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Pictures of Matchstick Men: Status Quo vs Camper Van Beethoven
Status Quo recorded “Pictures of Matchstick Men” first, in 1968. Camper Van Beethoven's cover came 22 years later, in 1990.
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Status Quo's 1968 psych-rock hit became an alt-rock favorite via Camper Van Beethoven.ⓘ source
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- Who sang “Pictures of Matchstick Men” first?
- Status Quo recorded “Pictures of Matchstick Men” first, in 1968. Camper Van Beethoven's cover came 22 years later, in 1990.
- When did Status Quo release “Pictures of Matchstick Men”?
- Status Quo released “Pictures of Matchstick Men” in 1968.
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