Gilmour gives Samson full credit for his transformation. “There aren’t many women who would have the strength that Polly had to deal with it,” he says. It came down to an ultimatum from her.

Through all this, David Gilmour maintains a beatific bonhomie. He is a father of eight - four from his first marriage and four with Polly. His days are spent negotiating teething and homework.

Rattle That Lock is David Gilmours fourth solo album and follows his 2006 No 1 On An Island Primary lyricist is Gilmours longterm writing partner Polly Samson ... by David Gilmour and Roxy Musics ...