Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...
When Blondie released "Heart of Glass" as a single in 1979, the band turned an album favorite into one of the biggest hits of the decade. Although the song had first appeared on the group's landmark ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "This is the definitive Blondie song, despite not entirely representing Blondie's sound, if the band's sound can even be defined," ...
In 1979, Blondie scored their first No. 1 hit with “Heart Of Glass”. On the band’s third studio album, Parallel Lines, “Heart Of Glass” was written by band members Debbie Harry and Chris Stein. “Heart ...
“Heart of Glass” is a perfect blend of disco, rock, and pop. Blondie successfully merged these styles, creating a fresh and exciting sound. The track is upbeat and funky, yet still has the raw energy ...
When Blondie started recording Parallel Lines in 1978, they were still mostly known as a New York punk and New Wave band. During those sessions, they recorded "Heart of Glass," a disco-inspired song ...
On today’s episode of Billboard‘s Chart Rewind, we look back at Blondie hitting their first of four No. 1s on the Hot 100 with their hit “Heart of Glass” in 1979. Narrator: Blondie hit the top of the ...
Blondie’s “Heart of Glass” topped the charts as the band’s first number-one hit in the U.S. 44 years ago. But the song was in the works long before its 1978 release. Fans can hear a previously ...
When the time comes, Uproxx cover star Paramore will undoubtedly be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. For now, the “Thick Skull” musicians are sure to pay tribute to the inductee who set ...
Missy Elliott is a true pioneer of modern hip-hop. She is fearlessly bold and candid, paving the way for women in a genre that has been dominated by men. Blondie, fronted by Debbie Harry, are a band ...
Though it was technically established in 1894, it was in July 1940 that Billboard began ranking popular music. Year after year, the chart has carefully curated the top songs of the era, keeping its ...