David’s birthday

You probably don’t need reminding, and definitely don’t need any encouraging.

But, as your birthday greetings are going to come flooding in anyway, they ought to at least be at the same place. So…

Have a very Happy Birthday, David. Enjoy your day.

Your turn.

483 comments

  1. KenF

    A very Happy (62nd) Birthday David.

    Break the bread and pour the wine. I hope this day is heavenly for you.

  2. Comfortably Dumb

    ME FIRST!!!

    Or, maybe not…

    Anyway, stay happy and healthy, as we say here Happy Birthday, Lord of the Strings.

  3. Kim

    For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow, For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow, For He’s a Jolly Good FELLOOOOOWWWW! Which nobody can deny!!!

    Wishing you a happy birthday Sir David J. Gilmour! Have an Excellent one!

    Happy Birthday wishes from Canada
    K.C.

  4. Piero

    Happy birthday great man!

    I couldn’t forget to wish a wonderful day to a man whose music has changed my life.I just can wish you the best,to you and your whole family.

    Happy second birthday to On An Island too…

    Enjoy your day, my idol

    Piero

  5. dognamedblue

    I wanted to thank you for all the wonderful work throughout the years that you have done

    through the good times and bad, for yourself and the many fans, including myself, your music has been a lifeline

    thank you and have a wonderful day!
    andy

  6. Becky in Atlanta

    Happiest o’ birthdays to you, David!

    Your music has been such a gift to me and to so many people. Thank you. I wish I could give you a great gift of some kind…to return the favor.

    All the best to you,
    Becky

  7. James Mickelson

    Happy Birthday ! ! !

    Wishing you the very best of health and wellness to ensure you have many more to come.

    I believe the world has become a better and more enjoyable place because you were born. So, keep on keeping on with your wonderful presence and talent.

    Thank you and best wishes,

    James

  8. paulo

    Happy birthday!

    I’m from oporto…a city known for his wine and here we say “you’re like oporto wine, the older you are, the better you do”. =D

  9. Randy Ekstrom

    Happy Birthday David! I hope you have a wonderful day with the family, but don’t stay up too late! You have a big day of recording tomorrow! /wink

  10. Adrian Kavanagh

    OOOPS, I meant to thank you as well Fed for the chatroom password reminder.

    [You're welcome. Any problems, let me know. - Features Editor]

  11. Josh

    well this is a bit odd since it’s still the 5th here in the States but um…yes, A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU DAVID!!!!!!! I hope the day is just as pleasant as can be and it is one for the ages.

    Again HAPPY BIRTHDAY and as you Brits say, MANY HAPPY RETURNS!!!!

    Thank you very much indeed, good night to you

  12. Robyn

    Happy Birthday David!!!!

    Have a super-dooper, incredibly, splendiferous day.

    Robyn Jane

  13. Adam G

    Happy 62nd birthday, your music gave me and everyone else here wonderful inspiration, and I will never ever forget that and what I loved about it.

    Thank you and regards,
    Adam

  14. Shakil

    Happy Birthday to you,
    Happy Birthday to you,
    Happy Birthday Favorite David, Happy Birthday to you………….

  15. Thomas O'Connell

    I just wanted to say Happy Birthday Mr. David Gilmour and I hope that you will have many more.

    Take Care, Thomas

  16. EchoesBob.

    Huzzah and happy birthday. I hope you have a relaxing and carefree day.

  17. kimberley

    Happy Birthday.

    I was listening to our local council debate for four hours on whether or not they should approve a zoning change for a condominium to be built where there had been a parking lot. This request had been in process for 19 years with many community consultations and at the last moment there were community members who attended a neighbouring church present at council opposing the zoning change because they wouldn’t have a free parking lot for the weekdays, in case they had a funeral to attend, the owners of the property had already made another parking lot available for the church’s use for weekend services and donated property to the City to make a park.

    The zoning change, which had every level of approval and was an obviously better use of the land then a parking lot passed, after four hours and a defeated motion to delay it for yet another community consultation.

    Big picture people!

  18. Violet * usa

    Happy Birthday David!!!

    I hope you enjoy your birthday with your family!

    All the best,

  19. scaredan

    From one fellow Pisces (March 9) to another…HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID!!!

    BTW, does anyone know what month and day David presented Polly with the “Where We Start” single??

  20. Cevin

    Happy Birthday David! Now blow out those candles and make a wish or two… hope they all come true.

    Cheers,
    Cevin

  21. Joanne in Philadelphia

    Happy Birthday David–best wishes for health & happiness always!

  22. John nff

    Not a day goes by in my world where your guitar,voice and messages are not heard David.Thanks a bunch!..Let’s have lunch!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY

    John XO

  23. PETE

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY and MANY HAPPY RETURNS!

    Hope to see you LIVE ON STAGE again very soon…, can`t wait for the GDANSK Live CD + hopefully DVD (?) ;-)

    Have a nice day with your family and friends around you…

    Best wishes from Germany
    PETE

  24. Angelo Ortiz

    Dear David,

    Hey man, just a little birthday wish from Angelo in New York City…home to Radio City Music Hall…

    Wish I could give you something meaningful for your 62nd birthday. Don’t know what that could be really since I’ve received so much inspiration and comfort from your voice and music. I’ve taken up serious guitar lessons since OAI came out and have rediscovered my creative core…how’s that?

    All the best to you from the deepest corner of my heart.

  25. MEDDLE

    Well it’s been some 32 or 33 years ago that I seen Pink Floyd play in Vancouver, Canada. I’ve seen a lot of concerts over the years and the Floyd concert was and still the best sounding of them all. Back then I admired John Fogerty of C.C.R. on his work. And today, which is David’s Birthday, my favourite guitar player is Mr. Gilmour. I am inspired to learn more knowledge as I play/study the Guitar.

    Happy birthday and look forward to more music of your work that is organized in “Time”. Polly has my blessings as well.

  26. Veronica_from_Miami

    Happy Birthday David!

    Hope you have a fabulous birthday and a Dazzling, Amazing, Victorious, Incredible and Divine year ahead!!

    [I'm loving that acrostic, Veronica. - Features Editor]

  27. Michael, still in New Jersey

    Happy Birthday, David!

    Keep ‘em coming, would you? We will always be here for you.

    Cheers!
    Mike

  28. Adrian Emond

    Happy Birthday David.

    When I discovered Pink Floyd at the young age of 6 years old (Relics was the first album I listened too…go figure!!) I was truly amazed. Then I heard DSOTM and was mesmerized, the Guitar was amazing. I am now 14 and can not stop playing all the Floyd songs I know. Your music has changed my life for the better of things.

    Anyways Happy 62nd, though I won’t remind you cause you don’t look or sound it a bit.

    Cheers

    -Adrian J. Emond

  29. joefromCanada

    Happy Birthday David – thanks for everything you do! Hope you have a Great Day!

    joefromCanada

  30. Melissa

    Happy birthday, David!

    I wish we were there to help you celebrate. We could have had you one fine party in the barn. A nice big fire outside, with cedar logs, frosty kegs of beer and good vibes all around. Probably a scary thought for you.

    Annnnnnywaaaay

    Happy birthday you crazy diamond. For me, you and your music will shine on forever.

    Melissa(*_*)

  31. Paul

    Happy birthday! A fellow Pisces! :P I’ll be the big 3-0 the 8th.

    Thanks for creating such great music filled with emotion over the years. A major inspiration!

  32. Renan Ferreira, Brazil

    Happy Birthday, David!!

    You don’t even know me, but make the real difference in my life. =D

    Best wishes!

  33. nickster

    Happy Birthday DG!

    Heineken don’t make legendary guitarists, but if they did, they’d be just like you – probably the best guitarist ever :)

    Hoping you have a wonderful day.

    Best,

    N

  34. Jessica

    Happy Birthday David!!! Cheers to another year of Life, music, and smiles.

    (It’s still the 5th in Chicago, so I had to check my pulse when I saw the new blog.)

    “Just to see him at play makes me smile.” Well, I guess that song isn’t quite appropriate to David’s birthday, but that line is good… : )

    FEd, you don’t have to be too jealous about the Dylan/Costello concert because the management were real tightwads and Dylan spoke his lyrics the whole time in his smoked-out cowboy voice. There was one instant, in Like A Rolling Stone (the only old song that he performed) where he sang half a lyric and my roommate and I burst into tears. (Elvis was phenomenal, however, just him and his guitar.)

    Anyhoo, one more, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and many happy returns to David. Hopefully one day, someday, soon, I’ll be crying at a concert of yours for an entirely different reason. My roommate and I have vowed to get front row seats no matter what the cost… ; )

    [That line works for me. - Features Editor]

  35. Penny

    Happy Birthday David!

    Wishing you happiness, health, wisdom and wealth.

    Have a beautiful day,

    Penny

  36. Manfredo Occhionero

    Enjoy your day…..

    Happy birthday to you David

    from Denmark

    Manfredo

  37. Tony Kny

    Dear David,

    Happy Birthday to you

    Thank you very much for your music !

    All the best to you
    Tony

  38. Barbara

    “Happy Birthday from Alabama David!”

    I hope your day will be a special one.

    Barbara

  39. Peeyush Sharma

    Hey David,

    Many many happy returns of the day. Have a very cheerful day.

    Keep making universal music for us.

    Love you.
    Peeyush

  40. Tomi Sue

    Happy Birthday to you; dear man at 62.
    I have to say; our hearts you do sway.
    You’ve inspired so many; with a talent all envy.
    So with a glass raised, cheers to you!

    Best Wishes,
    Tomi Sue

  41. Bill S.

    Well i guess the thing to say would be happy birthday Mr. Gilmour, but so many have already done so.

    I hope that you remain here for us and mostly yours for a long time, with the same giving that has brought you to this time and beyond.

  42. John Scott

    Wow, Happy Birthday David. Your musical genius has been an inspiration and guiding light to me.

    Thank You so very much for the path you took in your life that touched touched so many.

  43. Shannon

    Well, it’s not quite the 6th here in Western Canada, but nevertheless, I wish you the most wonderful of birthdays David!

    You are an inspiration to millions not only for your incredible musical talent, but your genuine kindness as well.

    I hope you have a wonderful day with your friends and family! I shall be with you, as I will be listening to On An Island all day tomorrow!!

  44. Carlos Wiesemann

    David, family, friends, fans and bloggers,

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

    Have all a fine day.

    greetings
    Carlos

  45. Erin

    Happy Birthday, David! I hope you get to enjoy your day doing the things that fill your heart the most. Thank you for all that you’ve done and for being an inspiration in so many ways.

    All my best,
    ~Erin

  46. Carrie H.

    Mr. Gilmour,

    You have no idea how much your music has enriched my life. Not a week goes by that I don’t listen to one of your recordings. I am very honoured to be able to wish you the happiest of birthdays & best wishes for many more to come. Shine On!

    Cheers!
    Carrie (in Canada)

  47. Thorsten

    Happy Birthday David, have a wonderful day and a nice celebration.

    And thank you for everything you’ve done in music.

  48. leslie

    Wish you a birthday filled with love, greetings from Bangalore,

    thanks for the beautiful music and touching my life / my mind in so many ways,

    take care and keep at it,

    cheers, Leslie

  49. Arnold Layne

    Happy birthday David

    I hope you will have a lovely day.

    Arnold Layne from Norway

  50. victor

    je m’appelle victor, je suis né le 06 mars 2002, je vous souhaite un joyeux anniversaire david !

    j’aime beaucoup votre musique alors continuez encore et encore.

    victor.

    ["Joyeux Anniversaire" à toi, Victor. - Features Editor]

  51. Andreas

    Happy Birthday David

    2 years now…on an island is with me, every day.

    …dreamers may leave, but they´re here ever after…

    Have a good day
    Andreas

  52. Herbert / Germany

    Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you, David!

    I don’t have any gift for you, but many good wishes for you for another year in good health and with many more musical ideas.

    Enjoy this day!

    All the best

    Herbert

  53. Ian.Pearson

    A very happy birthday David. Best wishes to you and your family. Hope you enjoy a day of fond memories and good health to one and all.

    Ian Pearson

  54. Vicky

    David!!!

    It’s so wonderful that all of your admirers can say some warm words today!

    Have a happiest day of your life!!! And keep on smiling. Always!

    Thank you for your great music! It’s truly fantastic and timeless! It gives me more strength and inspires me in my creation!!

    Thank you so much, wish you all the best!

    Love, Vicky

  55. Ina

    Dear David!

    I wish you much pleasure and joy on your birthday.

    I hope all of your wishes will come true and your birthday will be perfect for you and your family!

    I wish you all the good luck for the next year, health and inspiration for new songs.

    All the best to you
    Ina

  56. Vicky

    David!!!
    It’s so wonderful that all of your admirers can say some warm words today!

    Have a happiest day of your life!!! and keep on smiling. Always!
    Thank you for your great music! It’s truly fantastic and timeless!
    it gives me more strength and inspires me in my creation!!

    Thank you so much, wish you all the best!

    Love, Vicky

  57. Sysyphus

    Happy Birthday, David!!

    Thank you for many many years of unreal tunes that you gave us and for everything that is still to come.

  58. Claudio

    David, I wish you a wonderful birthday!!!! Thank you for existing, endless legend!!!

    Claudio da Ravenna.

  59. Ewa

    I wish You very happy Birthday, David.

    By wishing you all the best on Your Birthday, I wish to thank a wonderful man whose music has changed my entire life… has changed me.

    Thank You.. and shine on..

  60. Erica @ Oregon Coast/USA

    Many happy birthday wishes to you, David! Enjoy the day…it’s yours!

    And, a heartfelt thank you for all the wonderful music you have filled the world with. Your gift to this world has been, and will continue to be, one of life’s greatest pleasures.

    Happy Birthday!

    Best regards,
    Erica

  61. Elisabetta Corsi-Italy N.E.

    Dear Mr.David Gilmour,

    Just few lines for you

    Written for a Musician by Vachel Lindsay

    HUNGRY for music with a desperate hunger
    I prowled abroad, I threaded through the town;
    The evening crowd was clamoring and drinking,
    Vulgar and pitiful–my heart bowed down–
    Till I remembered duller hours made noble
    By strangers clad in some suprising grace.
    Wait, wait my soul, your music comes ere midnight
    Appearing in some unexpected place
    With quivering lips, and gleaming, moonlit face.

    Your soaring tones and emotional music touch the inner corners of my soul, as ever.

    Happy Birthday and enjoy this special day with your family and friends surrounded.

    Cheers
    Ciao
    Elisabetta

  62. stephen dobson

    Happy birthday David

    have a great day, i have a painting here for you, just need to know where to send it, lol

    stephen dobson

  63. Turid

    Happy Birthday!

    Wish all the best for you and your family.

    Thank you for the music!

  64. James M.

    We will probably never meet Mr. Gilmour but you truly are a gift from the heavens that has inspired me to appreciate the value of music. Stay true and always be yourself. Most importantly, have a very happy birthday.

    With Love,
    James Mathew

  65. crab

    Come to Brasil, please!!!!

    [Yes, Happy Birthday, David. Have a good day and all that. Oh, and thanks for spending all that time - as in your entire adult life - making music and creating memories, moving people, encouraging them to think a little. It was very good of you to do so. - Features Editor]

  66. Dom

    Happy Birthday, big man.

    I will bake a cake in your honour. I hope you like chocolate.

    All the best.
    Dom
    x x x

  67. Ernest Peske

    Happy birthday David!

    Just shine on, take a deep breath and keep making great music!

    Cheers,
    Ernest

  68. Marcus Stutzer

    Dear David!

    We wish you a happy & nice birthday together with your familiy d:o)x

    Greetings from Schwalmtal(Germany)
    Marcus, Melanie & Mariella

  69. Aurélien

    Happy birthday David ! Two years of On An Island also, and ten days before I saw you for the first time at the Olympia in Paris. A fantastic month !

    You’re really a great man. Have a wonderful day and best wishes from France ! :)

    Aurelien

  70. Etienne Stanicic - Malta

    Happy Birthday David and myself

    [Happy Birthday to you, too. - Features Editor]

  71. Lene

    Happy Birthday David, and many more to come. Enjoy your day.

    Best wishes,
    Lene

  72. Omer Korner

    I remember the first time I’ve heard you play like it was yesterday. It was Dark Side, first time I ever heard Pink Floyd, and I was truly amazed with how beautiful your guitar sounds. From that day I’ve heard every album you have ever played on and enjoyed each and every one.

    I hope you will continue writing and playing, as you have been doing up until now.

    Oh, and Happy Birthday!

  73. Nick_G

    Happy Birthday David! Whatever you do I hope you have a fantastic day.

    I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for your music and your charitable work which means so much to me and many others!

    Have a brilliant day,

    Nick