Pictures on My Wall

Echo & the Bunnymen

About Pictures on My Wall

"The Pictures on My Wall" is the first single released by the band Echo & the Bunnymen and was released in May 1979 in a limited issue of 4,000 copies. The single reached number twenty-four on the UK Indie Chart.


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2001
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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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Echo & the Bunnymen

Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas joined as the band's drummer, and their debut album, Crocodiles, met with critical acclaim and made the UK Top 20. Their second album, Heaven Up Here (1981), again found favour with the critics and reached number 10 in the UK Album chart. The band's cult status was followed by mainstream success in the mid-1980s, as they scored a UK Top 10 hit with "The Cutter", and the attendant album, Porcupine (1983), reached number 2 in the UK. Their next release, Ocean Rain (1984), continued the band's UK chart success, a… more »

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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, PETE DE FREITAS, WILLIAM SERGEANT

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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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.
Release
The song "Pictures on My Wall" was released as Echo & the Bunnymen's debut single in May 1979.
Record Label
The song was released under the independent record label, Zoo Records.
Creation
The song was written by Echo & the Bunnymen's original members: Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, Les Pattinson, and Pete de Freitas.
Album Inclusion
"Pictures on My Wall" was later included in the band's debut studio album "Crocodiles" which was released in 1980.
Song Theme
The song talks about the disillusionment of youth, a frequent theme in Echo & the Bunnymen's songs.
Inspiration
The song's title is an apparent nod or reference to the photography that used to hang on Ian McCulloch's wall.
Music Video
The official music video of "Pictures on My Wall" showcases a photo developing process, illustrating the title and theme of the song.
Ranking
Despite 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.
Cover Version
The song has been covered by other artists over time, including English alternative rock band, The Kills.
Re-Pressing
In 2003, the song was re-pressed by the label Warner Esp UK.
Influence
Echo & 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.
Live Performances
"Pictures on My Wall" continues to be a staple in Echo & the Bunnymen's setlists during live performances.
Re-Release
In 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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