“A vicious takedown of the record industry and the dreams it nurtures then exploits – in many ways a dry run for The Wall”: Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here remains mysterious at 50

Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here 50.

It may have become one of the most iconic albums ever, but Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here remains as beguiling and mysterious as when it was first released 50 years ago.

Blindsided by the success of The Dark Side Of The Moon, the band had struggled to produce a follow-up, with at least two major false starts and several frustrating months spent in the studio waiting for inspiration to strike.