Given the nature of the lyrics to “Have A Cigar” this is the ultimate hypocrisy as far as Roger is concerned! Shame Dave didn’t step in to say “Oi! Rog yer shark! Pay Roy properly for this!!” But I guess he didn’t want to rock the “gravy train” either!!!!
Mr. Harper, Have a Cigar is what it is because of you... such a feeling you brought to it... that song is unique just like you are... thanks, man... ✌️
I always was so impressed with that song, the guitars rifts, the whole arrangements, the awesome feel, the intensity but the vocal man, always mesmerized me so much, is just out of this world. And I always thought it was Waters.....Thank you Mr. Roy Harper for this gift....
In a way it was Waters. Waters sang it and it sounded fine. They let Harper give it a try and he sang it exactly the way Waters sang it. Harper does have a slightly nicer sounding voice so the band decided to use his version. They really should have just used Roger's version as no need to bring in an outsider to sing it. The version of Water's singing it is online and it doesn't sound much different.
Had to do a late night drive and was searching for something to listen to to get me through the pre Dawn and lo and behold I found this video of Roy Harper. What a delight to listen to him speak about his involvement on the album.
I went with a couple of friends to see Roy Harper play in a tiny university pub in Waterloo Ontario in the mid 80s. No more than 20 people in the room but he played an amazing show as if it was a packed concert hall. When it was over I invited him over for a beer and we talked for a while. He was so nice and interesting and articulate I’ve always remembered him as an absolute gem of a man
@@jamesmungall6669 you must be dense. I was joking that your good impression of him should not be spoiled. That is why I said do not google him, you will find unpleasant info of him.
This gentleman never received the credit he deserved, not just this song but his own music. When an old cricketer leaves the crease is an amazing song of many. Hat’s off to Roy Harper
Roy played with Zeppelin, Who,Wings,The Nice folks thru the early 70s. Wait....they played with HIM,on his albums and occasionally live. Everyone should check out his huge volume of work. Literate, passionate and soulful with an anarchic vibe and energy almost punk for it's time. Roy killed it for Floyd as he straight up galvanized their session. For starting as a folk dude he certainly brought the rock to everyone's pomp and circumstance. Always wanted to hear about this session,bravo!
In Australia in 1986 I looked around at the audience and wondered if any of the crowd actually knew who Roy Harper was. During the show a woman kept yelling out insults to " "old" man on the stage as she called him. Roy kept his cool and charmingly put her in her place...Roy had two Ovation guitars a green one for epic songs about the human condition and a gold one for sweet sensitive love songs. Thanks Roy at least one Australian knew who you are...a national treasure.
I saw Roy a few times playing Longridge village hall in the 80's. He was unbelievably good. At one of the gigs there were a few drunken morons who had turned up just for the bar, not to hear any music. They grew more obnoxious the more drink they consumed, until Roy began yelling "shut up". Then berated them about their behaviour. He lectured them on the magick that can be created between an audience and an artist, when they take the time to listen and absorb the sounds, and that a good artist can pick up on the "vibe" from an appreciative audience, and can then in turn, make the gig a truly magickal experience. He then began playing again and showed everyone what this meant. The album Jugula was a few months away from release. He played a spinetingling version of "hangman", that made the version on the album seem like a poor substitute. After he had finished the gig, we were all of the opinion that we had just witnessed something incredible. Hands down, he is the best artist I have ever seen live. I was always surprised how small the crowds were at these gigs. People missed out on an artist at the top of his game at these gigs.
I've been a fan for years and have seen almost all the interviews and footage that exists but this is really super super interesting because of its authentic nature and Roy Harper's easy going likeable atitude.
Funny how few people know who Roy is, or that he sang on "Have a Cigar." He was quietly a massive influence on so many musicians back in the day. I love that he wanted lifetime season tickets to Lords as compensation. Instead, management just tossed him a pittance of a check -- kind of proving the song's point about the cluelessness of music executives.
……suprised that Gilmour/Wright/Mason didn’t honour what they’d shaken hands on. Waters, the driving force, needed to be taught about loyalty & keeping your word……a part time ‘nasty piece of work’……a solid hard punch to the face would’ve done it….a nasty git, bullying Rick Wright at college (?) as well as in the band…..
That's because Roy never had a top 40 hit or two my belief never even hit the top 200 with a song. If you don't make the billboard 200 then you remain in obscurity no matter how great you are or talented. But I saw Roy in Chicago many years ago and he packed the place so he does allright . There are thousands of bands out there that are relatively unknown but they are incredible. You just have to go online and do a little searching that's all. 😁
I saw Roy in Mold, Wales in 91. I asked his sound men when guitar tuning he was using. It was DADGAD. I played in that tuning for the next 20 years.... Changed my guitar playing into something I loved. Thanks Roy
I saw Roy a few times in the 80s he had two Ovations that he alternated between, one light coloured one, standard tuning, and a black one tuned to DADGAD.
I tune my guitar EAD GCF. Try playing in that tuning for a week. The only one in the world that tunes that way beside myself is Stanley Jordan. When you tune that way you don't have any kind of a guide or book to go buy because I am basically rewriting the entire lead style. That's what I called true originality. 🙋
Roy Harper is one of the most original singer songwriters ever. His great talent is his long view of British history and society. So many of his songs are epics in the best possible way. In contrast to the sweeping epics, he's also able to write really rather lovely, soft and intimate love songs, like 'Another Day'. He aimed, in his prime, to trancend the ordinary and create the extraoridnary. His last lp, 'Man and Myth' is up there with his very best work. I particularly liked the idea of weaving Greek mythology and the life of a touring rock musician, together.
What a great guy he is...his laughter, and when he stares at the horizon, turns his gaze briefly towards the interviewer,says "yeah" and returns to contemplate the horizon....adorable.
Brilliantly paced, candid chat. Thankfully the interviewer did a great job and didn't interupt, allowing Roy to be most revealing about those Floyd chaps and their magic, somewhat strained. Maybe this is how all GREAT music is made, with some inner friction between band members. The Beatles also come to mind.....of course.
Our Roy recorded a masterpiece in 1971 with the album Stormcock and Pink Floyd were beging to find their direction with the release of Meddle in the same year. Being a British Teenager in the 70,s I saw Roy perform at Dundee University but the highlight was to come many years later living in Hamburg when I saw Roy billed to play what is now MoonDoo on the Reeperbahn 136 which was a plush night club ambience and when myself and girlfriend arrived I was surprised to see only a few others there which maybe reached 25 tops. After a few songs Roy asked the audience if they wanted him to play a specifc song and silence each time so I was happy to voice a request and at the end of the day played around 6 of them and my all time favories and as the sound system was pretty good it was an unexpected treat for which I thanked him for after the show and me being with my gf he introduced us to his partner and to join them at their table and have a drink together 😀
The music Rick made with Pink Floyd was some of the best ever. I don't understand why he doesn't get more credit, it's truly beautiful. Just A thought. From K.C.Mo.
He gets a lot of credit. He didn't write many songs, but a couple he wrote are much loved. His greatest contribution was early on when he was fantastic in their concerts. It doesn't seem to be a well-kept secret that later he struggled with addictions. He's a nice person and people don't want to bring these things up, but Rick had his own problems.
Wright's style and arrangements were the signature sound of Pink Floyd for the first five years. His sad, plaintive voice and wistful songs were at least half of what constituted Pink Floyd.
Roy Harper sounded like a mix between Gilmore and Watters. It was the one Floyd track that I didn’t know who was the singer, but I definitely thought it was one of those two. Roy did a great job
Next to interviews with band members themselves and interviews I’ve seen / heard from Syd Barrett’s family this is the most insightful interview I’ve listened too. His memories of how the band were functioning then are unique. Love Roy Harpers work too - met him at a gig of his in a pub - he was brilliant.
Also the kids from another brick in the wall got nothing, there was a promise made to the kids that they could have studio time but big surprise, it never happened. The school got 1800 quid out of it though, which was probably the school putting pressure on Floyd after hearing the finished track, apparently they were not very happy, they even banned the kids from appearing on the topper most of the popper most !
Roy"intelligent,humorous, entertaining, knowledgeable, articulate and Mr very interesting "harper .. The quintessential English man ,a walking trove of treasure !!
The vocals and superb emotional intonation and inflection on Have A Cigar are *as key* to capturing the slimy nature of the music business as the music itself. It's one of the most important songs Pink Floyd wrote because it really educated the public (as well as aspiring musicians) on just how slimy the music business was (and still is), and we would've had no insight into that aspect of the business otherwise. Welcome to the Machine is another important song for informing the public (and aspiring musicians), and the eerily cold, emotionally indifferent, and hauntingly empty vocals on that song were also key to capturing the ruthlessly greed-driven psychopathy that is readily found in the most exploitative aspects of the business side of the music industry.
Oddly, Harper's voice on "Have a Cigar" always sounded to me like a hybrid between Waters and Gilmour. It didn't sound foreign, as one might expect a guest singer to sound.
Thanks again. I'm a chronological person, so seeing this in one (as opposed to it scattered in a documentary) interview as it was must be helpful to thousands. And to me, there are no throwaway details, and we get some really good ones in here, and fills in blanks. Uncut is always best. Thanks John, for your reverence for cultural history.
His insight here is pretty helpful in understanding how far the rift apparently still is between Roger and David, and perhaps Roger and everyone else as well.
@@deanladue5367 Sad to see Waters get treated much like Lennon did. If a person is against war, there are people that just want to destroy them. Waters has never said Putin and Russia were ok, he has just questioned the West in their desire to get a war going in Ukraine. This can't really be denied as we have video of US representatives in Congress saying that we must fight Russia in the Ukraine so that we don't need to fight them here. This was said before Russia's invasion. Many in the West have wanted this war in the Ukraine for a long time and Waters is bringing that up. It is many Ukrainians being killed and people like you don't seem to care one bit. Have a nice life dean.
I always knew the Roger side of this story and to hear Roys side is fascinating. Rest assured Roy that the floyd fans know love and respect you for this fantastic song. You are held in very high regard for being the only one else to ever sing a floyd song. P.s. we lnow the craic too 😉 #hatsoff
Extraordinary man, stately and challenging, gentlemanly and strong head at the same time In 1975 some big things came out with artists like those.. Wonderful interview, many thanks
Roger's version: " Roy was around and I said, 'How about asking Roy to do it?' and they [the band] all said, 'Good idea, let's do that!'. I expected them to say 'No, Rog, you do it!'. But they didn't". This little story speaks volumes about Waters conflicted mindset. (I read this on a music magazine, after The Wall was out, the conversation digressed backwards, I guess. I never forgot it)
The best insight I’ve ever heard. ❤ Roy Harper on flat baroque and berserk, the vocal lifts, the guitar, the songs, the recorded sound, the questioning, the passion, it’s all in there and yes, it’s great that someone is giving him the light he deserves, even though, again, it’s been left in the dark for so long.
Thank you Roy for singing have a cigar it may not have happened without you and the album wish you were here may have been completely different also thank you for introducing Dave Gilmor to Kate Bush you are a top man and i also love your album's x
In his music he’s challenging and polemicist. But he’s thoughtful and empathetic in speech. Seen him a few times live and he is a brilliant performer. And Just Another Day is about the saddest and most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard!
I saw Pink Floyd at Knebworth in1975. they did the whole of 'Dark side' and played 'shine on' and 'raving and drooling' and Roy sang 'Have a cigar' live...also Roy Harpers 'flat Barogue and beserk' album one of my fav and heartfelt album in my early teenage years..
I was there to see Beefheart. the 5th of July. A nice sunny day, as far as I can remember. Also remember some sort of rocket flying through the air, from the back of the crowd, hitting Nicks bass drum and exploding at the end of their set.
Deffo there was a big plane/rocket type of thing that glides down a wire into the back of the stage .. blinking awesome..the dry ice blew back onto the stage during the great gig in the sky..amd obscured the stage for a while..i also remember them starting a bit late because the generator wasn't running at full power and it made the keyboards out of tune..so they waited till it was running properly .
Great interview, interesting about the chocolate in the studio, as Syd loved going out for sweets and did show up during the making of this album which is largely about him.
Sign of an excellent interviewer: Ask the questions and let the subject speak at length without interruption. It certainly help to have an top bloke like Roy!
I was speaking to Roy’s son Nick a few years ago his dad leaving him in the capable care of Keith Moon for a day. Nick ended up in a police station aged 10 or something and Keith in a cell.
Stormcock is one of my top ten albums. So is Wish You Were Here. For me, it's a much better album than either Dark Side or The Wall. That's my take - I'll let you consider that. The irony here is that the story of the recording matches the theme of the song! The recording industry spat Roy out of any chance at even a glimpse of the main stream, and Roger (and Steve O'Rourke) went along with this by sending Roy a Session fee. Another cautionary tale from the music industry!
Fascinating interview. What an articulate person he is! His description of the atmosphere in the studio and of the relationship between the band members is invaluable. Does he say he got no credit for singing that song? I think my copy of Wish you Where Here has his name written on it. Perhaps he was uncredited inthe earlier editions?
Roy's delivery on Cigar was incredible. Years ahead of its time and when I say that I'm not even referring to his influence on rock'n roll. if anyone is familiar with hip-hop, specifically hip-hop that originated 'down south' aka areas of the U.S. like Atlanta and groups like Outkast, Roy's flow is straight up southern hip-hop style with his quick delivery of words that end in a slower pace. That quick, rapid-fire lyrical density bookended by a slower intro and chorus wouldn't be heard again until the 1990's when 'the south' started flexing their hip-hop muscle. And when they did that it was revolutionary because it was a new style of rapping. So hats off to Roy Harper indeed! A shame there's still bad blood between all involved. You'd think(or hope) that in the golden years of these legends lives they'd be more open, friendly and just better all-around people considering their shared amazing experiences. They all act as if they worked coal mines for 20 years and were envious of the dead canaries.
Roy nailed it, his vocals were perfect. Great lyrics, great instrumentals. I never knew until now that Pink didn't sing this. By the way, which one is Pink?
Roy probably described the social dynamics of those four guys in pink Floyd, just from being with them during a pivotal period, as much or more than even the band members did in interviews.
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Wonderful. Interesting to hear Roy's remarkable laugh in conversation rather than within one of his concert monologues. So this is a half an hour section of a 90 min interview? Would love to hear him talk about making HQ at the time next door in studio 2 - including Gilmour's role - as it's such a highpoint of his own career
I love Roy’s monologues. Saw him numerous times in the 80s starting with Jugula, maybe once or twice in the 90s, last time I saw him was Festival Hall at his…50th? 60th? Around 2000 anyway. JP Page didn’t turn up as a special guest which is what we were hoping for. Back to 80s monologues. Roy, spliff always to hand. He must have had some fans who followed him from gig to gig. One night I saw him, he spots one of these in the audience and says “and where were you last night? See me afterwards with an absence note.” It was funny at the time.
PS HQ yes, great guitar work from Harper and Page, if Gilmour featured he wasn’t credited for it. UPDATE - was thinking about Stormcock 🙄 - Gilmour was credited - thanks go to @Paul
@@paulramon3353 so he is! "Dave", he wouldn't be impressed by that. I wonder what he played on. Chris Spedding's guitar on Referendum (Legend) is brilliant.
@@Michael-mm3fmthey co-wrote 'Short and Sweet', so probably that one.. Gilmour recorded his own version on a solo album. One of my favourite Roy songs.. especially live, complete with gestures.
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As a hard core Floydian, Roy's is the PERFECT vocal for 'Have a Cigar'. PERFECT !!
Agreed!
The perfect voice - really would have to be SamPally (Bad finger's thief) &/or Sharon Osborne's Daddy (re Small Faces' thief D Arden
I think my voice would have been perfecter.
Thank goodness for ROY! If it werent for him we wouldnt have 'have a cigar' like we do.
Roy is an absolute ledge. Massive Love.
Hats off to Roy Harper!
Roy (Harper)
@@danbrennan7348 (Roy) Harper
I saw what you did there.
LOL
Given the nature of the lyrics to “Have A Cigar” this is the ultimate hypocrisy as far as Roger is concerned! Shame Dave didn’t step in to say “Oi! Rog yer shark! Pay Roy properly for this!!” But I guess he didn’t want to rock the “gravy train” either!!!!
I didn’t expect to spend 30 minutes watching the whole thing but I couldn’t turn it off. So charming and insightful.
Roy had real insight & empathy for Rick Wright. Appreciate that..
“There will be no safety in numbers when the Wright one walks out of the door.”
Did he?
@@jipangoo nahhhh
@@jipangoo more than roger
@@cheothegeo2742 I'll take you down mofo
"Roger was more or less director of own operation in his own world, to this day." - Roy Harper
That says it all!
That's why Pink Floyd was so fuckin' great.
@@stickman1742 Not just was, still is. The Final Cut was a garbage of an album.
He would get fukall after that comment.
@@m7floydoooh I smell a Gilmour's widow
@@m7floydi love The Final Cut
This is amazing to listen to/see. As fan of both Floyd and Roy this is a missing piece filled in. Very grateful to having Roy's perspective.
What an awesome interview! This is a piece of history for all Pink Floyd fans out there.
Thanks for your response!
really loved this, Kevin Ayres brought me here
and Harper fans.
One of the best radio songs of that era! ✨
And Zeppelin fans
Roy Harper is a largely overlooked musical genius.
Thanks for uploading x
As a Pink Floyd fan, I must say this was a fantastic interview!👏👏
Thank you so much for appreciating it !!
Have a Cigar is one of the hidden gems. Everything about it. Gilmour's guitar, Mason's drums, the lyrics, vocals...just spectacular. I love it.
The keyboard riffs were always my favorite. Everything about the song complements so perfectly.
@malicolmspence2869. I’l bet you can’t name one Pink Floyd song that wasn’t a hidden gem!
According to your logic Money and Another Brick In The Wall (Parts 1 & 2) are also hidden gems.
Bullshit. The two you mention are well known. By virtually the whole world. Have a Cigar isn't.
Not sure about that, the rock radio stations played it quite a bit
Mr. Harper, Have a Cigar is what it is because of you... such a feeling you brought to it... that song is unique just like you are... thanks, man... ✌️
I always was so impressed with that song, the guitars rifts, the whole arrangements, the awesome feel, the intensity but the vocal man, always mesmerized me so much, is just out of this world. And I always thought it was Waters.....Thank you Mr. Roy Harper for this gift....
In a way it was Waters. Waters sang it and it sounded fine. They let Harper give it a try and he sang it exactly the way Waters sang it. Harper does have a slightly nicer sounding voice so the band decided to use his version. They really should have just used Roger's version as no need to bring in an outsider to sing it. The version of Water's singing it is online and it doesn't sound much different.
@@stickman1742 do you have the link
@@stickman1742Roy Harper's version is better.
@@stickman1742Roy is much better. It was a good move.
@@stickman1742 This is a lie. He sounds like shit singing it. th-cam.com/video/kLqMHZwJAaI/w-d-xo.html
Roy Harper is absolutely a bloody legend! Thank you Roy for giving me a lifetime of music and memories. Shine on you crazy diamond. ❤❤❤
I was a big Roy Harper fan, back in the 70s. More than a Pink Floyd fan, to tell the truth. Nice to see this.
Had to do a late night drive and was searching for something to listen to to get me through the pre Dawn and lo and behold I found this video of Roy Harper. What a delight to listen to him speak about his involvement on the album.
I went with a couple of friends to see Roy Harper play in a tiny university pub in Waterloo Ontario in the mid 80s. No more than 20 people in the room but he played an amazing show as if it was a packed concert hall. When it was over I invited him over for a beer and we talked for a while. He was so nice and interesting and articulate I’ve always remembered him as an absolute gem of a man
Leave it at that. Do not ever google more info on him
@ what does my post have to do with Google? Did you even read it?
@@jamesmungall6669 you must be dense. I was joking that your good impression of him should not be spoiled. That is why I said do not google him, you will find unpleasant info of him.
@ ok. Googling anyone who has left a trail on the internet will turn up something distasteful
What a legend! What a freaking legend. I would love to hang out with Roy Harper. He's like a your friends Dad, that's cooler than your friend.
💯 Legend!
If you’re under 13 you have a chance
This gentleman never received the credit he deserved, not just this song but his own music. When an old cricketer leaves the crease is an amazing song of many. Hat’s off to Roy Harper
Roy played with Zeppelin, Who,Wings,The Nice folks thru the early 70s. Wait....they played with HIM,on his albums and occasionally live. Everyone should check out his huge volume of work. Literate, passionate and soulful with an anarchic vibe and energy almost punk for it's time. Roy killed it for Floyd as he straight up galvanized their session. For starting as a folk dude he certainly brought the rock to everyone's pomp and circumstance. Always wanted to hear about this session,bravo!
Thanks so much Lawrence! A brilliant summary of why Roy is so important in music history.
In Australia in 1986 I looked around at the audience and wondered if any of the crowd actually knew who Roy Harper was. During the show a woman kept yelling out insults to " "old" man on the stage as she called him. Roy kept his cool and charmingly put her in her place...Roy had two Ovation guitars a green one for epic songs about the human condition and a gold one for sweet sensitive love songs. Thanks Roy at least one Australian knew who you are...a national treasure.
Same here, Roy fan since the 70’s (Flat baroque & berserk) in Australia, only other person I met who knew him was an Englishman 10 year ago.
Was it green? I remember it was roughly oak-coloured. Mind you I’m thinking probably 83 - 85, in England, maybe he had three Ovations.
Yep one green and one gold or oak coloured and Roy
I saw Roy a few times playing Longridge village hall in the 80's. He was unbelievably good. At one of the gigs there were a few drunken morons who had turned up just for the bar, not to hear any music. They grew more obnoxious the more drink they consumed, until Roy began yelling "shut up". Then berated them about their behaviour. He lectured them on the magick that can be created between an audience and an artist, when they take the time to listen and absorb the sounds, and that a good artist can pick up on the "vibe" from an appreciative audience, and can then in turn, make the gig a truly magickal experience. He then began playing again and showed everyone what this meant. The album Jugula was a few months away from release. He played a spinetingling version of "hangman", that made the version on the album seem like a poor substitute. After he had finished the gig, we were all of the opinion that we had just witnessed something incredible. Hands down, he is the best artist I have ever seen live. I was always surprised how small the crowds were at these gigs. People missed out on an artist at the top of his game at these gigs.
Im happy to have discovered this talented humble good man from one Pink Foyd song
Ah this is gold! The best yet.
I've been a fan for years and have seen almost all the interviews and footage that exists but this is really super super interesting because of its authentic nature and Roy Harper's easy going likeable atitude.
Thanks. Glad I rescued it from oblivion!
Funny how few people know who Roy is, or that he sang on "Have a Cigar." He was quietly a massive influence on so many musicians back in the day. I love that he wanted lifetime season tickets to Lords as compensation. Instead, management just tossed him a pittance of a check -- kind of proving the song's point about the cluelessness of music executives.
Disappointing that one of them didn't reach in their pockets and get him the ticket themselves.
One of the more unlovable traits of this marvellous band.
……suprised that Gilmour/Wright/Mason didn’t honour what they’d shaken hands on.
Waters, the driving force, needed to be taught about loyalty & keeping your word……a part time ‘nasty piece of work’……a solid hard punch to the face would’ve done it….a nasty git, bullying Rick Wright at college (?) as well as in the band…..
Jimmy Page has to give Roy a nod.
That's because Roy never had a top 40 hit or two my belief never even hit the top 200 with a song. If you don't make the billboard 200 then you remain in obscurity no matter how great you are or talented. But I saw Roy in Chicago many years ago and he packed the place so he does allright . There are thousands of bands out there that are relatively unknown but they are incredible. You just have to go online and do a little searching that's all. 😁
I saw Roy in Mold, Wales in 91. I asked his sound men when guitar tuning he was using. It was DADGAD. I played in that tuning for the next 20 years.... Changed my guitar playing into something I loved. Thanks Roy
I saw Roy a few times in the 80s he had two Ovations that he alternated between, one light coloured one, standard tuning, and a black one tuned to DADGAD.
I tune my guitar EAD GCF. Try playing in that tuning for a week. The only one in the world that tunes that way beside myself is Stanley Jordan. When you tune that way you don't have any kind of a guide or book to go buy because I am basically rewriting the entire lead style. That's what I called true originality. 🙋
What a gentleman he is, a joy to listen to
Roy Harper is one of the most original singer songwriters ever. His great talent is his long view of British history and society. So many of his songs are epics in the best possible way. In contrast to the sweeping epics, he's also able to write really rather lovely, soft and intimate love songs, like 'Another Day'. He aimed, in his prime, to trancend the ordinary and create the extraoridnary. His last lp, 'Man and Myth' is up there with his very best work. I particularly liked the idea of weaving Greek mythology and the life of a touring rock musician, together.
Thanks. That’s a great overview of Roy’s brilliance
Couldn't agree more with you
What a great guy he is...his laughter, and when he stares at the horizon, turns his gaze briefly towards the interviewer,says "yeah" and returns to contemplate the horizon....adorable.
So glad they never threw it away.. one of the best sounds 👌
Fantastic interview. Thank you for reviving the truth that might otherwise be lost.
My pleasure! Thanks for your appreciation!
Brilliantly paced, candid chat. Thankfully the interviewer did a great job and didn't interupt, allowing Roy to be most revealing about those Floyd chaps and their magic, somewhat strained. Maybe this is how all GREAT music is made, with some inner friction between band members. The Beatles also come to mind.....of course.
It's the classic police trick isn't it... stay quiet and hope they say more than they would have liked.
"HAVE A CIGAR" sung obviously by Roy Harper is an amazing track.
Thanks Roy. 😊
Our Roy recorded a masterpiece in 1971 with the album Stormcock and Pink Floyd were beging to find their direction with the release of Meddle in the same year. Being a British Teenager in the 70,s I saw Roy perform at Dundee University but the highlight was to come many years later living in Hamburg when I saw Roy billed to play what is now MoonDoo on the Reeperbahn 136 which was a plush night club ambience and when myself and girlfriend arrived I was surprised to see only a few others there which maybe reached 25 tops. After a few songs Roy asked the audience if they wanted him to play a specifc song and silence each time so I was happy to voice a request and at the end of the day played around 6 of them and my all time favories and as the sound system was pretty good it was an unexpected treat for which I thanked him for after the show and me being with my gf he introduced us to his partner and to join them at their table and have a drink together 😀
You know its guitar riffs, not rifts right ? Although the song in question caused some rifts, by the sound of it.
The music Rick made with Pink Floyd was some of the best ever. I don't understand why he doesn't get more credit, it's truly beautiful. Just A thought. From K.C.Mo.
He gets a lot of credit. He didn't write many songs, but a couple he wrote are much loved. His greatest contribution was early on when he was fantastic in their concerts. It doesn't seem to be a well-kept secret that later he struggled with addictions. He's a nice person and people don't want to bring these things up, but Rick had his own problems.
Wright's style and arrangements were the signature sound of Pink Floyd for the first five years. His sad, plaintive voice and wistful songs were at least half of what constituted Pink Floyd.
Roger writing about the machine music industry while treating Roy in the exact same fashion
God bless em
Roy Harper sounded like a mix between Gilmore and Watters. It was the one Floyd track that I didn’t know who was the singer, but I definitely thought it was one of those two.
Roy did a great job
I used to think it was Dave, and I still am of the opinion that his voice sounds way closer to Dave's than Roger's.
Kind of a mix but I thought it was Dave.
The man who penned "When an old cricketer leaves the crease". Respect.
Next to interviews with band members themselves and interviews I’ve seen / heard from Syd Barrett’s family this is the most insightful interview I’ve listened too. His memories of how the band were functioning then are unique. Love Roy Harpers work too - met him at a gig of his in a pub - he was brilliant.
Fantastic interview... and an awesome vocal on "Have A Cigar."
Clare H. Torry was originally paid $30 for her part of "Great Gig In The Sky" and went back later, sued, and made some big bucks eventually.
Also the kids from another brick in the wall got nothing, there was a promise made to the kids that they could have studio time but big surprise, it never happened.
The school got 1800 quid out of it though, which was probably the school putting pressure on Floyd after hearing the finished track, apparently they were not very happy, they even banned the kids from appearing on the topper most of the popper most !
Roy"intelligent,humorous, entertaining, knowledgeable, articulate and Mr very interesting "harper ..
The quintessential English man ,a walking trove of treasure !!
Of course she did. Couldn't just be happy making a legendary track for a days pay. Gotta get greedy greedy
@@fredzep01 them kids got A FREE COPY of THE WALL L.P EACH!!... indeed.👍
£30 which was approximately £400 in todays money
Hats off...
'Whatever Happened to Juggula' is a masterpiece. What a wonderful artist Roy is.
Agreed!
The vocals and superb emotional intonation and inflection on Have A Cigar are *as key* to capturing the slimy nature of the music business as the music itself. It's one of the most important songs Pink Floyd wrote because it really educated the public (as well as aspiring musicians) on just how slimy the music business was (and still is), and we would've had no insight into that aspect of the business otherwise.
Welcome to the Machine is another important song for informing the public (and aspiring musicians), and the eerily cold, emotionally indifferent, and hauntingly empty vocals on that song were also key to capturing the ruthlessly greed-driven psychopathy that is readily found in the most exploitative aspects of the business side of the music industry.
Oddly, Harper's voice on "Have a Cigar" always sounded to me like a hybrid between Waters and Gilmour. It didn't sound foreign, as one might expect a guest singer to sound.
Thanks again. I'm a chronological person, so seeing this in one (as opposed to it scattered in a documentary) interview as it was must be helpful to thousands. And to me, there are no throwaway details, and we get some really good ones in here, and fills in blanks. Uncut is always best. Thanks John, for your reverence for cultural history.
I agree. Seeing the full train of thought gives more context.
Thanks John, another gem. I knew the story but hearing it from Roy Harper was great.
Well, I've always had a deep respect for Roy and I mean that most sincere, without him, have a cigar wouldn't be what it really is.
fantastic interview. Hats Off To Roy!
Cheers!
Hats off indeed!
His insight here is pretty helpful in understanding how far the rift apparently still is between Roger and David, and perhaps Roger and everyone else as well.
@@deanladue5367 funny Roger is a communist he supports terrorists in Russia and Palistine
@@deanladue5367 Sad to see Waters get treated much like Lennon did. If a person is against war, there are people that just want to destroy them. Waters has never said Putin and Russia were ok, he has just questioned the West in their desire to get a war going in Ukraine. This can't really be denied as we have video of US representatives in Congress saying that we must fight Russia in the Ukraine so that we don't need to fight them here. This was said before Russia's invasion. Many in the West have wanted this war in the Ukraine for a long time and Waters is bringing that up. It is many Ukrainians being killed and people like you don't seem to care one bit. Have a nice life dean.
I always knew the Roger side of this story and to hear Roys side is fascinating. Rest assured Roy that the floyd fans know love and respect you for this fantastic song. You are held in very high regard for being the only one else to ever sing a floyd song. P.s. we lnow the craic too 😉 #hatsoff
Extraordinary man, stately and challenging, gentlemanly and strong head at the same time
In 1975 some big things came out with artists like those..
Wonderful interview, many thanks
Cheers!
Ya know, this interview is more than it appears. At least for me, it is inspiring and genuine. One of my favorite songs of all time!
This is amazing to hear this!
Great interview...Roy has been the real deal for a very long time now...legendary man.
Roger's version: " Roy was around and I said, 'How about asking Roy to do it?' and they [the band] all said, 'Good idea, let's do that!'. I expected them to say 'No, Rog, you do it!'. But they didn't". This little story speaks volumes about Waters conflicted mindset.
(I read this on a music magazine, after The Wall was out, the conversation digressed backwards, I guess. I never forgot it)
His vocals on this are perfect.
Thank you for posting this
Well sung, Mr. Harper.
The best insight I’ve ever heard. ❤ Roy Harper on flat baroque and berserk, the vocal lifts, the guitar, the songs, the recorded sound, the questioning, the passion, it’s all in there and yes, it’s great that someone is giving him the light he deserves, even though, again, it’s been left in the dark for so long.
Thank you ! Excellent revelations. .. . and that last bit is a gem.
Glad you enjoyed it
What a fantastic gem!! THANK YOU!
You're very welcome!
Now this is an interview I was waiting for!!👍
John, you never fail us with these gems, thanks.
What an incredibly thoughtful person. Excellent interview.
Thanks !
Thank you Roy, you’re awesome, to think of that song being tossed out is heartbreaking 💔 to even think about. 👏👏👏👏👏👏💕👋
Thank you Roy for singing have a cigar it may not have happened without you and the album wish you were here may have been completely different also thank you for introducing Dave Gilmor to Kate Bush you are a top man and i also love your album's x
In his music he’s challenging and polemicist. But he’s thoughtful and empathetic in speech. Seen him a few times live and he is a brilliant performer. And Just Another Day is about the saddest and most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard!
I saw Pink Floyd at Knebworth in1975. they did the whole of 'Dark side' and played 'shine on' and 'raving and drooling' and Roy sang 'Have a cigar' live...also Roy Harpers 'flat Barogue and beserk' album one of my fav and heartfelt album in my early teenage years..
'Flat Baroque and Berserk' features the Nice on one track 'Hells Angels' (Keith Emerson's pre ELP group)
I was there to see Beefheart. the 5th of July. A nice sunny day, as far as I can remember. Also remember some sort of rocket flying through the air, from the back of the crowd, hitting Nicks bass drum and exploding at the end of their set.
Deffo there was a big plane/rocket type of thing that glides down a wire into the back of the stage .. blinking awesome..the dry ice blew back onto the stage during the great gig in the sky..amd obscured the stage for a while..i also remember them starting a bit late because the generator wasn't running at full power and it made the keyboards out of tune..so they waited till it was running properly .
The way he delivers the line “we all work together as a team”, stands out.
I just love this song. Never knew the story about it for a long time.
Saw you many times in the Round House - your part of my history Roy. Best wishes to you.
A great song, well done!
Just wonderful yet again. Thank you so much John, as ever. One of those days in England...
Just googled who sung it as it didn't sound like either Roger or David😮 Roy has perfect vocals for it
Fantastic and important interview. Thank you, John
Thanks so much!
Where the hell has this been? What an incredible insight to Pink Floyd.
great interview''hats off!
This was such an enjoyable interview/chat.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great interview, interesting about the chocolate in the studio, as Syd loved going out for sweets and did show up during the making of this album which is largely about him.
Great interview. Just the goods.
Sign of an excellent interviewer:
Ask the questions and let the subject speak at length without interruption.
It certainly help to have an top bloke like Roy!
Thanks! Much appreciated!
I was speaking to Roy’s son Nick a few years ago his dad leaving him in the capable care of Keith Moon for a day. Nick ended up in a police station aged 10 or something and Keith in a cell.
Stormcock is one of my top ten albums. So is Wish You Were Here. For me, it's a much better album than either Dark Side or The Wall. That's my take - I'll let you consider that.
The irony here is that the story of the recording matches the theme of the song! The recording industry spat Roy out of any chance at even a glimpse of the main stream, and Roger (and Steve O'Rourke) went along with this by sending Roy a Session fee.
Another cautionary tale from the music industry!
Excellent, love Roy Harper. Saw him a couple of times a way back in the late 80s
wonderful interview, thank for posting and greetings from toronto
the best track on the album. excellent vocal.
Fascinating interview. What an articulate person he is! His description of the atmosphere in the studio and of the relationship between the band members is invaluable. Does he say he got no credit for singing that song? I think my copy of Wish you Where Here has his name written on it. Perhaps he was uncredited inthe earlier editions?
I think he meant the original single.
Certainly credited on the original LP album.
Roy's delivery on Cigar was incredible. Years ahead of its time and when I say that I'm not even referring to his influence on rock'n roll. if anyone is familiar with hip-hop, specifically hip-hop that originated 'down south' aka areas of the U.S. like Atlanta and groups like Outkast, Roy's flow is straight up southern hip-hop style with his quick delivery of words that end in a slower pace. That quick, rapid-fire lyrical density bookended by a slower intro and chorus wouldn't be heard again until the 1990's when 'the south' started flexing their hip-hop muscle. And when they did that it was revolutionary because it was a new style of rapping. So hats off to Roy Harper indeed!
A shame there's still bad blood between all involved. You'd think(or hope) that in the golden years of these legends lives they'd be more open, friendly and just better all-around people considering their shared amazing experiences. They all act as if they worked coal mines for 20 years and were envious of the dead canaries.
Awesome interview.
Thanks!
David and Roy remained friends and Roy worked on David’s first solo album and David played on two subsequent albums of Roy’s albums.
52 years on in life and I never knew this. Pink Floyd is among my tip top bands of all time, and I did not know this.
Roy nailed it, his vocals were perfect. Great lyrics, great instrumentals. I never knew until now that Pink didn't sing this. By the way, which one is Pink?
See that guy who looks just like Bob Geldoff? He's Pink.
Thanks as always John
You bet
Roy probably described the social dynamics of those four guys in pink Floyd, just from being with them during a pivotal period, as much or more than even the band members did in interviews.
Brilliant interview!
Thanks!
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Bless you Roy.
Wonderful. Interesting to hear Roy's remarkable laugh in conversation rather than within one of his concert monologues. So this is a half an hour section of a 90 min interview? Would love to hear him talk about making HQ at the time next door in studio 2 - including Gilmour's role - as it's such a highpoint of his own career
I love Roy’s monologues. Saw him numerous times in the 80s starting with Jugula, maybe once or twice in the 90s, last time I saw him was Festival Hall at his…50th? 60th? Around 2000 anyway. JP Page didn’t turn up as a special guest which is what we were hoping for.
Back to 80s monologues. Roy, spliff always to hand. He must have had some fans who followed him from gig to gig. One night I saw him, he spots one of these in the audience and says “and where were you last night? See me afterwards with an absence note.”
It was funny at the time.
PS HQ yes, great guitar work from Harper and Page, if Gilmour featured he wasn’t credited for it. UPDATE - was thinking about Stormcock 🙄 - Gilmour was credited - thanks go to @Paul
hardly matters now - but Roy might disagree - but Gilmour was credited on HQ
@@paulramon3353 so he is! "Dave", he wouldn't be impressed by that. I wonder what he played on. Chris Spedding's guitar on Referendum (Legend) is brilliant.
@@Michael-mm3fmthey co-wrote 'Short and Sweet', so probably that one.. Gilmour recorded his own version on a solo album. One of my favourite Roy songs.. especially live, complete with gestures.
He did some great work on Gilmour's first solo album as well.