Dark Globe
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"Dark Globe" also known as "Wouldn't You Miss Me" is a song by Syd Barrett
for his first solo album The Madcap Laughs
, and the last track to be recorded. It is notable for its lyrics which seem to make a point about his former bandmates in Pink Floyd, and how apparently easy it was for them to dismiss him from the band. The take of this song on The Madcap Laughs
, was played out of time by Barrett, who skipped and added beats at will, much to the frustration of the studio personnel.
This song has been covered by R.E.M. while touring to support Document
and Green, first released by them in 1989 on the single "Orange Crush
", and re-released in 1993 on the British
"collector's edition" of the single for "Everybody Hurts
", and also as one of four cover versions within the rare "Automatic Box." In an interview for the DVD The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story Roger Waters
recalls visiting backstage with REM and being amused when a previously rude Michael Stipe
performed "Dark Globe" by himself during the encore. The song has also been covered by Placebo
. It has been played live by Gene Ween
, Soundgarden
and Chris Cornell
.
The song was revived in live performance by Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour
, on some of his concerts in July and August 2006, as a tribute to Barrett shortly after he died. A version was released on a live single entitled "Arnold Layne
" later that year.
Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett , born Roger Keith Barrett, was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and painter, best remembered as a founding member of the band Pink Floyd. He was the lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter during the band's psychedelic years, providing major musical and stylistic...
for his first solo album The Madcap Laughs
The Madcap Laughs
The Madcap Laughs is an album by British singer/songwriter Syd Barrett, released on 3 January 1970. It was his first solo album after being replaced in the band Pink Floyd by his old school friend David Gilmour.- History :...
, and the last track to be recorded. It is notable for its lyrics which seem to make a point about his former bandmates in Pink Floyd, and how apparently easy it was for them to dismiss him from the band. The take of this song on The Madcap Laughs
The Madcap Laughs
The Madcap Laughs is an album by British singer/songwriter Syd Barrett, released on 3 January 1970. It was his first solo album after being replaced in the band Pink Floyd by his old school friend David Gilmour.- History :...
, was played out of time by Barrett, who skipped and added beats at will, much to the frustration of the studio personnel.
This song has been covered by R.E.M. while touring to support Document
Document (album)
Robert Christgau praised the album, and called "It's the End of the World as We Know It " an "inspirational title." Stephan Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic said that "Where Lifes Rich Pageant sounded a bit like a party record, Document is a fiery statement, and its memorable melodies and riffs are made...
and Green, first released by them in 1989 on the single "Orange Crush
Orange Crush (song)
"Orange Crush" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released as the first single from the band's sixth studio album, Green, in 1988...
", and re-released in 1993 on the British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
"collector's edition" of the single for "Everybody Hurts
Everybody Hurts
"Everybody Hurts" is a song by R.E.M., originally released on the band's 1992 album Automatic for the People and was also released as a single in 1993. It peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100, #7 on the UK Singles Chart and #3 on the French Singles Chart.-History:Much of the song was written by...
", and also as one of four cover versions within the rare "Automatic Box." In an interview for the DVD The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story Roger Waters
Roger Waters
George Roger Waters is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. He was a founding member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd, serving as bassist and co-lead vocalist. Following the departure of bandmate Syd Barrett in 1968, Waters became the band's lyricist, principal songwriter...
recalls visiting backstage with REM and being amused when a previously rude Michael Stipe
Michael Stipe
John Michael Stipe is an American singer and lyricist. He was the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band R.E.M.Stipe is noted and occasionally parodied for the "mumbling" style of his early career as well as his social and political activism. He was in charge of R.E.M.'s visual image; often...
performed "Dark Globe" by himself during the encore. The song has also been covered by Placebo
Placebo (band)
Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
. It has been played live by Gene Ween
Gene Ween
Aaron Freeman , best known as Gene Ween, is a musician and a founding member of the experimental alternative rock group Ween...
, Soundgarden
Soundgarden
Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto...
and Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell is an American rock musician best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Soundgarden and as the former lead vocalist for Audioslave. He is also known for his numerous solo works and soundtrack contributions since 1998...
.
The song was revived in live performance by Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour
David Gilmour
David Jon Gilmour, CBE, D.M. is an English rock musician and multi-instrumentalist who is best known as the guitarist, one of the lead singers and main songwriters in the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. In addition to his work with Pink Floyd, Gilmour has worked as a producer for a variety of...
, on some of his concerts in July and August 2006, as a tribute to Barrett shortly after he died. A version was released on a live single entitled "Arnold Layne
Arnold Layne
David Gilmour, during his solo tour promoting On an Island, unexpectedly added the song to the setlist near the end of the American tour on the 17 April 2006 show at the Oakland Paramount Theatre...
" later that year.