The First Picture Of You
Lotus Eaters, The Lotus Eaters
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It's warm in and out The pulse of flowing love Spread the calm to meet the others Pleasure fills with love 'til dawn It's warm in and out The call for sacred hours The soft chant of new-born singing The magic force of your feelings The first picture of you The first picture of summer Seeing the flowers scream their joy Can't lose this mood gentle With summer at our ears Flood the world deep in sunlight Break into the peaceful wild The first picture of you The first picture of summer Seeing the flowers scream their joy The first picture of you The first picture of summer Seeing the flowers scream their joy
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Written by: Peter Coyle, Jeremy Vincent Kelly, Gerard Quinn
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"The First Picture of You" is a single by the British band, Lotus Eaters. The band was formed in 1982 in Liverpool, England, by vocalist Peter Coyle, guitarist Jeremy "Jem" Kelly, and bassist Michael Dempsey.
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PopularityReleased in 1983, "The First Picture of You" became the biggest hit for Lotus Eaters, reaching number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and cementing the band's status as a popular one-hit wonder of the 1980s.
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GenreThe song is a mix of alternative rock and new wave, and it has been noted for its ethereal and melodic sound that was particularly influential amongst indie pop bands.
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Reissues"The First Picture of You" has been reissued several times. In 1985 and 1998, the song was included in various compilers. In 2012, its 12" version was included in the album, "No Sense of Sin."
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are explorative and somewhat reflective, with the speakers reminiscing about the emotions inspired by the first picture of a loved one whom they have lost over time.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several artists have covered "The First Picture of You", including English band The Dream Academy who included it in one of their live performances.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song features the band performing in a simple studio setting with close-ups of the band's members. It was shown on various music television shows in the 1980s.
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Soundtrack Usage"The First Picture of You" has found its way to several soundtracks over the years. It was included in the soundtrack of the BAFTA-nominated British drama series, "This Is England '86."
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The Break-upDespite the commercial success of "The First Picture Of You", Lotus Eaters disbanded in 1985. However, they reformed in 2001 and continue to perform sporadically.
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Modern RecognitionIn 2015, "The First Picture of You" was listed by The Guardian as one of the "greatest one-hit wonders" due to it being the band's only commercial success to date.
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