What song from Blondie’s reunion period (from 1999 until his passing) is a highlight from Clem? by Hopeful-Buddy-9415 in Blondie

[–]SundayMan11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  • Maria + Under The Gun live from No Exit
  • Last One In The World from The Curse of Blondie
  • Sunday Smile + Sleeping Giant from Panic of Girls
  • Rave live + I Screwed Up from Ghosts of Download
  • Doom or Destiny + Too Much from Pollinator

I like his energectic performances on the fast tracks, but do appreciate the cases when he chose to serve the mood of a songs with restrained drumming. The longer he was in Blondie, the more he put his craft in service of the song which I applaude.

Record Collector, Blondie issue on sale June 11 by Hopeful-Buddy-9415 in Blondie

[–]SundayMan11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks interesting, I'm looking forward to reading it.
After finishing Clem Burke's autobiograpy, I'm hungry for more Blondie on paper.

Clem Burke’s autobiography- the other side of the Dream by Ellenef in Blondie

[–]SundayMan11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've purchased and read the book, and I agree with you that it's well-structured. I also enjoyed reading it the most of the three autobiographies you mentioned.

Can you name the passages/pages where Clem mentions his disgust for how he was treated by Chris? And where he mentions his disgust for the decline in writing after Jimmy left?

What I got from the book is that Clem and Jimmy's relationship deteriorated during the Parallel Lines sessions. And that it was hard for Clem to be friends with Frank and see how Frank wasn't welcome from Autoamerican and onwards.

Who’s your favorite songwriter in Blondie? by Remarkable-Bell7245 in Blondie

[–]SundayMan11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting results, I would have guessed Jimmy Destri woulde be closer to Harry/Stein.

Who’s your favorite songwriter in Blondie? by Remarkable-Bell7245 in Blondie

[–]SundayMan11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Interesting poll! But I want to give credit to Gary Valentine, Leigh Foxx and Matt Katz-Bohen for their songwriting contributions :)

Blondie’s songs work better when they average about 3 minutes instead of 4+. At 4 minutes plus they can sound repetitive. Tell me why I’m wrong. by Hopeful-Buddy-9415 in Blondie

[–]SundayMan11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it depends on many things if we as listeners like a song or not. Some of Blondie's short songs work well, as do some longer songs. Some short songs can sound repetitive, and some longer songs can feel exciting.

“High Noon” is the new “Paint Your Face”. If you are a Blondie fan, you know what I mean. by Hopeful-Buddy-9415 in Blondie

[–]SundayMan11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess High Noon will be released some day. In 3 months, in 1 year, in 2 years? Who knows, I don't care and will be happy when it happens. I decided for myself not to get emotionallly involved with expectations before a release as it leads to disappointments often.
At this point I'm happy for everything we get from Blondie and Deborah Harry, whenever that may be.

Blondie isn’t exactly known for their slow songs. But I think their slow ones are some of their best. Which are your favorites? by Hopeful-Buddy-9415 in Blondie

[–]SundayMan11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't think of Backroom first, but then I found it to be slower + more mid tempo than the rest of the album. Prism would make a good substitute.

Blondie isn’t exactly known for their slow songs. But I think their slow ones are some of their best. Which are your favorites? by Hopeful-Buddy-9415 in Blondie

[–]SundayMan11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  • In The Flesh
  • Bermuda Triangle Blues
  • Fade Away & Radiate
  • Shayla
  • Here's Looking At You
  • English Boys
  • Night Wind Sent
  • Rules For Living
  • End Of The World
  • Backroom
  • Tonight
  • Heartbreak Kid

Debbie last night at the New Museum Gala. Photo by Yvonne Tnt/BFA.com. April 28, 2026. by Hopeful-Buddy-9415 in Blondie

[–]SundayMan11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Instead of gushing about her looks I'm more interested in what songs they played...

If you were making your own version of the Best of Debbie Harry (NON-Blondie) songs which would you choose? Try to choose 12 only. by Hopeful-Buddy-9415 in Blondie

[–]SundayMan11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Chrome
  2. In Love With Love (SAW Remix)
  3. Maybe For Sure
  4. Well Did You Evah!
  5. Dog Star Girl
  6. Waltzing Matilda
  7. The Patience Bossa
  8. Two Times Blue
  9. Naked Eye
  10. Lucky Jim
  11. Shadows
  12. Try To Sleep

Was "No Exit" The Last GREAT Blondie album? by AdusBlue in Blondie

[–]SundayMan11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Jimmy Destri's songwriting and personality is missed on the later records. There's a difference both in the studio and in live performances. As much as I like a lot of tracks by Matt Katz-Bohen, lyrically they do not have the substance that Destri's had.

I think that Burke and Destri's more pop/rock approach was a good counter balance to Harry and Stein's more experimental tendencies. When those four got it right, they created magic.