David Gilmour / David Bowie / Richard Wright - "Comfortably Numb"
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Published 2012-10-06
David Bowie - "Comfortably Numb"
Royal Albert Hall on 29, 30 & 31 May 2006 On an Island tour
David Gilmour - lead and backing vocals
Richard Wright - lead and backing vocals, Hammond organ, piano, synthesizer
Phil Manzanera - electric guitar
Guy Pratt - bass guitar, double bass, backing vocals
Jon Carin - synthesizer, backing vocals, lap steel guitar, programming
Steve DiStanislao - drums, percussion & backing vocals
I posted this video long before Bowie died, and in remembering Daivid changed title from David Gilmour to In Memory of David Bowie in respect for him and his preformace in this song
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All Comments (21)
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"The Merry Christmas everyone, if you have not seen Pink Floyd's Merry Christmas song, here is the link , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp4TzFMc3X4 REPLY
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I never knew that I needed to hear David Bowie sing Comfortably Numb. Until now.
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Personnally, I think Bowie adds a completely new dimension to this song and it is a strike of genius that he doesn't try to replicate Waters' vocals but adds his own completely unique twist.
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...and suddenly, for 8 minutes, everything in the world was perfect.
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I was there in the 5th row. I cried then, I cried just now when I played it. The whole evening was very special. You knew that you were seeing stellar musicians at the peak of their powers. I think that this version of Comfortably Numb is the finest version of any rock song ever played. It is that good. I doubt that it will ever be surpassed.
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The way that Bowie steps back several steps after his verses, puts his hands behind his back and lowers his head when Gilmour steps forward is pure class. Two British legends, two amazing voices.
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Comfortably Numb is not a song, is an experience.
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Can break into tears from this, the respect from Bowie, and the guitarr from David . One of music moments that should never be forgotten!!
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As both a bowie and a Pink Floyd fan this is basically a dream come true. This was a great discovery.
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The way Bowie steps back during chorus only proves once again he is a pure gentleman
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I’m a 53 year old artist and can’t believe nor understand why David has gone from this planet…. I truly miss him. Peace.
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The guy at 6:43 deserves an award for how deeply he's feeling Gilmour's solo.
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As a Floyd fan this is one of the greatest pieces of music of all time. But Bowie takes it to another level. For me the definite version of a masterpiece. RIP David - still missed.
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If Floyd and Bowie aren’t in my grandchildren’s textbooks next to Beethoven and Mozart, I hope I’m still around to teach them.
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The hardest part of getting old is losing those you have loved for many, many years. People I’ve known personally and those who have touched my soul through their art. I miss you Richard. I miss you Mr. Bowie. God bless!
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The best vocals and the best guitar solo I've ever heard. David Bowie and David Gilmour are two geniuses
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David Bowies version of this song is stellar.He steps back to let David Gilmour do his thing...he was the epitome of class and elegance and I miss his genius.
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I'm only in the first verse but Bowie's take on the vocal melody is brilliant - it sounds unmistakingly Bowie.
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I love how David Bowie show his respect to David by backing away and giving him the stage, he's a true gentleman ! RIP ZIGGY
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Only Bowie could take such an iconic song and give it his own unique vocal interpretation. Briliant!
