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With different drugs warring within his body, thoughts of war and childhood reeling within his head, and his bricks dragging him further into mental decay, Pink wonders whether he can perform at his concert as expected before deciding that the show must go on.

This is the only track on the album where Roger Waters does not contribute any kind of instrument or vocal.

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Drums By
Piano By
Rototoms By
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Acoustic Guitar By
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Recorded At
Brittania Row, London; Super Bear Studios, France; Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles; Producer's Workshop, Hollywood
Release Date
November 30, 1979
Songs That Interpolate The Show Must Go On
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