Picture This
Blondie
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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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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.
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Debut AlbumThis song was included in "Parallel Lines", which is Blondie's third studio album. The album was released in September 1978.
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Popularity Ranking"Picture This" peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles chart.
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Unique GenreBlondie's music, including "Picture This", uniquely fused elements of pop, disco, rock, reggae, and early rap music.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Chris Stein, Deborah Harry, and Jimmy Destri.
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Colorful Music VideoBlondie shot a music video for the song, which featured a pink-haired Harry singing the track.
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Chart-topper in BelgiumIn 1978, “Picture This” topped the Belgium charts, cementing Blondie’s international appeal.
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Featured Soundtrack"Picture This" has also been featured on multiple Blondie compilation albums.
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Song InspirationBlondie'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”.
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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.
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Positive Critical ReceptionThe song received highly positive reviews from music critics. Many praised its catchy melody, powerful vocals and clever lyrics.
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Digital AccomplishmentAlthough 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.
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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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