The band Blondie cut their teeth in New York City in the ‘70’s playing at venues like CBGB’s and Max’s Kansas City alongside The Ramones, Talking Heads, Television and the New York Dolls.
In 1978 Blondie released the album, “Parallel Lines” produced by Mike Chapman. 40 years ago on April 28th, 1979, the fourth single from that album, “Heart of Glass,” hit the number one spot on the Billboard Charts and suddenly the band were transported from CBGB’s and the New York punk clubs to bigger venues across the country and international popularity.
Since this upcoming week is the 43rd anniversary of their groundbreaking single going to the number one spot back in 1979, I have a half dozen links to online articles about the song “Heart of Glass” and the album it was featured on, “Parallel Lines,” plus a video of them on American Bandstand.
And of course below that are the Coming Attractions for the upcoming week here on MBIP!
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Sunday Links
How Blondie Got to “Heart of Glass” - Here’s a nice history of how Blondie started out in the punk scene and then the song “Heart of Glass” propelled them deep into the heart of mainstream rock ‘n roll culture.
Songfacts: “Heart of Glass” by Blondie - This post details how “Heart of Glass” was first written in 1974 by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein with the name, “The Disco Song.”
Don't Trip on the 3/4 Measure: Changing Meter in Blondie's "Heart of Glass" - A learned observation of the tune that goes from “4/4 (duple-duple) to 3/4 (triple-duple).”
Hear The Evolution Of Blondie’s “Heart Of Glass” - This feature has the different versions of “Heart of Glass” as it evolved through time.
A Cool Blonde and a Hot Band - Blondie - A 1979 article about Blondie’s breakout success due to “Heart of Glass” in the NY Times.
35 Years Ago: Blondie Release ‘Parallel Lines’ - A review of the album that featured “Heart of Glass”, “Parallel Lines,” 35 years after its release.
American Bandstand 1979 - Interview Blondie - Dick Clark gives the band an extended interview on the classic dance party show!
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MBIP Coming Attractions
Monday: I went out with my friends Amber and Joe for a Saturday night meal at Shelton’s and then we went and had a blast at The Jukebox Comedy Club. Ali Drapos was the headliner and she killed it! We’ll have photos of our Saturday night dinner and shots from Peoria’s longest-running comedy club!
Tuesday: I’ll be sampling another pizza here in Peoria, but I haven’t figured out where to go to, tune in and find out!
Wednesday: Wednesday is Day 3 of the Redecoration of the MBIP World Headquarters, Mach IV. I got a three piece sectional sofa and I’ll be putting up photos of that.
Thursday: Day 4 of the Redecoration of the MBIP World Headquarters, Mach IV. I’m going to put up pictures of my balcony!
Friday: I think everyone is getting sick of the Finger-Lickin’ Chicken Sandwich Tour, but nobody’s more sick of it than me! Thankfully there’s only two week’s left!
Saturday: We’ll be taking a look back at something in Peoria’s past as we present another, Meanwhile, Back In Peoria’s Past post.
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Sunday Comic
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Related Posts: Sunday Links: Playboy Bunnies, The Beatles Break Up and Joan Jett.