Burning Bridges (Pink Floyd song)
1972 song by Pink Floyd
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"Burning Bridges" is a song from Pink Floyd's 1972 album Obscured by Clouds. It shares a similar tune to the instrumental "Mudmen" on the same album.[1][2][3]
PublishedWorld Copyrights Ltd
Released3 June 1972 (UK)
15 June 1972 (US)
15 June 1972 (US)
RecordedMarch 1972
Château d'Hérouville, Pontoise, France
Château d'Hérouville, Pontoise, France
| "Burning Bridges" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Pink Floyd | |
| from the album Obscured by Clouds | |
| Published | World Copyrights Ltd |
| Released | 3 June 1972 (UK) 15 June 1972 (US) |
| Recorded | March 1972 Château d'Hérouville, Pontoise, France |
| Genre | Progressive rock |
| Length | 3:30 |
| Label | Harvest |
| Songwriters | |
| Producer | Pink Floyd |
Composition and vocals
It consists of an organ melody written by Richard Wright, with David Gilmour and Wright as a duet, singing the lyrics by Roger Waters.
The song is performed in 6/4.
Live performances
The song was performed live by Mason in 2022, with his band Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets.[4]
Personnel
- David Gilmour – electric guitar, slide guitar, lead vocals
- Richard Wright – Hammond organ, lead vocals
- Roger Waters – bass guitar
- Nick Mason – drums, percussion
