single · November 16, 1982

Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)

A Flock of Seagulls

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new wavesynth-pop

The B-side "I Ran (So Far Away)" overshadowed this track, yet "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" is a quintessential example of the band's melancholic, synth-driven sound.

• The song features prominent synthesizer melodies and a driving, danceable beat characteristic of the early 1980s new wave sound.
• "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" charted at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart.
• The single was released on Jive Records in the UK and on Arista Records in the US.

A Flock of Seagulls is a British new wave band formed in 1979, best known for their distinctive synth-pop sound and hairstyles. Emerging from the Liverpool post-punk scene, they achieved international fame in the early 1980s. This single was released during their peak commercial success, following their breakthrough debut album.