What’s really special is that this performance was before Wish You Were Here was released, so probably nobody in the audience had ever heard this song before. And they absolutely went nuts for it, as they should; it’s a fundamentally incredible work of art.
I was at one these Concerts at the " Wembley Empire Pool " as it was called back then, and they were stunning. The first half of the show started with this early version of " Shine On ", plus " You gotta be Crazy " and " Raving and Drooling " which we all now know as " Dogs" and " Sheep ".....Second half of the show was an updated " Dark Side of the Moon " complete with the now famous large circular back screen showing various clips throughout the performance. So glad to hear tracks like this from SO long ago in 1974. Still got my Programme and Tickets from the Concerts, and will stay with me forever, methinks......Shine On Indeed.....
The studio version (released in 1975 in two halves [Pts I-V and Pts VI-IX] on the album Wish You Were Here) is 26 minutes in total and several of the In The Flesh tour (1977) performances stretched as long as 35 minutes.
I feel you man, Pink Floyd has probably saved my life a few times with their music. Listening to them makes me feel like I'm not alone in my struggles in this world.
I raced to the record store..sorry kids no internet then..on the day this was released and I’m still listening to it 47 years later..still a masterpiece…love these guys…without Gilmour and Wright it ain’t Floyd.
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 crossfire 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 your 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!
I was lucky enough to see them on this tour at The Usher Hall in Edinburgh. Apart from tracks from Wish You Were Here they did the whole of Dark Side of The Moon and Echoes as an encore. It was an unforgettable experience one I will never forget.
I don't know what is gonna be of me when years go through. Probably life will give me surprises, happiness, hard times, but something I really know is that, despite all time could pass, this song will still being listening by me. I think there's no a song similar to this. Shine on you crazy diamond has something speciall, it's a melody that can not be replaced by another one, it shows me calm and patience. Just a masterpiece.
I discovered this gem in my local library. I like this live version of “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” even more than the album cut. It’s dreamy to hear the song done in one piece. Richard Wright takes it to a whole new level. This song was the first song in a live concert Pink Floyd did in 1974. Other songs include early versions from Animals, “Raving and Drooling” and “You Got to be Crazy”. The 2nd half of the concert includes “DSOTM”, and an awesome live version of “Echoes”. If you are a lifelong fan of Pink Floyd like me, then you will want to kick back and listen to the whole concert. This is Pink Floyd in their prime. I say that as an old man who had the good fortune of seeing Pink Floyd live seven times, four times with Roger Waters.
@tina the punk rocker Yeah, i can relate to that. When you play on a recording for some reason you feel the pressure that everything has to be perfect, and you play in some sort of a robotic way. But when you play live, you can feel the whole energy flowing and your creativity just explodes.
I first head Shine On the day Wish You Were Here was released in 1975. I had been eagerly anticipating it because DSOTM had been release more than 2 years earlier. As I listened to this in my college dorm room, I remember thinking..... "This is a psychedelic blues album."
This was the 1st opening song at the wembley 74 winter tour gigs. Still being formulated prior to recording ( as they did back then!) I was in row B in front of DG and 2 backing singers. I’m still stunned!!
I think without David's playing and singing we all never would have been so turned on by Pink Floyd. I love all aspects so don't get me wrong but he's too brilliant to deny.
Hello people of the Earth! It was 38 minus in Finland december 1979. My friend recorded this LP for me. I bought earlier Sex Pistols Never Mind Bollocks and The Wall released allmost same time. I am not in prison or mental hospital still. SHINE ON!!!!!!
@@tinkerbell868 Great bassist, unusual singer, brilliant lyricist. Unfortunately a bit of a kook. I guess genius has some drawbacks. Wouldn't know personally!
@@stickman1742 You're right. He supposedly did most of the arrangements, but since Gilmour, Wright and Mason were all accomplished and competent musicians they had a great deal of involvement with the musical compositions. I already conceded lyrics to Roger but I'm not giving him all the damned credit. Although he probably believes he deserves it.
Fully agree. Especially from 17.11 to the end of the song. Absolutely brilliant drumming ,
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Nick Mason is a lot like Ringo Starr. He was never flashy or wild on the kit, but he was always able to deliver the perfect groove the song demanded. A lot of people don't realize that being a decent drummer is the hardest part of playing the drums.
@ right! Idk what ppl want. Is he supposed to try to overpower David's solos and just clash with the sound? He seems chill playing later on but on the original Pompeii recording, you see Mason get after it and can appreciate his talent
Nick Mason is actually such a good drummer that nobody knows how good of a drummer he is. Minimalist and egoless not because he can't not be, but because that's what the situation calls for. Dude could probably beat the shit out of his drums with 32nd note hits but he's wise enough not to. The warrior who keeps his weapons sheathed.
1 man, 1 vision. Conjured up the name, created their sound, walked away into obscurity and still influenced their musical journey. Syd was the catalyst and major reason why The Pink Floyd Sound manifested into existence. 4 men paying homage to their lost brother, sad. If Syd kept it together we would lose out on future masterpieces. Unfortunately, he went off the rails, payed his price and the other 4 created this as a memorial to our fallen genius. Syd is still inspiring, check out Dave's new single. Coincidence? Think not. Hopefully the dolly rocker concurs in the cosmos. Totally appreciate their craft. They have inspired millions for decades. 5 unique talents, who complety made true art, not just music. Great recording btw. Glad I saw them during The Division Bell tour, amazing. Sorry Rog, they were still a force of nature without your presence & blessing. Not the same but damn, still better than 99% of music out there. Rog had the grandiose, universal lyrics but lacked the musical chops. Dave, Nick and Rick pulled off 2 (3, if you count The Endless River) amazing albums. Amused to Death was a great premise and had some killer songs. Also remember, Radio Chaos and The Pros and Cons of Hitching. Also had good themes and some great songs. He could never capture or encapsulate the magic of all 4 together. Damn shame. Live 8 was a great reunion but knew in my heart they all couldn't bury the hatchet. Not bitching at all. Grateful for all they produced together and their solo works. Dave's new single is tight and another nod to Syd. Jolly good.
That Uni Vibe effect on those opening Arpeggios in Shine On was a studio mistake that Waters insisted that Gilmour kept in and didn’t change or correct. Pink Floyd were a remarkable band. I seen them in 88,89, 90 and 94. But alas without Waters. But I’m glad to say that they were my first live experience.
@@erikarabie They definitely have similiar tonal characteristics on slower settings that can hard to distinguish. On faster settings, the Uni-Vibe sweep tends to be a little more pronounced. Best examples I can think of: Uni-Vibe Jimi Hendrix - Machine Gun Robin Trower - Bridge Of Sighs Phaser - Rush - The Necromancer Van Halen - Eruption ( slower setting )
Same omg, went up to Joshua tree with my girl and some friends. Brought out my boom box, gave them some shrooms and told them to hang on for the ride. Best ever man, listening to this song and welcome to the machine together felt like an everlasting trip
So this performance is from a concert 6 months *prior* to them recording the track for the Wish You Were Here album?? It's fascinating to hear the track in its development stage, albeit an advanced one here. All the tempo and time signature changes (the basic rhythm track) of the album version are present here. What's still to be developed further is the fabulous album version of Part 8, where Rick Wright runs riot on the synths and clavinet - duelling and trading riffs with a frienzied Gilmour. Here, part 8 is a more laid-back jam with sustained Hammond organ parts and subdued licks from Gilmour. There are some comments below about the vocals - I think they are great in this performance. Raw and heartfelt!
@@mattgilbert7347 I agree. Some of the other ones I've heard from this time had him sounding a bit cringeworthy. This sounds the best with respect to the album version.
Mateusz Leśniak .is this really wembley 74. The song was not still complete in this form at that year. You can hear live recording from 73 on dark side of the moon experience version edition . It must be from in the flesh tour 77. They were perfectionists at that time and roger sang very emotional.
