Did Pink Floyd Really Skip Post-1975 Songs at Live 8?

Actually, they did play a song from after 1975. The Live 8 setlist was “Speak to Me” / “Breathe,” “Money,” “Wish You Were Here,” and then “Comfortably Numb” — which was released in 1979 on The Wall. So that common myth is off.

As for why those four songs specifically: the band had only 20 minutes and wanted maximum impact.