Pink Floyd Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Pigs (Three different Ones)Pink Floyd50rank/position

Pink Floyd – Pigs (Three different Ones)

Known as one of Pink Floyd’s masterpieces, this song carries a powerful message centered on social criticism.

Its sharp critique of those in power and dissatisfaction with unequal social structures blend with psychedelic music to create a distinctive world view.

Included on the album Animals, released in January 1977, the piece is said to have been inspired by George Orwell’s Animal Farm.

It features a bluesy guitar riff and a complex bass line, culminating in a striking, memorable sound.

It’s a recommended track for those interested in social issues or anyone who wants to experience a deep message through music.

San TropezPink Floyd51rank/position

San Tropez

Dreams and hopes that slipped from my love.

Pink Floyd’s “San Tropez” is a complex song whose philosophical and cerebral lyrics allow for multiple interpretations.

Although it’s a relatively little-known tune included on the album Meddle, its introspective world is highly captivating.

ScarecrowPink Floyd52rank/position

Pink Floyd – 10 – The Scarecrow – The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn (1967)

From one of Floyd’s early tracks, with a whiff of the Beatles in the air.

There’s an awareness of electro, and the sound itself comes to embody psychedelia.

The way it somehow echoes Japanese folk music evokes a kind of Eastern mystique lurking within the psychedelic expression.

SheepPink Floyd53rank/position

Sheep

Sheep, included on their 10th album Animals released in 1977.

Amid the complex song structures characteristic of a prog band, it’s a track where you can enjoy an aggressive sound that evokes classic rock.

Its literary lyrics, which criticize society by likening people to sheep, are also compelling.

At a time when a new punk rock movement was beginning to surge and progressive rock was starting to feel a bit dated, the album became a hit in both the United States and the United Kingdom, showcasing Pink Floyd’s enduring power.

Summer ’68Pink Floyd54rank/position

Summer ’68

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.

Take it BackPink Floyd55rank/position

Pink Floyd — Take it Back

“Take It Back,” included on the 1994 album The Division Bell—their first studio release in seven years since the previous work—stands out for Pink Floyd as an uncommon gem with straightforward, uplifting lyrics and a refreshing sound, contrasting with their often enigmatic words and complex song structures.

As a relatively newer piece in their career, it’s a great recommendation for those who find it hard to get into their early sound.

Start with this track, then gradually immerse yourself in the world of Pink Floyd—it’s a rewarding journey!

Us And ThemPink Floyd56rank/position

Pink Floyd – “Us And Them”

A track by Pink Floyd known for its floating, airy sound.

Featured on the landmark progressive rock album The Dark Side of the Moon, this song captivates with its soothing saxophone melody.

The lyrics convey criticism of social division and war, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in March 1973, the piece runs over seven minutes, yet its relaxed tempo envelops the listener.

It’s the perfect song when you want to unwind from work or the stresses of everyday life.