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Pictures of Matchstick Men
"Pictures of Matchstick Men" is the first hit single by Status Quo, released on 5 January 1968.
Status Quo version.
The song reached number seven in the British charts, number eight in Canada, and number 12 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, becoming their only hit single in the United States. Francis Rossi confirmed on DVD2 of the Pictures set that it was originally intended to be a B-side to "Gentleman Joe's Sidewalk Cafe", but it was
Men" as part of the soundtrack to the Howard Stern biographical movie "Private Parts" in 1997.
- Towards the end of his life, DJ John Peel was known for playing "Down Down" as part of his eclectic DJ sets.
- Arjen Lucassen (from the Dutch project Ayreon) covered "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" and "Ice in the Sun" on his solo album "Strange Hobby".
- Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz recorded a cover version of "Pictures of Matchstick Men"