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Simon Armitage Celebrates Pink Floyd's Legacy with Poem

10/29/2025

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The 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here prompted poet laureate Simon Armitage to write a new poem, "Dear Pink Floyd."
The poem is part of a deluxe reissue set releasing December 12 and featuring 25 bonus tracks.
Armitage describes the poem as a physical manifestation of the album's sound.
The anniversary is expected to renew interest in the band, which recently topped charts with a live album.

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The 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here prompted poet laureate Simon Armitage to write a new poem, "Dear Pink Floyd."
The poem is part of a deluxe reissue set releasing December 12 and featuring 25 bonus tracks.
Armitage describes the poem as a physical manifestation of the album's sound.
The anniversary is expected to renew interest in the band, which recently topped charts with a live album.