Composer

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Buddy DeSylva

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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2:52

"If I Had a Talking Picture of You" is a popular song composed by Buddy DeSylva, with music by Ray Henderson and lyrics by Lew Brown. The song was written in 1929 and premiered in the musical film "Sunny Side Up" the same year. The song is a romantic ballad that features a slow and dreamy melody. It is composed in the key of C major and has a 4/4 time signature. The song has a simple and straightforward structure, with a verse-chorus form. The verse is sung in a lower register, while the chorus is sung in a higher register, creating a sense of contrast and emotional intensity. The song is known for its catchy and memorable chorus, which goes: "If I had a talking picture of you, / I would run it every time I felt blue, / I would sit there and gaze at your face, / And I would talk to you, / Your portrait would be a masterpiece, / With inspiration in every line, / I would give that dear old screen back its youth, / If I had a talking picture of you." The lyrics of the song are romantic and nostalgic, expressing the longing for a loved one who is far away. The song speaks of the power of a photograph to bring back memories and emotions, and how a talking picture would be even more powerful, as it would allow the singer to hear the voice of their beloved. The song was a huge success when it was first released, and it became a popular standard that has been covered by many artists over the years. The song has been featured in several films and TV shows, and it remains a beloved classic of the American songbook.

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