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Discover the story of the song > Hey You – Pink Floyd

Who sang Hey You?

Pink Floyd released the song Hey You. Date of release: 30/11/1979.

Release date: 30/11/1979

Duration: 04:38

Writer(s): Roger Waters

Producer(s): Bob Ezrin

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🎶 Hey You song analysis

The song is about a person who is struggling and feels isolated, and is looking for help.

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Pink Floyd - Short Biography

- Pink Floyd is an English rock band from London that was formed in 1965
- The band became well-known for their psychedelic sound and extended compositions
- Pink Floyd is also known for their live shows which were known to be quite elaborate
- The band is cited by some as the greatest progressive rock band of all time

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- "Hey You" is a song by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released on their 1979 double album The Wall.
- The song, along with "The Show Must Go On," was removed from the film due to the filmmakers' fear that the film would go on too long; however, a raw version is available as an extra on the 25th Anniversary Edition DVD.
- The song begins with an acoustic guitar, retuned in a manner similar to the Nashville tuning, but with the low E string replaced by a high E tuned two octaves higher than normal.
- She plays arpeggios over added ninth chords in E and D minor.

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