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Masterpieces and popular songs by Pink Floyd

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Let me introduce songs by Pink Floyd, a rock band from the United Kingdom.

Pink Floyd performs in a style that blends psychedelic rock, blues, and folk, operating in a genre often referred to as progressive rock.

Their floating, atmospheric sound is particularly striking.

It’s said that the band’s formation was sparked when three of the original members, who were attending architecture school, got into a heated debate about contemporary music.

Now, please enjoy Pink Floyd’s songs with this playlist.

Pink Floyd’s Famous and Popular Songs (21–30)

Summer ’68Pink Floyd

Summer ’68

Summer '68Pink Floyd

This piece, included on Atom Heart Mother, the classic album by the British rock band Pink Floyd, portrays a one-night encounter and the emotions that follow.

Richard Wright’s soul-stirring piano and Hammond organ are particularly striking.

It delves deeply into the complexity of feelings that arise from a brief meeting, in contrast to its bright melody.

Released in October 1970, the song reflects the free-love ethos of the 1960s while deftly expressing the introspective emotions that resulted.

It’s a recommended track for late summer, when you want to feel the transience of life and the preciousness of chance encounters.

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Fat Old SunPink Floyd

Fat Old Sun

Fat Old SunPink Floyd

A track written by guitarist David Gilmour.

David handles lead vocals and plays all the instruments except the organ, which is by Richard Wright.

The track appears on the album Atom Heart Mother, released in 1970.

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HAVE A CIGARPink Floyd

PINK FLOYD HAVE A CIGAR

HAVE A CIGARPink Floyd

A track that sings about corporate control over musicians.

It features lead vocals by Roy Harper, a British folk singer.

It has been covered by many artists, including Foo Fighters and Gov’t Mule.

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BikePink Floyd

Pink Floyd – “Bike”

BikePink Floyd

A track included on Pink Floyd’s 1967 debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn.

It was written by Syd Barrett for his girlfriend at the time, Jenny Spires.

It has been covered by artists such as P-Model and Phish.

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Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd – Another Brick In The Wall, Part Two (Official Music Video)

Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2Pink Floyd

Part 2 of the three songs “Another Brick in the Wall,” all produced based on the same theme.

The track was written by bassist Roger Waters, and during production its working title was “Education.” The disco beat was suggested by producer Bob Ezrin.

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One of These DaysPink Floyd

Pink Floyd – One Of These Days (official video)

One of These DaysPink Floyd

It’s one of the signature tracks by Pink Floyd, the British rock band known for their psychedelic vibe.

Included on the album Meddle, released in November 1971, it’s an instrumental piece marked by an eerie bassline and the sound of wind.

The only vocal line in the song is a menacing phrase—“One of these days, I’m going to cut you into little pieces”—which heightens the tension even further.

Some say the track expresses anger toward critics, but it’s open to interpretation, offering a depth that lets each listener find their own meaning.

It’s highly recommended for those interested in progressive rock or who enjoy experimental music.

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The Dark Side of the Moon

The Dark Side of the MoonPink Floyd

Pink Floyd – Money (Official Music Video)

The Dark Side of the MoonPink Floyd

Pink Floyd’s masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon, a worldwide success, was released in March 1973 and continues to captivate countless listeners as a towering landmark of UK rock.

The band’s ensemble playing radiates overwhelming taste and precision, and the lyrics—at times sharply criticizing greed and materialism in capitalist society—remain as powerful as ever.

The album has sold over 50 million copies worldwide and set an astonishing record by staying on the U.

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Billboard 200 chart for 962 weeks.

Its grand soundscapes transcend the boundaries of progressive rock, making it a gem that every music lover should hear at least once.

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