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Roger Waters Reflects on Pink Floyd's Timeless Legacy

10/30/2025

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In a 2007 interview, Roger Waters reflected on the enduring significance of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here.
He said he feels a deep emotional connection to the song, especially its second verse.
Waters noted the difficulty of performing Shine On You Crazy Diamond after Syd Barrett's death.
The band pursued Household Objects, an album using everyday items for sound, but shelved it in favor of Wish You Were Here.

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In a 2007 interview, Roger Waters reflected on the enduring significance of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here.
He said he feels a deep emotional connection to the song, especially its second verse.
Waters noted the difficulty of performing Shine On You Crazy Diamond after Syd Barrett's death.
The band pursued Household Objects, an album using everyday items for sound, but shelved it in favor of Wish You Were Here.