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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Richard_Wright_(musician)Richard Wright (musician) - Wikipedia

    Richard William Wright (28 July 1943 – 15 September 2008) was an English keyboardist and songwriter who co-founded the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. He appeared on almost every Pink Floyd album and performed on all their tours. [ 3 ]

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Great_Gig_in_the_SkyThe Great Gig in the Sky - Wikipedia

    The song features music by keyboard player Richard Wright and improvised, wordless vocals by session singer Clare Torry. It is one of only three Pink Floyd songs to feature lead vocals from an outside artist.

  3. faroutmagazine.co.uk › how-richard-wright-broughtHow Richard Wright brought jazz to five Pink Floyd songs

    4 days ago · Even though Pink Floyd wouldn’t release another record for a few more years, Wright’s personality was left somewhere in the grooves of this record. 4. ‘Shine on You Crazy Diamond’ – Wish You Were Here. Compared to the many epics that Floyd wrote throughout their career, ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond’ still feels like a one-off in ...

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  5. somuchgreatmusic.com › 2020/06/26 › pink-floyd-greatPink Floyd “Great Gig In The Sky” (1973) - So Much Great ...

    Jun 26, 2020 · An out of court settlement was reached shortly thereafter – terms were not disclosed – but as of 2005 all pressings of the still high-selling album have listed the composition as by “Richard Wright and Clare Torry.” Seems that God and the devil were able to strike a deal.

  6. ultimateclassicrock.com › pink-floyd-richardTop 10 Richard Wright Pink Floyd Songs - Ultimate Classic Rock

    • "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" From: 'Wish You Were Here' (1975) A nine-part composition with additional contributions from both Waters and Gilmour, "Shine On" is Wright's virtuoso musical moment.
    • "Us and Them" From: 'The Dark Side of the Moon' (1973) Long associated with Gilmour, who voiced it, this song actually began as part of Wright's work on the 1969 film Zabriskie Point.
    • "Echoes" From: 'Meddle' (1971) This 23-minute song is, naturally, filled with instrumental wonders – not least of which is a surging organ solo from Wright said to be inspired by the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations."
    • "Time" From: 'The Dark Side of the Moon' (1973) Wright shared vocals with Gilmour on the band co-written "Time," as they explored Waters' lyric about lost opportunities.

  7. www.thisisdig.com › feature › best-richard-wrightBest Richard Wright Performances: 10 Songs That Define His ...

    Jul 28, 2023 · From Pink Floyd to solo work, the best Richard Wright performances prove how masterfully the keyboardist pushed prog rock into new territories.

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  9. faroutmagazine.co.uk › richard-wright-favouriteRichard Wright’s favourite Pink Floyd song - Far Out Magazine

    Jan 20, 2024 · The song’s ethereal, protracted composition foreshadows successes to come, and although Waters, Gilmour and Nick Mason voiced minor reservations about the track over the years, it remained a favourite of Wright’s. Waters composed the lyrics for ‘Echoes’, but musically, it was a group effort.