“Money” / “Any Colour You Like” – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – SOS Award

This “Stand Out Single” contains a bass riff that is often cited as one of the most recognizable in rock history.

“Money” is one of Pink Floyd’s most iconic songs, originally appearing on their 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon. Written by Roger Waters, the song was released as a single in the United States in May 1973 and later in other territories. “Money” is notable for its distinctive 7/4 time signature during the verses — quite unusual for rock music —

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Lyrical: “Green”-Envy (Part One)

Green as in envious.

The British use of “green” to mean “envious” originates from ancient associations between the color green and emotions like jealousy and envy. This connection dates back to at least Shakespearean times, as seen in Othello (1603), where Iago refers to jealousy as the “green-eyed monster.” In modern British English, saying someone is “green with envy” remains a common idiom, meaning they are intensely jealous.

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Song Meanings: Wish You Were Here

We’re just two lost souls, Swimming in a fish bowl, Year after year

“Wish You Were Here” is one of Pink Floyd’s most beloved songs, featured as the title track on their 1975 album “Wish You Were Here.” The song is widely considered a tribute to the band’s original frontman, Syd Barrett, who had to leave the group in 1968 due to mental health issues exacerbated by heavy drug use. The song “Wish You Were Here” was primarily written by Roger Waters and David Gilmour, the band’s bassist and guitarist, respectively.

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Favorite Songs – The Great Gig in the Sky

Her vocal performance is raw, powerful, and deeply emotive, comprising wails, cries, and melodies that convey a range of emotions, from anguish to ecstasy.

I’ve always loved music. Later in life I would make playlists on Cassette, CD’s and now on thumbdrives. With these posts I’ll reminisce about some of my all-time favorite songs.

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Jeff Beck Dies

One of the three greatest guitarists of all time that played with the Yardbirds!

Geoffrey Arnold Beck (Jeff Beck) was born June 24, 1944, to Arnold and Ethel Beck at 206 Demesne Road, Wallington, South London. As a boy, he sang in the choir and cited Les Paul as the first guitarist that impressed him.

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Pink Floyd – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

My 4th inductee is the incredible Pink Floyd. In 1973, a friend of mine had the 45 of “Money/Any Colour You Like” and I was hooked. Soon, I would, like everyone else, buy a copy of the Dark Side of the Moon LP. I later went back to their beginnings, and as a psychedelic fan, was not disappointed.

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