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Who sang Photograph?

Def Leppard released the song Photograph. Date of release: 1983.

Release date: 1983
Duration: 04:8
The story of the song ' Photograph '

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The meaning of the song 'Photograph ', based on the lyrics
What is Photograph about?
🎶 Photograph song analysis
The song is about a man who is obsessed with a woman he sees in pictures or magazines. He would like to be with her, but all he has is a picture. He feels like she has a hold on him and he can't stop thinking about her. Despite this, he doesn't just want a photograph, he wants to be with her in real life.

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Def Leppard - Short Biography

Def Leppard is a famous rock band from Sheffield, England, whose current members are Rick Savage, Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell. Formed in 1976, the band became known in the early 1980s as part of the new wave of British heavy metal. The band has been around for over 25 years with its current lineup, and Rick Allen is the one pounding the drums and setting the pace for their iconic music.
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Story of the song Photograph - Def Leppard
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"Photograph" is a hit single by the English rock band Def Leppard, produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange. Released in 1983, it is the first single from the band's third studio album, Pyromania. The song's lyrics, described by singer Joe Elliott as "about something you can never get your hands on," evoke the elusive nature of desire. "Photograph" was a huge commercial success, reaching #1 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart and staying there for six weeks. It also reached number 12 on the Pop Singles Chart. With its catchy melody, powerful guitar riffs and captivating lyrics, "Photograph" remains a beloved classic of '80s rock.

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