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About This Track
“Pictures of You” is the fourth and final single from The Cure’s 1989 album Disintegration. The single version is a remix edit of the album version, and at 4:48 minutes is significantly shorter than the original album version which runs for 7:24. There are also 2 different remixes on 2 UK 12” singles, and other singles released around the world, one of which later appeared on Mixed Up as the Extended Dub Mix and differs significantly from the album version in arrangement in that incorporates wholly original drum and bass arrangements.
The other is an extended remix of the original album version which, at 7:59, runs slightly longer than the album version. There is also an edit which was released on 12” in the US, titled “extended remix” as in the European and Australasian releases, but which runs for 6:40 rather than 7:59.
According to interviews, the inspiration of the song came when a fire broke loose in Robert Smith’s home. After that day, Robert was going through the remains and came across his wallet which had pictures of his wife, Mary. The cover of the single is one of the pictures. The same picture was used as the cover of the “Charlotte Sometimes” single, but this version was heavily warped and distorted.
In 2004, the song was voted 278th on Rolling Stone’s “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list.
According to interviews, the inspiration of the song came when a fire broke loose in Robert Smith’s home. After that day, Robert was going through the remains and came across his wallet which had pictures of his wife, Mary. The cover of the single is one of the pictures. The same picture was used as the cover of the “Charlotte Sometimes” single, but this version was heavily warped and distorted.
In 2004, the song was voted 278th on Rolling Stone’s “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list.
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panconhuevo wrote:
<3
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BabichokLast wrote:
Викликає хороші спогади
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kikikirsche wrote:
i've been looking so long at these pictures of you that .......
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sucklord wrote:
i think this is my favorite
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Tringboy wrote:
One of the great great songs from the 20th century, It seems only people who lived this understand the beauty in this song. Its kills me hearing.
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Foggster wrote:
words can't describe...
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The_Bard_ wrote:
This song brings back wonderful and painful memories [2] always..
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jrbgeog wrote:
Brilliant song from an amazing album from a great band.
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Brenelise wrote:
it;s his eyes , yeah and his voice omg!
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Brenelise wrote:
it definetly does something weird to me.........lol
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teknoojo wrote:
zajebisteeeeee :)
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JanLustiger wrote:
Best song by an awesome group.
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joeazzi13 wrote:
Don't know if it makes me happy or sad... but it definitely does something weird to me. [11]
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springbokgirlie wrote:
i love u x
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Brenelise wrote:
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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kurtnirvanakris wrote:
the cure is so awesome
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DarkSaturnine wrote:
Don't know if it makes me happy or sad... but it definitely does something weird to me. [10]
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wsham0 wrote:
sighhh
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Linsouciance wrote:
Don't know if it makes me happy or sad... but it definitely does something weird to me. [9]
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Bizchelle wrote:
And you finally found your courage to let it all go....
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