David Gilmour Plays Rare Pink Floyd Songs In His First Show Back

David Gilmour made an epic return to the stage on September 20 in Brighton, England, delivering a mix of classic Pink Floyd hits with a few surprises thrown in. It was his first full concert since 2016, and it set the tone for his upcoming tour.

Even though Gilmour hasn’t toured in eight years, he’s kept busy with guest spots and private gigs. But this Brighton show felt extra special. He pulled out three Pink Floyd tracks he hadn’t performed live in nearly 20 years! Fans were over the moon hearing favorites like “Wish You Were Here” and “Comfortably Numb,” plus a few deep cuts.

Brighton Performance Highlights

One standout moment? Gilmour’s performance of “Breathe (In the Air)” from The Dark Side of the Moon. He hadn’t played it live since 2006, so longtime fans were in for a treat. He also brought back “Marooned” and “A Great Day for Freedom” from The Division Bell, both performed live for the first time since the mid-2000s.

The night wasn’t just about Pink Floyd, though. Gilmour also showcased songs from his brand-new solo album Luck and Strange, his first release in nine years. Brighton got the first-ever live performances of tracks like “Black Cat,” “The Piper’s Call,” and the title song. The crowd ate it up, showing that Gilmour’s new work still resonates just as much as the classics.

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The tour officially kicks off on September 27 in Rome, where he’ll play six shows before heading to London. After that, Gilmour will bring the tour to the U.S., hitting Los Angeles in late October and New York in November.

Brighton proved one thing: David Gilmour still knows how to deliver a night of unforgettable music, blending timeless Pink Floyd hits with exciting new material.

Check out the setlist from his Brighton Centre show last Sept. 20, 2024:
1. “5 A.M.”
2. “Black Cat” (Live debut)
3. “Luck and Strange” (Live debut)
4. “Breathe (In the Air)”
5. “Time”
6. “Breathe (Reprise)”
7. “Fat Old Sun”
8. “Marooned”
9. “Wish You Were Here”
10. “Vita Brevis” (Live debut)
11. “Between Two Points” (Live debut)
12. “High Hopes”
13. “Sorrow”
14. “The Piper’s Call” (Live debut)
15. “A Great Day for Freedom”
16. “In Any Tongue”
17. “The Great Gig in the Sky”
18. “A Boat Lies Waiting”
19. “Coming Back to Life”
20. “Dark and Velvet Nights” (Live debut)
21. “Scattered” (Live debut)
22. “Comfortably Numb”