Blondieheart Of Glass Disco Version — Mp3 [portable]

"Heart of Glass" was written by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie. It was released as a single in January 1979 and featured on their album "Parallel Lines." The song dramatically shifted the band's direction, moving from their earlier punk rock sound to embracing disco and new wave elements. This strategic shift contributed significantly to Blondie's commercial success and their status as one of the pioneering bands of the late 1970s music scene.

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The release of the Parallel Lines album in 1978 marked the official birth of the "disco version." Producer Mike Chapman streamlined the track, emphasizing a steady four-on-the-floor beat and utilizing the then-novel Roland CR-78 drum machine. This decision was met with resistance from the rock establishment. Blondie was accused of "selling out" to the disco craze, a genre then antithetical to the punk and new wave ethos the band was rooted in. "Heart of Glass" was written by Debbie Harry

The original line "Soon turned out, it was a pain in the ass" was largely changed to "Soon turned out, had a heart of glass" to make it more radio-friendly, though one "ass" was kept in. Versions and Availability Have a favorite memory of hearing this song