History of the song "High Hopes" (1994)
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"The Division Bell" is one of the latest studio works released by the British rock band Pink Floyd, whose work fascinates with an extraordinary philosophical message and rich acoustic improvisations. Polly Samson, David Gilmore's friend and later lawfully wedded wife, was actively involved in the creation of the album. It's impossible to accurately assess the extent of her contribution. But the fact that Samson helped in writing several strong tracks is a fact. The British writer co-wrote the iconic single that concludes The Division Bell, "High Hopes", which translates as "Great Expectations".
The backstory to Pink Floyd's "Great Expectations."
Some see the lyrics as a message about the impending breakup of the rock band. But Gilmour himself claims that the lyrics are imbued with his youthful excitement at facing reality, after the end of his childhood and during the period of his first independent steps.

David notes that the composition was based on just one phrase by Samson about the invincibility and transience of time. It brought back a flood of memories of her younger years in Cambridge.
The recording and release of "High Hopes"

Gilmour, with the help of his writer friend, wrote the lyrics very quickly. It took him a day to record the demo version, but the track itself took time to finalise. Pink Floyd fans were able to enjoy a deep, nostalgic single about great youthful hopes in October 1994. The track gained popularity lightning fast, reaching number 26 on the official UK singles chart. Later a psychedelic music video was shot for "High Hopes". The work is made in the best traditions of Pink Floyd and fully reflects the whole essence of the philosophy that the authors adhered to.
Interesting facts
The Division Bell owes its name to the famous British writer Douglas Adams. The members of the rock band could not agree on the name of the studio work. So they asked the writer to help them, and he chose as the title an extract from the last line of the first verse of "High Hopes", which translates as "The Division Bell".
In the full version of the album version of the single, a brief dialogue between Gilmour's son Charlie and Pink Floyd's manager Stephen O'Rourke can be heard at the last minute. The latter had always wanted to take part in the recording, which, in fact, he managed to do.