"Shine On You Crazy Diamond" Published : Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd Released : 15 September 1975 Recorded : 13 January– 28 July 1975 ("Wine Glasses" on 5 January 1971) Studio : Abbey Road Studios (Studio One, Two and Three) "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is a nine-part composition recorded by English rock band Pink Floyd written by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright, which was first performed on their 1974 French tour and appeared in their 1975 concept album Wish You Were Here. The song is written about and dedicated to founding member Syd Barrett, who departed from the band in 1968 after dealing with mental health problems and substance abuse.