Picture This

Blondie, Debbie Harry

About Picture This

"Picture This" is a song by the American rock band Blondie. It was released in the UK in 1978 as the lead single from their third album Parallel Lines. It reached number 12 in the UK, giving Blondie their third UK Top 20 hit. It also charted in various other countries but was not issued as a single in the US.


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1999
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All I want is a room with a view
A sight worth seeing, a vision of you
All I want is a room with view, oh-oh
I will give you my finest hour
The one I spent watching you shower
I will give you my finest hour, oh yeah

All I want is a photo in my wallet
A small remembrance of something more solid
All I want is a picture of you

Picture this, a day in December
Picture this, freezing cold weather
You got clouds on your lids and you'd be on the skids
If it weren't for your job at the garage
If you could only oh-oh
Picture this, a sky full of thunder
Picture this, my telephone number
One and one is what I'm telling you, oh yeah

All I want is 20-20 vision
A total portrait with no omissions
All I want is a vision of you, oh-oh
If you can picture this, a day in December
Picture this, freezing cold weather
You got clouds on your lids and you'd be on the skids
If it weren't for your job at the garage
If you could only oh-oh
Picture this, a sky full of thunder
Picture this, my telephone number
One and one is what I'm telling you
Get a pocket computer
Try to do what you used to do yeah

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Blondie

Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s. Their first two albums contained strong elements of these genres, and although successful in the United Kingdom and Australia, Blondie was regarded as an underground band in the United States until the release of Parallel Lines in 1978. Over the next three years, the band achieved several hit singles including "Call Me", "Atomic" and "Heart of Glass" and became noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles incorporating elements of disco,pop,rap, and reggae, while retaining a basic style as a New Wave band. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER STEIN, DEBORAH HARRY, JAMES DESTRI

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13 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Picture This" is a song by Blondie, an American rock band that was formed by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein in 1974.
Debut Album
This song was included in "Parallel Lines", which is Blondie's third studio album. The album was released in September 1978.
Popularity Ranking
"Picture This" peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles chart.
Unique Genre
Blondie's music, including "Picture This", uniquely fused elements of pop, disco, rock, reggae, and early rap music.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Chris Stein, Deborah Harry, and Jimmy Destri.
Colorful Music Video
Blondie shot a music video for the song, which featured a pink-haired Harry singing the track.
Chart-topper in Belgium
In 1978, “Picture This” topped the Belgium charts, cementing Blondie’s international appeal.
Featured Soundtrack
"Picture This" has also been featured on multiple Blondie compilation albums.
Song Inspiration
Blondie's Chris Stein once noted that the song's title, “Picture This”, was inspired by a catch phrase from then-popular TV show “Saturday Night Live”.
Balanced Vocals
"Picture This" is often noted by fans and critics for its balanced harmonies, showcasing Harry's vocals in the foreground with the band's careful power pop backing.
Positive Critical Reception
The song received highly positive reviews from music critics. Many praised its catchy melody, powerful vocals and clever lyrics.
Digital Accomplishment
Although released in the era of vinyl records, "Picture This" has also found digital success. It's amassed millions of streams on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music as of today.
Live Performance
"Picture This" remains a firm favorite during Blondie's live performances. The band has often performed the song on several world tours.

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