[28][39] Chrysalis/EMI Records also released several compilations and collections of remixed versions of some of its biggest hits. ", "Blondie's Debbie Harry And Chris Stein 'Moderate' Auto-Tuned First Presidential", "TRUMP VS. CLINTON (ft. Blondie) - Songify 2016", "Blondie Touring Australia With Cyndi Lauper In April", "Coming soon... the "VIVIR EN LA HABANA" EP and mini documentary series", https://www.nme.com/news/music/blondie-garbage-uk-tour-2021-tickets-interview-debbie-harry-wap-2791179, "Blondie looks to build on hits with summer tour and new album", "Shirley inducts Blondie to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! [37], As a result of Stein's illness, coupled with drug use by members of the band, financial mismanagement, and slow concert ticket sales, Blondie canceled their European tour plans early in August 1982. [5] Blondie has sold around 40 million records worldwide[6][7] and is still active. Pretty Baby Lyrics: Stars live in the evening / But the very young need the sun, uh-huh / Pretty baby, you look so heavenly / A neo-nebular from under the sun / I was forming, some say I had my chance Instead of doing a sarcastic parody, he wrote a song … Just as Blondie's second album, Plastic Letters, was a pale imitation of their self-titled … In the summer of 1980, the band appeared in a bit part in the film Roadie starring Meat Loaf. 1 on Billboard magazine's 1980 year-end chart. What many may not know is that Neil Diamond wrote this catchy number. Chris Stein stated that Dutch artist Chris Berens would provide the cover art. Their version was rereleased in 1988 and went to number one in Billboard Hot 100 charts. The Hunter was only made because they still owed Chrysalis an album on their contract, and it sounds like the obligatory record it was. I took license with the song from his version, actually, and continue to do it to this day.”. [27][71], In March 2006, Blondie, following an introductory speech by Shirley Manson of Garbage,[72][73] was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The album was recorded at The Magic Shop in SoHo, New York City, and featured songs written by the likes of TV on the Radio's David Sitek, Johnny Marr, Sia, Charli XCX, and Dev Hynes. 1,[22] US No. Meanwhile Mr. Dithers wants Dagwood to soften up a female client in order to close a real estate deal. Goddard, Peter (November 12, 1982). [36] Also added to the live lineup were second keyboardist Abel Domingues, and a three-man horn section (Douglas Harris, Joseph Kohanski, and Arthur Pugh. Produced by Mike Chapman, it finally broke the band into the American market on the strength of the worldwide hit single "Heart of Glass". 8[20]) was released; it contained two more No. When Sonic Youth did their rendition, the music video that accompanied the release, mirrored The Carpenters’ version and contained somewhat of a mocking attitude. Blondie then took the "Endangered Species Tour" to Australia and New Zealand in November–December 2010, co-headlining with the Pretenders. The track was recorded as the title theme of the Richard Gere film American Gigolo. The band signed with Private Stock Records and their debut album, Blondie, was issued in December 1976 but was initially not a commercial success. "Blondie splits". There are many classic songs which are covers that the general public might be aware of. Rapture was the first rap single to reach number one in the US. The tune was written by bassist Gary Valentine who envisioned a song about [merely] prostitution, but the bit about the cop was Debbie Harry’s own signature twist. This turned out to be a miscalculation as the single failed to chart. 18), was released in February 1999. [17], The band's first commercial success occurred in Australia in 1977, when the music television program Countdown mistakenly played their video "In the Flesh", which was the B-side of their then current single "X-Offender". It was written by Blondie keyboardist Jimmy Destri and produced by Craig Leon.Taken from their album No Exit (1999), it was the band's first new release since 1982. The British new-wave band, Soft Cell, would do their version of it in 1981 after discovering the song during the Northern Soul period. Tess Mohr, The Living Strings, [Unknown Studio Artists], Alexis Michelle and other artists. Blondie – The Singles. ", Guitar Center Sessions with host Nic Harcourt, "Soundcheck WYNC "Blondie shares brand new song" (20 March 2013)", "New Song "Sugar on the Side" Now Available on iTunes (US/Canada Only)! Curse proved to be Blondie's lowest-charting album since their debut in 1976,[citation needed] although the single "Good Boys" managed to reach number 12 on the UK charts. Before that it … The band's line-up had stabilized. as being Studio 54 due to a shot of its exterior at the start of the video). 64[20]). [50], On June 5, 2008, Blondie commenced a world tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Parallel Lines with a concert at Ram's Head Live in Baltimore, Maryland. The song was accompanied by a music video filmed at a club in New York City (incorrectly surmised[by whom?] Shortly thereafter, the band broke up, with at least one (unspecified) member quitting and instigating lawsuits against the other group members. 13[22]) was not released in the US in favor of the track "The Hardest Part". She stated in a 2006 interview that she felt she was having a sort of breakdown due to all the stress. The music video showcased Harry's hard-edged and playfully sexual character, as well as her famously stiff, marginally disinterested persona. The album's release date was finally set for mid-2011 without the involvement of a major record label. 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[68], By 1982, the year the band initially broke up, Blondie had released six studio albums, each exhibiting a stylistic progression from the last. Another track, "Practice Makes Perfect", was also made available as a free download in November 2012. [22] Parallel Lines is ranked No. The song was originally written in 1967 and was included on Diamond’s second album, Just For You. Just because a songwriter happens to perform their own material, doesn’t necessarily guarantee that their performance is superior. 1 in the U.K. (where it was released in April 1980) and became a hit throughout the world. "Maria", issued as a single in Europe on January 11, 1999, reached number one in the United Kingdom; Blondie's sixth UK chart-topper. Dagwood and Blondie have each written checks for charity unaware the other has done so. Seven members (Harry, Stein, Burke, Destri, Infante, Harrison and Valentine) were invited to the ceremony, which led to an on-stage spat between the extant group and their former bandmate Frank Infante, who asked during the live broadcast of the ceremony that he and Nigel Harrison be allowed to perform with the group, a request refused by Harry who stated that the band had already rehearsed their performance. The rap on Blondie’s “Rapture” is that it’s the first rap song that ever went to #1 in the US. [18] In a 1998 interview, drummer Clem Burke recalled seeing the episode in which the wrong song was played, but he and Chris Stein suggested that it may have been a deliberate subterfuge on the part of Meldrum. Blondie have had 20 top 40 singles in the UK over the years. He and Stein gave Jimmy Destri much of the credit for the final result, noting that Destri's appreciation of technology had led him to introduce synthesizers and to rework the keyboard sections. The music video accompanying Cash’s version is considered one of the greatest ones of all time. 37, Australia No. [63][64], It was announced in January 2017 that the band would support Phil Collins on 25 June 2017 at Dublin's Aviva Stadium as part of his Not Dead Yet tour. 1[20]), the group's first greatest hits compilation. In retrospect, Burke described "In the Flesh" as "a forerunner to the power ballad". Blondie performed the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire". A remix album entitled Once More into the Bleach was released in 1988, and featured remixes of classic Blondie tracks and material from Harry's solo career. List of songs with Songfacts entries for Blondie. Manfred Mann’s Earth Band’s version would prove to be a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Charts in 1977. 1 US hits: the reggae-styled "The Tide Is High", a cover version of a 1967 song written by John Holt of the Paragons, and the rap-flavored[27] "Rapture", which was the first song featuring rapping to reach number one in the US. [15] In June 1975, the band's first recording came in the way of a demo produced by Alan Betrock. The new album, to be titled Panic of Girls, which was being mixed at the time, was said to be ready to follow in 2010. Blondie lyrics - Find all lyrics for songs such as Call Me, One Way Or Another, 11:59 at LyricsFreak.com He found things that other people wouldn’t think of finding in there. It reached number two on the British singles charts, while both the album and its second single, "(I'm Always Touched by Your) Presence, Dear", reached the British top ten. The band reconvened in late 1981 to record a new album, The Hunter, released in May 1982 (UK No. In June 1982 Harry contributed backing vocals to The Gun Club's second album Miami, being credited as 'D.H. No Doubt did their version in 2003. The album was first released in May 2011 as a limited edition "fan pack" in the UK with a 132-page magazine and various collectible items, before being released as a regular CD later in the summer. Valentine by this point had left the group, and did not play on the album or contribute to the writing of any songs (two songs on the album co-authored by "Valentine" were in fact co-authored by Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go's, no relation to Gary Valentine). They are pretty crazy lyrics, but I think that makes the song amazing and unique. 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When Bob Dylan himself claims your version of his song is the ultimate one, the definitive rendition of the number, then you know you did something right. 1,[22] US No. The Beatles would pick up the song and do their rendition based on The Isley Brother’s version. Blondie keyboardist Jimmy Destri wrote this song with lead singer Debbie Harry, who claimed in 1000 UK #1 Hits by Jon Kutner and Spencer Leigh, "He was trying to do something like ' Heart Of Glass,' and then somehow or another we gave it the spaghetti western treatment. Guthrie originally titled his rejoinder "God Blessed America"—emphasis on the past tense—but eventually changed his tone. Though well received by critics as a suitable follow-up to Parallel Lines, the album and its singles failed to achieve the same level of success in the US. 5[22]). It saw the group polish up their previous scrappy punk sound and set their sights on the charts. [1] The band were pioneers in the American punk and then the new wave scene of the mid-1970s in New York. During the 1980s and 1990s, Blondie's past work began to be recognized again by a new generation of fans and artists including Garbage and No Doubt. Stein and Harry, still a couple at the time, stayed together and retreated from the public spotlight for a while. David Mallet directed and Paul Flattery produced it at various locations and studios in and around New York. We decided to delve into some other major hits that are in fact covers, that might not be general public knowledge. The song was written in 1961 by Phil Medley and Bert Berns and was originally recorded by The Top Notes. That’s a significant milestone, but it’s a misleading one, too. Lawrence Jr' while Chris Stein also produced the record, and is credited as 'bongos' and 'cover photos/design'. The song was well utilized in a montage segment in the Ted Demme film, Blow, starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz. View Blondie song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and … [45], A new album, No Exit (UK No. Autoamerican was Blondie's last real album (until their 1999 reunion with No Exit), after which the band collapsed in legal problems and solo aspirations. You then find the original, at which point, hopefully, you are pleasantly surprised at how different or good it is. The same week, the band listed three previously unreleased songs recorded during the Panic of Girls sessions ("Bride of Infinity", "Rock On", and "Dead Air") on Amazon.com which were made available for free download in the United States, and in the UK via the band's official website. Starting with Denis in 1978 to Good Boys in 2003. It also topped the UK pop chart and reached the top 20 in The group toured and performed throughout the world[4] during the following years, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. 24), though in the UK, an alternate single choice, "Sunday Girl", became a No. The song was written by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker and was originally recorded by the Arrows in 1975. Though Destri's stint in rehab was successful, he was not invited back into the band. They would end up going with the former. [59] In June and July 2013, the band held a Blast Off Tour of Europe. Blondie became regular performers at Max's Kansas City and CBGB. [22], In 2004, Jimmy Destri left the group in order to deal with drug addiction, leaving Harry, Stein and Burke as the only members of the original line-up still with the band. Pages in category "Songs written by Debbie Harry" … Chris always wanted to do a rap song, so they wrote one. Blondie undertook a North American tour of mid-sized venues with Pat Benatar and the Donnas in the summer of 2009. [56] A music video for the song was released on May 18, 2011. [40], In 1996, Stein and Harry began the process of reuniting Blondie and contacted original members Burke, Destri, and Valentine. 10,[22] US No. Harry, Stein and Destri also worked together on music for the 1981 John Waters film Polyester. Cash would cover the song in 2002 to commercial and critical acclaim, making the song his own. Dylan said of Hendrix’s version: “It overwhelmed me, really. Parallel Lines became the group's most successful album, selling 20 million copies worldwide. Because Gwen Stefani was on hiatus recording her solo project, No Doubt decided to record a cover. Released in February 1980 in the US, "Call Me" spent six consecutive weeks at No. It also noted that Harry was the "possessor of a bombshell zombie's voice that can sound dreamily seductive and woodenly Mansonite within the same song". That year, Debbie Harry and Jimmy Destri both released solo albums; Stein worked on Harry's album KooKoo (UK No. [49], In 2005 a new CD/DVD hits package titled Greatest Hits: Sight + Sound was released, peaking at #48 in the UK. It is no surprise that upon hearing Cash’s version, one would be inclined to think that his version is the original; it seems like a no-brainer — it sounds like a Cash song. I will list the song name, the year released and the position reached in the charts in the UK and if applicable the US. If you think otherwise then we suggest you take it up with Bob. [5] By this time, Gary Valentine had left and been replaced by Frank Infante (guitar, bass guitar). The band was now officially a four-piece, consisting of Harry, Stein, Burke and Destri. The Gun Club's singer Jeffrey Lee Pierce was a super-fan, emulating Harry's hairstyle and founding the West Coast Blondie Fan Club, before becoming friends with the band in New York.[34][35]. "Dreaming" is a song by American new wave band Blondie. "For Your Eyes Only" is the theme tune to the 12th James Bond movie, For Your Eyes Only, written by Bill Conti and Mike Leeson, and performed by Scottish singer Sheena Easton.The song reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number eight on the UK Singles Chart. Blondie’s biggest hit, “Call Me”, was also the biggest song of 1980 in the US, spending six weeks at the top of the chart. The song was written in 1961 by Phil Medley and Bert Berns and was originally recorded by The Top Notes. The band's breakup was announced publicly in November 1982.[38]. Her version became her biggest hit, reaching number one in the Billboard charts and earning her a grammy. [8] Harry had been a member of a folk-rock band, The Wind in the Willows, in the late 1960s. 13[20]) and "War Child" (UK No. Blondie is an American rock band co-founded by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. They wanted to pick a song from the 80 – they whittled their choices down to two songs, ‘It’s My Life’ and ‘Don’t Change’ by INXS. In February 1978, Blondie released their second album, Plastic Letters (UK No. Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd. is adding 197 songs written by Blondie co-founders Debbie Harry and Chris Stein to its $1 billion-plus portfolio. 9[20]), was released in September 1979. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The BayOtis Redding "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay," released a month after Otis Redding died, was the first song to hit #1 in America after the artist died. Harry had been a member of a folk-rock band, The Wind in the Willows, in the late 1960s. 6, US No. [54] In April 2010, it was announced that guitarist Paul Carbonara had amicably left Blondie to pursue other projects and was replaced by Tommy Kessler (the finished Panic of Girls album credits both Kessler and Carbonara as official members). No Doubt needed to release a song to promote their greatest hits album. "Long Time" is a song by the American rock band Blondie, co-written with Blood Orange's Dev Hynes. [5] In the UK, the album delivered three top 20 hits, including the band's third UK number one ("Atomic", UK No. Blondie in 1977. In November 1980, Blondie's fifth studio album, Autoamerican (UK No. Sometimes these bonding moments can get contentious when you find yourself arguing with people about who wrote which song. Blondie are one of the most successful legacy acts to come out of the mid-70s New York punk-club circuit. The US "No Principals Tour" followed in September and October 2013. Clem Burke later said the revamped version was inspired partly by Kraftwerk and partly by the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive", whose drum beat Burke tried to emulate. Their first reunion performance occurred on May 31, 1997, when they played the HFStival at R.F.K. 1 in the US and Canada, reached No. [48] He intended to work on their 2011 album Panic Of Girls, but did not contribute as either a songwriter or a musician to the finished product. With tensions within the band on the rise due to the act's commercial decline and the attendant financial pressures that brought, as well as the constant press focus on Harry to the exclusion of the other band members, events reached a breaking point when Stein was diagnosed with the life-threatening illness pemphigus. You can hear that I’m just a frantic guy doing his best.”. 3,[22] US No. [19], The single reached number 2 in Australia,[20] while the album reached the Australian top twenty in November 1977,[20] and a subsequent double-A release of "X-Offender" and "Rip Her to Shreds" reached number 81. 39). In June 2010, Blondie began the first leg of a world tour named "Endangered Species Tour", which covered the United Kingdom and Ireland, supported by UK band Little Fish. In October 1981, Chrysalis Records released The Best of Blondie (UK No. Ed Cobb wrote the song, and the first version of it was recorded by Gloria Jones in 1964. The band's official worldwide 40th anniversary tour began in February 2014. To cover the amounts they enter a song-writing contest. Rolling Stone's review of the debut album observed the eclectic nature of the group's music, comparing it to Phil Spector and the Who, and commented that the album's two strengths were Richard Gottehrer's production and the persona of Debbie Harry. 39[22]). 1 hits with the Jacksons and solo in the same decades). Released in 1979, the song was the opening track from their fourth album Eat to the Beat. It can be a disappointment and somewhat of a let down to find out that you were, in fact, wrong and that beautiful song you love so much is a cover. Debbie Harry continued to pursue a solo career with varied results after taking a few years off to care for partner Chris Stein, who was diagnosed with pemphigus, a rare autoimmune disease of the skin. It may come as a surprise to you given the nature of the band, Sonic Youth, but their hit song, ‘Superstar’ is actually written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell; the song has been recorded by a number of different artists but the most popular version is by The Carpenters in 1971. The reformed band released the follow-up album The Curse of Blondie (UK No. John Lennon was infamously disappointed with the song, “because I could sing better than that, but now it doesn’t bother me. Session musicians Leigh Foxx (bass) and Paul Carbonara (guitar) played on this and subsequent Blondie releases.[46]. Because the biggest hit from Blondie's previous album Plastic Letters was "Denis", a cover of Randy & The Rainbows' 1963 song "Denise", Chrysalis Records chose Buddy Holly's "I'm Gonna Love You Too" as the lead single from Parallel Lines in the United States. In December 2009, the band released the song "We Three Kings" to coincide with the Christmas holiday. Originally billed as Angel and the Snake[10] for two shows in August 1974, they renamed themselves Blondie by October 1974. It was also covered by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. 28) and Burke with Destri's Heart on a Wall. The band became noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles, incorporating elements of disco, pop, reggae, and early rap music. [7] The first single from the album, "A Rose by Any Name", was released digitally in Europe on June 24, 2013. The album went on to achieve platinum success in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The set lists featured both classics and new material from the forthcoming Panic of Girls. Left to right: Gary Valentine, Clem Burke, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Jimmy Destri.