A Picture of You
Joe Brown, George Harrison
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In the night, there are sights to be seen Stars like jewels on the crown of a Queen But the only sight I wanna view Is that wonderful picture of you On a Streetcar, or in the café All of the evening, and most of the day My mind is in a maze what can I do? I still see that picture of you It was last summer, I fell in love My heart told me what to do I saw you there on the crest of a hill An' I took a little picture of you Then you were gone, like a dream in the night With you went my heart, my love and my life I didn't know your name, what could I do? I only had a picture of you Then you were gone, like a dream in the night With you, went my heart, my love and my life I didn't know your name, what could I do? I only had a picture of you, oh yeah That wonderful picture of you, I'm left with a picture of, oh yeah That wonderful picture of you
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Written by: John Beveridge, Peter Oakman
Lyrics © T.R.O. INC., Peermusic Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Release InformationJoe Brown's "A Picture of You" was released in April 1962. It's his most successful record and his only song to have reached number one in the UK Singles Chart.
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Composition"A Picture of You" was written by Peter Oakman, the bassist of Joe Brown's band, The Bruvvers. The song was produced by Alan A. Freeman.
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Chart SuccessBrown's "A Picture of You" was number 1 on the UK singles chart for a total of 7 weeks, making it the third longest running number 1 of 1962.
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Role in Music CareerPrior to the release of "A Picture of You", Joe Brown was primarily known as a guitarist and sideman. The success of the single helped catapult him to fame as a lead vocalist.
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Album Details"A Picture of You" was one of the tracks on the album "A Picture of You" which was released in 1962. It was Brown's debut album.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song was also used in the soundtrack for the movie "What a Crazy World" in which Joe Brown starred. This further increased the song's popularity.
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Beatles ConnectionThe Beatles' George Harrison cited Brown's "A Picture of You" as the inspiration behind his song "Something", which became one of The Beatles' most popular songs.
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Cultural InfluenceWith its 7-week stay at number 1 in the UK, A Picture of You played a significant role in defining popular music of the British early 60s.
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Cover VersionsThis tune has been covered by various artists including The Beatles during their audition for Decca Records on January 1, 1962.
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Continued SuccessEven after decades since its release, "A Picture of You" remains an important part of Joe Brown's live performances and it remains one of his most well-known songs.
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Musical StyleThe song is fundamentally a rock n' roll tune but it also displayed Brown's skiffle influences - a combination of jazz, blues, and American folk music - which set him apart from other artists of his era.
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