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The Tide Is Turning The Tide Is Turning "The Tide Is Turning (After Live Aid)", known better by its shortened commercial title, "The Tide Is Turning" is the closing track from Roger Waters' second studio album, "Radio K.A.O.S." It was released as the album's third single, in November 1987. A live version of the song was released as the second single from Waters' debut live album, "The Wall – Live in Berlin" in November 1990. Though Waters had offered his services for the Live Aid concert in 1985 and been turned down by organizer Bob Geldof, the event still inspired Waters to write this