Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5)

About Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5)

"Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I–V)" is the opening suite of Pink Floyd’s ninth studio album, Wish You Were Here, released on September 12, 1975. This epic progressive rock composition is both a sonic masterpiece and a poignant tribute to the band’s former frontman, Syd Barrett, whose deteriorating mental health led to his departure from the group in 1968. Spanning over 13 minutes in its first half, the piece is divided into five movements (Parts I–V), later followed by Parts VI–IX to bookend the album. .

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About this song

Credited to

Pink Floyd

Album

Wish You Were Here · Track 1 of 5 · Opens the album · Longest track on the album

Released

September 12, 1975

Duration

13:32

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From the album: Wish You Were Here