Pink Floyd’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Eclipse

Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon is celebrated as a legendary album worldwide.

The track that closes it is Eclipse.

To understand how this song relates to the “moon,” you need to know the album’s original title: The Dark Side of the Moon—literally, “the far side of the moon.” This phrase is actually a common idiom: because the side in shadow can’t be seen from Earth, it’s often used to mean “the unknown.” And at the end of Eclipse, the lyrics say, “There is no dark side of the moon really.

Matter of fact, it’s all dark.” The album ends on that line.

What it means is up to you to interpret.

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Pink Floyd – Interstellar Overdrive (‘Pop 68’)

Introducing a psychedelic masterpiece by Pink Floyd, the monster band Britain proudly presents to the world.

Featured on their 1967 debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, this piece is a roughly 10-minute free-form instrumental.

It’s a track that epitomizes Pink Floyd’s experimental sound and musicality, and is regarded as a work that celebrates the power of the mind.

The opening riff repeats to induce a hypnotic state, and as the piece progresses, layers of sound accumulate, creating a sense of expansion and enlightenment.

It first appeared in live performances in the fall of 1966, and in January 1967 it was performed for Granada Television’s Scene Special documentary.

Highly recommended for those who want to enjoy psychedelic music or learn about Pink Floyd’s musical roots.

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♫ Pink Floyd – On The Turning Away [Lyrics]

Pink Floyd achieved enormous success with their 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon, but over time Roger Waters’s increasing dominance became more evident.

Following events such as the dismissal of members and a legal battle over the rights to use the band’s name, Roger Waters eventually left the band.

In 1987, after his departure, the first album released by the rejuvenated Pink Floyd was A Momentary Lapse of Reason.

On the track On the Turning Away included on that album, you can sense their eagerness to embrace new, contemporary sounds without clinging to the progressive style they themselves had established.

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See Emily PlayPink Floyd32rank/position

Pink Floyd – See Emily Play (1967) HD 0815007

A track released as a single by Pink Floyd in 1967.

Written by Syd Barrett, it features a psychedelic sound, with Syd playing slide guitar using a Zippo lighter.

It was selected for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.

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Sheep

Sheep, included on their 10th album Animals released in 1977.

Amid the complex song structures characteristic of a prog band, it’s a track where you can enjoy an aggressive sound that evokes classic rock.

Its literary lyrics, which criticize society by likening people to sheep, are also compelling.

At a time when a new punk rock movement was beginning to surge and progressive rock was starting to feel a bit dated, the album became a hit in both the United States and the United Kingdom, showcasing Pink Floyd’s enduring power.

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Pink Floyd – The Gunner’s Dream (The Final Cut)

A track from The Final Cut, a personal concept album structured around bandleader Roger Waters’ fallen father.

It ultimately became the last work released during Waters’ tenure with the band.

The gentle touch of the piano quietly builds the emotion.

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Pink Floyd Welcome to the Machine

A song by Pink Floyd, included on the album Wish You Were Here released in September 1975.

Its content is a scathing critique of the inner workings of the music industry, and its heavy sound leaves a strong impression.

The floating, atmospheric musicality woven by synthesizer effects and acoustic guitar is quintessentially theirs.

The lyrics, written by Roger Waters, depict record companies and producers exerting control over artists.

The piece can also be interpreted as a warning against a modern society dominated by commercialism.

It’s a recommended track for those feeling stressed or hoping to reclaim their true selves.