Along with Ann Wilson, Deborah Harry had one of the best female voices in rock. No auto tune, no back up singers, just standing there and effortlessly knocking it out of the park.
This song shows Clem's brilliance; Deborah had a quaint habit of singing out of the side of her mouth at times, def. not pitch perfect, but an outstanding standup entertainer
@@darrenwitzaney8549 Debbie's occasional corner of the mouth vocalizations were appealing to me. It reinforced her slight badgirl image which I adored.
Debbie never had the range that Ann Wilson did in her younger days. Ann was in a choir and also studied opera in her youth. I don't believe Debbie had that experience or any voice training, but that being said I love Debbie's unpretentious singing and stage presence.
EXACTLY BUT watch show where Chris was not present.... Would not believe how important to the sound...They all fit together to deliver.....All important
Well, that is the basic arrangement in this song along with the bass. Don't overlook how the walking bass fills work with the vocal part. The intro features the guitars very well.
Clem Burke is a legend in every sense of the word. Probably the worlds best drummer of the 1980s, and played with many of the chart toppers of that era. Whilst nobody can ever fill Led Zeps phenomenal drummer John Bonhams shoes, I’d put Clem right up there to tie his shoe laces if not try them on for size.
I come back to this performance on UA-cam when I'm down, when I feel hopeless. And suddenly I'm reminded that new beginnings and the inspiration to dust yourself off is right in front of you.
How right you are!! Clem Burke ( the drummer ) in my humble opinion has never received rating as a great drummer that he well deserves. For years, when I spoke about great rock and roll drummers, he is among the best.
I was just a fan 13, would be motorbike, Kawasaki fanatic, Courier, Paul Weller he was the Man, as Mod as I could be. Saw Blondie 2 or 3 times at the Apollo Glasgow.
And here I just thought they were of a studio band. Her voice is perfect. No auto tune needed. Drummer is frixking amazing. I have no idea how ended here but so glad I did
They came out of the NY punk/new wave scene. They used to play at CBGBs all the time with The Ramones, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, New York Dolls, etc. In the mid 1970s before they hit it big.
Haven't heard this in ages, forgot what a great song it is. Also forgot that they were actually a pretty kick-ass band that could really cut it live. Deborah Harry is so damned beautiful that her excellent voice gets overlooked...but dear God, that BEAUTY! The shot at 33 seconds in makes me weak in the knees!! One of the most beautiful women EVER.
Õh Debbie was just Flawless, but no overlooking her vocal capacity, Blondie were the coolest band around with great music, & she still looks good now at 76
I think the entire band was underrated, due to one thing; Debbie's looks. Arguably, she is the best looking female lead singer of all time. I believe that overshadowed her, and the rest of the band's, amazing talent.
That's a good point. She was actually hindered by her telegenic looks. Nobody could take here so seriously as a musician, because they had already pigeon-holed her as just a pretty-face.
I understand what you mean here, but I have to disagree. I don’t think they are underrated. They were massive with youth culture in the early 80s and have influenced countless musicians and artists in the subsequent generations. I think they get the credit they deserve as a band. In fact, I once heard VH1 make the absolutely ludicrous claim that blondie helped pioneer rap with “Rapture”.
Best looking female lead singer of all time was Suzanna Hoffs of The Bangles (and she was no slouch vocally.) Also can't forget Stevie Nicks, the Wilson sisters from Heart, Cher & Linda Ronstadt. Later on you had Madonna, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Shania Twain, Nicole Scherzinger, Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and many, many other beautiful and talented female singers.
@@EricaEchos, these things are of course subjective. Some of those women you list were / are very attractive I agree, Shania especially - and I can name some more - but Deborah Harry was already 32 years old when Blondie became known. I was amazed by her stunning beauty and she was by then old enough to be my mother. She was still stunning aged 54 last time I saw Blondie.
lineup didnt last, but aside from Ringo’s all star stuff, sometimes talented pairings dont last or pan out. Presley was my cousin, glad Clem took the name albeit briefly.
I wonder if I said "Debbie Harry, MARRY ME!!!", if she might see this and say "YES!!" I have had this maddest CRUSH on Debbie since the late 70's....yes, I was about 18-19 then, and still, I yearn for her. A TRUE rock GODDESS!! XXXX
The BEST live version of this song I've heard yet. Clem Burke is fuckin' AWESOME on drums. Overrated indeed. Debbie Harry --- beautiful AND talented. They ROCKED! DAMN, I miss this music.
I remember watching the concert (edited ?) as a 12 year old on The Old Grey Whistle Test on New Years Eve 1979 at my uncle's house. My aunt, uncle & parents hated it and I think it was the first programme I had seen in colour (we only had a black & white set in those days. Debbie's performance only cemented my belief that she was the the ultimate goddess. Even 44 years on, Dreaming still sounds as good as it did the day it was pressed onto Eat To The Beat, and No 3 in my favourite Blondie tracks, only being beaten by Union City Blue with 11:59 being the so underrated No 1.
Oh yeah played it for my 19 yr old super picky musically daughter and BOOM she fell in love with it top of her Playlist papi did good lol. Sge said she loved the duet between Clem and Blondie n rest of band fills in lol so cool!!!
She's so far forward in the mix, this is almost an isolated vocals track. She does a great job here. She's underrated both as a vocalist and a writer - this is co-written between her and Chris Stein.
I was a teenager during Blondie's heyday and they were huge. On every station every ten minutes and it seemed like every song that came out was better than the next. They had so many hits but were so concentrated that it seemed like such a short time that they were it. They put out like 10 years worth of songs in 3 years. Debbie deserves way more notoriety than she gets. They are still great now especially compared to what is coming out these days. It's all been done before.
It'2022, I'm 56 and thought about this a lot and this is defo one of my top ten ultimate fav songs. It's true dreaming is still free for now, enjoy it while you can
You really need to see a band performing live to get a sense of how good they are. This performance is brilliant, and I say that as someone too young to have seen them back then. Debbie's voice is pitch perfect. And Clem Burke obviously stands out.
Just in awe of how strong and distinctive a voice she had back then singing live - in a different league to many modern artists that need help to sound good. Not in any way lesser than the recorded vesion either, just slightly different, a little slower and very melodic. Even with the dubious quality of the sound recording it is amazing to hear, as is the poweful drumming by Clem. Would have loved to be at this gig, but I was only 15.
After the release of Denis Denis I was hooked but Dreaming blew me away. Love the way it cranks up with the best iconic female lead singer on vocals supported by great musicians, then you have Clem in his pomp. WHAT A TUNE.
I was 16 years old and in total awe of them. No one has even come close since. I watched it all unfold live, in Europe, as i served from 1981 to 1984. My kids ask me about those times constantly.
Wow.....33 years, hey. I was like..19 almost 20. I can only hope I'm still here in another 33 years, I know this will still be at the top of my play list. Thank you Debbie. XXXXX
God bless You Tube for posting this . You can actually hear the guitars for a change as they and the drummer and Debbie all compliment each other in this great version.
I agree! Dreaming is definitely one of my favorite Blondie songs, and I am a HUGE Blondie fan. I love how they sound live: amazing! Thanks rlv70 for posting.
Along with Ann Wilson, Deborah Harry had one of the best female voices in rock. No auto tune, no back up singers, just standing there and effortlessly knocking it out of the park.
This song shows Clem's brilliance; Deborah had a quaint habit of singing out of the side of her mouth at times, def. not pitch perfect, but an outstanding standup entertainer
@@darrenwitzaney8549 Debbie's occasional corner of the mouth vocalizations were appealing to me. It reinforced her slight badgirl image which I adored.
Debbie never had the range that Ann Wilson did in her younger days. Ann was in a choir and also studied opera in her youth. I don't believe Debbie had that experience or any voice training, but that being said I love Debbie's unpretentious singing and stage presence.
And she didn't need to show her tits etc to make people watch. The music made you watch.
@@cannonball666 but Debbie was a sex goddess, Ann never was, ps- blondie was the better band( got into the hof much quicker),than heart,
All I can say is that Clem Burke is the most under rated drummer in in rock music. He can play with the best of them.
Absoluely agree. It seems the hard rock / metal / jazz drummers that get credit, not so much the so-called "new wave" artists.
Yes he can...
I completely agree.
Il match Clem against anyone....
AMEN!! No argument from me!!
The greatest drumming performance in New Wave music history! And my favorite Blondie song - I'm 16 again when I hear this!
She never strains her voice. She keeps it under control and hits all the notes- pretty darn amazing.
Omg.....she was SO GOOD!!!!!!!!......
She and the drummer do a duet and the rest of the band fills. Just an amazing performance.
EXACTLY BUT watch show where Chris was not present....
Would not believe how important to the sound...They all fit together to deliver.....All important
Well, that is the basic arrangement in this song along with the bass. Don't overlook how the walking bass fills work with the vocal part. The intro features the guitars very well.
One of the greatest songs ever written
You know I've been thinking the same thing today, powerful shit.
I loved her back then; I love her so much forever!
Yes. This is no 'ordinary' pop song. VERY grown-up lyrics. Structure's open to many arrangements. Didn't get any of that as a child ;-)
I love the lyrics! You can feel America in those words!
@@rafaelkafka THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING! this gives me hella american vibes.
Man, Clem really nailed the backbeat on this one, the man is a Master! And Debbie's vocals were on point, as usual!
i'm not a drummer but i'm going to go out on a limb and say that this dude is a pretty good drummer. Damn
You chose a pretty sturdy limb. I don’t think anyone will disagree 😎
Clem Burke is a legend in every sense of the word. Probably the worlds best drummer of the 1980s, and played with many of the chart toppers of that era. Whilst nobody can ever fill Led Zeps phenomenal drummer John Bonhams shoes, I’d put Clem right up there to tie his shoe laces if not try them on for size.
I come back to this performance on UA-cam when I'm down, when I feel hopeless. And suddenly I'm reminded that new beginnings and the inspiration to dust yourself off is right in front of you.
The drummer is killing it!!
More Clem! Not nearly enough camera time
I just thought that..
Yea, I read an article that said he was pretty much told to drum like he wants on this song. Genius came out.
How right you are!! Clem Burke ( the drummer ) in my humble opinion has never received rating as a great drummer that he well deserves. For years, when I spoke about great rock and roll drummers, he is among the best.
lol
I was there , dressed as a mod !
I was just a fan 13, would be motorbike, Kawasaki fanatic, Courier, Paul Weller he was the Man, as Mod as I could be. Saw Blondie 2 or 3 times at the Apollo Glasgow.
Definitely the best Blondie song. It is exhausting to drum this song!!!
im so fucking amazed at her voice
and that drummer who beats the living shit of those drums ...nice
i feel all gooey with love now
thanks deb
How could you NOT fall in love with Debbie Harry
And here I just thought they were of a studio band. Her voice is perfect. No auto tune needed. Drummer is frixking amazing. I have no idea how ended here but so glad I did
They came out of the NY punk/new wave scene. They used to play at CBGBs all the time with The Ramones, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, New York Dolls, etc. In the mid 1970s before they hit it big.
No, no, my friend. One of the most amazing, charismatic singers and accomplished drummers ever. Amazing live.
Drummers "in the know" come to this page to witness the badassery of Clem Burke!! (Love Debbie too)
"badassery" I like that.
i play some keyboards, but i revisited this song 40 years later, and i'm " who.is this drummer? He steals the show, HE's the melody!"
I’m a double-bass hard hitting metal drummer and much respect to the great Clem ✌️🤘🤘
Man, I love this woman.
No auto tune here just talant
Blondie... I heard this alot when I was living in NYC way back when.
I could watch/ listen to this 24 hrs a day. The perfect song.....
One of the greatest pop drumming performances in the history of the medium, and they couldn't bother giving him more than the occasional flash.
Couldn't agree more. Talk about a demanding beat done with incredible panache
Haven't heard this in ages, forgot what a great song it is. Also forgot that they were actually a pretty kick-ass band that could really cut it live. Deborah Harry is so damned beautiful that her excellent voice gets overlooked...but dear God, that BEAUTY! The shot at 33 seconds in makes me weak in the knees!! One of the most beautiful women EVER.
Agreed on all points.
I totally agree with You!
0:33 - That's when Debbie has her mouth wide open. I can guess what you were "dreaming" about when you went weak at the knees. 😆
Õh Debbie was just Flawless, but no overlooking her vocal capacity, Blondie were the coolest band around with great music, & she still looks good now at 76
Love the way Clem leaps off his seat at the end of the song 3:02. Brilliant drumming
I think the entire band was underrated, due to one thing; Debbie's looks. Arguably, she is the best looking female lead singer of all time. I believe that overshadowed her, and the rest of the band's, amazing talent.
That's a good point. She was actually hindered by her telegenic looks. Nobody could take here so seriously as a musician, because they had already pigeon-holed her as just a pretty-face.
I understand what you mean here, but I have to disagree. I don’t think they are underrated. They were massive with youth culture in the early 80s and have influenced countless musicians and artists in the subsequent generations. I think they get the credit they deserve as a band. In fact, I once heard VH1 make the absolutely ludicrous claim that blondie helped pioneer rap with “Rapture”.
Underrated? No.
Best looking female lead singer of all time was Suzanna Hoffs of The Bangles (and she was no slouch vocally.) Also can't forget Stevie Nicks, the Wilson sisters from Heart, Cher & Linda Ronstadt.
Later on you had Madonna, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Shania Twain, Nicole Scherzinger, Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and many, many other beautiful and talented female singers.
@@EricaEchos, these things are of course subjective. Some of those women you list were / are very attractive I agree, Shania especially - and I can name some more - but Deborah Harry was already 32 years old when Blondie became known. I was amazed by her stunning beauty and she was by then old enough to be my mother. She was still stunning aged 54 last time I saw Blondie.
Debbie is the gold standard. Period. Clem NAILED!!!!!
Even better than the studio version. What a voice. Best drum song ever. He he makes Keith Moon look like he had arthritis.
LOL
What about John Bonham and Neil Peart too?
roger, you don't know much or hear much, for that matter
He looks like Moon. Twins maybe.
Keith who?.lol..
always new she had great vocal ability but on this live version, her strength just blows me away . . .
I wish I were in the audience Blondie was in their prime. They sound fantastic
Clem is an absolute monster on the drums and also wearing that cool gold lame suit like Elvis (he just had the jacket though)
He is Elvis Ramone.
@@mapsflorida4699 Yes, Elvis Ramone.
lineup didnt last, but aside from Ringo’s all star stuff, sometimes talented pairings dont last or pan out. Presley was my cousin, glad Clem took the name albeit briefly.
I wonder if I said "Debbie Harry, MARRY ME!!!", if she might see this and say "YES!!"
I have had this maddest CRUSH on Debbie since the late 70's....yes, I was about 18-19 then, and still, I yearn for her.
A TRUE rock GODDESS!!
XXXX
stump469 me first
@@ENDERTON2000 i believe she has a girlfriend.
It is always nice to see a band that is not just a studio creation.
That is sure one hell of a song..
I was 10 when this song came out and knew I would always love cougars
Such a great performance of such a great song. And then, just when you thought things couldn't get any better, there's Clem in a gold suit! The best.
One of the greatest songs ever written ....growing up in England
in the late 70s.
Saw Blondie at the Kelvin Hall in
Glasgow ,Scotland take me back !9
The BEST live version of this song I've heard yet. Clem Burke is fuckin' AWESOME on drums. Overrated indeed. Debbie Harry --- beautiful AND talented. They ROCKED! DAMN, I miss this music.
Really good, musta sounded insane live.
Lesley u r on the money not every one sounds good live she sounds great i wish i could play drums like that !!!
Such a beautifull voice
I remember watching the concert (edited ?) as a 12 year old on The Old Grey Whistle Test on New Years Eve 1979 at my uncle's house. My aunt, uncle & parents hated it and I think it was the first programme I had seen in colour (we only had a black & white set in those days. Debbie's performance only cemented my belief that she was the the ultimate goddess. Even 44 years on, Dreaming still sounds as good as it did the day it was pressed onto Eat To The Beat, and No 3 in my favourite Blondie tracks, only being beaten by Union City Blue with 11:59 being the so underrated No 1.
Needs to be a split screen: half Deborah, half Clem
You damn right. Clem burke the drummer is great.
yep, he kills it every time in this song.
Blondie needs their place in the rock n roll hall of fame
greg matthews They are already in there! Inducted a few years back actually!
+greg matthews 2006
they are in the hall of fame
and Clem Burke for drummer hall of fame
Best pop rock song ever ! Best drummer in pop rock ever !
Not a bad choice at all.
Carl Palmer is the best..Just listen to "Tank" by Emerson Lake and Palmer
@@747heavyboeing3Carl Palmer was a Pop Rock drummer?
Debbie's voice and performance is phenominal. The band sounds great-REAL! They'll never be another Blondie!
Their is no other feeling that compares to the feeling u get wjen music connects totally
One of my favorite songs of hers.
*theirs
No lip syncing here ! Pure talent !
DRUMMER IS A BAD ASS
Wow. This is no 'ordinary' pop song. VERY grown-up lyrics. Structure's open to many arrangements. Didn't get any of that as a child ;-)
Nice assessment
This live performance is simply magic.
Although the bridge is my favorite part of this song, Debbie dancing to the band at the end is my favorite part of this video.
Fade away and radiate. That moment captured here with the camera editing is as masterful as the actual performance.
Debbie Harry didn't lack for stage presence. She had more charisma in her little finger then all the Britney's and Rhinanna's of the world.
Times a thousand
britney and riri are great and iconic too, no need to put them down!
@@cheriebomb158 Crap!!!!!
don't disrespect Rihanna... this comment is 7 years old... might want to update it. Rihanna is not even Debby's age yet when this song came out.
Britney and Rihanna who?
Wow, she's amazing. 1979, no computer gimicktry.
Oh yeah played it for my 19 yr old super picky musically daughter and BOOM she fell in love with it top of her Playlist papi did good lol. Sge said she loved the duet between Clem and Blondie n rest of band fills in lol so cool!!!
I'm 53 years old....I thank my older brothers for turning me on to this music 🙏🙏🙏
Your brothers did a good job
In 79 I had such a crush on Debbie, she makes it all come back! Those days,, no COVID, no AIDS, simple lives we lived,, we rocked
very true 👍
THIS IS MUSIC 2023 🤩
Well 1980. But ya.
2023 music sucks.
ONE OF THE BEST GROUP OF THE ERA ...
SHE WAS SHE IS AND SHE ALWAYS BE GORGEOUS....DEBBIE❤️❤️❤️❤️
Jeeeeeeeeeeez! I would have paid ONE BILLION to witness this greatness!
This lady had a gorgeous singing voice
She's so far forward in the mix, this is almost an isolated vocals track. She does a great job here. She's underrated both as a vocalist and a writer - this is co-written between her and Chris Stein.
Incredible!
Senior Year in College!
Blondie and the Cars were my Favorite Live Acts!
Thank You for Posting!
I was a teenager during Blondie's heyday and they were huge. On every station every ten minutes and it seemed like every song that came out was better than the next. They had so many hits but were so concentrated that it seemed like such a short time that they were it. They put out like 10 years worth of songs in 3 years. Debbie deserves way more notoriety than she gets. They are still great now especially compared to what is coming out these days. It's all been done before.
It'2022, I'm 56 and thought about this a lot and this is defo one of my top ten ultimate fav songs.
It's true dreaming is still free for now, enjoy it while you can
I’m here , it’s 2020 ,keep on dreaming
You really need to see a band performing live to get a sense of how good they are. This performance is brilliant, and I say that as someone too young to have seen them back then. Debbie's voice is pitch perfect. And Clem Burke obviously stands out.
Just in awe of how strong and distinctive a voice she had back then singing live - in a different league to many modern artists that need help to sound good. Not in any way lesser than the recorded vesion either, just slightly different, a little slower and very melodic. Even with the dubious quality of the sound recording it is amazing to hear, as is the poweful drumming by Clem. Would have loved to be at this gig, but I was only 15.
Clem Burke ,driving , driving the sound like a giant Steam Locomotive.
Heroin Express
Everything about Blondie is just beautiful.
My favorite song by blondie's it had me hooked on their music since I was a teenager in the late 70's -early 80's!
After the release of Denis Denis I was hooked but Dreaming blew me away. Love the way it cranks up with the best iconic female lead singer on vocals supported by great musicians, then you have Clem in his pomp. WHAT A TUNE.
Hell, I am now 64, and still love it and Debbie (she is 66) is the best of all time
I never met you, I'll never forget you
Her voice is spot on, great live
I love that dance she does at the early part of the song she is the cutest thing ever
Outstanding! What a voice! I love seeing and hearing her voice!
Beautiful song, wonderful performance
she sounds incredible. yes and i have loved her for a very long time.
I was madly in love with this woman when I got the first album. :-) they still sound great.
i love her, i love them. this is one of my favorite albums.
An awesome perfect live version of this classic song , I love it .
I was 16 years old and in total awe of them. No one has even come close since. I watched it all unfold live, in Europe, as i served from 1981 to 1984. My kids ask me about those times constantly.
This song is just wonderful the drums and vocals are perfect.
Clem and Debbie.... heart and soul of Blondie
And stein was the brain,
AWESOME SONG...It's at the top of my Blondie favorites.
Liberty Devito and Clem Burke two of the best ever to hold a drumstick
Wow.....33 years, hey. I was like..19 almost 20.
I can only hope I'm still here in another 33 years, I know this will still be at the top of my play list.
Thank you Debbie.
XXXXX
Man, Debbie was a great singer. I'd argue that this vocal sounds better than the original, and she nails the notes.
My 1st ever single bought aged 14, couldn't get to the shop fast enough, played it to death.
Absolutely magnificent! Blondie had a Keith Moon of their own.
Burke, of course, was a huge Moon fan.
Yes, I know. Moon is my fave drummer.
he's this great mixture of keith moon and ringo. moon in terms of energy but like ringo, he has a feel for what he brings to the song.
+thevoid99 I like your assessment.
As a pet :)
Such a powerful voice! Too bad Blondie never toured anywhere near to where i lived growing up. I'll bet they were amazing live.
It was in the intro to the HBO series The Deuce. An excellent choice of a song to define an era. Her enunciation was spell binding.
Debbie out front singing and leading. Clem on drums driving the groove. Blondie!
God bless You Tube for posting this . You can actually hear the guitars for a change as they and the drummer and Debbie all compliment each other in this great version.
I agree! Dreaming is definitely one of my favorite Blondie songs, and I am a HUGE Blondie fan. I love how they sound live: amazing! Thanks rlv70 for posting.
GREAT VOICE - GREAT INTERPRETER - GREAT PERSONALITY
who can't still hum "dreaming" and remember this amazing performance . . . and she's still going strong!
my favorite blondie song!! she sounds so sweet in this performance!! what a voice!!
Such an incredibly strong and well projected voice Debbie has. Lovely. I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.
In the 70's we were blessed to have Goddesses get up and sing. That would be Debbie and Diana Ross.
Thank you God for making BLONDE.She is your rock and roll ANGEL