Blondie - At The BBC - 18th November 2023
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Published 2023-11-20
Latest broadcast: Sun 19th Nov 2023, 00:35 on BBC Two Wales
When Blondie first exploded onto the music scene with their debut UK hit Denis, they were an immediate sensation and instantly embraced by the British record-buying public. Debbie Harry’s inimitable cool and the band’s pioneering new wave, New York sound made them one of the most significant bands of the era – and gave them an impressive six number one singles.
With them every step of the way have been the BBC’s biggest music shows, and this programme takes a trip through the archives to sample the best of Blondie over the years, with appearances from the late 1970s up to recent times and performances confirming the enduring strength of songs like Call Me, Atomic, Picture This, Rapture and The Tide Is High.
3 appearances have had to be removed due to copyrights blocking the whole show. More details below.
Tracklist:
0:00:00 – Blondie - Denis - Top Of The Pops - 23rd February 1978
0:01:59 – Blondie - Dreaming - Christmas Top Of The Pops - 25th December 1979
Removed Blondie - Call Me - Later... With Jools Holland - 2nd May 2017
0:04:32 – Blondie - Picture This - Top Of The Pops - 24th August 1978
0:07:16 – Blondie - Hanging On The Telephone - BBC Maida Vale Studios - 13th May 2014
0:09:41 – Blondie - Maria - Later... With Jools Holland - 11th December 1998
0:13:09 – Blondie - Rapture - Multi-Coloured Swap Shop - January 1981
0:16:28 – Blondie - Union City Blue - The Old Grey Whistle Test - 31st December 1979
0:19:49 – Blondie - Good Boys - Top Of The Pops - 17th October 2003
0:23:05 – Blondie - Presence, Dear - The Old Grey Whistle Test - 7th March 1978
0:25:33 – Blondie - Island Of Lost Souls - Top Of The Pops - 27th May 1982
0:27:59 – Debbie Harry - Russell Harty - 22nd November 1983
Removed Blondie - The Tide Is High - Glastonbury - 25th June 2023
0:29:04 – Deborah Harry - I Want That Man - Wogan - 6th October 1989
0:32:18 – Blondie - Sunday Girl - Christmas Top Of The Pops - 25th December 1979
Removed Blondie - One Way Or Another - BBC Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park - 10th September 2017
0:34:45 – Blondie - Long Time - The One Show - 5th May 2017
0:37:48 – Blondie - Atomic - The Old Grey Whistle Test - 31st December 1979
0:43:34 – Blondie - Heart Of Glass - Top Of The Pops 2 - 31st December 2003
For more on Blondie check out www.thebestofblondie.com/
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All Comments (21)
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Debbie can be photographed from ANY angle and she always remains beautiful -Unbelievably photogenic
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Not just fantastic looking, but genuine, good hearted, intelligent and open minded,Deb Harry.
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Skirts were invented for her to wear. She wears them well! Her voice? INCREDIBLE!
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Clem Burke on drums, brilliant , especially 'dreaming'. Debbie stole my heart many times .
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We all love Debs to bits, Chris too, but Clem's contribution to Blondie's sound is enormous. Lest we forget 😜
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It’s July 2024 and I’ve clearly fallen down the rabbit hole… but, it’s always fascinating to see how Blonde was so instrumental in guiding my generation from the legacy of The Beatles to find a voice that was our own and completely genuine and all ours! What an amazing collection of music that inspired us all. 🥰
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A true icon in every sense of the word. Musically, acting,fashion and pop culture. She is also right up there as one of the most photographed women ever. The most recognized as well.
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When I first saw this video of Denis I knew immediately that this was a band who would change the face of pop music. I had no idea that within a few months I would have the responsibility of making this happen. For the next 10 years I lived in their world of wonder. Friends for life.
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She's still the best! ❤
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Beautiful woman and artiste! My late dad loved Blondie. R.I.P. Pa.
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I've read her autobiography. Debbie is the ultimate social butterfly. She ventured out into the New York nightlife and spoke to EVERYONE ❤ Huge love from England 💋 Jesus fucking Christ, what a beauty 😮
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Wow listen to that drumming amazing !!!
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One of the greatest bands ever. No band ever had a better front woman. One of the most recognizable faces in the world. Camera loved her.
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The best woman's voice in rock and roll ever
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This is beyond good.. So many memories. Good subtitles history too for the young un's
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Debbie Harry, you are Heaven
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Blondie is a Icon band to the World that has stood the test of time This band has just kept on rolling out so many big hits thru the years ❤
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I never get tired of listening to debbie harry and blondie ,debbie is an amazing singer and she is still singing today. ❤❤❤❤🎉🤩😊😎🤗
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I have to confess, this young lady stole my heart completely, and I never got it back, Debbie has never been surpassed as the perfect lady to ever front a band. Now that is some endorsement.
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Imagine having Debbie as a friend ❤
