<P> Lyrically, the song is often considered to be a direct tribute to Syd Barrett . However, on the documentary The Story of Wish You Were Here, Gilmour and Waters separately describe the original concept that differs from this interpretation . Waters, who mainly wrote the lyrics complementing Gilmour's initial riff idea and subsequent joint composition, describes the lyrics as being directed at himself, as his lyrics often are . Being present in one's own life and freeing one's self in order to truly experience life is a main topic in this song . Gilmour, on the other hand, recognizes that he does not ever perform the song without remembering Syd Barrett . Waters later adds that the song is nevertheless open to interpretation . </P> <P> Both David Gilmour and Roger Waters have praised the song as one of Pink Floyd's finest . Roger Waters has noted that the collaboration between himself and David Gilmour on the song was "...really good . All bits of it are really, really good . I'm very happy about it ." David Gilmour has playfully called "Wish You Were Here" "a very simple country song" and stated that "because of its resonance and the emotional weight it carries, it is one of our best songs ." </P> <P> "Wish You Were Here" was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, as part of the sessions for the entire album . </P> <P> A noted part of the song was a planned contribution by Stéphane Grappelli . A jazz violinist popular at the time and well known for his collaborations with Yehudi Menuhin, both violinists were recording in a downstairs studio at Abbey Road at the time . Gilmour had suggested that there be a little "country fiddle" at the end of the song and invited them to participate . Grappelli duly obliged (Menuhin declined) on arranging a session fee of £ 300, equivalent to £ 2,300 in 2018 . Ultimately during mixing it was decided to almost remove his contribution, although it can just be heard around 5: 21 . According to Waters it was decided that it would be insulting to credit Grappelli in the sleeve notes for something so inaudible, although he did receive the agreed - upon fee . </P>

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