Top singles from the past

23 November 2024

Pink Floyd, one of the biggest bands in musical history, released their
single ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL (Part 2), on 23 November 1979,
today 45 years ago. It was written by Roger Waters and part of their
concept LP of the same name.

A protest song against corporal punishment and rigid and abusive schooling.
At the suggestion of the producer, Bob Ezrin, Pink Floyd added elements of
disco.

It was the band’s first single since Point Me At The Sky from 1968.
At the suggestion of the producer, Bob Ezrin, Pink Floyd added elements
of disco.

It was #1 in the UK, the US, Canada, South-Africa,
New Zealand and several European countries.

“We don’t need no education
We don’t need no thought control”

PF: Story