The Big Picture (song)
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| "The Big Picture" | ||||
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| Single by Y Kant Tori Read | ||||
| from the album Y Kant Tori Read | ||||
| B-side | Heart Attack at 23 | |||
| Recorded | June, 1988 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 8:14 (7" single) 8:38 (12" single) |
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| Label | Atlantic Records | |||
| Producer | Joe Chicarelli | |||
| Y Kant Tori Read singles chronology | ||||
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"The Big Picture" is a song by Y Kant Tori Read, commercially released by Atlantic Records in 1988 exclusively as a 7" vinyl single in a generic picture sleeve. Two versions of a promotional 7" vinyl were also released, one with light blue labels and one with dark blue labels. A 12" promotional vinyl single was also issued with an accompanying picture sleeve. The song was a commercial failure and received absolutely no critical comment.
A video clip for The Big Picture was shot by Marty Callner. The only band member to appear in it is Tori Amos. It is typical of the era, featuring a scantily clad Amos cavorting and wreaking havoc on a soundstage made to resemble the back alleys of Los Angeles. It is notable for a narrative introductory bit during which Amos argues with a police officer about her illegally parked car. Amos' excuse is that someone broke into her car and stole her underwear: "That gross!" The officer, undeterred, hands her the ticket and walks off with her underwear hanging out of his back pocket.
[edit] Commercial 7" single Track Listing
| Track | Title | Length | Lyrics | Audio clips |
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| 01 | The Big Picture | 04:19 | link | - |
| 02 | You Go to My Head | 03:55 | link | - |
[edit] Credits
- Lyrics: Tori Amos (billed only as "Tori"). Production: Joe Chiccarelli.
- Lyrics: Tori Amos (billed only as "Tori"). Production: Joe Chiccarelli.
