The Suns in the Sunset

The Zoo Crew is spinning "Two Suns in the Sunset" from Roger Waters' The Lockdown Sessions, a track that’s got the Zoo Freaks vibing to its haunting, reflective groove. This song, originally from Pink Floyd’s The Final Cut in 1983, was reimagined during the COVID-19 lockdown, giving it a raw, intimate feel. Waters shared on YouTube that the idea for The Lockdown Sessions came from wanting to record the encore songs from his 2017-2018 Us + Them tour, with "Two Suns" being a standout. He noted they had to record remotely due to the pandemic, which added a unique, stripped-down energy to the track. The song’s lyrics, painting a vivid picture of a world facing nuclear devastation, hit harder in this slower, soulful version, with Lucius’s backing vocals adding a Dark Side of the Moon-esque depth. Tracking Angle called it hopeful yet fearful, a nod to Waters’ knack for blending beauty with dread.

Another cool tidbit comes from fan reactions on Reddit, where one listener called "Two Suns" a “secret favorite,” praising its lockdown version for feeling “intimate and present.” Pulse & Spirit also highlighted a fan’s comment about the song’s professional recording quality, suggesting Waters might’ve planned to release these tracks on CD. The saxophone solo by Ian Ritchie, carried over from the original, closes the track with a nostalgic flourish, tying it to its Final Cut roots. Waters’ choice to revisit this song reflects his ongoing dialogue with his past, as he told Rock Cellar Magazine, aiming to reinterpret his legacy for a new era.

Roger Waters kicked off his musical journey in Cambridge, England, where he was born on September 6, 1943. As a founding member of Pink Floyd, he started as the band’s bassist and co-vocalist, forming the group in 1965 with Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason. Early on, Waters was more in the background, with Barrett leading the psychedelic charge on albums like The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. After Barrett’s departure in 1968 due to mental health struggles, Waters stepped up as the primary songwriter, steering Pink Floyd toward conceptual masterpieces like The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), and The Wall (1979). His lyrical focus on alienation, war, and societal critique became the band’s hallmark. After leaving Pink Floyd in 1985, Waters launched a solo career with albums like The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking (1984) and Amused to Death (1992), continuing his politically charged, theatrical style.

You can keep up with Roger Waters on his official website, where he posts tour updates and new releases like The Dark Side of the Moon Redux Live. He’s active on Facebook, sharing tour photos and political statements, and on Instagram, where he posts behind-the-scenes content. On X, he’s vocal about music and global issues, like his 2022 post about "Two Suns" streaming. Fans gather at sites like Pulse & Spirit, a hub for Pink Floyd lovers, and Reddit’s Pink Floyd community, where discussions about Waters’ work thrive. The Pink Floyd Fan Club on Facebook is another spot where Zoo Freaks can connect over Waters’ latest spins.