Brain Damage

About this song

The song is the ninth track on Pink Floyd's 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon. Roger Waters sang it, and David Gilmour took over as lead vocalist when the band performed it live on their 1994 tour. The band originally called the track "Lunatic" during live performances and recording sessions. It is often played back-to-back with the album's final track, "Eclipse."

Fun facts

• Sampled in 2 other songs, like “FAST SIDE OF THE MOON by DATALORE”.
• Covered 7 times, including “Brain Damage by Sweetchuck”.
• Written by Roger Waters.
• Produced by Pink Floyd.
• Recorded at EMI Recording Studios.