One of the greatest guitarists of all time, David Gilmour is a legend. The mixture of his is melodious solos and psychedelic composition makes the listeners of the music get lost into his beautiful cosmos. He is not just the key member of the band, but also the driving force behind Pink Floyd’s sound, both as a vocalist and guitarist. Over the years, he has collaborated with Paul McCartney, Pete Townshend, David Crosby, and Graham Nash, while producing the Dream Academy and his former bandmate Syd Barrett, among others. Along the way, Gilmour’s solo work has echoed across generations.
List of David Gilmour’s Best Songs and Guitar Solos
With no surprise, he has given many hits and composed many beautiful songs and guitar solos in these years. While a single note he plays can make us dissolve into a different space, these are arguably some of the best guitar solos from David Gilmour while in Pink Floyd.
1. Comfortably Numb
Album: The Wall
Released: 1979
2. Coming Back To Life
Album: The Division Bell
Released: 1994
3. Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Album: Wish You Were Here
Released: 1975
4. Time
Album: The Dark Side of the Moon
Released: 1973
5. High Hopes
Album: The Division Bell
Released: 1994
6. Wish You Were Here
Album: Wish You Were Here
Released: 1975
7. Money
Album: The Dark Side of the Moon
Released: 1973
8. Another Brick In The Wall – Part 2
Album: The Wall
Released: 1979
9. Hey You
Album: The Wall
Released: 1979
10. Breathe
Album: The Dark Side of the Moon
Released: 1973
Some More Beautiful Pink Floyd Songs To Listen:
Marooned
Album: Divison Bell
The Great Gig in the Sky
Album: The Dark Side of the Moon
Louder Than Words
Album: The Endless River
Poles Apart
Album: Divison Bell
What Do You Want From Me
Album: Divison Bell
Take It Back
Album: Divison Bell
Lost For Words
Album: Divison Bell
Its What We Do
Album: The Endless River
Note: These are all my personal/favorite picks. Yes, it can be subjective but these are all great pieces of music that nobody with fine ears and heart can deny. Agreed?