Lost my 28 year old son Max on August 4th, about 7 weeks ago. He loved Pink floyd and this was his favorite song by them. Love you Max and wish you were here ..... Pops.
I lost my daughter almost 1 year ago, 12/09/19. She was 21 and a hero. She was an organ donor and saved 3 lives. Her name was Briar and I miss her every second of every day. How I wish she was here.
That’s heartbreaking to hear, you must be so hurt but so proud. I’m a father of two girls but one of them went to heaven. I feel so blessed to have my little girl here but every day feel the pain of losing my other one. Brings a lot home this song does
@@prakhar9998 To me it means that nobody has any idea what they're doing in life whatsoever, but if you're lucky enough, you'll meet someone who you just mesh with very well. So when you're with that person, it's like you're two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year. Then one of you will die and it will be so utterly devastating that you'll almost wish you'd never met them in the first place. But that's life. Life hurts. Enjoy the good moments while you can and just be prepared for it to all be ripped away from you one day.
The song is about Syd Barrett on one level. But it is also about missing yourself, as Waters can attest to. That dejecting feeling of absence and 'numbness'. That feeling of not being able to feel anything. We've all experienced it in some capacity.
Wish you were here is so powerful. It means different things to different people but it means something to everyone. A truly brilliant masterpiece and gift.
I'd be honored if some Pink Floyd & David Gilmour fans would take a quick listen to my live piano & vocal covers of WISH YOU WERE HERE and SLIT SKIRTS by Pete Townshend on my YT channel in tribute to 2 of the greatest songwriters in rock history. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and RESPECT to the legends.
@@willritter4076 Pete Townshend is a genius songwriter, music and lyrics, David Gilmour is not, Roger Waters wrote most of Floyd's output including nearly all the lyrics. Sad how even Pink Floyd fans don't know this fact.
My school teacher died of covid-19 few days ago . He was the most beloved person in our school ❤️ This song was the last thing he Posted on his Facebook timeline by captioning it as "if wishes were horeses, beggars would ride". I really miss those games we played together and those laughs we shared. I really wish you were here . 🌻❤️
I grew up with Pink Floyd due to my Mother's love of them. My Mother battled various illnesses throughout her life and when I was older and she was in a solid state of health, she surprised my brother and I with The Australian Pink Floyd tickets for a Chicago show. It was the highlight of my life to see my Mother sing, cry, dance and hug my brother and I during this song. I learned guitar and mastered this song with my brother. I play Floyd for her every year on her birthday and cherish my Mothers life through the beauty this song has to offer. I miss you Mom, I wish you were here.
kurt cowan man that was really touching. Just today I singed this song in my brother’s matrimony and he was playing the “Gilmour’s guitar”. It was one of the happiest moments of my whole life. This song have the capacity of get the most amazing feelings out of a person when its singed. Greetings from Chile.
My beautiful husband died 16 months ago. He was only 57. I struggle every single shitty day to try to move on. Wish You Were Here has kept me going. We are/were huge Floyd fans. I thank you for amazing music and The Wall. There will never be another composition like this. I pray to God every day to pass on to my husband that “I Wish You Were Here” 😢😭😣😭😢
Hang in there Kathy. If you need someone to listen with you, I'm here. I lost my wife in 2003 at age of 43. Just call out for me: Oi' where's the fucking bar John!
I've lost alot of people I'm my short 37 years. Grandparents, mom, sister, best friend, cousin, many other friends. And other relatives. But I lost my father in November and I've been stuck in a rut ever since. When u say you struggle every single shitty day and try to move on I totally understand. I truly hope & pray you have found some peace. I know it sucks but I'm sure he wouldn't want you to just exist. I hope you found happiness in everyday life. I'm currently looking for mine. Hang strong.
Mr. Black Fire I’m very sorry for you. words can not explain the pain you suffer. I lost my dad in December 18. It still hurts so much, I have no words. Keep him in best memory and listen to the song! A big hug from Germany.
My Dad passed away in 2015. He left me a bunch of old Floyd vinyls. I bought a turntable and was totally blown away by the music. Thank you, Dad. Wish you were here...
I know what this song is about but it always makes me think about my dog. She really was a member of our family, had such a kind heart. Her death was the worst day of my life, when I had to carry her to the vet to put her to sleep. Always brings tears to my eyes. Yet Im happy that she had a good life and gave so much love to us
Today is exactly 10 years since my mother passed away from cancer.. I remember playing and singing this song to her through all my childhood to adulthood, it was our song that connected us deeply. Now, after she has passed away, this song has even deeper meaning to me, I'll play it every year on the same day till I live. Rest in peace mother.
I just think this is the most amazing version of one of the best songs ever written. Reading the comments and seeing how fucking viscerally meaningful it is to do many people just makes me want to cry. Funny thing is, I lost my dad to cancer, but this song isn't about that for me. Just a beautiful fucking song. Maybe the best song ever written. I mean musically, not just lyrically. Dave Gulmour must be the most expressive guitarist. This is the pinnacle.
I feel very similar. I keep coming back to this song year after year and the incredible listening experience combined with seeing how much others feel so strongly about this song is beyond fascinating.
So, so you think you can tell Heaven from hell? Blue skies from pain? Can you tell a green field From a cold steel rail? A smile from a veil? Do you think you can tell? Did they get you to trade Your heroes for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze? Cold comfort for change? Did you exchange A walk-on part in the war For a leading role in a cage? How I wish, how I wish you were here We're just two lost souls Swimming in a fish bowl Year after year Running over the same old ground What have we found? The same old fears Wish you were here
looking back on 50+ yrs of life, the words, "Wish You Were Here" have a totally different meaning to me now than they did many yrs ago....... looking back to see some friends i will never see again and go back to places that just dont exsist anymore... MUSIC IS BEAUTIFUL....
This song was about Water's father who died in the war...
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Every fucking song Waters writes is about Daddy not coming home from the War. He wasn't even killed or anything, he just couldn't bear to come home from one nasty shit storm (WWII) to such a whiny, spoiled little English bastard. Of course, his Mother spun him that old "Daddy was a hero" bullshit, in an attempt to protect him from the brutal truth, and at least give Roger a chance to develop normally without the guilt of knowing his father was a Sonder-kommando at Birkenwald Camp. Also, to protect herself from the shame of collaborating with the enemy, and being branded (quite rightly so, imo) a whore. How I wish the whole Waters family had bunked off to Germany after the War. Then maybe Syd wouldn't have been bullied into meltdown by that rotten, toxic bastard, Roger "There's only room for one Roger in this band, so we're going to call you Syd" fuckin' Waters.
My dad introduced to to Pink Floyd among most of the best things in life. Used to mess with me when I was being a smartass teen, he’d start singing “so you think you can tell....” Fortunately, or unfortunately, I can barely do anything without him popping in my head. I can almost hear his voice even now “no no don’t play this one, play that other version from their X concert, and after this there’s this other song you have to listen to. Not while you’re driving, get home first”. Wish you were here dad.
Stella Lymbouras Super comment,I just had a conversation yesterday about similar thing's,I never got on well with my father going up,I swore to never take on any of his traits,yet despite me I notice I do similar thing's often,not the bad stuff,but he was anal about getting thing's right,like what terms truly mean etc,I find I correct others for such things,and at some point it dawned on me,OMG I'm turning into my father,however I have forgiven him long ago,and we have a much better relationship with him now I understand a bit more of his mindset,in his own way he tried to show me the correct way to behave,even if he didn't always do so himself,though I put that down to his drinking at that time,which he stopped doing 15 or more year's ago.Anyway sorry this went on so long,just your comment stirred me to reply,tour dad seems like he was cool,for this I'm glad,and sorry he is not here for you today,I'm sure he watches over you still however.
mikaveli I’m now a parent too and I assure you, all parents want what’s best it just comes down to what they’ve known in their lives in regards to how they’ll be able to teach/provide to their kids. Also, we tend to forget that our parents are human right? Try to maintain a good relationship with your dad no matter what. I drifted away for a while doing my own thing thinking I don’t need my parents and thinking I know better and man I regret it!
Even though he's sung this song more times than we can imagine , he still puts his heart and soul into singing it. That is an artist , not a performer.
grew up hating classic rock because that is all my step father played. We didn’t get along for the most part. He was an alcoholic and I considered him selfish for his addiction. He passed away a year ago. And it opened my eyes to his struggles and made me realize I had so much to thank him for. Once he passed all I could listen to is classic rock. It’s like I felt connected to him and now I have so much love for this band along with Zeppelin.. I remember him playing this on the guitar as a child- how I wish he was here.. wish I could hear him play this one more time. Thank you Pink Floyd for helping me get through the toughest time of my life.
To make the song even more emotional. The song is contributed to Syd Barret, a former leadsinger and writer of the band in the early days. But Syd didn't like world how it was back them and also had trouble cooping with his artist fame. As a reaction he got addicted to LSD. Shine On Your Crazy Diamon is especially written for Syd Barret. See also: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wish_You_Were_Here_(Pink_Floyd_song)
Absolute proof when you are a great musician, you can completely strip down to bare basics and no audio engineering yet sound even more amazing than the full compliment the original recording was even some 30 years later. Gilmour never ceases to amaze me and gives me goosebumps and tears in my eyes simply hearing this magic. Most amazing experience to see him in concert, one I'll cherish til my dying days. Dedicating this song to Kiki, truly wishing you were here with us to start college. 💜😪
My best friend died of cancer last Year at the age of 58.This song was shot on it’s cremation with a photo collage on the background. It brings back beautiful memories and still moves my heart. Rest in peace I will never forget You.
My best freiend died last year too, of cancer, we were both 50. I discovered this song recently and have it planned for my furneral which I dedicate too him. Miss him badly, we were like brothers, although chalk and cheese.
This song truly helps so much w grief ....nothing else helps but I swear to God this song has never let me down It is like an arm that goes around you that cloaks you w understanding and offers comfort . Organic Music art and free thought need to be protected at all costs
David Gilmour is one of my very favorite human beings. This man, along with his bandmates, has made the greatest and most beautiful music I've ever heard. He is the greatest guitar player I've ever heard. And he is an extremely humble, honest, giving, and charitable man. He is probably the only celebrity I would go out of my way to meet in person just to tell him how grateful I am for his very existence.
It's so sad yet beautiful that a lot of us use this song to remember our lost loved ones. I lost my dad 22 years ago, I was just 4, and I always dedicate this song to him when I sing it, it's one of the reasons why it's my favourite song ever
I remember the first time I heard "Wish You Were Here". My 2 little kids in the back of my '74 VW Bug, the sound began with speaker separation and scratchy radio and then I heard the guitar and said Out Loud "That sounds like Pink Floyd!" My daughter said "Mummy, of course it is" and that was the beginning of my love affair with David Gilmour, Roger Waters et al, including the other fish in the fishbowl, Syd Barrett. Their music transcends the age, you can be 2 or 102 and if you're a sentient being with a deep need for music in your heart, look no further. David Gilmour is my favorite guitarist of all time, and Brain Damage (from Dark Side, of course) & Time ("and then one day you find, 10 years have got behind you. No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun") just can't be ignored, they burrow their way into my heart & head, no matter how many times I've heard them. And they haven't sold out, miracles do happen.
+thewhuthut Love your comment. Some bands you hear just once and once is enough. Your hooked. I have many many favourites but always come back to Floyd. No compromise no BS just pure musical talent.
+thewhuthut This particular performance of this particular song is my favorite version bar none. I have walked through life missing lost friends, and this song (along with Cam's Burning House) is balm for those losses. Truly a universal song for all of our hard times
I bought a Guitar simply to learn to play this song. I have almost mastered it but not quite. I'm not saying i won't play other songs, but its this one that got me motivated to learn guitar at 53 years old. Simply outstanding the way he plays. Keep Rocked David!!!!!
My mother was a mathematician, a psychologist and a Yoga Teacher from 63 to 2014 and my father was an mechanical, civil and electric engineer. He loved telling jokes all the time even when he was dying of cancer in the Hospital
So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell, Blue skies from pain. Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail? A smile from a veil? Do you think you can tell? And did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze? Cold comfort for change? And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage? How I wish, how I wish you were here. We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year, Running over the same old ground. What have you found? The same old fears. Wish you were here.
I saw a youtube comment that was so beautiful, it made me teary-eyed. 🥺 "In 1972, as a teenager, I sat in a dark room, smoking a joint, listening to Pink Floyd on my headphones. Here I am, 50 years later, doing the exact same thing. I'm blessed to have lived during the time of Pink Floyd."
I listen to my Pink Floyd music on a daily basis. I got my first album when I was nine, I am fifty now and this music never, never, never gets old. You David and the band were truly gifts to the music world that will never be equaled or forgotten. Thank you for all the fabulous music.
I lost a friend to alcohol, and this was one of his favorite songs, RIP shyone, i hope you know someone remembers you, we grew up together and now i feel im going down the same path, i plan to be sober for a long time hopefully he can help me with that from a higher place in this universe that i am part of now and hope i can be to be there for my kids in the future.
+John T not sure about rare.. time is true and it kicks you in the ass , needle damage done neil young another , Scott weiland in Velvet Revolver and Fall to pieces, many many more imo the great songs are directly about being human and reminds you of that/
I am the biggest pink floyd / David gilmour fan. My entire room is pink floyd. David is my whole life. Hearing any live performance makes me sob. I love pink floyd with all my heart. My dream is to just see David in concert one time.
I lost my mom when I was 21, about 45 years ago, then my dad was gone a few years later. After my sister passed from cancer I decided to learn this song. Had the privilege of seeing Pink Floyd during their 1973 and 1975 tours. David Gilmour shaped how I wanted to play guitar. I play Wish You Were Here and sing to them on their remembrance days each year.
This video is what made me want to learn guitar. I'm only a year in but I pick it up everyday. I sit and play at my mom & sister's grave. I haven't learned the last two solos but I can get through the song. And finally after a year I can play it with some feeling. I wish I could have seen them live!
I can't get over how powerful and beautiful this song is. I thank my mum. It's bittersweet though as I only really started listening when she was dying. I'll keep playing it for you though mum.
My father introduced me to this masterpiece. I lost him 42 days ago Tomorrow is my birthday and Im crying right now lying on his bed listening to this wishing he is resting in peace
I love how Gilmour was not changed by fame, women, drugs, alcohol or anything. He is still the humble great musician he was, when he joined Pink Floyd.
One of the best parts of reading the comments while listening to these masterpieces is seeing the young people who have stumbled on these songs from something. I can almost close my eyes and share the experience again for the first time. This music is amazing and timeless, cheers all.
My dad had PTSD from fighting in the Bosnian war, he was the greatest man I'll ever know, a true hero. He died on my birthday, 02/24/2016, from the physical abuse he endured because of his PTSD... Stari moj, I really wish you were here...
This song makes me live my love stories once again, the moment when somebody really matters and you can't help being taken my these overwhelming feelings...
Una canción, si te pone la piel de gallina y te saca una lágrima, es porque es arte, música verdadera. Esta canción me hace llorar y me pone los pelos de punta
So, so you think you can tell Heaven from hell Blue skies from pain Can you tell a green field From a cold steel rail? A smile from a veil? Do you think you can tell? Did they get you to trade Your heroes for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze? Cold comfort for change? Did you exchange A walk on part in the war For a lead role in a cage? How I wish, how I wish you were here We're just two lost souls Swimming in a fish bowl Year after year Running over the same old ground And how we found The same old fears Wish you were here
I dedicate this song to my daughter Jade 23 years old who left us last november for a better world... Rest in Peace my Jadoune xxx . and like Dale who lost his son Max, Wish You Were Here. Will never forget you !
They played this song at my sons funeral 2 yrs ago after he lost his battle with drugs and unhappiness with this world . I can only hope and pray that God has wrapped his arms around him and has given him the peace and happiness that he could never find here 🙏 How we wish you were here .
I shared this with my father a few months ago so he could hear how amazing the guitar was and he agreed. I lost him on Saturday to covid and I really wish he were here.
I listen to this when life gets difficult. I am a full time care giver to my wife who suffers from the evil disease of dementia. No one can feel the pain that you go through.
I lost my brother on May 17th 2020 due to heart failure and this was the first song he learned how to play in the guitar ............. He was 44 years old, so young and full of life ........ his coffin was closed and he was buried while Pink Floyd played and sang Wish you were here, one of his favorite bands ever ....... Miss u Gu !! Love you forever!!! wish you were here.............
Thank you, Sadly our other dog Hana missed her brother so much she gave up. She passed May 16th of a broken heart. She quit eating, we tried everything to get her to eat. She just wanted to be with her brother. We miss them both so much 😢
Yes to the question "anyone still here in 2019" Dropped back in to hear/watch again. I still cannot understand the thumbs down! for such a beautiful piece...Brilliantly beautiful
My uncle mike who was my foster dad use to play this song to me as a kid… he ended up teaching me to play this beautiful song, I miss him more than I could ever explain… Rip uncle Mikey I love you!
Thirteen years ago I got sober after ten years of alcoholism, a horrible disease that killed both my elder brothers 21 and 10 years ago respectively. How I wish they were both here with me and sober too. Why I could recover and they couldn't baffles me and always will I expect.
Lost my 28 year old son Max on August 4th, about 7 weeks ago. He loved Pink floyd and this was his favorite song by them. Love you Max and wish you were here ..... Pops.
I'm sorry man X
@@antonbednarek9853 Thank you Anton. Every day seems to be a struggle, but listening to music he liked brings me some peace ....
I'm sorry, my friend.
Sorry for you loss. Love from Paris.
Dale Reisdorph, so very sorry for your love loss! Keep on keepin’ on, my friend!
I lost my daughter almost 1 year ago, 12/09/19. She was 21 and a hero. She was an organ donor and saved 3 lives. Her name was Briar and I miss her every second of every day. How I wish she was here.
Deeply sorry, please accept my condolences.
@@frankh2811 thanks man
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So sorry. Xxxx
That’s heartbreaking to hear, you must be so hurt but so proud. I’m a father of two girls but one of them went to heaven. I feel so blessed to have my little girl here but every day feel the pain of losing my other one. Brings a lot home this song does
nobody died, just love this song
Too many people left
Funny. But true. For some. Let's upvote the hell out of that comment.
It will take another turn, the turn of life and you will enjoy it even better.
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best comment ever
Greatest lyric line every written - "We're just two lost souls swimmin' in a fish bowl year after year"
One of the very best 👍
What does it mean?
It means whatever you think it means
@@prakhar9998 To me it means that nobody has any idea what they're doing in life whatsoever, but if you're lucky enough, you'll meet someone who you just mesh with very well. So when you're with that person, it's like you're two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year. Then one of you will die and it will be so utterly devastating that you'll almost wish you'd never met them in the first place. But that's life. Life hurts. Enjoy the good moments while you can and just be prepared for it to all be ripped away from you one day.
That’s the best part
How I wish...
How I wish I was there...
Lol
+Matt B its all about woman..
+Deyan Prodanov lol. not at all. it's all about syd barrett
+Deyan Prodanov its always about woman - especialy in this kind of blues... or in life
The song is about Syd Barrett on one level. But it is also about missing yourself, as Waters can attest to. That dejecting feeling of absence and 'numbness'. That feeling of not being able to feel anything. We've all experienced it in some capacity.
Wish you were here is so powerful. It means different things to different people but it means something to everyone. A truly brilliant masterpiece and gift.
I'd be honored if some Pink Floyd & David Gilmour fans would take a quick listen to my live piano & vocal covers of WISH YOU WERE HERE and SLIT SKIRTS by Pete Townshend on my YT channel in tribute to 2 of the greatest songwriters in rock history. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and RESPECT to the legends.
Love that this video has almost 8k dislikes. It's horrible!
Just added my 👎🏼
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@@willritter4076 Pete Townshend is a genius songwriter, music and lyrics, David Gilmour is not, Roger Waters wrote most of Floyd's output including nearly all the lyrics. Sad how even Pink Floyd fans don't know this fact.
Dilbert Doe in no way is it horrible. You’re just an idiot
Starting 2021 with this wonderful masterpiece...
Ure not alone ♥️
It's all down hill from here folks hahaha
ua-cam.com/video/b-eXW3tqGEE/v-deo.html my cover
Aerosmith
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My school teacher died of covid-19 few days ago .
He was the most beloved person in our school ❤️
This song was the last thing he Posted on his Facebook timeline by captioning it as "if wishes were horeses, beggars would ride". I really miss those games we played together and those laughs we shared.
I really wish you were here .
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This year fucking sucks
I'm so sorry u all had to experience his loss, but u gained wonderful memories to hold in ur hearts forever. Peace be with u all
@@saragrube5735 yes 😔🌻
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I grew up with Pink Floyd due to my Mother's love of them. My Mother battled various illnesses throughout her life and when I was older and she was in a solid state of health, she surprised my brother and I with The Australian Pink Floyd tickets for a Chicago show. It was the highlight of my life to see my Mother sing, cry, dance and hug my brother and I during this song. I learned guitar and mastered this song with my brother. I play Floyd for her every year on her birthday and cherish my Mothers life through the beauty this song has to offer. I miss you Mom, I wish you were here.
kurt cowan man that was really touching. Just today I singed this song in my brother’s matrimony and he was playing the “Gilmour’s guitar”. It was one of the happiest moments of my whole life. This song have the capacity of get the most amazing feelings out of a person when its singed. Greetings from Chile.
Great story music will set you free.
You forced tears down my eyes.
That is the most righteous thing ever
God bless you for learning to play Pink Floyd for your mother
She is always with you.
For my dad with dementia, still alive but God I wish he was here
So sorry
I feel ya man
Sending love to you and your dad x
God bless your Father
Matt Jones? Hey brother...funny seeing you here...but not really aye...greater poignancy to our commonality now eh wot with parents
Are there other crazy people like me which listen to this song about 20 or 30 times again and again ?
Yes
You really gotta ask?
Absolutely!!!
That is exactly how you should listen to it..
Yes
My wife of 24 years died a while back. Now, my son lives halfway across the country. Wish you were here. (that cello is incredible)
KIDS REACT TO PINK FLOYD PART 1 AND 2 ON UA-cam
I lost my wife and soul mate of 34 years on March 31st to cancer. This song always reminds me of her and makes me wish she was still here with me.
May her soul rest in peace my friend
@@SaiRam-nz9sy Thank you.
Is there anyway I could contact you?
I WISH GREAT PATIENCE TO YOU AND ALL THE PEOPLE WHO LOVES HER.
SHARING YOUR SADNESS FROM THE DEEP OF MY HEART!
MAY HER SOUL R.I.P..
@@desertaxe Thank you.
I can’t believe how his voice hasn’t aged. He sounds like gold. Just amazing.
Brilliant
Would be nice if the uploader put the name of the guy on 12-string.
@@canadianroot Yeah, who is that guy?
Agree❤️
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My beautiful husband died 16 months ago. He was only 57. I struggle every single shitty day to try to move on. Wish You Were Here has kept me going.
We are/were huge Floyd fans. I thank you for amazing music and The Wall. There will never be another composition like this.
I pray to God every day to pass on to my husband that “I Wish You Were Here” 😢😭😣😭😢
Richard Norman, Wish You Were Here”. GOD! I miss you so much💕💕💕
he will love u forever 😌🥺
Hang in there Kathy. If you need someone to listen with you, I'm here. I lost my wife in 2003 at age of 43. Just call out for me:
Oi' where's the fucking bar John!
I've lost alot of people I'm my short 37 years. Grandparents, mom, sister, best friend, cousin, many other friends. And other relatives. But I lost my father in November and I've been stuck in a rut ever since. When u say you struggle every single shitty day and try to move on I totally understand. I truly hope & pray you have found some peace. I know it sucks but I'm sure he wouldn't want you to just exist. I hope you found happiness in everyday life. I'm currently looking for mine. Hang strong.
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Man that cello part is absolutely gorgeous. Such a minor addition but totally changes the song
David Gilmour has such a unique and beautiful sound when he plays, it is other worldly at times. His bends in particular are tremendous.
+Chris J defenetly unique my friend, David is Great.
+Chris J its all the acid and playing around on the guitar
+xxS1RExx In fact that none other than Syd didn't do any drugs?
+Jesper Berggren gilmour said that he ocasionally smoked weed
+Jesper Berggren LSD? They all
I've lost my dad past week and my dad loved this song so much...
how I wish you were here dad I miss you so much
Mr. Black Fire sorry to hear
Let this song help you carry on
Mr. Black Fire I’m very sorry for you. words can not explain the pain you suffer. I lost my dad in December 18. It still hurts so much, I have no words. Keep him in best memory and listen to the song! A big hug from Germany.
Ci sarà per te per sempre anche se in modo diverso ...
Sorry for your loss buddy
My Dad passed away in 2015. He left me a bunch of old Floyd vinyls. I bought a turntable and was totally blown away by the music. Thank you, Dad. Wish you were here...
I'm sorry for your loss brother I'm sure your dad was a great guy
Gilmour the Great. Unbelievable guitar player and vocalist. Bless him forever…
One of the greatest songs ever written.
Definitely.
I love seeing this exact comment written at the top of every pink floyd video.
I was in Rome too. And yes, it was one of the most beautiful moment of the concert!!!
+Josh Pickles
And Bob Dylan videos.
Visions of Johanna...
You got that right.
So wonderful. 36 million get to enjoy this instead of a few thousand. Glorious.
Absolutely agree, so great to be able to see/hear this performance!!!
7 months later its at 44 mil veiws
I know what this song is about but it always makes me think about my dog. She really was a member of our family, had such a kind heart. Her death was the worst day of my life, when I had to carry her to the vet to put her to sleep. Always brings tears to my eyes. Yet Im happy that she had a good life and gave so much love to us
I feel ya.
I'm about to go through that this weekend.
@@defineboredom sorry to hear that!
Today is exactly 10 years since my mother passed away from cancer.. I remember playing and singing this song to her through all my childhood to adulthood, it was our song that connected us deeply. Now, after she has passed away, this song has even deeper meaning to me, I'll play it every year on the same day till I live. Rest in peace mother.
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Keep that love going strong.
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One of the best songs in rock history.
"...What have we found, same old fears.
Wish you were here"
I just think this is the most amazing version of one of the best songs ever written. Reading the comments and seeing how fucking viscerally meaningful it is to do many people just makes me want to cry. Funny thing is, I lost my dad to cancer, but this song isn't about that for me. Just a beautiful fucking song. Maybe the best song ever written. I mean musically, not just lyrically. Dave Gulmour must be the most expressive guitarist. This is the pinnacle.
It’s by far my favourite performance of this song-beautifully paced and phrased, with subtle and defined vocal work.
I feel very similar. I keep coming back to this song year after year and the incredible listening experience combined with seeing how much others feel so strongly about this song is beyond fascinating.
So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from hell?
Blue skies from pain?
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
Did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
Did you exchange
A walk-on part in the war
For a leading role in a cage?
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
What have we found?
The same old fears
Wish you were here
Love that lyrics
His voice and beautiful guitar playing are still just magic.
Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this ua-cam.com/video/QXDxquIoLzM/v-deo.html
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looking back on 50+ yrs of life, the words, "Wish You Were Here" have a totally different meaning to me now than they did many yrs ago....... looking back to see some friends i will never see again and go back to places that just dont exsist anymore... MUSIC IS BEAUTIFUL....
Lost my Dad over 41 years ago and this song always reminds me of howmuch I miss him..."Wish you were here Dad..."
Man he matched his voice perfectly with those notes on his guitar at the end of the song, so beautiful
Lost my husband of 36 years 9 months ago this is one of the songs that take me back in time to when we were young. Love this one
Man Syd must of been such a character to have a song of such caliber dedicated to him.
Technically a whole album dedicated to him
This song was about Water's father who died in the war...
Every fucking song Waters writes is about Daddy not coming home from the War. He wasn't even killed or anything, he just couldn't bear to come home from one nasty shit storm (WWII) to such a whiny, spoiled little English bastard. Of course, his Mother spun him that old "Daddy was a hero" bullshit, in an attempt to protect him from the brutal truth, and at least give Roger a chance to develop normally without the guilt of knowing his father was a Sonder-kommando at Birkenwald Camp. Also, to protect herself from the shame of collaborating with the enemy, and being branded (quite rightly so, imo) a whore. How I wish the whole Waters family had bunked off to Germany after the War.
Then maybe Syd wouldn't have been bullied into meltdown by that rotten, toxic bastard, Roger "There's only room for one Roger in this band, so we're going to call you Syd" fuckin' Waters.
I hope you have a positive outlet to vent you're anger. Chill bro
My mistake I was always under the impression it was dedicated to Syd.
My dad introduced to to Pink Floyd among most of the best things in life. Used to mess with me when I was being a smartass teen, he’d start singing “so you think you can tell....” Fortunately, or unfortunately, I can barely do anything without him popping in my head. I can almost hear his voice even now “no no don’t play this one, play that other version from their X concert, and after this there’s this other song you have to listen to. Not while you’re driving, get home first”. Wish you were here dad.
Stella Lymbouras - Loverly Stella, more so coz your a Cyp.. I’m more proud of your dad 😎
Your dad was right. Shine on you crazy diamond...
pink floyd dark side of the moon helped me thru some though times and through good times and I'm glad rock and roll is here to stay !
Stella Lymbouras Super comment,I just had a conversation yesterday about similar thing's,I never got on well with my father going up,I swore to never take on any of his traits,yet despite me I notice I do similar thing's often,not the bad stuff,but he was anal about getting thing's right,like what terms truly mean etc,I find I correct others for such things,and at some point it dawned on me,OMG I'm turning into my father,however I have forgiven him long ago,and we have a much better relationship with him now I understand a bit more of his mindset,in his own way he tried to show me the correct way to behave,even if he didn't always do so himself,though I put that down to his drinking at that time,which he stopped doing 15 or more year's ago.Anyway sorry this went on so long,just your comment stirred me to reply,tour dad seems like he was cool,for this I'm glad,and sorry he is not here for you today,I'm sure he watches over you still however.
mikaveli I’m now a parent too and I assure you, all parents want what’s best it just comes down to what they’ve known in their lives in regards to how they’ll be able to teach/provide to their kids. Also, we tend to forget that our parents are human right? Try to maintain a good relationship with your dad no matter what. I drifted away for a while doing my own thing thinking I don’t need my parents and thinking I know better and man I regret it!
Even though he's sung this song more times than we can imagine , he still puts his heart and soul into singing it. That is an artist , not a performer.
Hands down one of the most beautiful songs I have heard. Gets me teary every time. 💖 💔
Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this ua-cam.com/video/QXDxquIoLzM/v-deo.html
grew up hating classic rock because that is all my step father played. We didn’t get along for the most part. He was an alcoholic and I considered him selfish for his addiction. He passed away a year ago. And it opened my eyes to his struggles and made me realize I had so much to thank him for. Once he passed all I could listen to is classic rock. It’s like I felt connected to him and now I have so much love for this band along with Zeppelin.. I remember him playing this on the guitar as a child- how I wish he was here.. wish I could hear him play this one more time. Thank you Pink Floyd for helping me get through the toughest time of my life.
What a good story you tell, i have a similar one.
Hope you both are ok. And thank you for sharing your stories, makes me more careful with every person in my life. :)
Wow this is a very insightful comment and relatable for me. Thank you for sharing.
Check out Mike & the Mechanics - "The Living Years".
To make the song even more emotional. The song is contributed to Syd Barret, a former leadsinger and writer of the band in the early days. But Syd didn't like world how it was back them and also had trouble cooping with his artist fame. As a reaction he got addicted to LSD. Shine On Your Crazy Diamon is especially written for Syd Barret. See also: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wish_You_Were_Here_(Pink_Floyd_song)
What a feeling to be the second guitar player in David Gilmour band and play this song. He receives the most applause.
Who is the second guitar Player?
Guy Pratt. He also played the bass for Pink Floyd since the "Pulse"-Tour and now for Gilmour.
@@ingospannhoff7072 Of course. But my comment was that the second guitar player receives more applause than David himself in this performance.
I lost my brother in July. He was a master guitarist his whole life. There was no one he respected more than David Gilmour. Wish you were here John.
I lost my brother yesterday...it feels like a nightmare I can't wake up from. I Love you Robson...I Wish you were here. I Will see you again.
Can’t imagine ever losing my brother….that’s really unfortunate ☹️
Absolute proof when you are a great musician, you can completely strip down to bare basics and no audio engineering yet sound even more amazing than the full compliment the original recording was even some 30 years later. Gilmour never ceases to amaze me and gives me goosebumps and tears in my eyes simply hearing this magic. Most amazing experience to see him in concert, one I'll cherish til my dying days. Dedicating this song to Kiki, truly wishing you were here with us to start college. 💜😪
+flutterbyu2 and jeans and a t-shirt, love it!
+flutterbyu2 Miley cyrus srtips to bare basics doesn't work for her
+mike smith : Miley will never be in this caliber musically! Stripping to bare basics means something totally different to her,LOL. 😎
R.I.P Kiki
My best friend died of cancer last Year at the age of 58.This song was shot on it’s cremation with a photo collage on the background.
It brings back beautiful memories and still moves my heart. Rest in peace I will never forget You.
My best freiend died last year too, of cancer, we were both 50. I discovered this song recently and have it planned for my furneral which I dedicate too him. Miss him badly, we were like brothers, although chalk and cheese.
No words to describe. Just loved Dave and the song. David Gilmour is a living legend.
This song truly helps so much w grief ....nothing else helps but I swear to God this song has never let me down
It is like an arm that goes around you that cloaks you w understanding and offers comfort .
Organic Music art and free thought need to be protected at all costs
I'm so glad we have music
The audience was so quiet..., they were struck with awe...!
He's my kind of guy! Me Again.
Sunday Spencer
This story makes me like David Gilmore even more. Didn't know that was possible
We're only just invited to the party, we don't decide how it should go. Sit back and listen!
they were actually enjoying the music. i wish i was there !
David Gilmour is one of my very favorite human beings. This man, along with his bandmates, has made the greatest and most beautiful music I've ever heard. He is the greatest guitar player I've ever heard. And he is an extremely humble, honest, giving, and charitable man. He is probably the only celebrity I would go out of my way to meet in person just to tell him how grateful I am for his very existence.
It's so sad yet beautiful that a lot of us use this song to remember our lost loved ones. I lost my dad 22 years ago, I was just 4, and I always dedicate this song to him when I sing it, it's one of the reasons why it's my favourite song ever
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This play at my dad's funnel
I lost my brother last year, well he is more than a brother to me, he is my hero, this song i just cannot stop my tears, its beautifully hurting.
I remember the first time I heard "Wish You Were Here". My 2 little kids in the back of my '74 VW Bug, the sound began with speaker separation and scratchy radio and then I heard the guitar and said Out Loud "That sounds like Pink Floyd!" My daughter said "Mummy, of course it is" and that was the beginning of my love affair with David Gilmour, Roger Waters et al, including the other fish in the fishbowl, Syd Barrett. Their music transcends the age, you can be 2 or 102 and if you're a sentient being with a deep need for music in your heart, look no further. David Gilmour is my favorite guitarist of all time, and Brain Damage (from Dark Side, of course) & Time ("and then one day you find, 10 years have got behind you. No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun") just can't be ignored, they burrow their way into my heart & head, no matter how many times I've heard them. And they haven't sold out, miracles do happen.
+thewhuthut Love your comment. Some bands you hear just once and once is enough. Your hooked. I have many many favourites but always come back to Floyd. No compromise no BS just pure musical talent.
+thewhuthut Well said!!!!!
spot on
+thewhuthut Yes yes yes!! They are wonderful and brilliant!
+thewhuthut This particular performance of this particular song is my favorite version bar none. I have walked through life missing lost friends, and this song (along with Cam's Burning House) is balm for those losses. Truly a universal song for all of our hard times
I bought a Guitar simply to learn to play this song. I have almost mastered it but not quite. I'm not saying i won't play other songs, but its this one that got me motivated to learn guitar at 53 years old. Simply outstanding the way he plays. Keep Rocked David!!!!!
+hammer 1963 the effort required the thumbs up. you go tiger ! :D
Same like me - there was a time when I wanted to play this for someone and this is the first song I started to play..
Me too but i cant get iy right I keep playing the original
I lost my dad over 2 years ago this song still brings me to tears. God bless all the lost souls.
RIP to your dad, and mine.
Such a beautiful song. I've lost count of how many times I've listened to this classical work of musical art.
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Written by Roger Waters
Wish you were here, mom and dad!
Heart
Batmaaaaan
I am talking about my parents!
+Igal Flint ah i'm sorry very much bro, your parents was good persons?
My mother was a mathematician, a psychologist and a Yoga Teacher from 63 to 2014 and my father was an mechanical, civil and electric engineer. He loved telling jokes all the time even when he was dying of cancer in the Hospital
So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell,
Blue skies from pain.
Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
And did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?
How I wish, how I wish you were here.
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year,
Running over the same old ground.
What have you found? The same old fears.
Wish you were here.
Ray Ursillo 👍
Ray Ursillo Yes, Yes, Yes, not always, what should I tell? Oohhhh...
I saw a youtube comment that was so beautiful, it made me teary-eyed. 🥺
"In 1972, as a teenager, I sat in a dark room, smoking a joint, listening to Pink Floyd on my headphones. Here I am, 50 years later, doing the exact same thing. I'm blessed to have lived during the time of Pink Floyd."
21 years ago next week that my best friend passed away .. he is forever 28 and here i am turning 50 this year .miss you bud
I listen to my Pink Floyd music on a daily basis. I got my first album when I was nine, I am fifty now and this music never, never, never gets old. You David and the band were truly gifts to the music world that will never be equaled or forgotten. Thank you for all the fabulous music.
I'm only 28 years old ... I live in Brazil and I share the same feeling as your friend ... sorry for bad english
Alexandre Stafuzza
what're you saying??? your English is gooooood!!! : )...enjoy P. Floyd every time
Right on!
amen
Amen!!!!
"what have we found?
The same old fears."
This is a great great song...
Is is always a great pleasure to watch Sir David Gilmour playing, singing and smiling! Thank You!
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I lost a friend to alcohol, and this was one of his favorite songs, RIP shyone, i hope you know someone remembers you, we grew up together and now i feel im going down the same path, i plan to be sober for a long time hopefully he can help me with that from a higher place in this universe that i am part of now and hope i can be to be there for my kids in the future.
One of those rare songs that means what it means to be human.
+John T not sure about rare.. time is true and it kicks you in the ass , needle damage done neil young another , Scott weiland in Velvet Revolver and Fall to pieces, many many more imo the great songs are directly about being human and reminds you of that/
I am the biggest pink floyd / David gilmour fan. My entire room is pink floyd. David is my whole life. Hearing any live performance makes me sob. I love pink floyd with all my heart. My dream is to just see David in concert one time.
Gotta agree, music so wonderful it brings tears of joy.
I'm not the biggest fan, but almost all of his musics touch me. Wish you carry on with your dreams =)
dear david, i wrote you but you still ain't calling...
I would love to see your room
Saw him at the Royal Albert Hall last year. Was a dream come true and one of the best nights of my life
Incredibly timeless. As of today July 2021 this received 72 Million views. More gospel than rock song.
For my beautiful daughter who left us last November.. heartbroken for ever
If god had a ringtone. It would be this
@ That is the sorriest example of trolling I have ever seen
No wonder he can't take the call
He is god
I doubt David has this as his ringtone
Yeah..😄😄😄😄😄😄😊😊😊😁
I lost my mom when I was 21, about 45 years ago, then my dad was gone a few years later. After my sister passed from cancer I decided to learn this song. Had the privilege of seeing Pink Floyd during their 1973 and 1975 tours. David Gilmour shaped how I wanted to play guitar. I play Wish You Were Here and sing to them on their remembrance days each year.
This video is what made me want to learn guitar. I'm only a year in but I pick it up everyday. I sit and play at my mom & sister's grave. I haven't learned the last two solos but I can get through the song. And finally after a year I can play it with some feeling. I wish I could have seen them live!
I can't get over how powerful and beautiful this song is. I thank my mum. It's bittersweet though as I only really started listening when she was dying. I'll keep playing it for you though mum.
So true 🌹
My father introduced me to this masterpiece. I lost him 42 days ago
Tomorrow is my birthday and Im crying right now lying on his bed listening to this wishing he is resting in peace
Sorry for your loss man. He left you with some great music to remember him by.
I love how Gilmour was not changed by fame, women, drugs, alcohol or anything. He is still the humble great musician he was, when he joined Pink Floyd.
yeah honestly im just 9 and i luv: have a cigar dark side of the moon
hey you mother and in any tounge
Michal Bukvai no he was changed stupid.
Chucky Oneil
Denise Dillon yes?
Just agreeing w/ you.
One of the best parts of reading the comments while listening to these masterpieces is seeing the young people who have stumbled on these songs from something. I can almost close my eyes and share the experience again for the first time. This music is amazing and timeless, cheers all.
The way melody flows from him regardless of age or setting. Amazing...
My dad had PTSD from fighting in the Bosnian war, he was the greatest man I'll ever know, a true hero. He died on my birthday, 02/24/2016, from the physical abuse he endured because of his PTSD...
Stari moj, I really wish you were here...
This song makes me live my love stories once again, the moment when somebody really matters and you can't help being taken my these overwhelming feelings...
Gonna start crying, I miss my dad.
my condolences
Me too, Dude. Me. Too.
ekky dimas Prasetyo that's how he lives on ,.
I miss my mom. We'll figure this out man its ok. at least we have these songs and comment board.
Everything's gonna be well, lets enjoy the music. Shall we? ;)
For my Mom! Thank you! For everything.
Una canción, si te pone la piel de gallina y te saca una lágrima, es porque es arte, música verdadera.
Esta canción me hace llorar y me pone los pelos de punta
damn lucky to share this planet with such legends much overwhelmed ! wow
Gautam Mishra Bustin Jeiber and Rihanna and other shitheads stays in the same planet
So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from hell
Blue skies from pain
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
Did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
Did you exchange
A walk on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage?
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
And how we found
The same old fears
Wish you were here
Churrasqueira Elétrica thnx..was searchin fo this
just a sad old man, dying of cancer alone. one of my favourite lyrics, cuz i'm a sad old man now!
O Gospode moj, zar je moguce odsvirati ovakvo nesto ??!!! RAJ
😴😴
sape
David Gilmour, the greatest artist of our generation
I dedicate this song to my daughter Jade 23 years old who left us last november for a better world... Rest in Peace my Jadoune xxx . and like Dale who lost his son Max, Wish You Were Here. Will never forget you !
Who in the hell would dislike this!? Wow. David gilmour is phenomenal. His voice is amazing!
2 years this month dad.... from being a child and hearing this, to saying our final goodbyes... I wish more than ever you were here!....
how can one month have two years? you travelling in time?
They played this song at my sons funeral 2 yrs ago after he lost his battle with drugs and unhappiness with this world . I can only hope and pray that God has wrapped his arms around him and has given him the peace and happiness that he could never find here 🙏 How we wish you were here .
I shared this with my father a few months ago so he could hear how amazing the guitar was and he agreed. I lost him on Saturday to covid and I really wish he were here.
No one can play this song like David Gilmour.
Hat's off Sir. ❤
I love this sing soo much, it reminds me of my son Chris, that I haven't seen for 4yrs,hope he still thinks of me as much as I miss him.
+Heide Compto - bless you, a son never forgets a parent. Pray for a visit.
+Heide Compto: My son too, 5 years.
I so wish music was like this nowadays, you can listen to thing drunk or sober and it's just heart warming. I love it.
Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this ua-cam.com/video/QXDxquIoLzM/v-deo.html
I listen to this when life gets difficult. I am a full time care giver to my wife who suffers from the evil disease of dementia.
No one can feel the pain that you go through.
Stay strong my friend, you are a hero!
❤️🙏
What makes me cry is when I am sitting with her and I think to myself that I Wish You Were Here.
But she’s not
Thank you for taking care of people.
@@Karen-kj2gt
Thank you
It’s not an easy job
It’s done out of love
I lost my brother on May 17th 2020 due to heart failure and this was the first song he learned how to play in the guitar ............. He was 44 years old, so young and full of life ........ his coffin was closed and he was buried while Pink Floyd played and sang Wish you were here, one of his favorite bands ever ....... Miss u Gu !! Love you forever!!! wish you were here.............
It doesn't get any more intense, pure and heartfelt than this!
I lost my dog Jackson two months ago. Man I wish he was still here. 14 1/2 years go by too fast. He was such a good boy.
Dogs are beautiful...my heart goes out to you.
Thank you, Sadly our other dog Hana missed her brother so much she gave up. She passed May 16th of a broken heart. She quit eating, we tried everything to get her to eat. She just wanted to be with her brother. We miss them both so much 😢
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Ridiculous control to play this acoustically as good as that and sing as well. Master of his craft. 👏🏻
Yes to the question "anyone still here in 2019" Dropped back in to hear/watch again. I still cannot understand the thumbs down! for such a beautiful piece...Brilliantly beautiful
RIP mom, how I wish you were here. God how I love this song.😢
:( i dont speak inglish but i wait the best for you my friend, this is a excelent song for you mom, i wish you for you...
My uncle mike who was my foster dad use to play this song to me as a kid… he ended up teaching me to play this beautiful song, I miss him more than I could ever explain… Rip uncle Mikey I love you!
one of the best balladas ever made, impecable!
TO ALL THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES-THER'S A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL-BELIEVE IT
Wish that light WAS really there
True! I recovered hearing Pink Floyd! Stumbled upon them...They heal you...what Magic!
No matter how down you feel, you have to keep fighting and overcome, because life will be worth living again, I promise
thank you so much!
@@woodlandsnymph it was beautiful. This song is beautiful. Feel bad for those who miss both..
Thirteen years ago I got sober after ten years of alcoholism, a horrible disease that killed both my elder brothers 21 and 10 years ago respectively. How I wish they were both here with me and sober too. Why I could recover and they couldn't baffles me and always will I expect.
Remembering my friend who never made it through covid-19 lets pray the vaccines are a success
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your friend will forever live on through your beautiful soul my friend.
Listened to this in my teens. Listening now in my twenties. And I sure as hell will be listening when I have a wrinkled face and grey hair 🤟🏻
Check out comfortably numb too! 😌
FD G's Another favourite! ☺️
Trip safe! 😊
Wish u were here
I'm still listening in my 60s