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A conversation with David Gilmour

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A conversation with David Gilmour

The Pink Floyd guitarist and singer talks about the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, a new live album and concert film for his latest solo release Luck And Strange, and more.

A conversation with David Gilmour

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David Gilmour on his latest album, 'Luck and Strange'

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David Gilmour on his latest album, 'Luck and Strange'

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The English guitarist and songwriter joins us to talk about his fifth studio album.

David Gilmour on World Cafe

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David Gilmour On World Cafe

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World Cafe

David Gilmour On World Cafe

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The legendary guitarist and voice of Pink Floyd joins World Cafe to discuss David Gilmour Live At Pompeii, recorded in the same ancient Roman amphitheater as Pink Floyd's 1971 concert film.

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'Such A Perfect Fit': David Gilmour And Polly Samson On 20 Years Of Collaboration

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'Such A Perfect Fit': David Gilmour And Polly Samson On 20 Years Of Collaboration

Watch the striking, animated video for David Gilmour's "The Girl in the Yellow Dress," from his new album Rattle That Lock. The song features lyrics by Gilmour's wife, Polly Samson.

David Gilmour Plucks A Melody From The Air With 'Rattle That Lock'

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David Gilmour Plucks A Melody From The Air With 'Rattle That Lock'

On the title track of his new solo disc, the Pink Floyd guitarist manages to turn an everyday annoyance into a serviceable hook. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon.

David Gilmour Plucks A Melody From The Air With 'Rattle That Lock'

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Pink Floyd's David Gilmour Resurfaces

Two years ago, Pink Floyd guitarist and songwriter David Gilmour performed a solo concert in Poland. Here, he surveys the history of Pink Floyd and his own career, both of which get equal play on his new album, Live in Gdansk.

Pink Floyd's David Gilmour Resurfaces

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Former 'Pink Floyd' Guitarist Releases Solo Album

Rock guitar has been trending louder, faster and more flamboyant. An exception is guitarist and singer David Gilmour. He hasn't put out a studio recording in 12 years, since Pink Floyd's The Division Bell. The drought ends this week with Gilmour's solo album, On an Island.

Former 'Pink Floyd' Guitarist Releases Solo Album

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David Gilmour, Byrne and Eno, Ben Harper

Pink Floyd's David Gilmour; A groundbreaking reissue: Byrne and Eno; Electronica out of Africa: Congotronics; Rare '60s soul music: Eccentric Soul; Singer and slide guitarist Ben Harper and more.

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