Pictures of Lily
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| "Pictures of Lily" | ||
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| Single by The Who | ||
| B-side(s) | Doctor, Doctor | |
| Released | April 22, 1967 (UK) | |
| Format | Vinyl record (7") | |
| Recorded | April 5, 1967 at IBC Studios, London, UK | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 2:44 | |
| Label | Polydor Records | |
| Producer(s) | Kit Lambert | |
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| The Who singles chronology | ||
| Happy Jack 1966 |
Pictures of Lily 1967 |
The Last Time 1967 |
"Pictures of Lily" is a single by the British rock band The Who. It was released in 1967 as a single, made the top five in the UK, but failed to break into the top 50 in the US.
This song was written by Pete Townshend, who has stated that it is primarily about masturbation, though this theme is expressed through double entendres rather than explicit lyrics. In the beginning of the song, the singer laments his insomnia. When his father gives him the pictures of the song's title, his problems are solved. Soon, he becomes obsessed with "Lily", seeking to meet her in real life. His father informs him however that "Lily" has, in fact, been dead since 1929. Initially, the singer laments, but before long turns back to his fantasy.
The "Lily" of the song is usually assumed to be Lillie Langtry, a famous actress who died in 1929.
The song has been covered by David Bowie.
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