Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)
A Flock of Seagulls
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It's not the way you look It's not the way that you smile Although there's something to them It's not the way you have your hair It's not that certain smile It could be that with you If I had a photograph of you It's something to remind me I wouldn't spend my life just wishing It's not the make up and It's not the way that you dance It's not the evening sky It's more the way your eyes are laughing as they glance Across the great divide If I had a photograph of you It's something to remind me I wouldn't spend my life just wishing It's not the things you say It's not the things you do It must be something more And if I feel this way for so long Tell me is it all for nothing Just don't walk out the door If I had a photograph of you It's something to remind me I wouldn't spend my life just wishing
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Written by: Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Ali Score, Mike Score
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" by A Flock of Seagulls was released in 1982, making it an iconic song of the 80s era.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its relative obscurity today, it was the band's highest-charting single in the United States where it reached No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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UK SuccessIn the United Kingdom, the song peaked at No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart, making it their only UK top ten hit.
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Music GenreThis song is categorized under the New Wave and Synthpop genre, typical of the early 80s music scene.
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Album Information"Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" is one of the band's most admired songs and is taken from their second album titled “Listen”.
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Song ConceptThe song’s title and lyrics hint at longing and lost love, with the motif of a photograph representing a keepsake or memory of someone absent or departed.
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Notable InstrumentsThe song features the band's signature heavy use of synthesizers, which were a significant element of the new wave genre that the band was part of.
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Band CompositionThe band itself was made up of four members - Mike Score, Ali Score, Frank Maudsley and Paul Reynolds. Their dramatic style and emphasis on electronic music set them apart from their contemporaries.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" featured the band playing in a blue-domed, futuristic setting with an omnipotent screen showing images of a woman - presumably the one the song is about.
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LegacyDespite A Flock of Seagulls not maintaining their initial mainstream success, their music, including "Wishing", has found cult popularity among fans of the New Wave genre and 80s music enthusiasts.
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Cover VersionsOver the decades, "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Best Of CompilationThis track is frequently included on "best of" compilations for both the band and 80s music collections overall, reinforcing its standing as a significant song for its era.
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Live PerformancesThe song remains a staple in A Flock of Seagull's live performances, indicating its popularity with fans.
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