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A Flock of Seagulls - Wishing Lyrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Wishing' by A Flock of Seagulls?

    'Wishing' was written by Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Ali Score, and Mike Score.

  2. When was 'Wishing' released?

    'Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)' was released in 1982 as part of A Flock of Seagulls' second album, Listen.

  3. What inspired Mike Score to write 'Wishing'?

    Mike Score was inspired to write 'Wishing' after meeting a girl on the eve of the band's first trip to America. He wanted a photograph of her to remember her by, but she refused, believing he would forget her once he became famous.

  4. How did 'Wishing' perform on music charts?

    'Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)' was A Flock of Seagulls' biggest hit in their native UK, reaching the Top 10. It also performed well internationally but didn't achieve the same level of success as their hit 'I Ran (So Far Away)' in the US.

  5. What is unique about the music video for 'Wishing'?

    The music video for 'Wishing,' directed by Anthony Van Den Ende, features high production value compared to other A Flock of Seagulls videos. It shows the band wandering around a spaceship and using a computer to generate an image of the girl mentioned in the song.

  6. What genre does 'Wishing' belong to?

    'Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)' belongs to the synth-pop genre. The song is noted for its Wall of Sound-styled layer of synthesizer padding and hypnotic multi-layered sound.

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