Fearless (Pink Floyd song)

"Fearless" is the title of the third track on Meddle by Pink Floyd.

The song's slow tempo and mellow acoustic sound bear similarities to some of the other tracks on the first side of the album. David Gilmour and Roger Waters composed the song on guitar using an open tuning in G major. Waters plays the acoustic guitar parts on the studio recording, despite his job as the band's usual bassist.

Near the beginning and at the end of the song, a field recording of fans in Liverpool's Kop singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" is superimposed over the music. This Rodgers and Hammerstein song became the anthem of Liverpool F.C. after Gerry & The Pacemakers had a number-one hit with their recording. Roger Waters is in fact a staunch supporter of Arsenal F.C., Interviewed on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs 29 May 2011.

The song is almost regarded as an underground hit for Pink Floyd, although it was not released as a single in the UK or played live by the band. Its title is derived from a football slang term for "awesome", which became a cliché among the band's touring party.

Personnel

• David Gilmour – lead guitar and vocals
• Roger Waters – acoustic guitar and bass
• Richard Wright – piano
• Nick Mason – drums and percussion

with:

• Liverpool F.C. Fans Kop – Chanting "You'll Never Walk Alone"

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