" What Shall We Do Now?" was planned for the original album, but removed just before release.
" Outside The Wall" was longer live than studio. " The Show Must Go On" had an extra verse that was deleted from the studio recording. " Comfortably Numb" had a extended solo and big finish. " Young Lust" had an extended intro and an extra Hammond Organ solo after David Gilmour's guitar solo. " Mother" had an extended intro, solo, and outro. " Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)" had the solos and outro extended. " The Thin Ice" and " Run Like Hell" had extended intros and outros. " In The Flesh?" and " In The Flesh" had extended intros.
The tracks slightly differed from the album.
The album reached #19 on The Billboard 200 and went Platinum (1 million copies sold) in the US in May of 2000.
In the official release, the keyboards are lower in the mix.
During the actual shows, the keyboards were mixed louder than on the live album, so that there was a clear balance between the keyboards and the guitars.
At some shows, the "Master Of Ceremonies" sections also included the announcement that people in the audience standing on their seats would be shot.
What is heard on the live album is a mix of 2 different dates: June 15, 1981, and June 17, 1981, both at Earl's Court, London.
During the concerts, Roger Waters made a few speeches about the inflatable pig and the audience before " Run Like Hell".
Peter Wood - keyboards, acoustic guitar on "Outside The Wall".
Andy Bown - bass guitar, acoustic guitar on "Outside The Wall".
Nick Mason - drums, percussion, acoustic guitar on "Outside The Wall".
Richard Wright - keyboards, accordion on "Outside The Wall", vocals.
Roger Waters - Bass guitar, guitar, vocals, clarinet on "Outside The Wall".
David Gilmour - Guitars, vocals, mandolin on " Outside The Wall".
Another Brick In The Wall (Part III) - 1:15.
Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) - 6:19.
Another Brick In The Wall (Part I) - 4:13.
After production, Bob doubled the song, and added the infamous children's chorus, which Roger Waters loved. However, Bob Ezrin insisted that they make the song longer.
The song was originally one minute and fourteen seconds in length, as it was supposed to be the bridge between The Happiest Days of Our Livesand Mother.
The disco beat found in this song is quite unusual for the band, as it was suggested by their producer, Bob Ezrin.
This ban would be lifted in 1991, with the dissolution of the National Party. This eventually led to boycotts of some black schools, leading the National Party to ban the song in 1980.
During Apartheid-Era South Africa, the song was banned due to the lyrics being used as a call for change within the school system.
The School was £1000 for the use of the Choir, but no royalties were negotiated in the deal.
One of the verses as well as one of the choruses, is sung by the Children's Choir of Islington Green School, which is located around the corner from Pink Floyd's Britannia Row Studios.
This would only become "Another Brick" in Pink's Wall, creating the barrier from the rest of society at an early age.
They are currently at work on the new version of the stage show. It is loosely based on the life and experiences of Roger Waters and the stage performances and film were created in close collaboration with Gerald Scarfe.
In the song, he also voices his frustration, mentioning the abusive teacher and poor system he must deal with. Pink Floyds The Wall is one of the most iconic and imaginative albums in the history of rock music, endlessly discussed and dissected.
The plot of the song describes Pink's time during his schooling, and his belief in rebelling against the system.
PINK FLOYD THE WALL ALBUM LENGTH SERIES
Another Brick In The Wall (Part II), is the 6th song from the 1979 album The Wall, and is the second in a four part series of songs consisting of Another Brick In The Wall (Part I), The Happiest Days of Our Lives, Another Brick In The Wall (Part II), and Another Brick In The Wall (Part III).
Provided the band's only #1 hit in the UK, US, West Germany, and many other countries.
Label: Harvest (UK), Columbia/Capitol (US)Ĭhart Position: #1 (UK), #1 (US), #1 (West Germany) Total Length: 3:11 - Single Version, 3:59 - Album Version, 3:54 - A Collection Of Great Dance Songs Version. Title: Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)