Pretty in Pink

The Psychedelic Furs

About Pretty in Pink

"Pretty in Pink" is a song by the English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, originally released in 1981 as a single from the band's second album, Talk Talk Talk. The 1986 film was named after the song and a re-recorded version of the song was included on its soundtrack.


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Caroline laughs, and it's raining all day
Loves to be one of the girls
She lives in the place in the side of our lives
Where nothing is ever put straight

She turns herself 'round
And she smiles and she says
"This is it, that's the end of the joke"
And loses herself in her
Dreaming and sleep, and her
Lovers walk through in their coats

Pretty in pink, isn't she?
Pretty in pink, isn't she?

All of her lovers all
Talk of her notes and the
Flowers that they never sent
And wasn't she easy
Isn't she pretty in pink?

The one who insists he was
First in the line is the
Last to remember her name
He's walking around in this
Dress that she wore
She is gone, but the
Joke's the same

Pretty in pink, isn't she?
Pretty in pink, isn't she?

Caroline talks to you
Softly sometimes, she says,
"I love you" and "Too much"
She doesn't have anything
You want to steal
Well, nothing you can touch

She waves
She buttons your shirt
The traffic is waiting outside
She hands you this coat
She give you her clothes
These cars collide

Pretty in pink, isn't she?
Pretty in pink, isn't she?

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The Psychedelic Furs

The Psychedelic Furs are an English post-punk/New Wave band founded in 1977. Led by singer Richard Butler and his brother Tim on bass guitar, the Psychedelic Furs are one of the many acts spawned from the British post-punk scene. Their music went through several phases, from an initially austere art rock sound, later touching on new wave and hard rock. more »

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Written by: DUNCAN KILBURN, JOHN ASHTON, RICHARD BUTLER, ROGER NICHOLAS MORRIS, TIMOTHY BUTLER, VINCENT DAVEY

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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
The Psychedelic Furs, the group that performed "Pretty in Pink", are an English rock band that were formed in London in 1977.
Release Date
"Pretty in Pink" was first released in 1981 on their second album “Talk, Talk, Talk”.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by one of the band members’ views on women they had met in the US while on tour, where the term 'pretty in pink' refers to someone who appears fantastic on the outside but is a different person beneath the surface.
Movie Connection
Despite the song being released in the early '80s, it is best known for its connection to the iconic 1986 John Hughes movie of the same name.
Song's Re-Recording
The band re-recorded a version of the song for the film, making it more radio-friendly. This version also appeared on their 'greatest hits' collection "All of This and Nothing."
Chart Success
The re-recorded version of "Pretty in Pink" reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart in 1986, making it one of their most successful singles.
Misconception
Many assume the song was written for the movie but actually, John Hughes was so inspired by the song that he wrote a movie around it.
Appearance in Other media
To date, the song has appeared in multiple TV shows and video games, including the series "Stranger Things".
Cover Versions
"Pretty in Pink" has been covered by several musicians, including a notable version by the Dresden Dolls.
Band's Hit Single
It is considered one of The Psychedelic Furs' signature hits, along with "Love My Way" and "Heaven".

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