DAVID GILMOUR

DAVID GILMOUR Hits UK Top 20 With New Single

Launch Radio Networks has issued the following report from Bruce Simon:

The limited release over the holidays of live performances by DAVID GILMOUR was indeed special, as it's given him his first-ever chart appearance. The live versions of PINK FLOYD's first single 'Arnold Layne', with DAVID BOWIE and Floyd keyboardist Richard Wright on vocals, entered the UK pop survey at Number 19, and it's the first time that any of Gilmour's solo work has been on the chart. The two versions of 'Arnold Layne' and a solo acoustic performance by Gilmour of the song 'Dark Globe' were released online first, followed by a limited-edition vinyl 10-inch single.

Videos for 'Dark Globe' and the Bowie-led version of 'Arnold Layne' can be found at the official davidgilmour.com website, in the "On An Island" section.

Both 'Arnold Layne' and 'Dark Globe' were written by the late guitarist and Floyd founder Syd Barrett, who was a close friend of Gilmour's growing up.

A concert DVD from last year's tour is expected from Gilmour in the spring, though a firm release date hasn't been announced

DAVID GILMOUR's Albert Hall Gig Heading To DVD

The following report is courtesy of Jonathan Cohen from Billboard.com:

DAVID GILMOUR wowed audiences on his 2006 world tour with a band that featured PINK FLOYD keyboardist Rick Wright and a set list tilted toward the hardcore Floyd fan. Now the trek, specifically a gig at London's Royal Albert Hall, will be chronicled on the live DVD Remember That Night, due September 18 via Columbia.

The project includes evergreens like 'Wish You Were Here', 'Echoes' and 'Breathe', plus a complete performance of Gilmour's 2006 solo album, On An Island. Also included are guest turns by DAVID BOWIE on 'Arnold Layne' and 'Comfortably Numb' and DAVID CROSBY and GRAHAM NASH on 'Find The Cost Of Freedom'.

Among the nearly two hours of bonus features on the two-disc set are the documentary 'Breaking Bread, Drinking Wine', a newly recorded version of the song 'Island Jam', Gilmour's performance of 'Astronomy Domine' from the new Live From Abbey Roa" series on Sundance Channel and performances of 'On An Island', 'Smile' and 'This Heaven' from Sessions @ AOL.

Additionally, Gilmour's cover of SYD BARRETT's 'Dark Globe', which he performed just twice during the European portion of the On An Island tour, will appear on Remember That Night, which will be sold in carbon neutral packaging and will also be available in the Blu-Ray format.

The tracklist for disc one of Remember the Night can be viewed here.