Referring to the characteristics of the Kodak film and its effect on visual culture, Simon sings “ they give us those nice bright colors, they give us the greens of summers.” Need some photography-based tunes to listen to? Here are 11 great songs about photography – or at least, that feature photographic themes.Īs the lead single from Paul Simon’s third studio album There Goes Rhymin’ Simon (1973), Kodachrome is titled after Kodak’s 35mm film format introduced by Eastman Kodak in 1935. As a symbol of memory, art, time and technology, the theme of photography has inspired musicians for decades.