blondie

Welcome to the We Love the Eighties Community

This community is dedicated to the music, movies, television, games, radio, and pop culture that defined the 1980s. It is a place for people who lived the decade, as well as those who appreciate what made it unforgettable. Members use this forum to check in during live radio blocks, share weekly listening memories, and talk about what the music, shows, and moments of the 80s bring back for them. Guests are welcome to browse selected discussions, while full participation requires registration. If you would like to understand the intent behind this community and how it is curated, you can read more here: About This Community. Explore current conversations, share your memories, and take part in a community built around real 80s experiences.

Join the discussion

See what members are talking about right now
Free registration. Facebook and Google login available.

Register Log in
  1. On This Day February 1 1980 - Call Me by Blondie Was Released

    On This Day February 1 1980 - Call Me by Blondie Was Released

    On this day February 1 1980, Call Me by Blondie was released, quickly becoming one of the most iconic singles of the early decade. Written for the film American Gigolo, the song combined pulsing synth lines with a cool confident vocal delivery, capturing a sleek modern sound that felt perfectly...
  2. On This Day January 31 1981 - The Tide Is High by Blondie Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day January 31 1981 - The Tide Is High by Blondie Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day January 31 1981, The Tide Is High by Blondie became the number one song in America, giving the band another major chart topping hit at the start of the decade. The song stood out for its laid back reggae influenced rhythm paired with a cool confident vocal delivery that felt...
  3. On This Day January 12 1981 - Rapture by Blondie Was Released as a Single

    On This Day January 12 1981 - Rapture by Blondie Was Released as a Single

    On this day January 12 1981, Rapture by Blondie was released as a single, showcasing a bold fusion of new wave pop funk and emerging hip hop influences. The track stood out for its rhythmic experimentation and spoken vocal passages, pushing pop music into unfamiliar and forward thinking...
  4. On This Day: May 24, 1982 - Blondie Released The Hunter

    On This Day: May 24, 1982 - Blondie Released The Hunter

    On this day May 24, 1982, Blondie released their sixth studio album The Hunter, a bold and eclectic collection that explored themes of fame, war, and identity. Known for their genre bending sound, the band once again blended rock, pop, and experimental elements, though this time with a darker...
  5. On This Day: April 19, 1980 - Call Me by Blondie Hit Number 1 in America

    On This Day: April 19, 1980 - Call Me by Blondie Hit Number 1 in America

    On this day April 19, 1980, Call Me by Blondie became the number 1 song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from April 19 through May 30, making it one of the longest running chart toppers of the year. The song also hit number 1 in the UK and Canada. Call Me was the theme...
  6. On This Day: March 28 1981 Rapture by Blondie Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On This Day: March 28 1981 Rapture by Blondie Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On this day March 28 1981 Rapture by Blondie hit number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 where it stayed through April 10. The track made history as the first song with rap lyrics to ever reach number 1 in America blending new wave disco and hip hop into something completely original for its time...
  7. Pete

    The Hunter (1982)

    Title: The Hunter Artist: Blondie Genre: New Wave Released: 1982 Tracks: 1 - Orchid Club - 5:42 2 - Island of Lost Souls - 4:40 3 - Dragonfly - 5:59 4 - For Your Eyes Only - 3:06 5 - The Beast - 4:51 6 - War Child - 3:59 7 - Little Caesar - 3:00 8 - Danceway - 3:18 9 - (Can I)...
  8. Pete

    Autoamerican (1980)

    Title: Autoamerican Artist: Blondie Genre: New Wave Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Europa - 3:32 2 - Live It Up - 4:10 3 - Here's Looking at You - 2:58 4 - The Tide Is High - 4:40 5 - Angels on the Balcony - 3:36 6 - Go Through It - 2:40 7 - Do the Dark - 3:53 8 - Rapture - 6:33 9 -...
Back
Top