Pink Floyd's 1982 single "When the Tigers Broke Free" b/w "Bring the Boys Back Home" features two iconic tracks from the film "The Wall." Both songs are powerful and moving, with "When the Tigers Broke Free" telling the story of the protagonist Pink and "Bring the Boys Back Home" longing for peace.
In 1982, Pink Floyd released a 7" vinyl single entitled "When the Tigers Broke Free" backed with "Bring the Boys Back Home." Both songs were featured in the film adaptation of their rock opera, "The Wall," and remain popular tracks among fans.
"When the Tigers Broke Free" is a powerful and poignant song that tells the story of Pink, the protagonist of "The Wall," who is trapped in a mental prison of his own making. The song's lyrics are filled with metaphors and imagery, and the music is both haunting and beautiful. The song was a hit single, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart and number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
"Bring the Boys Back Home" is a more upbeat and anthemic song that expresses a longing for peace and an end to war. The song's lyrics are simple but effective, and the music is catchy and memorable. The song was not as successful commercially as "When the Tigers Broke Free," but it is still a beloved track among Pink Floyd fans.
The single was released in several formats, including a 7" vinyl record, a 12" vinyl record, and a cassette single. The 7" vinyl record is the most common format, and it is the one that is most sought after by collectors.
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Music Genre: Acid, Psych, Rock |
| Producers: Produced by R.Waters, D. Gilmour, J. Guthrie, M. Karmen |
| Tracks side 1: When The TIgers Broke Free |
| Tracks side 2: Bring the Boys Back Home |
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Record Label & Catalognr: Path Marconi EMI 2C 008-64.875 (64875) |
| Vinyl Media Format: 7" Single, PS Picture Sleeve |
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Year and Country: 1982 Made in France |
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Photos of PINK FLOYD When the Tigers Broke Free / Bring The Boys Back Home 7" Sleeve
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EMI-Electrola 1C 006 63494 , 1979 , Germany
Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)" and "One of My Turns" 7" single is a must-have for any music lover. Released in 1979, it captures the essence of the groundbreaking album "The Wall" with its iconic artwork and powerful music. The A-side, "Another Brick," is a timeless anthem of rebellion, while the B-side, "One of My Turns," showcases the band's versatility with a haunting and introspective track.
Another Brick in the Wall Part II b/w One of my Turn 7" Single
EMI-Harvest 3X 006-05459 , 1968 , Italy
Released in 1968, Pink Floyd's "Point Me at the Sky" single captures their evolution between Syd Barrett's influence and David Gilmour's emergence. This rare UK single features a co-written ballad (A-side) and showcases their heavier improvisational style with "Careful with That Axe, Eugene" (B-side). The unique picture sleeve adds to its collectability, making it a valuable artifact of Pink Floyd's early years.
Point me at the Sky b/w Careful with that Axe Eugene 7" Single
EMI-Columbia CH 01 , 1977 , Switzerland
In 1977, a unique Swiss release appeared: the "See Emily Play" Special Edition 7" single. This limited-release vinyl features the iconic "See Emily Play" alongside "The Scarecrow," offering a captivating glimpse into Pink Floyd's early, psychedelic sound. This special edition is a must-have for collectors and fans seeking a piece of Pink Floyd history.
See Emily Play b/w The Scarecrow (Switzerland) 7" Single
Path Marconi EMI 2C 008-64.875 , 1982 , France
Pink Floyd's 1982 single "When the Tigers Broke Free" b/w "Bring the Boys Back Home" features two iconic tracks from the film "The Wall." Both songs are powerful and moving, with "When the Tigers Broke Free" telling the story of the protagonist Pink and "Bring the Boys Back Home" longing for peace.
When Tigers Broke Free b/w Bring The Boys Back Home 7" SingleBelow is the Index of albums released by the British Acid/Psych band Pink Floyd. As we have a large collection of Pink Floyd albums this index will have entries pointing for each album to the detailed listings. For example: "Animals" clicking the "Show Index" button will bring up listing of this album with information on the various countries it was released and collector's information on how to identify a particular release.
1977
"Animals" is the tenth studio album by Pink Floyd, and was released in January 1977. A concept album, it provides a scathing critique of the social-political conditions of 1970s Britain, and presents a marked change in musical style from their earlier work.
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1970
"Atom Heart Mother" is the fifth studio album by Pink Floyd, released in 1970 by Harvest and EMI Records in the United Kingdom and Harvest and Capitol in the United States. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, England, and reached number one in the United Kingdom, and number 55] in the United States charts, and went gold in the U.S. in March 1994.
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1981
"A Collection of Great Dance Songs" is a compilation album by Pink Floyd released on 23 November 1981 on Harvest/EMI in the UK and Columbia Records in the United States.
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1973
"The Dark Side of the Moon" is the eighth studio album by Pink Floyd, released in March 1973. The concept album built on ideas explored by the band in their live shows and earlier recordings, but it lacks the extended instrumental excursions that characterised their work following the departure in 1968 of founding member, principal composer and lyricist Syd Barrett.
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1988
"Delicate Sound of Thunder" is a Pink Floyd live double album from the David Gilmour-led era of the band which was recorded over five nights at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, New York in August 1988 and mixed at Abbey Road Studios in September 1988.
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2001
"Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd" is a compilation album by Pink Floyd. It was released by EMI Records on 5 November 2001, in the United Kingdom and the following day in the United States through Capitol Records.
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1983
"The Final Cut" is the twelfth studio album by Pink Floyd. A concept album, The Final Cut is the last of the band's releases to include founding member and longtime lyricist Roger Waters.
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1974
This compilation album of Pink Floyd contains the hard to find tracks
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1971
Meddle is the sixth studio album by Pink Floyd. It was released in October 1971. This album was recorded at Morgan Sound Stusdios, London
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1987
"A Momentary Lapse of Reason" is the thirteenth studio album by Pink Floyd. It was released in the UK and US in September 1987. In 1985 guitarist David Gilmour began to assemble a group of musicians to work on his third solo album.
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1969
Pink Floyd's More movie soundtrack is a classic album that remains highly influential to this day. The album's unique blend of progressive rock, psychedelic, and experimental elements helped to establish Pink Floyd as one of the most important bands of the 20th century.
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1973
The "Nice Pair" was released in December 1973 by Harvest and Capitol in the United States and the following month in the United Kingdom by Harvest and EMI.
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1972
"Obscured by Clouds" is the seventh studio album by Pink Floyd, based on their soundtrack for the French film "La Vallée", by Barbet Schroeder.
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1967
"The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" is the firs album by the Pink Floyd, and the only one made under founding member Syd Barrett's leadership. The album contains whimsical lyrics about space, scarecrows, gnomes, bicycles and fairy tales, along with psychedelic instrumental songs.
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1978
Relics is a compilation album by Pink Floyd released in 1971. The album was released on 14 May in the UK and 15 July in the United States.
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1968
"A Saucerful of Secrets" is the second studio album by Pink Floyd. It was recorded at EMI's Abbey Road Studios on various dates from August 1967 to April 1968. It is both the last Pink Floyd album on which Syd Barrett would appear and the only studio album in which all 5 band members contributed.
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1990
Early Live recordings, complemented with interviews
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1969
Ummagumma is a double album by Pink Floyd, released in 1969 by Harvest and EMI in the United Kingdom and Harvest and Capitol in the United States. Disc A is a live album of their normal set list of the time, while disc B contains compositions by each member of the band recorded as a studio album.
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1979
The Wall is the eleventh studio album by Pink Floyd. Released as a double album on 30 November 1979, it was subsequently performed live with elaborate theatrical effects, and adapted into a feature film, Pink Floyd The Wall.
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1975
"Wish You Were Here" is the ninth studio album by English progressive rock group Pink Floyd, released in September 1975. Inspired by material they composed while performing across Europe, it was recorded over numerous sessions at London's Abbey Road Studios.
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EMI , 1997 , United Kingdom
This is a box-set of 7 albums with in total 8LP. Each album is issued in a ( FOC ) Fold Open Coveraka Gatefold cover.
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This Pink Floyd box-set includes 10 Pink Floyd albums with in total 13LP's as well as a large poster.
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Here you will find several European releases of David Gilmour's debut solo album.
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Here you will find several European releases of Roger Waters solo albums.
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