| "Burning Bridges" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Pink Floyd | |
| from the album Obscured by Clouds | |
| Published | World Copyrights Ltd |
| Released | 3 June 1972 (UK) 15 June 1972 (US) |
| Recorded | March 1972 Château d'Hérouville, Pontoise, France |
| Genre | Progressive rock |
| Length | 3:30 |
| Label | Harvest |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Pink Floyd |
"Burning Bridges" is a song from Pink Floyd's 1972 album Obscured by Clouds. It shares a similar tune to the instrumental " Mudmen" on the same album. [1] [2] [3]
Composition and vocals
It consists of an organ melody written by Richard Wright, with David Gilmour and Wright as a duet, singing the lyrics by Roger Waters.
The song is performed in 6/4.
Live performances
The song was performed live by Mason in 2022, with his band Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets. [4]
Personnel
- David Gilmour – electric guitar, slide guitar, lead vocals
- Richard Wright – Hammond organ, lead vocals
- Roger Waters – bass guitar
- Nick Mason – drums, percussion
References
- ^ Strong, Martin C. (2004). The Great Rock Discography (7th ed.). Edinburgh: Canongate Books. p. 1177. ISBN 1-84195-551-5.
- ^ Mabbett, Andy (1995). The Complete Guide to the Music of Pink Floyd. London: Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-4301-X.
- ^ Manning, Toby (2006). "The Albums". The Rough Guide to Pink Floyd (1st ed.). London: Rough Guides. pp. 164–165. ISBN 1-84353-575-0.
- ^ Bailie, Geoff (19 April 2022). "Concert Review: Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets – Ulster Hall, Belfast – April 14th, 2022". The Prog Report. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
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- Song recordings produced by Nick Mason
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