Fingal's Cave Podcast

A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd fans
Follow Fingal's Cave for a fresh perspective on the music of Pink Floyd. Our contributors include Rosemary Breen (Syd Barrett's sister), leading researchers, musicians who have worked with the band, road crew, collectors, tapers and traders.

Ep.26 - Over the Moon: Pink Floyd Live 1974-1975

2025-04-08 156 min Phil Salaté / Kyle V / Mike McCartney / Nils Zehnpfennig

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the start of the North America tour in 1975, we present a new and exciting episode of the Fingal's Cave podcast.

In more than 2 hours we discuss Pink Floyd's so-called transition period between 1974 and 1975, often derided as the band's creative low point.

But even though there were many late decisions, sound problems, mishaps and - to be frank - a certain amount of laziness, these three tours, which started in Colmar (France) on 22nd June and ended in Knebworth (UK) on 5th July, offered plenty to talk about. 

From one of the finest Dark Side of the Moon shows in Bristol to a total disaster in Knebworth, Pink Floyd went through a rollercoaster ride in these 380 days, defining their own future by road-testing new material and setting the stage (no pun intended) with stunning new visuals, including the birth of Mr. Screen.

After several weeks of preparation, we are proud to bring you an in-depth chat that even the dedicated Pink Floyd fan will learn something from, we promise!

Our yt-channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Fingals_Cave_Podcast

Most important shows:
1974-06-22 Colmar (tour start)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AFkERLrJQU

1974-11-19 Stoke on Trent (British Winter Tour 74 bootleg)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F2-bSdNHTY

1974-12-14 Bristol (Best Dark Side Set)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlFm7s-Gypc

1975-04-26 Los Angeles (Millard recording)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4clpGEnZz0o

1975-06-09 Landover (Best ‘75 Dark Side Set)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8iLvc72N1w

1975-06-17 Uniondale (Great show)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPzaR1PcUDI

1975-06-28 Hamilton (Superb recording)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAR5x2LGHO0


Videos:
1975-04-27 Los Angeles (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NYLy9NqlAY

1975-06-09 Landover (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH1mGiSmbRk

1975-06-26 Montreal (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb7lxh_9eOk

1975-06-28 Hamilton (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSXZMFq_Msk

1975-07-05 Knebworth (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Oi5BCXeV4A

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