Local Boy in the Photograph

Stereophonics

About Local Boy in the Photograph

"Local Boy in the Photograph" is the first single by rock band Stereophonics. The song is taken from their début album, Word Gets Around and was released in March 1997. The song reached number 51 in the UK Singles Chart and upon its re-release in February 1998, it reached number 15.


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1997
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There's no mistake 
I smell that smell 
It's that time of year again 
I can taste the air 
Clocks go back railway track 
Something blocks the line again 
And the train runs late for the first time
 
A pebble beach, we're underneath a pier, just been painted red 
Where I hear the news for the first time 
And all the friends lay down the flowers 
Sit on the banks and drink for hours 
Talk of the way they saw him last 
Local boy in the photograph 
He'll always be twenty three 
Yet the train runs on and on 
Past the place they found his clothing

There's no mistake 
I smell that smell 
It's that time of year again 
I can taste the air 
The clocks go back railway track 
Something blocks the line again 
And the train runs late for the first time

And all the friends lay down the flowers 
Sit on the banks and drink for hours 
Talk of the way they saw him last 
Local boy in the photograph 
Today, is gone away

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Stereophonics

Stereophonics are a Welsh rock band that formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in Cynon Valley, Wales. The band currently comprises lead vocalist and guitarist Kelly Jones, bassist and backing vocalist Richard Jones, guitarist and backing vocalist, Adam Zindani and touring member Tony Kirkham (keyboards), the group having originally also included Stuart Cable on drums. Stereophonics have released seven studio albums, five of which have topped the UK Albums Chart. Their seventh, Keep Calm and Carry On, was released in November 2009 but did not make the Top 10. A successful compilation album was also released in November 2008 – Decade in the Sun charting at number two in the United Kingdom. The band is part of the Cardiff music scene. more »

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Written by: Kelly Jones, Richard Mark Jones, Stuart Cable

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Local Boy In The Photograph" is the third single from Stereophonics' debut studio album, "Word Gets Around," which was released in 1997.
Band Success
This song is often credited with giving the Stereophonics their breakthrough in the UK music scene which eventually led to their global success.
Song Inspiration
The song was written by lead vocalist and guitarist Kelly Jones, inspired by a newspaper article that he read about a local boy from his hometown who was hit by a train.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the track quickly climbed the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 14, making it Stereophonics' first top 20 hit.
Writer's Recognition
Kelly Jones won the "Best New Songwriter" award at the 1998 Ivor Novello Awards in part for his writing of "Local Boy In The Photograph."
Acoustic Version
In 2005, Stereophonics released a live acoustic version of "Local Boy In The Photograph" on their "Live from Dakota" album.
Critical Acclaim
NME magazine listed "Local Boy in the Photograph" as one of the '500 Greatest Songs of All Times'.
Expression of Youth
The lyrics of "Local Boy In The Photograph" are about reminiscing youth, the loss of innocence, and the unexpected tragedies that can abruptly end young lives.
Band's Signature
Frequently played at concerts, the song is considered as one of the band's signature tracks and remains a crowd favorite.
Alternative Music Video
The song has two different music videos, one of them is in color and shows the band playing the song at a concert, while the other one is black and white and shows the band in various places around a town.

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