2006-12-01 09:06:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
On the original recording, the song's lead vocals were performed not by any member of Pink Floyd, but by an acquaintance of the band: British singer-songwriter Roy Harper. Roger Waters intended to perform the part himself, as he did during most stage performances, but had strained his voice while recording "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", and David Gilmour would not sing the harsh lyrics. Harper was recording his album HQ in Studio 2 of Abbey Road at the same time as Pink Floyd were working in Studio 3; learning of the band's dilemma Harper offered to sing the lead.
Waters later stated that he (perhaps unconsciously) hoped the other band members would refuse this suggestion, and insist on keeping the song strictly within the confines of Pink Floyd. He was therefore surprised when they immediately accepted the idea, and Harper claims that he requested a lifetime ticket to Lord's cricket ground as payment for his services. Harper has described feeling insulted when he was sent a one-time cheque instead (which he says was never cashed).[
2006-12-01 09:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by superkrogerbaggerman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On the original recording, the song's lead vocals were performed not by any member of Pink Floyd, but by an acquaintance of the band: British singer-songwriter Roy Harper. Roger Waters intended to perform the part himself, as he did during most stage performances, but had strained his voice while recording "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", and David Gilmour would not sing the harsh lyrics. Harper was recording his album HQ in Studio 2 of Abbey Road at the same time as Pink Floyd were working in Studio 3; learning of the band's dilemma Harper offered to sing the lead.
2006-12-01 09:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by ★Fetal☆ ★And ☆ ★Weeping☆ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
David Gilmour sang lead and backing.vocals. He also did the little cough and sniff during the guitar solo at the beginning of the song. Roger Waters wrote the lyrics, partky about Syd Barrett.
2006-12-01 09:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by Crash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cant say Metallica would be everywhere as solid as purple floyd or led zeppelin. Led zeppelin had a large sound and experience, yet curiously a large variety of songs on there albums they didnt write (riffs) and maximum of there music is fueled by drugs. i think of purple floyd exchange right into a much better band with extra effective shape and killer guitar solos. purple floyd for me :)
2016-10-04 14:47:39 · answer #4 · answered by sather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a blues singer called Hoy Happer
2006-12-01 09:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by Di 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roy Harper, an English singer and ubiquitous fringe-dweller.
2006-12-01 09:15:25 · answer #6 · answered by leperxcore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it was Roger Waters on "Wish You were Here", 1975
2006-12-01 09:09:18 · answer #7 · answered by Rotten Johnny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im 99% sure roger waters
2006-12-01 09:10:11 · answer #8 · answered by mk1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it was Roger Waters,
2006-12-01 09:17:45 · answer #9 · answered by P-Wally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋