As I do every year on this day, I want to wish Happy Birthday to Dark Side of the Moon, the best album of all time by the best rock band of all time, Pink Floyd. Of course, you’re free to disagree. I absolutely support your right to be wrong.
I used to feature a track from Dark Side of the Moon with each yearly post but I’ve run out of songs from that album so I’ve moved on to tracks from other Albums that I really like. This year’s track is Lost for Words from a rehearsal for the Pulse tour. If the video doesn’t appear on your screen, click on “Watch video on YouTube”.
I like this video for two reasons. First, you don’t usually see Gilmour playing a straight guitar but he brings the same amazing technique to it that he uses on his electric guitar. Second, these guys don’t mess around. Even though it’s a rehearsal for a song they’ve probably played hundreds of times, they treat it just like a live show complete with their signature light show.
I hope you enjoy the video as much as I do. In the meantime, join me in wishing a happy 53rd birthday to an iconic and enduring album.