Pink Floyd - Keep Talking Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the writers of 'Keep Talking' by Pink Floyd?

   'Keep Talking' was written by David Gilmour, Richard Wright, and Polly Samson. The song features Gilmour on vocals and also includes samples of Stephen Hawking's electronic voice.

2. What inspired the inclusion of Stephen Hawking's voice in 'Keep Talking'?

   David Gilmour was deeply moved by a BT television advertisement featuring Stephen Hawking's voice. He described it as 'the most powerful piece of television advertising' he'd ever seen and decided to include samples of Hawking's electronic voice in the song.

3. How was the song 'Keep Talking' received in the United States?

   'Keep Talking' was the first single released from The Division Bell album in the U.S. in March 1994. It became Pink Floyd's third #1 hit on the Album Rock Tracks chart, maintaining the top position for six weeks.

4. What touring and live performances featured 'Keep Talking'?

   The song 'Keep Talking' was performed every night during Pink Floyd's 1994 The Division Bell Tour. Live versions from various shows were included in both the album Pulse and its companion video.

5. What instruments and effects were used in 'Keep Talking'?

   The song uses a talk box guitar effect, and includes a sampled E-bowed acoustic guitar part. Gilmour experimented with his Zoom effects box, resulting in a loop that was used in both 'Take It Back' and 'Keep Talking'.

6. Where else has 'Keep Talking' been featured or sampled?

   'Keep Talking' was included in the 2001 compilation 'Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd.' Additionally, Wiz Khalifa sampled the song in the title track of his 2009 mixtape 'Burn After Rolling'.