Comfortably Numb

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"Comfortably Numb" is a song by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released on their eleventh studio album, The Wall (1979). It was released as a single in 1980, with "Hey You" as the B-side. The lyrics were written by the bassist, Roger Waters, who recalled his experience of being injected with tranquilisers before a performance in 1977. The music was composed by the guitarist, David Gilmour. Waters sang lead vocals on the verses, and Gilmour, the chorus. The two argued during the recording, with Waters seeking an orchestral arrangement and Gilmour preferring a more stripped-down arrangement. They compromised by combining both versions. Gilmour said "Comfortably Numb" was the last time he and Waters were able to work together constructively. "Comfortably Numb" is one of Pink Floyd's most popular songs and is notable for its two guitar solos. In 2021, it was ranked number 179 on Rolling Stone's list of "the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". A cover by Scissor Sisters in a radically different...

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