Her live version of One Way or Another on Countdown 1979 - Elizabeth would LOVE the theatrics, the sounds, the performance - SUCH a contrast to the oyster….shes a buffet.
Call Me & Heart of Glass are really too commercial, they don't show their unique, edgy, "before any time" this group defines. Very creative songwriting. CBGB house band 😊
Hell. Yes. And the live version (NYC 1999) is absolutely worth a listen, arguably better than the studio version. Her high notes and tone are on point.
This song was written for American Gigolo (1980), Richard Gere’s breakout role as a high-priced gigolo. The film and the song were synonymous and both were smash hits.
You’re right Elizabeth about experiencing new music. I found your channel when you were analyzing a favorite group of mine and a favorite oldie song. But I now have a new appreciation for grunge music that I never expected. That is a genre that never that I would understand or appreciate. Thank you and keep expanding the repertoire.
Debbie Harry is an icon in music, she had it all and just commanded your attention with her voice, her look, and her attitude. What your videos do for me is help me to appreciate the talent of singers I already enjoy even more.
"Call Me" Has always been my favorite Blondie song. There are other great ones, but a female singer that is a must to hit is Chrissie Hynde, as in Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders. Incredible talent.
I love your channel. Your passion, knowledge, reactions and analysis are great viewing. I originally came to your channel because I discovered Tool a couple of years back and I absolutely love seeing other people discovering their brilliance, it's almost like reliving the whole discovery again. Your personality and knowledge have kept me coming back though and have opened me up to listening and appreciating music I had previously dismissed or ignored, so thank you
It's 1980, Richard Gere is wearing an Armani suit while driving his 1980 Mercedes convertible to Palm Springs to do a "trick" with this song blasting on the radio. American Gigolo and this song both epitomize the early 80's in LA.
Speaking of vocalists on songs for Richard Gere movies, how about Marie Fredriksson of Roxette on "It Must Have Been Love" (Pretty Woman). Right up there with Heart's "Alone" in 1980's power ballads.
@@bwcbiz music will NEVER AGAIN be as good as it was in the 70's and 80's... literally we have a 25 year or so block (68-93).. where the best music was created..
This song was used as the title song for the American Gigolo soundtrack. It was a film starring Richard Gere. It was composed by Italian disco producer Giorgio Moroder...who did a lot of work for films.
I was about 9years old when I first heard Blondie, I thought Deborah sounded like an angel. When I was 12 years old and first saw Deborah, I thought she is! She is an angel❤
As Elizabeth already suspected, there are more colours of Debbies voice. The vocals on "THE TIDE IS HIGH" are completely different to the preformences on "CALL ME" and "HEART OF GLASS". I love this variety.
Now THAT is a double bill to be envious of! And close enough I could have reasonably attended. In '79, the only double bill I would have been enjoying was probably Hot Wheels and Lego, but if I had a time machine...
Another female vocalist with unlimited power but also the wherewithal not to use it all of the time is Cyndi Lauper. She has a finesse and occasionally shows a fragility, and plays with dynamics in interesting ways. I would suggest her live cover of "At Last" she did in her 60s, but most of your listeners would say True Colors" or "Time After Time".
So many tracks to recommend from Cyndi, I'm gonna be strong, Sally's pigeons, He's So Unusual/Yeah Yeah, Ballad Of Chloe & Joe. Plus of course the ones other people have suggested.
After David Byrne left the Talking Heads, the rest of the band put out a couple albums. In 'No Talking, Just Head', they got an amazing number of singers from other bands to front songs for the album. Debbie Harry did the eponymous song of the album. The entire album is frickin' awesome with awesome musicians. I highly recommend it if you want a good cross-section of '80s punk/post-punk/New Wave music.
Elizabeth this is another great choice. I am one of those who have been listening to Blondie for 46 years and have never heard this version. Thank you for your effort, excellence, and enthusiasm that you bring to every analysis. 🤘😎🤘
Blondie is not a food... The group is a banquet. Disco, new wave, punk, Reggae, Hip hop, rap, electro.... In fact, Blondie's music is known for its eclectic mix of styles and fearless experimentation. I was operating a Disco Mobile (1978-1982). She was always in demand. -- First rap : *_Rapture_* : ua-cam.com/video/pHCdS7O248g/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared (Start at about 2 Min). It was the first number-one single in the United States to feature rap vocals. -- *_Heart of Glass_* : Was one of the first that we receive with the DJ Master (Several different lengths of a song + Intro) with a VHS tape. That was one of the most popular song for a few years, at least. -- *_Call me_* -- My market was 100% francophone. It was good, but maybe too many word that people wanted to understand.
Just want to clarify Blondie is not a "her", it's a "them". She is Debbie Harry, while at the time this song released "Blondie" was Debbie Harry _and_ Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Jimmy Destri, Frank Infante, and Nigel Harrison.
Blondie/Deborah Harry crossed over into a lot of rock/progressive rock fans back in the late 70's. It was just really good and fun music and her voice just grabbed your attention.
Atomic or Dreaming are two amazing Blondie tracks. Union City Blue is another also. If you are on a female vocalist kick, another good one from the early 80s Post Punk world are The Go-Go’s.
I have heard this song countless times but have never heard this version! So great you chose this version. Also, that ending/those outtakes! Absolutely brilliant!
@@seangrrrr Me too, listening to it ever since "American Gigolo' came out in 1980 but first time hearing this version. Wish I'd had the opportunity to see them perform live back in those days.
Unfortunately for that narrative, Blondie is not playing the instruments on this version from the soundtrack of _American Gigolo._ Debbie is indeed amazing as ever, but that's Harold Faltermeyer playing synth along with other session musicians who worked for Giorgio Moroder, who wrote the music and produced this version of "Call Me".
Talking of 'jazzy', Debbie did of course sing with the Jazz Passengers in the 1990s. I saw them live and her voice was sensational! A truly classic vocalist.
So spot on about becoming part of the community. I've never heard it clarified better. I have my music channels, such is you primarily after artists. Rick Beato. Hellenistic AKA Ancient Astrology channels. Grimm Life Collective. I don't watch TV, just channels I follow on you tube and 0 news. Life is much lovelier. And with debilitating disabilities with young children, it's important to realise that these are the communities that bring me the most joy. I've never been able to sing better than I have after a few months of following your channel, especially love the integration of the ANATOMY. Form and function of the voice is missing from ye olde nursing text books. Your enthusiasm reminds me I love to sing, and therefore, do vocal warm ups much more consistently than ever before. Surprise! My voice is stronger!! Thank you 🖤🖤🖤
Love Blondie! So glad you've returned to analyze her some more. I felt very called out when you said go watch your lesser viewed videos. X) Lol. Guilty. I don't listen to new stuff often these days. I have been enjoying learning about why I like the songs I already like, though. Thanks for that! :)
These long versions were for Disco Dance. We were purchasing Master (Generally White vinyl) album. They have many versions of the song : 15 sec, 30 sec, sometime, 2,3,4 min... and a 5 to 10 minutes. Most of the time, they were different recording. Sometime, they have some canned sentence to introduce the song. That was to make the live easy for DJ.
@@redplanet9162 They were call "Promotional White Label", "Master White Vinyl", "Pink Vinyl... These were only available to DJ or Radio Station. In my case, they did lend us the Vinyl for a period (EX: 1 year) and I have to return it. Because these vinyls were "Master Recorded", we could create Cassette tape of the same quality as the studio (but they told us they can track us). That the reason they did not want any in the wild. I have never seen one outside the field between 1978 and 1985 when the CD was really replacing the Vinyl. For Disco, it was a little special because many were made for dancing On Internet, Search "history of promotional white label Rarerecord"
@@redplanet9162 The where call White Label or White Vinyl or Pink Vinyl promotional disk. They were reserve to DJ and Radio station, usually only lent for a period and recovered diligently.
We partied to this music; and Pat Benatar, Boston, Olivia Newton-John, Joan Jett, Suzi Quattro, Kim Carnes, Cyndi Lauper, Toto and so on. Talking of Cyndi Lauper have a listen to her album "Hat Full of Stars"
Add Maria McKee to the list. A highly underestimated singer and songwriter. There’s a recording of her singing Wichita Lineman at a party that it out of this world 🤩
Yes, that was the dross that was played on mainstream media back then and sadly (over)played on stations these days. But there was other, alternate music that was around in the 1980s that scarcely was played back then (and even less now).
I bought this - a 7 inch vinyl single with the pink sleeve pictured in the video - err 44 years ago!..Oh God. Haha. Sounded as good then as it does now. Iconic band.
I don't know why this queued up in my UA-cam. I love Blondie and throughly enjoyed watching your commentary dissecting the song. Granted, I have no clue what your analysis means but it was definitely worth watching. Thank you.
Blondie and Debbie grew out of the Punk Rock scene in NY in the late 70's early 80's. A lot of their sound owes to that raw power from the movement, when it was still young, still vital. Debbie is the OG girl boss, she just went up on stage and did her thing! Didn't hurt that she was/is drop dead gorgeous, but if she wasn't great up there the punk rock dudes would have never embraced blondie/Debbie the way they did.
Please do one of The Cars songs that has Benjamin Orr on vocals - he was an awesome singer - Lets Go or Drive would be amazing - there is a great live version of Lets Go from the Midnight Specail on youtube
I think you should look into another singer that hung around the New York scene around the time of Blondie... Patti Smith and the song _"Because the Night"_ would be a good starting point.
Ah! Patti Smith. I remember her dating a member (Allen Lanier) of my favorite band… Blue Oyster Cult! She sang on the song “The Revenge of Vera Gemini” along with Albert Bouchard! I believe she wrote the lyrics!👍
I remember when this came out. It was the theme song for the movie "American Gigolo", a movie that got banned in some areas for its content. Since it came out, I have always had this in my collection, on vinyl, cassette, CD or MP3, yet I never knew this extended version existed until now.
On March 28th, 1981, Blondie's RAPTURE hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100. RAPTURE is the 1st song featuring RAP music to ever place #1 status on any American music chart.
@@epistteby who? Music World says it was Rapper's Delight by The Sugar Hill Gang. Others have said it was The Message, by Grandmaster Flash, but RD came out in 79 and The Message came out in 82. However Rapture came out in 1980. So close, but no cigar.
I think it is more accurate to say Rapture was the first rap song to bring Rap into the main stream. It definitely was not the first rap song, given that the lyrics mention the rappers and D.J.s that influenced the creation of the song.
Fab Five Freddy told me everybody's fly DJ's spinning I said my, my Flash is fast, Flash is cool Francois sais pas, Flashe ni deux! [Francois don't know, Flash neither]
I can't think of any one food that would make a proper analogy for her. With her voice, beauty, and attitude. She is a cornucopia of awesomeness. If Webster could put her in the dictionary, she would make the perfect definition for the word "women" ever.🤘🤘🤘
This ‘Extended’ version was from back in the day when the artist(s) were actually involved in the making of it, as opposed to someone sitting at a console tweaking a bunch of knobs, and the artist having nothing to do with it. The song ‘Slow Motion’ was actually the song that was to be released as a single after Blondie’s ‘Dreaming’ hit song. However ‘Call Me’ replaced it. The song ‘Slow Motion’ is definitely worth checking out as it is one of Debbie’s best vocal performances.
I have learned about so many different artists from your, and other reactors, channel. Discovering new music is one of my greatest joys, and you perfectly emulate what I want for myself. Openess to new music.
When this song was newly released back in 1980, my 12-year old self had a healthy crush on Debbie Harry. I've never heard this extended version. Only the radio version. Still love this song all these years later.
Blondie wan't just a pop disco star. She worked with Andy Warhol and was far ahead of her time. You can clearly hear punk and rap surfacing the band's music far before they even became a "thing." As far as production, I'm fascinated by the work of Georgio Moroder. It's worth a deep dive in this era where risk avoidance is the norm. As usual, this analysis deepened my appreciation for this song. The harmony you identified as hearkening back to "gothic cathedral" is a vein of gold that I think you REALLY struck for us GenXer's who were into traditional/glam goth (I witnessed that scene in my late teens and early 20's in Chicago in the mid to late 80's) I'm REALLY paying attention now. And YES.. I hope to hear an analysis of Rapture!
YES, DEBBIE IS ICONIC. You gotta do more Blondie! She draws you in, hits so hard. Her music is really ground breaking. She rapped before there was rap!
Kim Wilde sounded different in different parts of her career. Kids in America is a bit punky, Love Blonde sultry, and Dancing in the Dark classic pop and the later albums more mature as she aged and she was sort of freed from making it pop pressure after gaining so much success. Several Euro and UK chart toppers tend to release an artist to do what they like.
Debbie Harry and Blondie are obviously iconic. Being 62 years young growing up with music from the 60's onwards puts my generation in the music sweetspot.
Thank you for using a version that I haven’t heard before! Some of the new-to-me material was very “tasty”, indeed! It was fun to explore new sounds with you!
Blondie was part of my youth, and yea, I had a crush on Debbie... one of those teen boy things, but the music holds up, always has. With the sass aspect, I really recommend - Rip Her To Shreds One of my favourites - Sunday Girl
This is one of my favorite Blondie songs. Your supporters steered you right. When this came out, it was just everywhere on the radio. The "New Wave" gave us a lot of great music until corporate entertainment realized there was money in it. Then the junk spigot got opened and the passion was gone.
It's always a joy to hear Debbie and, of course, the other superb musicians that make up Blondie. I've been in love with their music since the 70s and bought all the albums and singles on vinyl on the day of UK release (other than 'No Exit', which I only have on CD).
Keanu Reaves, in a response to Stephen Colbert, said that if he was trapped on a desert island and could only listen to one song, it would be “Love will tear us apart” by Joy Division. Do you have any thoughts on this song? What would be your go-to Desert Island song?
General comment - this channel makes my heart happy, and I am so glad I found it. I graduated HS in 1990 and made many trips immediately after from small town Nebraska to Seattle, specifically for the music and art scene. So, it's a joy to hear someone articulate what my friends and I were instinctively drawn towards. As I'm cycling through the videos I can't help but notice there is no Radiohead or Smashing Pumpkins - not necessarily "grunge" still... no road trip playlist was complete without either. Cheers! Keep up the good work 👏
Thank You for this, and the extra effort. There are exceptions, but usually the full version is warranted. In this case for sure! Best wishes at you and your people/life/etc.
Hello Elizabeth, I've subscribed to your channel for a while and enjoy your analysis. There are not many YT reactors that deep dive into the genre of music I grew up listening to, like Blondie. So when my parents said "turn that noise down!!!" I now realize it wasn't just "noise". Thank you. Just a side note, I also subscribe to Dan's channel "Good Evening Stories". He recently did a reaction/analysis to your "Martern Aller Arten" performance. Honestly, It was he first time I listened to one of your performances. All I can say is "wow!" and "bravo!". That performance was beyond words... brilliant! PS. Dan also has a background in Opera, it would be fun to see you two collab on a vlog sometime.
What's funny is that it is basically the same as the chorus. Italien: Amore, chiamami, chiamami English: My love, call me, call me French: Appelle-moi mon cheri, appelle-moi English: Call me my love, call me
That reminds me of when my bff and I went to sing Live Band Karaoke and he sang Psychokiller. He only remembered the "qu'est-ce que c'est" part, not the ENTIRE VERSE EN FRANÇAIS!!! 🤣🤣🤣
her voice was (is) an aphrodisiac. had the bad girl look that you couldn't turn away from, even if you were dumb enough to want to. and it wasn't only the guys. its great to listen to it later in life and really appreciate her amazing talent
I can't remember when you played a song I hadn't known or liked. It makes me envious, at times, that you are discovering songs and artists that I have loved in the past.
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I have to see how you would react when you put you’re feet on the speakers while listening to to voice play
I would love to see your reaction and comparison to One Way or Another Blondie vs Broken Peach.
Try listen to Savage Rose "what do you do now" truly a carismatic one in a billion voice.😀
Precious
I'm having meal jealousy!
Please do Blondie’s “One Way Another.” You can really hear Debbie’s punk rock attitude in that song.
Her live version of One Way or Another on Countdown 1979 - Elizabeth would LOVE the theatrics, the sounds, the performance - SUCH a contrast to the oyster….shes a buffet.
@@thesouthernwake Good call. That’s a great performance.
The punk attitude also comes through in the song 11:59 especially live versions.
Definitely a great choice for song. The Muppet version if you could clear copyright would be fun. Rapture is a cool one too.
@@thesouthernwakeunfortunately, the one on Countdown is NOT live. It's a mimed performance.
Blondie's Maria showcases a matured voice of Debbie Harry. It's worth the listen!
Yes! This! ^
That instantly became one of my all time favorite Blondie songs.
The first time I heard Maria, nobody had to tell me who was singing,
Call Me & Heart of Glass are really too commercial, they don't show their unique, edgy, "before any time" this group defines. Very creative songwriting. CBGB house band 😊
Hell. Yes. And the live version (NYC 1999) is absolutely worth a listen, arguably better than the studio version.
Her high notes and tone are on point.
This song was written for American Gigolo (1980), Richard Gere’s breakout role as a high-priced gigolo. The film and the song were synonymous and both were smash hits.
You’re right Elizabeth about experiencing new music. I found your channel when you were analyzing a favorite group of mine and a favorite oldie song. But I now have a new appreciation for grunge music that I never expected. That is a genre that never that I would understand or appreciate. Thank you and keep expanding the repertoire.
kd Lang. Anything from her but, in particular, anything from Hymns of the 49th Parallel. Gorgeous 💜
Debbie Harrie's voice is like a Lemon Meringue pie! Sweet, sharp with a sugary crunch and a buttery base!
..and some silkysmooth whipped cream on top to hide the bite until it's too late!
My initial thought also
And strawberry lemonade to wash it down.
Suicidal Diabetic, I love that band!!
With candied lemon slices.
Debbie Harry is an icon in music, she had it all and just commanded your attention with her voice, her look, and her attitude.
What your videos do for me is help me to appreciate the talent of singers I already enjoy even more.
Can;t wait! you should react to "Rapture" if you haven't already. Very different but so cool!
I hope she does not prep work and uses the official video for the "surprise".
@@cmiles97x38yes, the video is a MUST
Rapture has to he the next blondie song. Great history for a ground breaking song.
"One Way or Another" is another great example of her holler and attitude!
Union City Blues is a fabulous song, and probably my absolute favourite from Blondie.
Amen !!!!
One of their best. Springsteen meets the Ramones but all Blondie.
Hangin On the Telephone is a great song that demonstrates how Debbie can just belt out a tune with sass and growl.
Love that one.
great one! On the sass front, how about Rip Her to shreds??
I love Hanging on the Telephone and have it a my ringtone! 📞☎️
My ring tone
Great cover of a great songs by The Nerves.
Debbie Harry & Kermit the Frog (1981) - Rainbow Connection, One Way or Another, Call Me.
Rainbow connection is an amazing duet with them!
If you’re going for genre bending it should have been “Rapture”!
That is an weirdly amazing duet.
I loved that duet
Picture this
"Call Me" Has always been my favorite Blondie song. There are other great ones, but a female singer that is a must to hit is Chrissie Hynde, as in Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders. Incredible talent.
Chrissie Hynde: heart of a poet, soul of a warrior.
@@def1ghi And one of the sexiest voices.
I really love "Dreaming" as well!
Chrissie is way more punk than Debbie Harry.
Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders is such a great song! I'll Stand By You from over a decade later is also a terrific vocal by Chrissie.
My first time hearing this extended version. Absolutely loved it! Thanks for bringing me along.
I love your channel. Your passion, knowledge, reactions and analysis are great viewing. I originally came to your channel because I discovered Tool a couple of years back and I absolutely love seeing other people discovering their brilliance, it's almost like reliving the whole discovery again. Your personality and knowledge have kept me coming back though and have opened me up to listening and appreciating music I had previously dismissed or ignored, so thank you
It's 1980, Richard Gere is wearing an Armani suit while driving his 1980 Mercedes convertible to Palm Springs to do a "trick" with this song blasting on the radio. American Gigolo and this song both epitomize the early 80's in LA.
My mom can't hear this song or see Richard Gere without saying "You know in that movie...."
That's grotesque on all levels. Hollyweird is a plague upon America, and the rest of the world.
Speaking of vocalists on songs for Richard Gere movies, how about Marie Fredriksson of Roxette on "It Must Have Been Love" (Pretty Woman). Right up there with Heart's "Alone" in 1980's power ballads.
Where he stops at a pay phone
@@bwcbiz music will NEVER AGAIN be as good as it was in the 70's and 80's... literally we have a 25 year or so block (68-93).. where the best music was created..
This song was used as the title song for the American Gigolo soundtrack. It was a film starring Richard Gere. It was composed by Italian disco producer Giorgio Moroder...who did a lot of work for films.
Moroder's '84 version of Metropolis is excellent.
I’ve never heard this extended version. Thanks!
I was about 9years old when I first heard Blondie, I thought Deborah sounded like an angel. When I was 12 years old and first saw Deborah, I thought she is! She is an angel❤
As Elizabeth already suspected, there are more colours of Debbies voice. The vocals on "THE TIDE IS HIGH" are completely different to the preformences on "CALL ME" and "HEART OF GLASS". I love this variety.
I first saw BLONDIE back in January 1979 when they opened for RUSH at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. Ticket Price: $6.50
With my personality, I would have taken 10 friends with me!
I went with 3 others to the show. It was just my 2nd Concert. Most everyone was there to see RUSH -- virtually no one knew what a "Blondie" was.
Now THAT is a double bill to be envious of!
And close enough I could have reasonably attended.
In '79, the only double bill I would have been enjoying was probably Hot Wheels and Lego, but if I had a time machine...
Whoa! What a great show that must've been!
Another female vocalist with unlimited power but also the wherewithal not to use it all of the time is Cyndi Lauper. She has a finesse and occasionally shows a fragility, and plays with dynamics in interesting ways. I would suggest her live cover of "At Last" she did in her 60s, but most of your listeners would say True Colors" or "Time After Time".
“Money Changes Everything” would be cool to hear her belt it out
Don't forget Cyndi's best hit... "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough"
Certainly not a typical voice either. There’s really no mistaking it, when you’re hearing Cyndi.
So many tracks to recommend from Cyndi, I'm gonna be strong, Sally's pigeons, He's So Unusual/Yeah Yeah, Ballad Of Chloe & Joe. Plus of course the ones other people have suggested.
Cindy L is a goddess
Everyone hears her . But the band members are over the top with absolute ability... they are having fun doing the songs.
None of the band members are playing instruments on this version.
Yeah, they didn't play this, it was completely done with studio musicians.
The legendary Giorgio Moroder and his studio band give this the synth and Eurodisco sound
After David Byrne left the Talking Heads, the rest of the band put out a couple albums. In 'No Talking, Just Head', they got an amazing number of singers from other bands to front songs for the album. Debbie Harry did the eponymous song of the album. The entire album is frickin' awesome with awesome musicians. I highly recommend it if you want a good cross-section of '80s punk/post-punk/New Wave music.
I just love the way you're open-minded about all the different sounds you're exposed to. It just shows there is good in everything.
Debbie Harry...the lady, the legend...and actually the first "rapper" to ever appear on MTV...love her so much
Elizabeth this is another great choice. I am one of those who have been listening to Blondie for 46 years and have never heard this version. Thank you for your effort, excellence, and enthusiasm that you bring to every analysis. 🤘😎🤘
Blondie is not a food... The group is a banquet. Disco, new wave, punk, Reggae, Hip hop, rap, electro.... In fact, Blondie's music is known for its eclectic mix of styles and fearless experimentation. I was operating a Disco Mobile (1978-1982). She was always in demand.
-- First rap : *_Rapture_* : ua-cam.com/video/pHCdS7O248g/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared (Start at about 2 Min). It was the first number-one single in the United States to feature rap vocals.
-- *_Heart of Glass_* : Was one of the first that we receive with the DJ Master (Several different lengths of a song + Intro) with a VHS tape. That was one of the most popular song for a few years, at least.
-- *_Call me_* -- My market was 100% francophone. It was good, but maybe too many word that people wanted to understand.
A cocktail 🍸 slightly salty plenty of kick ... Probably vodka based ..😉🔥✨💥
Just want to clarify Blondie is not a "her", it's a "them". She is Debbie Harry, while at the time this song released "Blondie" was Debbie Harry _and_ Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Jimmy Destri, Frank Infante, and Nigel Harrison.
Blondie/Deborah Harry crossed over into a lot of rock/progressive rock fans back in the late 70's. It was just really good and fun music and her voice just grabbed your attention.
She is also Not a person, Blondie is a band.
First rap is debatable. I feel The Devil Went Down To Georgia fits as a rap song. And it did make #1 on the Billboard charts for a week.
Never heard this extended version before. Amazing! Thank You 🙏
Voices Carry by Till Tuesday. So much raw emotional power.
Yes... And here's a live version that is very similar to the studio version... ua-cam.com/video/9pv1UVA1M0Y/v-deo.html
Amy Mann is highly underrated as a solo artist as well.
Atomic or Dreaming are two amazing Blondie tracks. Union City Blue is another also.
If you are on a female vocalist kick, another good one from the early 80s Post Punk world are The Go-Go’s.
Head over Heals
We've Got the Beat
Our Lips are Sealed
Vacation
Dreaming is the one that won my heart. It has always been on my go-to pick-me-up playlist for when I'm feeling down.
Fade away and radiate 🙏
@@bobtailedtrucker2521 We Got The Beat or Our Lips Are Sealed are my picks.
I have heard this song countless times but have never heard this version! So great you chose this version. Also, that ending/those outtakes! Absolutely brilliant!
Same here! I had no idea there was an extebded album version, only ever heard the radio version.
@@seangrrrr Me too, listening to it ever since "American Gigolo' came out in 1980 but first time hearing this version. Wish I'd had the opportunity to see them perform live back in those days.
I think "DREAMING" is their best one.
I'm always amazed that DH never appears to exert any effort to produce that singing quality. So relaxed and serene.
She is like a weight lifter vs the show off. The weight lifter makes you think the weight is light. The show off makes you think it is heavy.
It was at this moment that I found out there was an 8min version of Call Me
Debbie always gets the spotlight (well deserved), but the band behind her is amazing here. Those grinding, overdubed guitars are stunning. 🎉
Gotta credit Giorgio Moroder too - the guy was insanely good at soundscapes
And Clem Burke is a great drummer
Unfortunately for that narrative, Blondie is not playing the instruments on this version from the soundtrack of _American Gigolo._ Debbie is indeed amazing as ever, but that's Harold Faltermeyer playing synth along with other session musicians who worked for Giorgio Moroder, who wrote the music and produced this version of "Call Me".
Unfortunately the band took the backseat to the lead singer back then in many cases. But yeah her band members were amazing.
@@Joreel
Apparently they wanted to take part in the recording at some point but just couldn't pull it off, so the producer finished it without them.
She and the band are so underrated. Glad you did the long version. Someone mentioned before but. Maria. Is on to listen to. Thx. 👍🏼😃
Wow, I have heard this song so many times, but I have never heard this extended version. I love Blondie even more now. Thank you!
Love this version!!! Showcases the whole band doing their best.
What makes Deborah Harry so unique is "Yes she can belt it, she can also do 3 a.m. jazz, being sofy and sultry."
And within the same song as well. 😬
Another great Blondie song, "Dreaming," is well worth your time.
Talking of 'jazzy', Debbie did of course sing with the Jazz Passengers in the 1990s. I saw them live and her voice was sensational! A truly classic vocalist.
So spot on about becoming part of the community. I've never heard it clarified better.
I have my music channels, such is you primarily after artists. Rick Beato. Hellenistic AKA Ancient Astrology channels. Grimm Life Collective. I don't watch TV, just channels I follow on you tube and 0 news. Life is much lovelier. And with debilitating disabilities with young children, it's important to realise that these are the communities that bring me the most joy. I've never been able to sing better than I have after a few months of following your channel, especially love the integration of the ANATOMY. Form and function of the voice is missing from ye olde nursing text books. Your enthusiasm reminds me I love to sing, and therefore, do vocal warm ups much more consistently than ever before. Surprise! My voice is stronger!! Thank you 🖤🖤🖤
Love Blondie! So glad you've returned to analyze her some more. I felt very called out when you said go watch your lesser viewed videos. X) Lol. Guilty. I don't listen to new stuff often these days. I have been enjoying learning about why I like the songs I already like, though. Thanks for that! :)
These long versions were for Disco Dance. We were purchasing Master (Generally White vinyl) album. They have many versions of the song : 15 sec, 30 sec, sometime, 2,3,4 min... and a 5 to 10 minutes. Most of the time, they were different recording. Sometime, they have some canned sentence to introduce the song. That was to make the live easy for DJ.
Love the long disco version of Live it up.
Studio 54, where she filmed Heart of Glass.
I grew up in the 70s and I've seen tons of 12" singles with multiple versions of songs. But 30 seconds? Spoken sentences? Wow.
@@redplanet9162 They were call "Promotional White Label", "Master White Vinyl", "Pink Vinyl... These were only available to DJ or Radio Station.
In my case, they did lend us the Vinyl for a period (EX: 1 year) and I have to return it. Because these vinyls were "Master Recorded", we could create Cassette tape of the same quality as the studio (but they told us they can track us). That the reason they did not want any in the wild. I have never seen one outside the field between 1978 and 1985 when the CD was really replacing the Vinyl.
For Disco, it was a little special because many were made for dancing
On Internet, Search "history of promotional white label Rarerecord"
@@redplanet9162 The where call White Label or White Vinyl or Pink Vinyl promotional disk. They were reserve to DJ and Radio station, usually only lent for a period and recovered diligently.
We partied to this music; and Pat Benatar, Boston, Olivia Newton-John, Joan Jett, Suzi Quattro, Kim Carnes, Cyndi Lauper, Toto and so on. Talking of Cyndi Lauper have a listen to her album "Hat Full of Stars"
@kevinharrison2169 - kudos for mentioning Kim Carnes; now there's a talent well worth exploring.
Add Maria McKee to the list. A highly underestimated singer and songwriter. There’s a recording of her singing Wichita Lineman at a party that it out of this world 🤩
Yes, that was the dross that was played on mainstream media back then and sadly (over)played on stations these days.
But there was other, alternate music that was around in the 1980s that scarcely was played back then (and even less now).
I bought this - a 7 inch vinyl single with the pink sleeve pictured in the video - err 44 years ago!..Oh God. Haha. Sounded as good then as it does now. Iconic band.
Love the song and Blondie's whole sound and aesthetic! I appreciate your reaction!
I don't know why this queued up in my UA-cam. I love Blondie and throughly enjoyed watching your commentary dissecting the song. Granted, I have no clue what your analysis means but it was definitely worth watching. Thank you.
Please do the studio version of One way or another by Blondie! Please! You need to hear this other side of Debbie!
The 70's, was one of the best decades in music history! Saw Blondie back in 2013. Debby Harry, still has it !
Blondie and Debbie grew out of the Punk Rock scene in NY in the late 70's early 80's. A lot of their sound owes to that raw power from the movement, when it was still young, still vital. Debbie is the OG girl boss, she just went up on stage and did her thing! Didn't hurt that she was/is drop dead gorgeous, but if she wasn't great up there the punk rock dudes would have never embraced blondie/Debbie the way they did.
U2- Bad at Live Aid. One of the great live vocals!
Haven't heard the full version since childhood, maybe 40 years. Super cool.
"Call me for your lover's lover's alibi" - such a deliciously nasty line! LOVE Blondie!!! Thank you.
Consider "One Way or Another" next! 🎉
Please do one of The Cars songs that has Benjamin Orr on vocals - he was an awesome singer - Lets Go or Drive would be amazing - there is a great live version of Lets Go from the Midnight Specail on youtube
I remember when this came out. It owned the charts. Great song. Hopefully someday you analyze Dreaming or Sunday Girl. Blondie is an American treasure
I think you should look into another singer that hung around the New York scene around the time of Blondie... Patti Smith and the song _"Because the Night"_ would be a good starting point.
Ah! Patti Smith. I remember her dating a member (Allen Lanier) of my favorite band… Blue Oyster Cult! She sang on the song “The Revenge of Vera Gemini” along with Albert Bouchard! I believe she wrote the lyrics!👍
I remember when this came out. It was the theme song for the movie "American Gigolo", a movie that got banned in some areas for its content. Since it came out, I have always had this in my collection, on vinyl, cassette, CD or MP3, yet I never knew this extended version existed until now.
If you’re interested in women in musical history, Blondie’s video for “Rapture” is considered the first rap video ever on MTV…
On March 28th, 1981, Blondie's RAPTURE hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100. RAPTURE is the 1st song featuring RAP music to ever place #1 status on any American music chart.
Considered?! IT WAS!
Blondie, for us, music aficionados put Rap and Hip Hop on the mainstream.
Blondie is lobster, Chardonnay, with Lemon-Blackberry Soufflé... 😋
Definitely got to cover "Maria" by Blondie at some point!! would be incomplete without it!
Seconded.
And a killer live version is available….
Hi Elizabeth! Once again I recommend Rapture. Blondie
Rapture is a great song and has been called the first rap song.
@@epistteby who? Music World says it was Rapper's Delight by The Sugar Hill Gang. Others have said it was The Message, by Grandmaster Flash, but RD came out in 79 and The Message came out in 82. However Rapture came out in 1980. So close, but no cigar.
I think it is more accurate to say Rapture was the first rap song to bring Rap into the main stream.
It definitely was not the first rap song, given that the lyrics mention the rappers and D.J.s that influenced the creation of the song.
Fab Five Freddy told me everybody's fly
DJ's spinning I said my, my
Flash is fast, Flash is cool
Francois sais pas, Flashe ni deux! [Francois don't know, Flash neither]
“Dreaming” is a great song with a great vocal
I can't think of any one food that would make a proper analogy for her. With her voice, beauty, and attitude. She is a cornucopia of awesomeness. If Webster could put her in the dictionary, she would make the perfect definition for the word "women" ever.🤘🤘🤘
“One way or another” is another great song that really showcases Debbie’s power and voice.
I (and countless other teenage boys) crushed on her BIG TIME in the '80s. She was a total goddess!
This ‘Extended’ version was from back in the day when the artist(s) were actually involved in the making of it, as opposed to someone sitting at a console tweaking a bunch of knobs, and the artist having nothing to do with it.
The song ‘Slow Motion’ was actually the song that was to be released as a single after Blondie’s ‘Dreaming’ hit song. However ‘Call Me’ replaced it. The song ‘Slow Motion’ is definitely worth checking out as it is one of Debbie’s best vocal performances.
One of my favorites
I have learned about so many different artists from your, and other reactors, channel. Discovering new music is one of my greatest joys, and you perfectly emulate what I want for myself. Openess to new music.
The synth part that you said was going over your head was because it was passed through a phaser, giving it that sweeping sound.
Debbie’s voice is a perfect New York slice to me
Amen!
With the spice and just a touch of sweet....And the crunch! Don't forget the crunch!
When this song was newly released back in 1980, my 12-year old self had a healthy crush on Debbie Harry. I've never heard this extended version. Only the radio version. Still love this song all these years later.
Still remember when hearing this first time about 40 years ago loved it and still love this track - absolutely best Blondie song
Blondie wan't just a pop disco star. She worked with Andy Warhol and was far ahead of her time. You can clearly hear punk and rap surfacing the band's music far before they even became a "thing." As far as production, I'm fascinated by the work of Georgio Moroder. It's worth a deep dive in this era where risk avoidance is the norm.
As usual, this analysis deepened my appreciation for this song. The harmony you identified as hearkening back to "gothic cathedral" is a vein of gold that I think you REALLY struck for us GenXer's who were into traditional/glam goth (I witnessed that scene in my late teens and early 20's in Chicago in the mid to late 80's)
I'm REALLY paying attention now.
And YES.. I hope to hear an analysis of Rapture!
YES, DEBBIE IS ICONIC. You gotta do more Blondie! She draws you in, hits so hard. Her music is really ground breaking. She rapped before there was rap!
This calls for some Glam Rock follow up - The Sweet, The Slade, T.Rex. Another great female voice of that time - Kim Wilde
Definitely T.Rex! Amazing band.
And Kim Wilde's voice just had that certain *something*!
Here in the UK, also the era of Suzi Quatro, Devil Gate Drive anyone?
Kim Wilde sounded different in different parts of her career. Kids in America is a bit punky, Love Blonde sultry, and Dancing in the Dark classic pop and the later albums more mature as she aged and she was sort of freed from making it pop pressure after gaining so much success. Several Euro and UK chart toppers tend to release an artist to do what they like.
So so we Elizabeth! Want more Blondie!!
This comment was supposed to be so do we Elizabeth! We wan more Blondie!!!
Debbie Harry and Blondie are obviously iconic. Being 62 years young growing up with music from the 60's onwards puts my generation in the music sweetspot.
Bro, I'm 40, Debbie is fucking BOSS!
@@willbbwluvrevery 13 yr old pubescent boy in 1980 was in love with the explosion of Blondie onto the music scene
@@brettmuir5679 yeah, lol, but i still love her music, even her solo stuff, right up to now, just incredible
@@brettmuir5679 I was 22 and was completely in love when she appeared to suddenly appear. And she still rings my bell.
0:59 - it’s like Elizabeth knows there’s a song called, one way or another
Thank you for using a version that I haven’t heard before! Some of the new-to-me material was very “tasty”, indeed! It was fun to explore new sounds with you!
Debbies voice is so clear and precise…hard to believe she a smokes with those beautiful notes.
Blondie was part of my youth, and yea, I had a crush on Debbie... one of those teen boy things, but the music holds up, always has.
With the sass aspect, I really recommend - Rip Her To Shreds
One of my favourites - Sunday Girl
What a great version of this song! I love the drum tone too.
Clem Burke. Say no more.
This is one of my favorite Blondie songs. Your supporters steered you right. When this came out, it was just everywhere on the radio. The "New Wave" gave us a lot of great music until corporate entertainment realized there was money in it. Then the junk spigot got opened and the passion was gone.
"Blondie's “Rapture” (1980) became the first single featuring a rap to reach number 1 in the USA" is also amazing: the video is also kind of amazing.
Yes! Would love to watch Elizabeth react to this song, especially in the context of the video 🙌💯
It's always a joy to hear Debbie and, of course, the other superb musicians that make up Blondie. I've been in love with their music since the 70s and bought all the albums and singles on vinyl on the day of UK release (other than 'No Exit', which I only have on CD).
Good song, if your looking for another iconic Blondie song may I suggest “One Way Or Another”
Unquestionably Debbie Harry's most interesting vocal.
Shayla, Sunday Girl (French Version), Union City Blue or just about any other song of theirs.
But please n o t "heart of glass"
Rapture and Heart Of Glass are good too.
@@michaelkruska6097 Elizabeth has already done Heart Of Glass - it was her intro to Blondie.
I’ve never heard this version before. Love the extended intro.
Keanu Reaves, in a response to Stephen Colbert, said that if he was trapped on a desert island and could only listen to one song, it would be “Love will tear us apart” by Joy Division. Do you have any thoughts on this song? What would be your go-to Desert Island song?
The bass player is so amazing. Love this version.😃Many nights on the dance floor to this!
General comment - this channel makes my heart happy, and I am so glad I found it.
I graduated HS in 1990 and made many trips immediately after from small town Nebraska to Seattle, specifically for the music and art scene. So, it's a joy to hear someone articulate what my friends and I were instinctively drawn towards.
As I'm cycling through the videos I can't help but notice there is no Radiohead or Smashing Pumpkins - not necessarily "grunge" still... no road trip playlist was complete without either.
Cheers!
Keep up the good work 👏
Debbie Harry's credit catalog is impressive: Actress (82), Composer (19), Producer (4), Soundtrack (379) ,etc. source: IMdb
She hae also voice acted in Grand Theft Auto game series as a cab company radio operator.
Sorry about this request, but because you did this one, THE TIDE IS HIGH SHOULD E ON YOUR RADAR! FEELFREE TO REJECT!!!!;
The harmonies...
Chrissie Hynde from The Pretenders. Please do!!!
YES! YES! SWEET BABY JESUS, YES! Chrissie is another of the greatest female voices!!
The Adulteress!
Dear Elizabeth, you make me smile , I like listening to your explanations. From Italy, Teresa
Thank You for this, and the extra effort. There are exceptions, but usually the full version is warranted. In this case for sure! Best wishes at you and your people/life/etc.
Hello Elizabeth, I've subscribed to your channel for a while and enjoy your analysis. There are not many YT reactors that deep dive into the genre of music I grew up listening to, like Blondie. So when my parents said "turn that noise down!!!" I now realize it wasn't just "noise". Thank you.
Just a side note, I also subscribe to Dan's channel "Good Evening Stories". He recently did a reaction/analysis to your "Martern Aller Arten" performance. Honestly, It was he first time I listened to one of your performances. All I can say is "wow!" and "bravo!". That performance was beyond words... brilliant!
PS. Dan also has a background in Opera, it would be fun to see you two collab on a vlog sometime.
I agree!!!❤
in the 70's my schoolmates said they liked this song, except when she sang in French. But to me, that was the best part.
What's funny is that it is basically the same as the chorus.
Italien: Amore, chiamami, chiamami
English: My love, call me, call me
French: Appelle-moi mon cheri, appelle-moi
English: Call me my love, call me
That's crazy. I love that part.
The French part is hot. She’s done that in other Blondie songs.
That reminds me of when my bff and I went to sing Live Band Karaoke and he sang Psychokiller. He only remembered the "qu'est-ce que c'est" part, not the ENTIRE VERSE EN FRANÇAIS!!! 🤣🤣🤣
her voice was (is) an aphrodisiac. had the bad girl look that you couldn't turn away from, even if you were dumb enough to want to. and it wasn't only the guys. its great to listen to it later in life and really appreciate her amazing talent
I can't remember when you played a song I hadn't known or liked. It makes me envious, at times, that you are discovering songs and artists that I have loved in the past.