Wish You Were Here Album By Pink Floyd

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    Which of these songs was a tribute to Syd Barrett?

    • Welcome To The Machine
    • Wish You Were Here
    • Shine On You Crazy Diamond
    • Have A Cigar
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Are you a Pink Floyd fan? Do you know everything about their albums? ? Then answer this quiz about Wish You Were Here to find out!

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  • 2. 

    Wish You Were Here is a Pink Floyd album. When was it released?

    • 1972

    • 1973

    • 1974

    • 1975

    Correct Answer
    A. 1975
    Explanation
    Wish You Were Here is a Pink Floyd album that was released in 1975.

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  • 3. 

    What studio produced the album?

    • Sunset Sound Recorders

    • Abbey Road Studios

    • Studio One

    • Studio Records

    Correct Answer
    A. Abbey Road Studios
    Explanation
    Abbey Road Studios is the correct answer because it is a well-known and iconic recording studio located in London, England. It has been the studio of choice for many famous artists and bands, including The Beatles who recorded their album "Abbey Road" there. The studio is renowned for its state-of-the-art equipment and excellent acoustics, making it a highly sought-after location for recording music.

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  • 4. 

    Which member of the band got married while Pink Floyd was recording the album?

    • Roger Waters

    • Syd Barrett

    • Nick Mason

    • David Gilmour

    Correct Answer
    A. David Gilmour
    Explanation
    David Gilmour got married while Pink Floyd was recording the album.

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  • 5. 

    Who performed Wish You Were Here in The Summer Olympics in 2012?

    • Ed Sheehan

    • Dave Matthews

    • Jamie Collum

    • Roger Waters

    Correct Answer
    A. Ed Sheehan
    Explanation
    Ed Sheehan performed "Wish You Were Here" in The Summer Olympics in 2012.

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  • 6. 

    Pink Floyd is formed by how many official members?

    • 4

    • 5

    • 6

    • 7

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    Pink Floyd is formed by five official members. This can be inferred from the fact that the correct answer is 5. Pink Floyd is known for having five core members throughout its history, including Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason, and David Gilmour. These five individuals were instrumental in shaping the band's sound and contributing to its success.

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  • 7. 

    When was the stage debut (first time played live) of the album?

    • 1975

    • 1976

    • 1977

    • 1978

    Correct Answer
    A. 1977
    Explanation
    The stage debut of the album took place in 1977.

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  • 8. 

    By 1997 how many times had the album been certified platinum?

    • 3

    • 5

    • 6

    • 8

    Correct Answer
    A. 6
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 6. This means that by 1997, the album had been certified platinum a total of six times. This indicates that the album had sold a significant number of copies, as platinum certification is awarded for reaching a certain level of sales. The fact that the album had been certified platinum multiple times suggests that it was popular and well-received by the public.

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