Variations on a Theme of Absence

~ Release by Pink Floyd (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Corrections to performance location/date notes:
(based on notes from discogs with extra correction):
Disc 1 11-20 - From Zabriskie Point Soundtrack, Relics, Pompeii
Disc 2 1-8 - BBC Sessions 1968-1969
Disc 3 1-4 - BBC Session 16/07/1970
Disc 3 5-6 - BBC Session 30/09/1971
Disc 4 8-11 - March 12.1972
Disc 5 1-2 - July 2.1977
Disc 6 1-5 - London, June 17.1981
Disc 6 6-10 - Sept 28 1987
Disc 6 11-20 - London, June 17 1981
Disc 7 1-5 - July 12.1984
Disc 7 11-12 - November 7.1987
Disc 8 1-2 - From DSOT
Disc 8 3-4 - July 15.1989
Disc 8 7-10 - Earls Court, London, Oct.20.1994

Annotation last modified on 2021-03-01 14:55 UTC.

Tracklist

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1In the Flesh
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
In the Flesh (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
3:31
2The Thin Ace
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
The Thin Ice (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
2:50
3Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1 (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
part of:
Another Brick in the Wall
4:59
4The Happier Days of Our Lives
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
The Happiest Days of Our Lives (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd (Artemis BV), Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
1:23
5Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, Chappell Music Ltd., Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd (Artemis BV), Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16) and Pink Floyd Music Publishers Inc. (in 1979)
part of:
Another Brick in the Wall
6:27
6Mother
recorded at:
Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, United States (on 1987-09-28)
live recording of:
Mother (on 1987-09-28)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
8:27
7Goodbye Blue Sky
recorded at:
Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, United States (on 1987-09-28)
live recording of:
Goodbye Blue Sky (on 1987-09-28)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
4:00
8What Shall We Do Now?
recorded at:
Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, United States (on 1987-09-28)
live recording of:
What Shall We Do Now? (on 1987-09-28)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
is based on:
Backs to the Wall
5:03
9Young Lust
recorded at:
Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, United States (on 1987-09-28)
live recording of:
Young Lust (on 1987-09-28)
lyricist:
Roger Waters
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Inc., Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
5:00
10One of My Turns
recorded at:
Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, United States (on 1987-09-28)
live recording of:
One of My Turns (on 1987-09-28)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
4:09
11Don't Leave Me Now
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
Don’t Leave Me Now (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Penjane Music (Australia) Pty. Limited, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
recording of:
Don’t Leave Me Now
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Penjane Music (Australia) Pty. Limited, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
3:18
12Empty Spaces
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
Empty Spaces (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
1:00
13Another Brick in the Wall, Part 3
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
Another Brick in the Wall, Part 3 (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
part of:
Another Brick in the Wall
6:02
14Goodbye Cruel World
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
Goodbye Cruel World (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
1:01
15Hey You
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
Hey You (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd (Artemis BV), Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
4:57
16Is There Anybody Out There?
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
Is There Anybody Out There? (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
3:16
17Nobody Home
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
Nobody Home (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, Pink Floyd Music Publishers, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16) and Pink Floyd Music Publishers Inc. (in 1979)
3:40
18Vera
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
Vera (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
dedicated to:
Vera Lynn
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
2:05
19Bring the Boys Back Home
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
Bring the Boys Back Home (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Unichappell Music, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
1:43
20Waiting for the Worms
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-06-17)
live recording of:
Waiting for the Worms (on 1981-06-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
5:03
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