David Gilmour’s favourite Pink Floyd song to play live became the one he couldn’t play again

David Gilmour has said “Echoes” was his favourite Pink Floyd song to perform live, but he believes it should no longer be played following the death of keyboardist Rick Wright. He described it as a duet between them, making their musical partnership central to the song’s meaning.

Released on the 1971 album *Meddle*, “Echoes” was mostly performed by Pink Floyd between 1971 and 1975, and Gilmour also played it on solo tours, including one in 2006 with Wright. Its long instrumental passages and gradual build made it a distinctive live experience. Gilmour has also named “High Hopes” and “The Great Gig in the Sky” among his favourite Pink Floyd tracks.