Legendary Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has revealed that he won’t be including certain classic tracks in his upcoming live performances. As Gilmour returns to the stage for the first time in eight years, he shared with Mojo that a handful of Pink Floyd staples, including “Run Like Hell,” “Another Brick In The Wall,” and “Money,” will be left out of the setlist.
“There are songs from the past that I no longer feel comfortable singing,” Gilmour explained. He expressed mixed feelings about “Run Like Hell,” describing its lyrics as “a bit terrifying and violent” and noting that “Another Brick In The Wall” and “Money” won’t make the cut either. Despite their popularity, these tracks no longer resonate with him in the same way.
“I love ‘Run Like Hell’. I loved the music I created for it, but all that ‘You’d better run, run, run…’ I now find that all rather, I don’t know… a bit terrifying and violent. Another Brick In The Wall’ is another one I shan’t be doing. I don’t think I’ve done that with my own band, but I certainly did it in the post-Roger Pink Floyd, against my better judgment. The same with ‘Money’. I won’t be doing that.”
However, fans of the band won’t be entirely deprived of Pink Floyd hits. Gilmour confirmed that he will still perform some fan-favorites, including “Comfortably Numb,” “Wish You Were Here,” and “Shine On You Crazy Diamond.” These are the songs, he says, that feel like his own creations and hold a deep personal connection.
Beyond his tour, Gilmour also addressed the ongoing negotiations surrounding the sale of Pink Floyd’s catalogue, stating that the decision-making process around the band has become burdensome. The reported price tag for the band’s recorded music rights is estimated to be between $400 million and $500 million, with Sony Music in “advanced” talks to seal the deal.
Gilmour’s latest solo album, Luck and Strange, released on September 6, marks his return to new music. His first live performance in four years came at an open mic night in a local pub, offering a surprise glimpse of what’s to come. The guitarist also recently weighed in on dynamic ticket pricing, specifically commenting on Oasis’ ticket sales, saying he believes in sticking to a set price for fans. As for a Pink Floyd reunion? Gilmour doesn’t seem optimistic, explaining that the band is down to “three people left, and we’re not talking.”
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