David Gilmour / David Bowie / Richard Wright - 'Comfortably Numb'

" Rest in Peace David Bowie and Richard Wright "
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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[HDPinkFloyd]

"The Merry Christmas everyone, if you have not seen Pink Floyd's Merry Christmas song, here is the link,
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[fc]

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.

[albertagort]

Here you have a 40 yo guy listening to a song written in the 70's and played in the 2006 by some guys born in the 40's....never ending masterpiece

[ivankaramasov]

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.

[RD_]

I never knew that I needed to hear David Bowie sing Comfortably Numb. Until now.

[antoinedesaintemarie]

The way Bowie steps back during chorus only proves once again he is a pure gentleman

[ZARATUSTRA]

Comfortably Numb is not a song, is an experience.

[Andrew-ytpf]

...and suddenly, for 8 minutes, everything in the world was perfect.

[austinstover]

As both a bowie and a Pink Floyd fan this is basically a dream come true. This was a great discovery.

[DavidRiggsDHSB]

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.

[deeanna]

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.

[flyingonward]

The guy at 6:43 deserves an award for how deeply he's feeling Gilmour's solo.

[americathisweek.]

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.

[fantlou]

God Bless David Bowie, Rick Wright, David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Roger Waters. These men have written, recorded and performed some of the finest music ever to grace this civilization. I love you all and could never repay you the joy and comfort you have given to me for the last 47 years.

[kenbray]

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

[anetteeriksson]

Can break into tears from this, the respect from Bowie, and the guitarr from David . One of music moments that should never be forgotten!!

[WaywardSister]

No man has ever been truer then David Bowie. I never knew he had turned down knighthood but with such grace of a gentleman too. He deserved everything that is good in life. RIP. <3

[yeah.cheers]

I'm only in the first verse but Bowie's take on the vocal melody is brilliant - it sounds unmistakingly Bowie.

[bobsum]

When David plays this solo all world just disappear for me. I'm 65 and heard it 1000 times but got nothing against another thousand.

[surfclimbcycle]

"I can't explain, you would not understand." "The child is grown, the dream is gone."
Describes the pain of the human condition so perfectly.