edit of the famous mono single, the first hit single of Status Quo it reached number four in Holland, number seven in the British charts, number eight in Canada, and number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming their only hit single in the United States The "matchstick men" of the song refers to the paintings of L.S. Lowry, who made paintings with thin, spindly people on it. Lead vocals & guitar: Francis Rossi. Rhythm guitar, vocals: Rick Parfitt. Bass, vocals: Alan Lancaster. Organ: Roy Lynes. Drums: John Coghlan. PICTURES OF MATCHSTICK MEN (Francis Dominic Nicholas Rossi) When I look up to the sky I see your eyes, a funny kind of yellow I rush home to bed, I soak my head I see your face underneath my pillow I wake next morning, tired still yawning See your face come peeking through my window Pictures of matchstick men and you mirages of matchstick men and you All I ever see is them and you Windows echo your reflection When I look in their direction gone When will this haunting stop Your face, it just won't leave me alone Pictures of matchstick men and you mirages of matchstick men and you All I ever see is them and you You in the sky, you with the sky You make me cry, your eyes You in the sky, you with this guy You make men cry, you lie Picture of matchstick men and Picture of matchstick men and Picture of matchstick men and ®© Universal Music Publishing Group ®© UMG (All rights reserved by the copyright owners. This nonprofit fan-made video is solely to promote awareness and interest in the artists and the music.)

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