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Susanna Hoffs Takes a '60s Pop Turn on 'Picture Me' -- Premiere & MP3
- Posted on Jul 12th 2012 11:01AM by Spinner
Jonathon Kingsbury
"'Picture Me' is the very first song Andrew Brassell and I wrote together, but our original version had a country/folk feel to it, in the spirit of a June Carter/Johnny Cash duet," Hoffs tells Spinner. "Mitchell Froom's production, along with his Burt Bacharach-inspired arrangement, really brought out the melody and helped fuel the emotion of the song.
"'Picture Me' is about the burning desire to know where you stand with your significant other and, more importantly, whether the love you feel for them is truly reciprocated. The mood and emotional tide of the song shift from playful and flirtatious to anxious and insecure. Still, there is a shimmer of hopefulness throughout and, in the end, the yearning for true love is the theme that endures."
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First person I thought of was Melanie when I heard this...sure do like it though. At 61 years old I've gone from Hendrix to Gordon Lightfoot, from Janis to Celine Dion and couldn't be happier...easy listening is the way to go.
July 21 2012 at 8:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMaybe my age but love hearing and understanding the lyrics and music I could dance to with someone I care about. I am a child of the 60s and truly love the old style of hearing words. My grandkids can dance with me to this.
July 21 2012 at 8:01 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyi luv it woo hoo she is one of my all time favs singers cant wait for tuesdays release
July 14 2012 at 11:33 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyLove the Burt Bacharach-style horns toward the end! Great song. Well played, Mrs. Hoffs.
July 12 2012 at 9:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
h_bingham
WOW I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!! What a cheerful song to listen to especially on such a rainy day. Susanna truly brings the sunshine into my life. :D
I wish she would come play a show in Alabama, but until then I will be rocking' my brand new Someday tee shirt that I just bought from her FB page. Love it!!
dougduggers
Cool song! I love the melody and 60's production. Can barely wait until tuesday!
July 12 2012 at 3:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWhat a great song. Love the bittersweet lyrics set to the breezy, cheery melody. Can't stop listening! Really looking forward to the album.
July 12 2012 at 2:22 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyLoving the 60s sound. Will be watching on Monday at the release party.
July 12 2012 at 12:32 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
musiclover15
One of my favorite voices of all-time! So wonderful to hear her doing her thing. Love this track. Can't wait for the album on Tuesday.
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