Sunday, 3rd february 2013
Photograph UK Seven Inch
Def Leppard released their 'Photograph' single 30 years ago on this day in 1983 in the UK.
The Marilyn Monroe-inspired single was the first to be released from the 'Pyromania' album.
It was released on 3rd February 1983 reaching number 66 and spending four weeks on the UK Top 75 chart.
It went on to become a big hit in the USA for the band and reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Rock Singles chart.
Below is the comment about the song made by Joe Elliott for the 'Vault' album release.
1995 - Vault Album Booklet Quote
Joe Elliott - "This song broke us big time in the States and all I could think was how disappointing it was that it wasn't a hit in the UK."
Def Leppard - Photograph Single Page
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