Call Me

[UndoingTheLaces]

Did you guys know that the famous Blondie song "Call Me" was originally offered to Stevie Nicks? I heard on some tv or radio show once that Stevie turned it down and Debbie Harry took it on but only if she could rewrite the lyrics. I really can't imagine Stevie doing Call Me, but it would be pretty neat to hear the demo that was offered to her, or if she ever tried her hand at a demo before turning it down.

Anyone know any other secrets about this Stevie Nicks/Geogio Morodor match up that was never meant to be?

[dissention]

Oy. It was not. :cool:

The track never had any lyrics to it or anything but a crude synth track to it, and it was originally titled "Monster Man" by Moroder.

[amber]

I predict Diss will chime in here, and say it was not offered to la nicks, that debbie harry wrote it, etc.

Amber "psychic" G.
Edit - ha, he even beat me! :laugh:

[dissention]

I predict Diss will chime in here, and say it was not offered to la nicks, that debbie harry wrote it, etc.

Amber "psychic" G.

A few seconds late, my dear. :laugh:

[Johnny Stew]

I first read that the instrumental track for what became "Call Me" was originally offered to Stevie, in one of Fred Bronson's "Billboard's Top Hits" books, published about 17 years ago.

Dissy says it's not true though, so.... :shrug:

[mikeschmike]

No offense to Stevie, but I'm glad Debbie got it. I don't want to picture anybody else doing that song.

[dissention]

I first read that the instrumental track for what became "Call Me" was originally offered to Stevie, in one of Fred Bronson's "Billboard's Top Hits" books, published about 17 years ago.

Dissy says it's not true though, so.... :shrug:

Because there really was no instrumental track to begin with. The only thing that was composed when Moroder teamed with Blondie was the synth line that's in the song (called "Monster Man"). Debbie wrote the lyrics and the melody, and the band basically composed everything but the synth. I think the whole "being offered to Stevie Nicks" story is kind of exaggerated. If she was ever offered anything, it surely wasn't "Call Me".

[amber]

Because there really was no instrumental track to begin with. The only thing that was composed when Moroder teamed with Blondie was the synth line that's in the song (called "Monster Man"). Debbie wrote the lyrics and the melody, and the band basically composed everything but the synth. I think the whole "being offered to Stevie Nicks" story is kind of exaggerated. If she was ever offered anything, it surely wasn't "Call Me".
Wait, not that I don't believe you, but where did you get this info?

[Johnny Stew]

You just don't want to think that Debbie might have gotten Stevie's sloppy seconds. ;) :laugh:

Seriously though, you're right in that saying Stevie was originally offered "Call Me" is a misrepresentation, because people are then going to assume she was offered the completed song, just as they know it. Which isn't true, obviously.

I have wondered though, if Stevie was offered a more finished demo (sans lyrics)... the "guts" of which were then removed, when it was presented to Blondie, who obviously had a different musical style.

Giorgio Moroder typically offered fully formed demos to the vocalists he wished to work with. The nature of his collaboration with Blondie seems to be a rare occurrence. The only other person I can think of that worked with Moroder so closely, to write a song from the ground up, was Freddie Mercury.

[dissention]

Wait, not that I don't believe you, but where did you get this info?

Because I'm superfan. :laugh:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1892477238/qid=1125437092/sr=2-3/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_3/103-1760596-7052664?v=glance&s=books

There's plenty of info in that book, it's massive.

[amber]

Because I'm superfan. :laugh:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1892477238/qid=1125437092/sr=2-3/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_3/103-1760596-7052664?v=glance&s=books

There's plenty of info in that book, it's massive.
But, I mean, is that book the last word in the truth?

[dissention]

You just don't want to think that Debbie might have gotten Stevie's sloppy seconds. ;) :laugh:

Fech, I have nothing to worry about. I can just imagine Stevie failing miserably when trying to pull off Call Me in the key it's sung in. :p

Honestly, I'd kinda like to hear Stevie sing it once.


I have wondered though, if Stevie was offered a more finished demo (sans lyrics)... the "guts" of which were then removed, when it was presented to Blondie, who obviously had a different musical style.

I doubt it, because Debbie has said that the only thing she was ever sent or heard before agreeing to it was the "Monster Man" tape. I'd imagine that if Moroder had more to it, they would have at least heard it.

[dissention]

But, I mean, is that book the last word in the truth?

Well, yeah, they're full interviews with Debbie and the band. I posted quotes a long while back when we discussed it before.

[Johnny Stew]

Fech, I have nothing to worry about. I can just imagine Stevie failing miserably when trying to pull off Call Me in the key it's sung in. :pAh, the idea of Stevie failing miserably... these are the things that keep you waking up in the morning. ;)

Honestly, I'd kinda like to hear Stevie sing it once.I think Stevie would have rocked that song back in '80/'81, though she definitely would have approached it differently.

[lagringader&r]

Well, yeah, they're full interviews with Debbie and the band. I posted quotes a long while back when we discussed it before.

Maybe there's a Blondie conspiracy like the FM one and they're all lying?

[strandinthewind]

Fech, I have nothing to worry about. I can just imagine Stevie failing miserably when trying to pull off Call Me in the key it's sung in. :p

Honestly, I'd kinda like to hear Stevie sing it once . . . .

Well, Whenever I Call You Friend is, I believe, higher than Call Me :shrug: and even if it is not , she soars in that as she did in all of BD, Mirage, and WH. So, I think she could have done it justice.

[amber]

Well, yeah, they're full interviews with Debbie and the band. I posted quotes a long while back when we discussed it before.
So, it's Debbie's memory of what happened and how it went. That should be pretty accurate.... :shrug: you never know, though.

[dissention]

So, it's Debbie's memory of what happened and how it went. That should be pretty accurate.... :shrug:

As opposed to no acknowledgement of the "Call Me" claims by Moroder or Stevie...

[amber]

As opposed to no acknowledgement of the "Call Me" claims by Moroder or Stevie...
right. I meant what I said, that it's probably reliable, a-monkey. ;)

[strandinthewind]

As opposed to no acknowledgement of the "Call Me" claims by Moroder or Stevie...


to be fair - most artists who are offered something and reject it rarely ever say that out of respect for the person who is second. But, I agree and think La Nicks, while possinbly considered for the theme song in the initial process, was not in the end running for it.

[dissention]

to be fair - most artists who are offered something and reject it rarely ever say that out of respect for the person who is second. But, I agree and think La Nicks, while possinbly considered for the theme song in the initial process, was not in the end running for it.

Can anyone honestly say that Stevie would have been a good match, or would even have accepted, for an offer to write a song dealing with prostitution? :laugh: That's what I've always found hilarious, personally. It would sort of be like Rosemary Clooney singing about heroin.

[strandinthewind]

Can anyone honestly say that Stevie would have been a good match, or would even have accepted, for an offer to write a song dealing with prostitution? :laugh: That's what I've always found hilarious, personally. It would sort of be like Rosemary Clooney singing about heroin.


Well, the lyrics had not been written. So, it would have neem more likely that Iovine would have proffered a complted Nicks song like in the other movies. I mean Violet and Blue could have worked with a little tweaking.

[amber]

Can anyone honestly say that Stevie would have been a good match, or would even have accepted, for an offer to write a song dealing with prostitution? :laugh: That's what I've always found hilarious, personally. It would sort of be like Rosemary Clooney singing about heroin.
It would have been all sappy, about the loneliness ( :rolleyes: ) of a male prostitute, and it would have been clothed in such imagery as to render the meaning, and the relevance to the movie, nonexistent. :)

[dissention]

Well, the lyrics had not been written. So, it would have neem more likely that Iovine would have proffered a complted Nicks song like in the other movies. I mean Violet and Blue could have worked with a little tweaking.

Honey, do you really think Stevie would give a song she wrote to be used for the theme in a movie all about a gigolo? I think not.

[dissention]

It would have been all sappy, about the loneliness ( :rolleyes: ) of a male prostitute, and it would have been clothed in such imagery as to render the meaning, and the relevance to the movie, nonexistent. :)

:laugh:

I can just imagine. Richard Gere is standing there with his dingle out, Lauren Hutton is on her back with her breasts in full view of the camera, and Stevie is in the background singing "She was a silver girl..."

[amber]

:laugh:

I can just imagine. Richard Gere is standing there with his dingle out, Lauren Hutton is on her back with her breasts in full view of the camera, and Stevie is in the background singing "She was a silver girl..."
:laugh:
"he was a silver boy...caught in a gigolo world...." :rolleyes:

[strandinthewind]

Honey, do you really think Stevie would give a song she wrote to be used for the theme in a movie all about a gigolo? I think not.

Well, Fast Times at Ridgement High was about teenage sex and abortion :shrug:

[dissention]

Well, Fast Times at Ridgement High was about teenage sex and abortion :shrug:

Meh, sorry, we'll have to agree to disagree. The day Stevie writes a theme song to a movie about male prostitution is the day that Jagger's lips shrink.

[amber]

Meh, sorry, we'll have to agree to disagree. The day Stevie writes a theme song to a movie about male prostitution is the day that Jagger's lips shrink.

"he was always ready, an enchanter, his cock was big....go find some horny woman, and give that to her! If that's what she wants, gigolo man - if you were wiser you would pull out..."

[dissention]

"if you were wiser you would pull out..."

OMG. :lol::lol::lol:

[strandinthewind]

Meh, sorry, we'll have to agree to disagree. The day Stevie writes a theme song to a movie about male prostitution is the day that Jagger's lips shrink.


Well, that is just it. She would not write it about that. They would just use it for it, just like they did for those other movies.

[Johnny Stew]

Speaking of "Blue Lamp," 'Heavy Metal' was filled with violence, sex, nudity and drug use, and she had a tune on that soundtrack. :shrug:

[dissention]

Well, that is just it. She would not write it about that. They would just use it for it, just like they did for those other movies.

They wouldn't use it at all, then (and she wasn't even a solo artist yet). The only two songs used that aren't instrumental are "Call Me" and Cheryl Barnes' "Love and Passion"; two sexy songs. I think she would have been quite out of place when you take into consideration that doesn't like to write about sexual things.

[dissention]

Speaking of "Blue Lamp," 'Heavy Metal' was filled with violence, sex, nudity and drug use, and she had a tune on that soundtrack. :shrug:

I never even watched that crap film in it's entirety. That thing is atrocious. The animation is beyond bad.

[strandinthewind]

They wouldn't use it at all, then (and she wasn't even a solo artist yet). The only two songs used that aren't instrumental are "Call Me" and Cheryl Barnes' "Love and Passion"; two sexy songs. I think she would have been quite out of place when you take into consideration that doesn't like to write about sexual things.

Whenever I Call You Friend #5 1978 :shrug:

Moreover, AG was released in 1980 and they used La Nicks in Heavy Metal in 1981 and FTARH in 1982. So, its not that far of a stretch, esp. considering much of BD had already been written and demo's years before then :shrug:

[dissention]

Whenever I Call You Friend #5 1978 :shrug:

Moreover, AG was released in 1980 and they used La Nicks in Heavy Metal in 1981 and FTARH in 1982. So, its not that far of a stretch, esp. considering much of BD had already been written and demo's years before then :shrug:

What's your point? I've already said that I don't believe that she would have ever written a song specifically to be used as the theme to such a movie and I'm not about to change my mind. If you disagree, so be it.

[strandinthewind]

What's your point? I've already said that I don't believe that she would have ever written a song specifically to be used as the theme to such a movie and I'm not about to change my mind. If you disagree, so be it.

That was in response to your also incorrect statement ". . . and she wasn't even a solo artist yet" :wavey:\

and another thing :laugh: -- you also commented that they would not have used a song she had already written but not for that movie, which is different than you saying "I've already said that I don't believe that she would have ever written a song specifically to be used as the theme to such a movie," which I tend to agree with if for nothing other than she did not really write a song for a movie until like 1994 - they just used the stuff she left off of her records.

[dissention]

That was in response to your also incorrect statement ". . . and she wasn't even a solo artist yet" :wavey:

She wasn't. WICYF was a Kenny Loggins tune and Bella Donna wasn't recorded until 1980. The Gigolo soundtrack was put together and recorded before that time. She may have been planning a solo career, but she hadn't yet begun to embark on it. :shrug:

[strandinthewind]

She wasn't. WICYF was a Kenny Loggins tune and Bella Donna wasn't recorded until 1980. The Gigolo soundtrack was put together and recorded before that time. She may have been planning a solo career, but she hadn't yet begun to embark on it. :shrug:

WICYA charted in 1978 :wavey: and correct me if I am wring Iovine produced it and no other member of FM played on it - thus indicating she was solo on it. Interestingly, during that time period she and LB often worked together on various solo stuff like Magnet and Steel, which was all sep. from FM. So, to say she was not emerging as a solo act until BD is incorrect.

[dissention]

and another thing :laugh: -- you also commented that they would not have used a song she had already written but not for that movie, which is different than you saying "I've already said that I don't believe that she would have ever written a song specifically to be used as the theme to such a movie," which I tend to agree with if for nothing other than she did not really write a song for a movie until like 1994 - they just used the stuff she left off of her records.

They wouldn't have used a song she had already written, imo. What would have fit the movie? I can think of nothing. She doesn't write sexual songs, never has.

[dissention]

WICYA charted in 1978 :wavey:

And it's a Kenny Loggins tune, not a Stevie Nicks solo one. :woohoo:

[The Tower]

Fech, I have nothing to worry about. I can just imagine Stevie failing miserably when trying to pull off Call Me in the key it's sung in. :p

Honestly, I'd kinda like to hear Stevie sing it once.
Stevie's vocal on "Talk to Me" was in the same vocal space as "Call Me"- actually, some of the notes and phrases that Stevie pulled off are higher.

Well, Whenever I Call You Friend is, I believe, higher than Call Me :shrug: and even if it is not , she soars in that as she did in all of BD, Mirage, and WH. So, I think she could have done it justice.
Not even close. Kenny Loggins hit all the high notes on that song. Stevie sang the low harmony on that one.

[strandinthewind]

And it's a Kenny Loggins tune, not a Stevie Nicks solo one. :woohoo:

Then why is he singing harmony on it :laugh: :laugh: Moreover, who do you think shopped her around for it as a solo thing? I'll give you one guess :wavey:

[dissention]

Then why is he singing harmony on it :laugh: :laugh:

But it's not her song, it's his. She wrote and sang on it, but that by no stretch made her a solo artist at that time.

Moreover, who do you think shopped her around for it as a solo thing? I'll give you one guess :wavey:

:rolleyes: Don't insult my intelligence.

[The Tower]

"he was not ready, no enchantress, he was too proud....go find some horny woman, and give that to her! If that's what she wants, gigolo man - if you were wiser you would pull out..."
OMG. :lol::lol::lol:
Yessss......... I busted out lauging when I read the "pull out" part and my cubicle neighbors think I'm nuts.

Oooooooohhhhh, that's some funny ****.

[strandinthewind]

. . . Not even close. Kenny Loggins hit all the high notes on that song. Stevie sang the low harmony on that one.

She is very, very high on the "sweeeeet love" hamonies, esp. at the end :shrug: I personally think she put a low and a high harmony on that track. But, and in any event, she is still way high all through that song. In many ways, I think it is academically her best vocal.

[strandinthewind]

But it's not her song, it's his. She wrote and sang on it, but that by no stretch made her a solo artist at that time.

Well, let's see, she was the most recognizeable member of one of the most famous band on the planet and she just sang a solo on a # 5 song that was at the time widely considered a success for her.

:rolleyes: Don't insult my intelligence.

Thus, my point.

[amber]

Yessss......... I busted out lauging when I read the "pull out" part and my cubicle neighbors think I'm nuts.

Oooooooohhhhh, that's some funny ****.

My work here is done. :cool:




:laugh:

[The Tower]

She is very, very high on the "sweeeeet love" hamonies, esp. at the end :shrug:
Meh.

I personally think she put a low and a high harmony on that track. But, and in any event, she is still way high all through that song. In many ways, I think it is academically her best vocal.
I think her vocal is absolute beauty. However, I would say it's her best- "Sleeping Angel" beats it, as do others. You are right, though- it is very, very good.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Call Me is a waste.


If you wanna talk bad pop songs...that's one of them.

[amber]

Call Me is a waste.


If you wanna talk bad pop songs...that's one of them.
:shocked: :eek:
That is, arguably, my favorite Blondie song. At least it was for a long, long, time. Soooooo fun to sing to, Soooooo fast, SUCH great drums. I can't believe you said that.

[ontheEdgeof17]

:shocked: :eek:
That is, arguably, my favorite Blondie song. At least it was for a long, long, time. Soooooo fun to sing to, Soooooo fast, SUCH great drums. I can't believe you said that.


I don't like Blondie. Their lyrics are so campy and repeat over and over and over again. No emotion...her vocals are the same in pretty much every song....that one high note she does....ugh...my poor ears.

[CreepingDeath]

I don't like Blondie. Their lyrics are so campy and repeat over and over and over again. No emotion...her vocals are the same in pretty much every song....that one high note she does....ugh...my poor ears.

:xoxo:

I totally agree with this.

[ontheEdgeof17]

:xoxo:

I totally agree with this.


....and that's why I love u. :wavey:

[amber]

I don't like Blondie. Their lyrics are so campy and repeat over and over and over again. No emotion...her vocals are the same in pretty much every song....that one high note she does....ugh...my poor ears.
Ah, you haven't heard that many songs then. Well, it's okay. I mean, don't you like the backstreet boys, or something? :laugh: She and the band are immensely talented. Although, I can't listen to her voice as constantly as I can Stevie's, but still. Wow. Did not know that. :)

[amber]

:xoxo:

I totally agree with this.
Saaaaiddd the metal fan. :laugh:


oh, and I don't love you either, curtie. :)

Do you like Metal, curtie?

[CreepingDeath]

Saaaaiddd the metal fan. :laugh:

Hey, I don't just like metal. For example, right now I'm listening to Bach, so step off ho. :p

[amber]

Hey, I don't just like metal. For example, right now I'm listening to Bach, so step off ho. :p
Still. And I'm not a ho. :wavey:
Good Day.

[Karlie]

Did you guys know that the famous Blondie song "Call Me" was originally offered to Stevie Nicks? I heard on some tv or radio show once that Stevie turned it down and Debbie Harry took it on but only if she could rewrite the lyrics. I really can't imagine Stevie doing Call Me, but it would be pretty neat to hear the demo that was offered to her, or if she ever tried her hand at a demo before turning it down.

Ooh I love that song!! It would be cool to hear Stevie sing it.

[SapphireSister]

Put it this way - if Call Me comes on the radio the station gets changed immediately. Nothing personal.

[strandinthewind]

. . . I think her vocal is absolute beauty. However, I would say it's her best- "Sleeping Angel" beats it, as do others. You are right, though- it is very, very good.

Sleeping Angel is stunning - so many choices :laugh:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Ah, you haven't heard that many songs then.

I can't get past the horrid singles to buy an actual album.

I mean, don't you like the backstreet boys, or something?

Somewhat. I listen to them once in awhile. I wouldn't go to a concert or buy a shirt or anything like that.


oh, and I don't love you either, curtie.

Do you like Metal, curtie?

So I guess we are equal on the loving each other part. :p

...and I don't like metal. Just a bunch of yelling and anger. I'm not an angry person, I guess. :shrug:

[MACFAN]

Can anyone honestly say that Stevie would have been a good match, or would even have accepted, for an offer to write a song dealing with prostitution? :laugh: That's what I've always found hilarious, personally. It would sort of be like Rosemary Clooney singing about heroin.

Cathouse Blues

[strandinthewind]

Cathouse Blues


ZZZZZZZZZZZZIIIIIIINGGGGGGGGG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[dissention]

:shocked: :eek:
That is, arguably, my favorite Blondie song. At least it was for a long, long, time. Soooooo fun to sing to, Soooooo fast

"Rules For Living" from The Curse has quickly become my favorite (if I can actually have just one favorite). I always loved it, but I read an interview with Jimmy where he said that was his best song out of everything he wrote and since then, I must agree. It's a beauty. "Night Wind Sent" from No Exit is another one that just makes my heart flutter.

SUCH great drums.

Clem Burke is a God. :woohoo:

[amber]

"Rules For Living" from The Curse has quickly become my favorite (if I can actually have just one favorite). I always loved it, but I read an interview with Jimmy where he said that was his best song out of everything he wrote and since then, I must agree. It's a beauty. "Night Wind Sent" from No Exit is another one that just makes my heart flutter.
I haven't gotten too into Curse yet, although I like it. You know these things take me awhile. :p I'll have to review, and pay special attention to Rules for Living. I'm currently in the throes of wanting to listen only to Erykah Badu when I am at home. :shrug: It's almost time to throw in something different occasionally, though. :nod:
You know I love No Exit, Night Wind Sent is amazing. As far as I can tell, with their two "newer" albums, there has been absolutely no drop in quality, perhaps even an increase in quality. Amazing band.



Clem Burke is a God. :woohoo:
Yes, he is. :) How's he getting along with Kathy Griffin, the Messiah? :laugh:

[dissention]

I haven't gotten too into Curse yet, although I like it. You know these things take me awhile. :p I'll have to review, and pay special attention to Rules for Living. I'm currently in the throes of wanting to listen only to Erykah Badu when I am at home. :shrug: It's almost time to throw in something different occasionally, though. :nod:

Rules For Living is really fantastic, you'll like it. The lyrics are beautiful, her voice is rich, and it has some of the best guitar work in any of their songs. Great stuff. :nod:

I have an Erykah Badu album, I should listen to it soon. I don't think I ever really played it much.

You know I love No Exit, Night Wind Sent is amazing. As far as I can tell, with their two "newer" albums, there has been absolutely no drop in quality, perhaps even an increase in quality. Amazing band.

Night Wind Sent is one of those songs that, I think, commands attention when you hear it. It's dreamlike and that vocal is otherworldly. I've always thought that it sounded like something Stevie could have written back in the day, minus the fairy/mystical stuff.

Yes, he is. :) How's he getting along with Kathy Griffin, the Messiah? :laugh:

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

I watched the Live '99 video for a few minutes last night and I don't know how he does it. That Shayla/Union City Blue thing that they do is concert is quite the showcase for him, good lord. To these ears, it sounds like they've increased the pace and tempo of the songs over the past few years, and it's really obvious listening to him drum. Hanging On the Telephone gives me whiplash these days.

Kate met him, too, that lucky girl.

[amber]

Rules For Living is really fantastic, you'll like it. The lyrics are beautiful, her voice is rich, and it has some of the best guitar work in any of their songs. Great stuff. :nod:

I have an Erykah Badu album, I should listen to it soon. I don't think I ever really played it much.
I think I'll put it in this weekend. It's time. :D
which album? I have some songs from 3 of her albums (sadly, none from her live album) and they are all Stellar - I'm going to buy every album. Her newest two especially have a lot more "funky" in them. I can send you a sampling if you'd like. She reminds me of Debbie and Stevie, (especially Debbie), in that, you can always tell it's her voice, but there's an incredible amount of variety both vocally and musically. (especially on Mama's Gun, I think). I don't like rap much, but when she puts some in, it's pretty, and of course her lyrics are often insightful, but simple. And I love to dance.



Night Wind Sent is one of those songs that, I think, commands attention when you hear it. It's dreamlike and that vocal is otherworldly. I've always thought that it sounded like something Stevie could have written back in the day, minus the fairy/mystical stuff.
I agree, about the lyrics, although that ethereal high quality that Debs voice can have - well, it's hard to imagine another vocalist. The most quirky and suprising song I love on that album is Boom Boom in the Zoom Zoom room. I was astonished when I heard that, as I had never heard Debbie do jazz style. That song makes me very happy, and is also a difficult vocal from what I can tell. And of course the band - always the band...



:laugh::laugh::laugh:

I watched the Live '99 video for a few minutes last night and I don't know how he does it. That Shayla/Union City Blue thing that they do is concert is quite the showcase for him, good lord. To these ears, it sounds like they've increased the pace and tempo of the songs over the past few years, and it's really obvious listening to him drum. Hanging On the Telephone gives me whiplash these days.

I haven't seen the video, as you know, just heard the audio...but obviously I can hear what you are talking about. :nod:

[dissention]

I think I'll put it in this weekend. It's time. :D
which album? I have some songs from 3 of her albums (sadly, none from her live album) and they are all Stellar - I'm going to buy every album. Her newest two especially have a lot more "funky" in them. I can send you a sampling if you'd like. She reminds me of Debbie and Stevie, (especially Debbie), in that, you can always tell it's her voice, but there's an incredible amount of variety both vocally and musically. (especially on Mama's Gun, I think). I don't like rap much, but when she puts some in, it's pretty, and of course her lyrics are often insightful, but simple. And I love to dance.

Sure, send me something new from her. :D Mama's Gun is the one that I have, I'm going to listen to it tonight.

I agree, about the lyrics, although that ethereal high quality that Debs voice can have - well, it's hard to imagine another vocalist. The most quirky and suprising song I love on that album is Boom Boom in the Zoom Zoom room. I was astonished when I heard that, as I had never heard Debbie do jazz style. That song makes me very happy, and is also a difficult vocal from what I can tell. And of course the band - always the band...

Love BBITZZR. :nod: That one and "Dig Up the Conjo" were so surprising on first listen. I try to sing it, but I can't. The verse after the first chorus is ridiculously hard. And it makes me giggle that it's about anonymous gay hook-ups. :laugh:

I can send you some of her Jazz Passengers stuff, it's AMAZING and even quirkier than BBITZZR. "Imitation of A Kiss" and "Angel Eyes" are devastating; you won't even believe that it's her. I saw them live only once and they're even better than on the records; it's a lot of improv, which makes for a very entertaining show.

[amber]

Sure, send me something new from her. :D Mama's Gun is the one that I have, I'm going to listen to it tonight.
oh, you have mama's gun? nice. I like a lot of the songs on there, all that I've heard. Penitentiary philosophy gets my bun moving (I don't have it now, though) my favorite pretty songs from that are In Love With You and Kiss Me On My Neck (so cute, love it). Didn't Cha Know is great, to me. Green Eyes is funny, starts out a bit slow, gets better. If you didn't already listen to it much, you may not like it that well. I have a feeling it might translate better to girls... :shrug: It would be hard to argue that it wasn't good, though.



Love BBITZZR. :nod: That one and "Dig Up the Conjo" were so surprising on first listen. I try to sing it, but I can't. The verse after the first chorus is ridiculously hard. And it makes me giggle that it's about anonymous gay hook-ups. :laugh: I can kind of sing it. I didn't know it was about that!!! I didn't think about it too indepth (as usual) but I guess I thought it was about all random hookups....

I can send you some of her Jazz Passengers stuff, it's AMAZING and even quirkier than BBITZZR. "Imitation of A Kiss" and "Angel Eyes" are devastating; you won't even believe that it's her. I saw them live only once and they're even better than on the records; it's a lot of improv, which makes for a very entertaining show.
Please do. I love improv, too. Badu has a lot of jazzy sounding improv, I love it (sorry to keep mentioning her, but I have a musical crush right now. You know how that is :D )
I thought you had sent me some before, but I think it was something else, not any of her Jazz Passengers work. She's great at improv, I think. They're all such amazing musicians, including her.

[dissention]

Amber,

Blondie's playing live today at 5:30 Eastern at a CBGBs benefit concert and it's being broadcast online at http://video.download.com/1200-11420_53-5150729.html?tag=dlcom_fd_music_panel

:wavey:

[amber]

Amber,

Blondie's playing live today at 5:30 Eastern at a CBGBs benefit concert and it's being broadcast online at http://video.download.com/1200-11420_53-5150729.html?tag=dlcom_fd_music_panel

:wavey:
:eek: noooo! do you know how long it is?? I get home from class around 9:30....hmmm, maybe I'll have to cut volleyball short this week...
kick ass! Thanks!

[dissention]

:eek: noooo! do you know how long it is?? I get home from class around 9:30....hmmm, maybe I'll have to cut volleyball short this week...
kick ass! Thanks!

From what I can tell, the performances are going to be archived on the site, so you can probably watch it later on. :)

[SapphireSister]

Take it to the Blondie formum people!! Oh wait she doesn't have one :p.

J/K I love you guys.

Josh I'm working on your Madonna song tonight.

[dissention]

Take it to the Blondie formum people!! Oh wait she doesn't have one :p.

J/K I love you guys.

Josh I'm working on your Madonna song tonight.

Was it a blank file? If not, I can't believe you found it! :D

[amber]

From what I can tell, the performances are going to be archived on the site, so you can probably watch it later on. :)
Kick. Can't wait.

[SapphireSister]

Was it a blank file? If not, I can't believe you found it! :D

Not a blank file, I just can't get the damn thing to download. I'll keep you posted tonight from home.

[SapphireSister]

Kick. Can't wait.

Hi Amber :wavey: .

[UndoingTheLaces]

I don't like Blondie. Their lyrics are so campy and repeat over and over and over again. No emotion...her vocals are the same in pretty much every song....that one high note she does....ugh...my poor ears.

The sad thing about Blondie is that most people are only familliar with Heart of Glass, Tide Is High, Rapture and Call Me. Maybe One Way Or Another. Their albums were filled with amazing songs in so many different styles, they really were quite an amazing band.

You know, after starting this thread and remembered the ending of "If I Were You" when she comes in with the "Baby Yo!" part and I can totally hear her going "Call Me!" in that same voice. So now that I think about it, she probably could have done a pretty cool version.

Thanks to everyone how gave info. I've always wondered about this little fun fact. You guys rock! :xoxo:

[sparky]

"if you were wiser you would pull out..."

QUITE POSSIBLY, THE FUNNIEST THING YOU HAVE EVER POSTED.

[amber]

Hi Amber :wavey: .
Hi!

QUITE POSSIBLY, THE FUNNIEST THING YOU HAVE EVER POSTED.

I think there were funnier things, but thank you very much! :) hehehehe.

[MACFAN]

The sad thing about Blondie is that most people are only familliar with Heart of Glass, Tide Is High, Rapture and Call Me. Maybe One Way Or Another. Their albums were filled with amazing songs in so many different styles, they really were quite an amazing band.

You know, after starting this thread and remembered the ending of "If I Were You" when she comes in with the "Baby Yo!" part and I can totally hear her going "Call Me!" in that same voice. So now that I think about it, she probably could have done a pretty cool version.

Thanks to everyone how gave info. I've always wondered about this little fun fact. You guys rock! :xoxo:

At the time it was released Stevie would have kicked the **** out of Call Me had she recorded it.

[eclipse]

I read the first post and it was about Stevie being offered a song and turning it down
Call Me was the song mentioned .

I have read all 6 pages of this thread and it's mostly about Blondie and Debby Harry, not about Stevie songs... Wht'a up with that?

The only one that I know of is "These Dreams" recorded by Heart
That was supposed to be a song for Stevie, and she turned it down... at least those are the facts as I have heard them.

Maybe there are other songs out there that other Ledgies know about-but that is the only one I am aware of...Hope this answers your question.
~~eclipse~~

[UndoingTheLaces]

The only one that I know of is "These Dreams" recorded by Heart
That was supposed to be a song for Stevie, and she turned it down... at least those are the facts as I have heard them.

Maybe there are other songs out there that other Ledgies know about-but that is the only one I am aware of...Hope this answers your question.
~~eclipse~~

I've never heard this but now that you mention it, this is a very Stevie-esque song. I could totally see her doing it. Funny, it's the only Heart song I ever liked. LOL!

[gldstwmn]

Because there really was no instrumental track to begin with. The only thing that was composed when Moroder teamed with Blondie was the synth line that's in the song (called "Monster Man").

Was it the same synth track that was used in the movie?

[gldstwmn]

Sleeping Angel is stunning - so many choices :laugh:

Yes, it really is. :nod: