There a few bands (only one, really) that I love more than Pink Floyd. Of all the Pink Floyd songs, my favorite is Green is the Colour. It was recorded and released in 1969 (just about the best year ever, for many reasons) for The Soundtrack from the Film More.
The original studio version, which you can hear above, is good. But on stage they turned it into a whole different experience. It was a regular part of their live sets from 1969 well into 1971. Back in college, I had one or two bootlegs from those years, but now, thanks to YouTube (and people with way too much free time), there’s an almost endless supply of live Pink Floyd from these years and, hence, lots and lots (and lots) of live versions of the song to listen to.
I’ve made myself a playlist of 15 live versions of the song (well, 14 live versions and one partial rehearsal). I thought I’d share, so here you go. Besides, St. Patrick’s Day is coming so why not?
Yes, I will sit and listen to the same song 15 times in a row. Sometimes more.
What?
More live Pink Floyd from back in the day.
Tasty.
No better way to kick off a blizzard than with a Pink Floyd bootleg.
And pancakes.
“The most greatest Psychedelic Rock Piece of all time!”
Pink Floyd.
Live.
San Francisco.
1970.
Awesome.
Tip: Green is the Colour starts at 58:45.
Pink Floyd - Live at Royal Festival Hall Rehearsals 1969.
Syd was awesome.
This song seems appropriate since I feel like I’m living on the surface of the sun these days.
