Pink Floyd Popular Song Rankings [2025]

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(22) THE WALL: Pink Floyd – Run Like Hell

One of the last songs co-written by Roger Waters and Dave Gilmour.

A track characterized by a catchy sound, it was released as a single in 1980.

It has been covered by many artists, including Kittie and The Disco Biscuits.

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Pink Floyd – Time (2011 Remastered)

Opening with the blaring sound of alarm clocks, “Time” is, as its title suggests, a song about time.

It was written by Roger Waters, who was 29 at the time and pondering whether he was “just wasting the time of his life.” The track appears on Pink Floyd’s 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon.

While it features the kind of complex passages typical of a progressive rock band, it’s also a song where you can fully savor David Gilmour’s emotional guitar solo.

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Pink Floyd – Arnold Layne (Official Music Video)

Pink Floyd, who achieved record-breaking success in the 1970s and etched their name in music history, actually began in the late 1960s as a band led by the eccentric genius Syd Barrett—at a time when David Gilmour wasn’t even a member.

Their starting point was their debut single Arnold Layne, released in 1967.

Written and composed by Syd Barrett, it’s a psychedelic pop track that fully showcases his distinctive style, and it might come as a surprise if you’ve only listened to their albums from the 1970s onward.

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Pink Floyd – Careful With That Axe Eugene

It’s a masterpiece that lets you experience an indescribable kind of fear—completely different from the intentionally staged terror of background music! It’s a hidden early gem by Pink Floyd, the pinnacle of British progressive rock and a band that also achieved record-breaking commercial success.

The song first appeared as the B-side to the UK single “Point Me at the Sky,” released in 1968.

Even though it was a B-side, it was frequently performed live at the time, which shows how important a place it held in their repertoire.

It’s packed with the psychedelic atmosphere characteristic of their early work, and the impact of the moment when bassist and vocalist Roger Waters suddenly lets out a scream as if he’s gone mad is absolutely staggering.

Also note that it was re-recorded and included in the soundtrack to Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1970 masterpiece Zabriskie Point under the new title “Come in Number 51 (Your Time Is Up).”

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Pink Floyd – Atom Heart Mother

A monumental suite that pioneered a new frontier in progressive rock.

Its intricate soundscape, woven from brass and choral arrangements, captivates the listener.

While influenced by classical music, it shines with Pink Floyd’s unmistakable originality.

Released in 1970, this piece epitomizes the band’s musical curiosity and experimental spirit.

Featured on the album Atom Heart Mother, it became Pink Floyd’s first UK number-one.

Rich in expression that transcends musical boundaries, this work is recommended for anyone seeking a new listening experience.

Why not surrender yourself to its lush sonic world in a leisurely moment?

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Pink Floyd – Brain Damage

“Brain Damage” is a track included on the 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon, and its theme is, plainly, madness.

The song portrays madness lurking within a gently pastoral atmosphere, and it’s said to depict the figure of Syd Barrett, the band’s original leader who left after experiencing mental health issues.

The laughter heard partway through the track belongs to the band’s sound engineer, Peter Watts, but the way it keeps sounding eerie over and over is what makes this song so unsettling.

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Dogs

A track that sings about a businessman who climbs the corporate ladder at the expense of others.

It’s included on the 1977 album Animals.

Its working title was “You Gotta Be Crazy,” but it was changed to “Dogs” to match the album’s title and concept.