<P> As the band began casting around for a singer , album engineer Alan Parsons suggested Clare Torry , a 25 - year - old songwriter and session vocalist . Parsons had previously worked with Torry , and had liked her voice on a compilation album of covers . An accountant from Abbey Road Studios called Dennis contacted Torry and tried to arrange a session for the same evening , but she was initially unenthusiastic . Torry was not a particular fan of Pink Floyd , and she had various other commitments , including , she later admitted , tickets to see Chuck Berry that evening . Eventually , however , a session was scheduled for the following Sunday . </P>
<P> As the band began casting around for a singer , album engineer Alan Parsons suggested Clare Torry , a 25 - year - old songwriter and session vocalist . Parsons had previously worked with Torry , and had liked her voice on a compilation album of covers . An accountant from Abbey Road Studios called Dennis contacted Torry and tried to arrange a session for the same evening , but she was initially unenthusiastic . Torry was not a particular fan of Pink Floyd , and she had various other commitments , including , she later admitted , tickets to see Chuck Berry that evening . Eventually , however , a session was scheduled for the following Sunday . </P>
who sang vocals on great gig in the sky
who sang vocals on great gig in the sky
Clare Torry
Clare Torry