome To The Machine" 21:03
2. "Have A Cigar – Wish You Were Here – Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI–IX)" 23:10
Total length: 44:13
Side one
1. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I–V)" 13:32
2. "Welcome to the Machine" 7:32
Total length: 21:04
Side two
1. "Have a Cigar" (featuring Roy Harper) 5:08
2. "Wish You Were Here" 5:35
3. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI–IX)" 12:30
Total length: 23:13
1982 Japanese CD Reissue
1. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I–V) – Welcome To The Machine" 21:03
2. "Have A Cigar – Wish You Were Here – Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI–IX)" 23:10
Total length: 44:13
Wish You Were Here is the 1975 album by Pink Floyd that stands as a moving tribute to former band member Syd Barrett. Featuring some of their most iconic songs, the album blends hauntingly beautiful melodies with introspective lyrics that explore themes of absence, alienation, and the music industry itself.
The record’s lush production and heartfelt songwriting make it a fan favorite and a highlight of Pink Floyd’s legendary discography.
🎶 Fun Facts about Wish You Were Here:
🎸 “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” is a nine-part epic dedicated to Syd Barrett, whose surprise visit to the studio during recording left the band stunned.
🎤 The title track “Wish You Were Here” is one of the band’s most beloved ballads, featuring David Gilmour’s soulful acoustic guitar.
🎧 The album’s recording process was influenced by the band’s disillusionment with the music industry, captured in the song “Have a Cigar.”
🎹 The album’s cover art, featuring two businessmen shaking hands (one of them on fire), symbolizes the emptiness of show business deals.
🥁 The innovative use of synthesizers and tape effects adds depth and atmosphere to the album’s timeless sound.
Wish You Were Here is a must-listen for any Pink Floyd fan and a perfect entry point for new listeners. It’s a testament to the band’s ability to blend emotion, sonic experimentation, and powerful songwriting into a cohesive, unforgettable experience.
Wish You Were Here is the 9th studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 12 September 1975 through Harvest Records and Columbia Records, their first release for the latter. Based on material Pink Floyd composed while performing in Europe, Wish You Were Here was recorded over numerous sessions throughout 1975 at Abbey Road Studios in London.
The album's themes include criticism of the music business, alienation, and a tribute to founding member Syd Barrett, who left seven years earlier with deteriorating mental health. Like their previous record, The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Pink Floyd used studio effects and synthesisers. Guest singers included Roy Harper, who provided the lead vocals on "Have a Cigar", and Venetta Fields, who added backing vocals to "Shine On You Crazy Diamond". To promote the album, the band released the double A-side single "Have a Cigar" / "Welcome to the Machine".
