Nile Song

Pink Floyd

About Nile Song

"The Nile Song" is the second song from Pink Floyd's 1969 album, More, the soundtrack to the film of the same name. Released as a single in 1969 (only in France, Japan and New Zealand), it was written by Roger Waters and sung by David Gilmour. It is similar to another song on the album, "Ibiza Bar". While the song was never performed live by Pink Floyd, the song was played by Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets in 2018. While the rest of the More album was issued in true stereo, "The Nile Song" was mixed in mono and processed into Duophonic stereo for release. A proper mono mix was eventually issued on the album's 2011 CD remaster. 


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1969
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I was standing by the Nile 
When I saw the lady smile 
I would take her out for a while 
For a while

Oh, my tears wept like a child 
How her golden hair was blowing wild
Then she spread her wings to fly
For to fly

Soaring high above the breezes
Going always where she pleases 
She will make it to the islands in the sun

I will follow in her shadow 
As I watch her from my window
One day I will catch her eye

She is calling from the deep
Summoning my soul to endless sleep 
She is bound to drag me down
Drag me down

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Written by: ROGER WATERS

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"The Nile Song" is characterized as hard rock and heavy metal, which is a slight departure from Pink Floyd's typical progressive and psychedelic rock sound.
Album Placement
The song is the second track on the band's 1969 album "More," which served as the soundtrack to the film of the same name.
Song Authorship
Unlike many Pink Floyd songs that were written by the entire band, "The Nile Song" was solely written by the band's bassist and co-lead vocalist, Roger Waters.
Singing Duties
The vocals for "The Nile Song" were solely performed by the band's guitarist David Gilmour, who was known for his unique and immensely influential vocal style.
Award Nomination
Interestingly, in 1970, the song was nominated in the category of "Best Original Song" in the 13th Annual Grammy Awards.
Limited Live Performances
Notably, "The Nile Song" was only played live by Pink Floyd a handful of times in 1969 and 1970. However, it has been covered by many other artists.
Non-UK Single
While not released as a single in the UK, "The Nile Song" was released as a single in several other countries including Japan, Canada, and Greece.
Mid-Level Chart Success
Despite its somewhat limited distribution as a single, the song managed to reach No. 17 on the Canadian singles charts.
Echoes of Future Work
Some fans and music critics have noted that the heavy guitar work and vocal style in "The Nile Song" can be seen as a precursor to the band's later work on albums like "The Wall."
Cover Versions
Over the years, a number of artists have covered "The Nile Song," including the grunge band "Nirvana" and the British rock band "Voivod," demonstrating the song's lasting influence on rock music.

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