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How Blondie's 'Heart of Glass' became the defining breakup anthem of 1979

The song became an international smash after its 1979 single release, transforming the band's breakthrough album into a ...
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Blondie's 'Heart of Glass' Is Legendary and Lives On in This Sampled 2000s Hit

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 ...
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Dave King explain how they reinvented Blondie’s “Heart of Glass”

Dave King discuss his bold approach to covering Blondie’s “Heart of Glass,” revealing why he transformed the classic into an ...
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Why Blondie’s ‘Heart of Glass’ Is Still the Best Disco Song by a Rock Band

“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 ...
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On This Day in 1979, Blondie Landed Their First No. 1 with a Song They Did “As a Novelty”

On this day (April 28) in 1979, Blondie landed their first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Heart of Glass.” The song was an international hit, topping charts in the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany ...