Us and Them

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About Us and Them

"Us and Them" is a song by the English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, from their 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon. The music was written by Richard Wright with lyrics by Roger Waters. It is sung by David Gilmour, with harmonies by Wright. The song is 7 minutes and 51 seconds, the longest on the album. "Us and Them" was released as the second single from The Dark Side of the Moon in the United States, peaking at No. 72 on the Cash Box Top 100 Singles chart in March 1974. The single peaked at No. 85 in the Canadian chart. 


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1992
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Album & Release Date
"Us and Them" is a song by the English rock band Pink Floyd. It is featured on their 1973 album "The Dark Side of the Moon".
Songwriters
The song was primarily written by Richard Wright and Roger Waters from the band.
Performance & Recording
"Us and Them" was one of the first songs Pink Floyd wrote during their career, but its recording was not completed until it was included on "The Dark Side of the Moon". - It was one of the ten-track album recorded at Abbey Road Studios in two sessions, from May 1972 to January 1973.
Lyrics & Theme
The song explores the idea of conflict and the contrasting thoughts of "Us"(good) and "Them"(bad), which reflects the band's growing disillusionment with mankind's willingness for war and conflict. - The lyrics are considered poetic and profound and discuss the senselessness of war.
Musical Structure
"Us and Them" features jazz-influenced chord progression, highlighted by Richard Wright's soulful Hammond Organ playing, and careful use of dynamics. - The song also incorporates a saxophone solo played by session musician Dick Parry.
Reception & Legacy
"Us and Them" is widely recognized as one of Pink Floyd's greatest songs and remains a favorite among fans and critics. - It was positively received upon its release and has remained one of Pink Floyd's most popular songs since. - The song has been covered by various artists in different genres, an indication of its great influence across the musical spectrum.
Live Performances
Pink Floyd performed "Us and Them" live frequently in their shows during the 1970s and '80s. David Gilmour also performed the song during his solo tours.
In Media
The song was featured in several films and TV series, including "Lords of Dogtown" and Netflix series "Money Heist", further signifying its enduring cultural resonance.
Song Background
"Us and Them" is a song by the British progressive rock band Pink Floyd. It was included on their 1973 album "The Dark Side of the Moon".
Song Creation
The song originated from an earlier piece by Rick Wright for the soundtrack of the film "Zabriskie Point" in 1970, but director Michelangelo Antonioni rejected it.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics deal with themes of conflict and dichotomy, reflecting on the human propensity to classify and separate based on arbitrary characteristics.
Popularity Ranking
"Us and Them" became one of Pink Floyd's most popular songs and has received consistent radio airplay since its release.
Album Success
The album "The Dark Side of the Moon" featuring "Us and Them" is one of the best-selling albums of all time, selling an estimated 45 million copies worldwide.
Vocal Style
Unlike many Pink Floyd songs, "Us and Them" features Richard Wright and David Gilmour singing a duet.
Music Composition
The song is known for its use of jazz-influenced chord sequences, and for a saxophone solo by Dick Parry.
Lyrics Origin
The song's lyrics were written by Roger Waters, the band's bassist and co-lead vocalist, and it's inspired by his feelings about war and its senselessness.
Live Performances
"Us and Them" was played in its entirety for the concert tours in support of "The Dark Side of the Moon", and it's often included in tribute band performances due to its popularity.
Cultural Impact
The song's nuanced commentary on war and conflict has often been used in pop culture as a means to underscore scenes of dichotomy and disagreement, featuring in films, advertisements and TV shows.

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