Rights Association in 2004. Reception "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)" was released as a single, Pink Floyd's first in the UK since "Point Me at the Sky" (1968). It was also the Christmas number one of 1979 and the final number one of the decade in the UK. In the US, it reached number 57 on the disco chart. The single sold over 4 million copies worldwide. Cash Box described it as a "catchy but foreboding selection, with its ominously steady drum work and angry lyrics." The song won Waters the 1983 British Academy Award for Best Original Song for its appearance in the Wall film. "Part 2" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Performance by a Rock Duo or Group. It appeared at number 384 on Rolling Stones 2010 list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". The lyrics attracted controversy. The Inner London Education Authority described the song as "scandalous", and according to Renshaw, prime minister Margaret Thatcher "hated it". Renshaw said, "There was a political knee-jerk reaction to a song that had nothing to do with the education system. It was [Waters's] reflections on his life and how his schooling was part of that." The single, as well as the album The Wall, were banned in South Africa in 1980 after it was adopted by supporters of a nationwide school boycott protesting instituted racial inequities in education under apartheid. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts All-time charts Sales and certifications Personnel Personnel, according to The Pink Floyd Encyclopedia. Part 1 Roger Waters – lead vocals, bass David Gilmour – guitar, harmony vocals Richard Wright – Prophet-5 synthesizer, Minimoog Part 2 Roger Waters – bass, vocals (unison with Gilmour) David Gilmour – guitar, vocals (unison with Waters) Nick Mason – drums Richard Wright – Hammond organ, Prophet-5 synthesizer Islington Green School students (organized by Alun Renshaw) – vocals Part 3 Roger Waters – bass, vocals, rhythm guitar David Gilmour – guitar Nick Mason – drums Richard Wright – Prophet-5 synthesizer Pink Floyd live versions The song featured in most Pink Floyd live gigs since its release (the only notable exceptions being the Knebworth 1990 appearance and the Live 8 reunion gig). During the 1980/1981 Wall tour, the song was performed close to the original recording (with the children's singing played from tape), except that the ending was markedly expanded. As can be heard on