David Gilmour — Smile
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Would this do
To make it all right
While sleep has taken you
Where I'm out of sight
I'll make my getaway
Time on my own
Search for a better way
To find my way home
To your smile
Wasting days and days
On this fight
Always down and up
Half the night
Hopeless to reminisee
Through the dark hours
We'll only sacrifice
What time will allow us
You're sighing... sighing
All alone
Though you're right here
Now it's time to go
From your sad stare
Make my getaway
Time on my own
Needing a better way
To find my way home
To your smile
To make it all right
While sleep has taken you
Where I'm out of sight
I'll make my getaway
Time on my own
Search for a better way
To find my way home
To your smile
Wasting days and days
On this fight
Always down and up
Half the night
Hopeless to reminisee
Through the dark hours
We'll only sacrifice
What time will allow us
You're sighing... sighing
All alone
Though you're right here
Now it's time to go
From your sad stare
Make my getaway
Time on my own
Needing a better way
To find my way home
To your smile
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lovely and relaxing
Reminds me on their "Saint Tropez", the better one.
jelgator wrote:
Earful
Awful.
Love it.
Love him.
Love him.
Love this! I have infinite reverence for him... This makes me want to hear "Pillow of Winds." (To me, that was a very Syd-like song, and one on which his singing style was, I think, quite like he uses on this.)
hayduke2 wrote:
i would agree.
sounds kind of Harry Nilsson-ie
i would agree.
eileenomurphy wrote:
Hey come on now, that's so unfair . . . to apes!
Where is his MAGA hat?
Hey come on now, that's so unfair . . . to apes!
BamaBroad wrote:
On this tune but PM's lyrics tend to be more cheerful - the sadness in these lines is what makes this tune work for me
His voice reminds me of Paul McCartney.
BamaBroad wrote:
I was thinking the same thing.
His voice reminds me of Paul McCartney.
I was thinking the same thing.
I like to imagine Dave desperately trying to rip into a raucous guitar solo and studio staff having to mute him 
Seriously, in my book, he can do anything he wants and I hope he enjoys putting out something that's just 'lovely'. Nothing wrong with that and he's earned it!
Seriously, in my book, he can do anything he wants and I hope he enjoys putting out something that's just 'lovely'. Nothing wrong with that and he's earned it!
His voice reminds me of Paul McCartney.
Just so perfectly beautiful. Don’t understand all the criticisms.
fredriley wrote:
Well, that's a bit harsh on your family... why don't you keep it to the song?
As soporific as a bottle of double-strength dreamy sleepy nighty snoozy-snooze
Well, that's a bit harsh on your family... why don't you keep it to the song?
As soporific as a bottle of double-strength dreamy sleepy nighty snoozy-snooze
have I said how lovely this song is…
reallylost wrote:
you really are lost
Yawn.
you really are lost
love DG … he just has it.
Yawn.
Awful.
Ta n thanks 🙏🎶
What a beautiful song!
LaurieinTucson wrote:
Best rock song in waltz time- Richard Thompson "Waltzing's for Dreamers"
don't know many songs on this station in waltz time
Best rock song in waltz time- Richard Thompson "Waltzing's for Dreamers"
eileenomurphy wrote:
Where is his MAGA hat?
Yawn.
Where is his MAGA hat?
Yawn.
I’m gonna say: though was Tom Petty!!
Bert7 wrote:
You meant to say 50 plus years, maybe?
He has never missed a beat in 40 years..
You meant to say 50 plus years, maybe?
zaebb wrote:
Judging by his expression and the colour of his eyes, he's had a few bong hits.
Judging by his expression and the colour of his eyes, he's had a few bong hits.
zaebb wrote:
Where is his MAGA hat?
Where is his MAGA hat?
zaebb wrote:
Proclivities wrote:
There's a fair number of 3/4 or 6/8 tunes played here: "America", by Simon & Garfunkel, "Breaking The Girl" by RHCP, "The Times They Are A' Changing", "Norwegian Wood", "Manic Depression", "Kiss From A Rose" by Seal, "Reflecting Light" by Sam Phillips, "Waltz #2" by Elliott Smith, etc. However, probably 85% of rock/popular music is in 4/4 time.
The other 15% are the ones you mentioned and Porcupine Tree.
There's a fair number of 3/4 or 6/8 tunes played here: "America", by Simon & Garfunkel, "Breaking The Girl" by RHCP, "The Times They Are A' Changing", "Norwegian Wood", "Manic Depression", "Kiss From A Rose" by Seal, "Reflecting Light" by Sam Phillips, "Waltz #2" by Elliott Smith, etc. However, probably 85% of rock/popular music is in 4/4 time.
The other 15% are the ones you mentioned and Porcupine Tree.
zaebb wrote:
Look at the chompers on this uni-brow. Reminds me of my cousin Neil.
Look at the chompers on this uni-brow. Reminds me of my cousin Neil.
TreborG2 wrote:
Absolutely!
its like putting on your favorite worn shoes and jeans ... comfortable. Doesn't have to ignite the soul, doesn't have to teach, or preach, just relax and let it take you to the next part of your day, not minding the noise out there for a few minutes. (besides haters gon'b hatin' anyway, but not you, if you smile).
Absolutely!
LaurieinTucson wrote:
There's a fair number of 3/4 or 6/8 tunes played here: "America", by Simon & Garfunkel, "Breaking The Girl" by RHCP, "The Times They Are A' Changing", "Norwegian Wood", "House of the Rising Sun", "Kiss From A Rose" by Seal, "Reflecting Light" by Sam Phillips, "Waltz #2" by Elliott Smith, etc. However, probably 85% of rock/popular music is in 4/4 time.
don't know many songs on this station in waltz time
There's a fair number of 3/4 or 6/8 tunes played here: "America", by Simon & Garfunkel, "Breaking The Girl" by RHCP, "The Times They Are A' Changing", "Norwegian Wood", "House of the Rising Sun", "Kiss From A Rose" by Seal, "Reflecting Light" by Sam Phillips, "Waltz #2" by Elliott Smith, etc. However, probably 85% of rock/popular music is in 4/4 time.
don't know many songs on this station in waltz time
Simple & Great.
kingart wrote:
It's an old Fender Esquire which was modified by Gilmour in the 70's. He used it to record "Run like hell" on the Wall and he still plays it on stage (Check out his performance at Pompeii 2016).
That photo shows a seriously worn guitar. All you guitar gurus: is this the model/make that roared out all that PF thunder?
It's an old Fender Esquire which was modified by Gilmour in the 70's. He used it to record "Run like hell" on the Wall and he still plays it on stage (Check out his performance at Pompeii 2016).
That photo shows a seriously worn guitar. All you guitar gurus: is this the model/make that roared out all that PF thunder?
Not for this boy. Sorry fans, PSD every time.
expatlar wrote:
I agree it is pretty good.
It's a pretty sentiment and a pretty song. What's wrong with 'pretty' every now and then, haters?
I agree it is pretty good.
It's a pretty sentiment and a pretty song. What's wrong with 'pretty' every now and then, haters?
by all means give this a 3 or 4 if you hate this, but do you really think this is as bad as the birdy song or various eurotrash - a 1 is simply a protest vote, not a genuine valuation
An unreported head injury befall Gilmour? 1.
stunix wrote:
This guy Wrote, Played and Sung "Murder", but for now, lets chill.
I'ts been a tough week.
sounds like "sing along junk" a song off McCartney' first album…I'ts been a tough week.
Posted: Feb 02, 2012 2:24 Stratocaster wrote:
Unbelievable that this song only has a 6.5. It is amazing, as is almost every song on this outstanding record.
At least I can happily (while smiling) report that, in the 5+ years since you commented on the rather low rating on this track ( I agree whole-heartedly with you that this should be higher) it has gone up by .2 - now sitting almost in the green 7+ category.
Long Live RP!
beautiful song
He has never missed a beat in 40 years..
This should be rated higher than it is
David's magical tunes are always easily recognizable, are they from Pink Floyd's or solo albums
This one gets better over time. A good choice this week given all those we lost the first 2 weeks of 2016.
An absolutely pure and blissful 9.
This guy Wrote, Played and Sung "Murder", but for now, lets chill.
I'ts been a tough week.
I'ts been a tough week.
Tough not liking much of what Dave brings...
VERY NIIIICE!!
mrtuba9 wrote:
Otomi wrote:
Otomi wrote:
sounds kind of Harry Nilsson-ie with a bit of Ringo sprinkled on it
This guy can do absolutely nothing wrong IMHO
If this guy gets the urge to quit his day job and become a dobro player, he should talk himself out of it.
Hearing any music by Gilmour always makes me smile. New album due in 2014.
Maybe needs Roger but Waters burned bridges...
Needs Roger....
Paul Mccartney sang 40 years ago on bis soloalbum.
one of my favorite artist ever......never get tired of this album
Stratocaster wrote:
I so agree...I love it wholeheartedly
Unbelievable that this song only has a 6.5. It is amazing, as is almost every song on this outstanding record.
I so agree...I love it wholeheartedly
An unreported head injury befall Gilmour? 1.
DG's sweet bends and magic touch of the strings are in evidence!Unbelievable that this song only has a 6.5. It is amazing, as is almost every song on this outstanding record.
The middle instrumental section is vintage Gilmour. Soaring, melodic, a bit melancholy.
"He says "This is a new one, so if you're bootlegging, start your machines now" - classic" rbccspb
Poacher wrote:
Just wondering...
I was taking a stroll with Mrs Poacher along our seafront the other day and was mooching in an art shop.
I turned round and came face to face with David Gilmour who was waiting for his wife. It was one of those times where one is torn between giving the man his privacy, or asking to shake his hand and thank him for the tunes over the years.
I decided to give him his privacy.
However, on the basis of this rather poor track, I should have told him that he needs to sharpen up somewhat and try a bit harder.
Arf! 3 at most.
Um, a couple of questions.... How did you know it was David Gilmour? And how did you know he was waiting for his wife, if you gave him his privacy?I turned round and came face to face with David Gilmour who was waiting for his wife. It was one of those times where one is torn between giving the man his privacy, or asking to shake his hand and thank him for the tunes over the years.
I decided to give him his privacy.
However, on the basis of this rather poor track, I should have told him that he needs to sharpen up somewhat and try a bit harder.
Arf! 3 at most.
Just wondering...
I was taking a stroll with Mrs Poacher along our seafront the other day and was mooching in an art shop.
I turned round and came face to face with David Gilmour who was waiting for his wife. It was one of those times where one is torn between giving the man his privacy, or asking to shake his hand and thank him for the tunes over the years.
I decided to give him his privacy.
However, on the basis of this rather poor track, I should have told him that he needs to sharpen up somewhat and try a bit harder.
Arf! 3 at most.
I turned round and came face to face with David Gilmour who was waiting for his wife. It was one of those times where one is torn between giving the man his privacy, or asking to shake his hand and thank him for the tunes over the years.
I decided to give him his privacy.
However, on the basis of this rather poor track, I should have told him that he needs to sharpen up somewhat and try a bit harder.
Arf! 3 at most.
7> 8
Just because I needed this right now.
Just because I needed this right now.
its like putting on your favorite worn shoes and jeans ... comfortable. Doesn't have to ignite the soul, doesn't have to teach, or preach, just relax and let it take you to the next part of your day, not minding the noise out there for a few minutes. (besides haters gon'b hatin' anyway, but not you, if you smile).
vandal wrote:
Come on, now. Don't hold back. Tell us how you really feel.
Come on, now. Don't hold back. Tell us how you really feel.
Reading here I don't have to ask..It was DG!!!! not bad for a 1st listen..
Part of the reason I love this song is because Gilmour also did a little ditty called "All Lovers Are Deranged." This one is a polar opposite, demonstrating his versatility. 
this song gets better with each listen
Nice!
"would this do.." as a lullaby? Yep
felix_the_man wrote:
Man, I could not agree more. I happen to like this song and I think it is because of the simplicity. Underated album also, IMO.
pleasant melody.....just take it for what it is, a nice simple song. Too many people have too many expectations about what DG should be doing for them.
Man, I could not agree more. I happen to like this song and I think it is because of the simplicity. Underated album also, IMO.
(That's songwriter and DG {beautiful} wife Polly Sampson on backup vocals.)
dunno wrote:
Trite rhymes, old tricks, a huge string backup section that assures a soft-pop classification. Add to that the choral backup singers and the over-attempt at sounding under-produced and you get ... lame.
lame.
Trite rhymes, old tricks, a huge string backup section that assures a soft-pop classification. Add to that the choral backup singers and the over-attempt at sounding under-produced and you get ... lame.
oldviolin wrote:
I agree with you. There's nothing wrong with this tune. And Stringray, I think what you meant to say was dreamy.
Sentimental and sweet. Very nice.
I agree with you. There's nothing wrong with this tune. And Stringray, I think what you meant to say was dreamy.
NIGHTMARE - like all Gilmore!
Grandfather!!!
Grandfather!!!
lame.
DaveInVA wrote:
Well, I guess not everything can be Speed Metal at 140dB.
ZZZZZzzzzzZZZZZZZzzzzzzz
Well, I guess not everything can be Speed Metal at 140dB.
DaveInVA wrote:
Yup.....ZZZZZzzzzzzz..,drool...wheeze...parp
ZZZZZzzzzzZZZZZZZzzzzzzz
Yup.....ZZZZZzzzzzzz..,drool...wheeze...parp
ZZZZZzzzzzZZZZZZZzzzzzzz
oldviolin wrote:
I stand by my initial impression.
Sentimental and sweet. Very nice.
I stand by my initial impression.
LawrenceSheppard wrote:
Ditto !!!
DG can do better than this. Boring.
Ditto !!!
No idea why I like this song
I have no idea why I didn't like the My Morning Jacket just before this
they sound similar.
quiet contemplation vs whining?
I have no idea why I didn't like the My Morning Jacket just before this
they sound similar.
quiet contemplation vs whining?
David Gilmour's work crowds the top 100 listener ratings here and although it I don't really care for this, if he is satisfied with it who am I to tell the maestro what kind of music he should be making.
Whoa, nearly dozed off there... who is this?
jhorton wrote:
Like Lennon & McCartney, Jagger & Richards, Page & Plant, Townshend & Daltrey, and so many others, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Neither Waters or Gilmour ever produced a solo record that could rival their Floyd material. That's just the way it is!
Well, this album at least proves who was NOT the genius behind all that great Pink Floyd stuff.........
Like Lennon & McCartney, Jagger & Richards, Page & Plant, Townshend & Daltrey, and so many others, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Neither Waters or Gilmour ever produced a solo record that could rival their Floyd material. That's just the way it is!
Sentimental and sweet. Very nice.
jhorton wrote:
I PROTEST!!! If you can't appreciate David Gilmour and - especially - this albumn (in it's entirety), your soul is filled with blackness...or you just don't have one!
Well, this album at least proves who was NOT the genius behind all that great Pink Floyd stuff.........
I PROTEST!!! If you can't appreciate David Gilmour and - especially - this albumn (in it's entirety), your soul is filled with blackness...or you just don't have one!
DG can do better than this. Boring.
mjwstickings wrote:
Maybe, but it's Gilmour's "old ground," musically speaking, not just Waters'.
I think the point really, is that once in a great while, the perfect combination of talents and genius come together and things like Pink Floyd, The Who, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles happen.
Maybe, but it's Gilmour's "old ground," musically speaking, not just Waters'.
I think the point really, is that once in a great while, the perfect combination of talents and genius come together and things like Pink Floyd, The Who, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles happen.
DoctorK wrote:
Speaking of WYWH, haven't you just proven jhorton's point by describing "running over the same old ground."
Maybe, but it's Gilmour's "old ground," musically speaking, not just Waters'.
Speaking of WYWH, haven't you just proven jhorton's point by describing "running over the same old ground."
Maybe, but it's Gilmour's "old ground," musically speaking, not just Waters'.
mjwstickings wrote:
Speaking of WYWH, haven't you just proven jhorton's point by describing "running over the same old ground."
I disagree. No one ever doubted that Waters was the lyrical and conceptual genius behind Floyd, but Waters' solo albums have suffered under the weight of too much lyric and too much conception, and not enough musicality. Waters took credit for writing most Floyd songs, but when they were at their peak — Meddle, Dark Side, WYWH, Animals, The Wall — Gilmour's musical presence is what gives life to Waters' words. Even on Animals. Gilmour only has a writing credit on "Dogs," but he is all over the album, especially on "Sheep."
And there is some really great stuff on this album. It's mellow, yes, but "On an Island" brings us right back to WYWH and "Take a Breath" brings us right back to Animals. But Gilmour has also matured, and there is an understated confidence to his music here.
jhorton wrote:
And there is some really great stuff on this album. It's mellow, yes, but "On an Island" brings us right back to WYWH and "Take a Breath" brings us right back to Animals. But Gilmour has also matured, and there is an understated confidence to his music here.
jhorton wrote:
Well, this album at least proves who was NOT the genius behind all that great Pink Floyd stuff.........
Speaking of WYWH, haven't you just proven jhorton's point by describing "running over the same old ground."
I disagree. No one ever doubted that Waters was the lyrical and conceptual genius behind Floyd, but Waters' solo albums have suffered under the weight of too much lyric and too much conception, and not enough musicality. Waters took credit for writing most Floyd songs, but when they were at their peak — Meddle, Dark Side, WYWH, Animals, The Wall — Gilmour's musical presence is what gives life to Waters' words. Even on Animals. Gilmour only has a writing credit on "Dogs," but he is all over the album, especially on "Sheep."
And there is some really great stuff on this album. It's mellow, yes, but "On an Island" brings us right back to WYWH and "Take a Breath" brings us right back to Animals. But Gilmour has also matured, and there is an understated confidence to his music here.
jhorton wrote:
And there is some really great stuff on this album. It's mellow, yes, but "On an Island" brings us right back to WYWH and "Take a Breath" brings us right back to Animals. But Gilmour has also matured, and there is an understated confidence to his music here.
jhorton wrote:
Well, this album at least proves who was NOT the genius behind all that great Pink Floyd stuff.........
Well, this album at least proves who was NOT the genius behind all that great Pink Floyd stuff.........
Gilmour performed this on his "David Gilmour In Concert" DVD released in '02. He says "This is a new one, so, if you're bootlegging, start your machines now"...
to bunny ...smile 
Boutard04 wrote:
YAWN..............
Since this was written as a lullaby I suppose that's a compliment.
definately needs a lot more cowbell, cool album cover tho which kept me from rating this song a "1".
Pleasant. To see Dave in top form I recommend the DVD "David Gilmour in Concert" available for cheap at the great zon (US). (The Robert Wyatt Meltdown concert) Great semi-acoustical stuff.
YAWN..............
felix_the_man wrote:
pleasant melody.....just take it for what it is, a nice simple song. Too many people have too many expectations about what DG should be doing for them.
Just to add my subscription to these lines, Felix! Truth to the point!
pleasant melody.....just take it for what it is, a nice simple song. Too many people have too many expectations about what DG should be doing for them.
Pyro wrote:
This whole CD rates a 6, and I love Gilmour AND Floyd. It just seemed lackluster, though I must admit I was really looking forward to it being released. Perhaps my hopes were too high. This song is sweet, but weak, IMHO.
IMHO, it would have been mistake to put high hopes in this album :) But although mellow, this issue is not pathetic. If you accept it as is, you should find some fine metaphysics in it.
Fine work, I say. Not the best, but listenable. Just relax.
Only needs volym and lots of it,then its Floyd alright! #9!
This whole CD rates a 6, and I love Gilmour AND Floyd. It just seemed lackluster, though I must admit I was really looking forward to it being released. Perhaps my hopes were too high. This song is sweet, but weak, IMHO.
music_man wrote:
I may be in the minority here, but I think this is a great little mellow song. And I also think the album flows nicely and works great for a relaxed mood. No, it's not Floyd. Why does it have to be?