I liked the band Blondie from the first time I ever saw them perform one of their songs on TV. The attraction was Debbie Harry of course, who could sing really well as look gorgeous. But the musicians had a crispness about them that I liked, especially the drummer.
I bought their third album ‘Parallel Lines’ in 1978, and it was packed with great pop songs, some of which had an edge to them.
My two favourite tracks were ‘Picture This’, and ‘Hanging On The Telephone’. Both short enough to get radio airplay, they were near-perfect pop singles with that slight nod to Punk Music. But despite claims at the time, they were not a Punk band. The songs were too good, too clever, too well-constructed.
Hard to believe it was 46 years ago, and I still love those songs as much as I did then. I have chosen this one, just because it is so deliciously ‘frantic’.
The lyrics are on the video.
beetleypete 
Another great song. Unbelievable that this song is over 40 years old. It makes such an positive impact. Best wishes, MIchael
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It still sounds great today, Michael.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m a big fan of Blondie. In fact, I have a YouTube playlist dedicated to many of her songs, including the two you mention.
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Glad to hear that, David.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You are so right… it is hard to believe that this was 46 years ago… it has certainly held up well!
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It really did, and I still love it!
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I agree about the drummer!
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He’s really good, and should get more credit.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ve always been a Blondie fan, too.
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Hooray! 😊
Best wishes, Pete.
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always a fun band, full of life. my favorite song was ‘call me.’
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They had (almost) no bad songs, and I enjoy listening to her sing anything.
Best wishes, Pete.
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My daughter was a huge Blondie fan so we listened to a lot of Blondie in our house.
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I was 26 when I bought that album, and have remained a fan of the band ever since.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Blondi is in my top five bands. Also think drummer is tops.
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He’s one of my favourite drummers, great style!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Memories….great song chuq
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I was only 26, and it seems like yesterday!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Can’t knock Debby, she was stunning and unusual at the time. Parallel Lines is in our vinyl collection, great album!
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It really is, and still sounds great today.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Debbie Harry was [still is?] a clever performer, and used her attractiveness to great effect. The band had many excellent songs, and this is definitely one of them 😀 Cheers, Jon.
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Thanks, Jon, so glad you agree. (She is 79 now, not sure if she is still performing)
Best wishes, Pete.
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My music tastes were formed in the ’60s & ’70s, but there was some great music in the ’80s as well! 😀
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Ms Harry doesn’t do much for me, but I like the songs.
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I didn’t presume she would, but I always thought she was underrated as a singer. Those songs are quite hard to sing, and I think the band elevated the Top 20 pop song to something special.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, they did. I think she must be nearly 80 by now.
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She was 79 in July.
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