Pictures on My Wall
Echo & the Bunnymen
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Can you hear it? The sound of Something burning Something changing On the merry-go-round Tonight The pictures on my wall Are about to swing and fall Love it all Love it all Ooh, we should have Should have got it right Ooh, we should have Should have got it right Tonight People come I count everyone Faces burning Hearts beating Nowhere left for us To run The pictures on my wall Are about to swing and fall Love it all Love it all Ooh, we should have Should have got it right Ooh, we should have Should have got it right Tonight Can you hear it? The sound of Someone thinking Someone thinking On the merry-go-round Tonight The pictures on my wall Are about to swing and fall Love it all Don't you just love it All
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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, PETE DE FREITAS, WILLIAM SERGEANT
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14 facts about this song
Genre"Pictures on My Wall" is famed as a significant Post-Punk single which displays Echo & the Bunnymen's distinct style.
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ReleaseThe song "Pictures on My Wall" was released as Echo & the Bunnymen's debut single in May 1979.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the independent record label, Zoo Records.
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CreationThe song was written by Echo & the Bunnymen's original members: Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, Les Pattinson, and Pete de Freitas.
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Album Inclusion"Pictures on My Wall" was later included in the band's debut studio album "Crocodiles" which was released in 1980.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about the disillusionment of youth, a frequent theme in Echo & the Bunnymen's songs.
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InspirationThe song's title is an apparent nod or reference to the photography that used to hang on Ian McCulloch's wall.
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Music VideoThe official music video of "Pictures on My Wall" showcases a photo developing process, illustrating the title and theme of the song.
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RankingDespite its cult status among fans, "Pictures on My Wall" did not appear on any official music ranking lists or charts at the time of its release.
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Cover VersionThe song has been covered by other artists over time, including English alternative rock band, The Kills.
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Re-PressingIn 2003, the song was re-pressed by the label Warner Esp UK.
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InfluenceEcho & the Bunnymen's music, including "Pictures on My Wall," has influenced various other bands and artists, acting as a pioneering force in the post-punk music scene.
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Live Performances"Pictures on My Wall" continues to be a staple in Echo & the Bunnymen's setlists during live performances.
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Re-ReleaseIn 2017, a remastered version of "Pictures on My Wall" was included in the album "The Killing Moon: The Best of Echo & the Bunnymen".
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