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"Have a Cigar" is the third track on Pink Floyd's 1975 album Wish You Were Here. It follows "Welcome to the Machine" and on the original LP opened side two. In some markets, the song was issued as a single. English folk-rock singer Roy Harper provided lead vocals on the song.
Roy Harper. Producer. Pink Floyd. The third track of Pink Floyd’s 1975 album Wish You Were Here. Written by bassist and singer Roger Waters, “Have a Cigar” is the band’s satirical assault ...
PINK FLOYD"HAVE A CIGAR"Roger Waters: Vocals, BassDavid Gilmour: Vocals, GuitarsRichard Wright: Keyboards, Piano, VocalsNick Mason: DrumsAdditional Musicians...
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Have A Cigar by Pink Floyd song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position
The lyrics of “Have a Cigar” are delivered by guest lead singer Roy Harper, as Waters and David Gilmour couldn’t agree on which version sounded better—solo or duet. The band eventually decided to bring in Harper, who recorded his vocals at Abbey Road Studios.
Pink Floyd's 1975 release Wish You Were Here saw Harper sing lead vocals on the song "Have a Cigar". Roger Waters intended to record the part himself, but had strained his voice while recording "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" and David Gilmour declined to sing.
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Oct 4, 2020 · Pink Floyd ’s “Have a Cigar” is a scathing critique of the music industry. The third track off of 1975’s Wish You Were Here is sung from the perspective of a record company executive, who...
