The Verve Pipe - Photograph Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Photograph' by The Verve Pipe released?

   'Photograph' was released as the first single from The Verve Pipe's 1996 album 'Villains.' However, it was only available to radio stations and not for sale.

2. Why was 'Photograph' not available for purchase when it was released?

   In an effort to boost album sales, 'Photograph' was released to radio stations but not for sale. This tactic was used to drive listeners to purchase the full album 'Villains' to access the song.

3. Did 'Photograph' by The Verve Pipe chart on the Billboard Hot 100?

   'Photograph' rose to #53 on the Airplay chart but was ineligible for the Billboard Hot 100 because it wasn’t available for individual purchase as a single at the time of its release.

4. Who directed the music video for 'Photograph'?

   The music video for 'Photograph' was directed by Lawrence Carroll, who also directed videos for Jewel's 'You Were Meant For Me' and Counting Crows' 'A Long December.'

5. What was the concept behind the music video for 'Photograph'?

   One concept for the 'Photograph' music video involved the band members emerging frozen in coffins and ice on a Chinatown conveyor belt. Although this idea was not chosen, it conceptually captured the song's theme of being 'frozen in time.'

6. Who were the original lyrics writers for 'Photograph' by The Verve Pipe?

   The original lyrics for 'Photograph' are attributed to Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe, despite a misattribution to George Harrison and Richard Starkey in some sections.