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The Wall
Pink Floyd · 1979
Details
TonalidadG#
Compás3/4
Tempo123 BPM
Duración4:16
CompositorRoger Waters
ÁlbumThe Wall
Año1979
ISRCGBDJQ7900015
Credits
Music Roger Waters
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The story behind
The song Don’t Leave Me Now, with a duration of 4:17, emerges from the deep narrative of The Wall, the conceptual album by Pink Floyd released in 1979. This work, a rock opera, explores the story of Pink, a rock figure who isolates himself from the world after building a psychological barrier. The conception of The Wall was gestated during the 1977 tour, where Roger Waters, the main composer of this piece, modeled the character of Pink based on his own experiences and those of others. The recording featured the collaboration of Bob Ezrin, David Gilmour, James Guthrie, and Roger Waters himself in production, with James Guthrie also serving as recording engineer.
The Wall was released in the United Kingdom by Harvest and in the United States by Columbia, achieving notable commercial success. It topped the US charts for fifteen weeks and reached third place in the United Kingdom. Although initially reviews were divided, finding some aspects exaggerated, over time it consolidated as one of the most acclaimed albums. Pink Floyd's music, known for its evolution from psychedelic rock to progressive and symphonic, is characterized by philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, and impactful visual shows. The band, originally formed by Bob Klose, Nick Mason, Richard Wright, Roger Waters, and Syd Barrett, underwent changes, with the incorporation of David Gilmour in 1968, after the departure of Klose and the eventual withdrawal of Barrett, being the one that crystallized their classic lineup.
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