Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Heres how their fantastic 1978 album parallel lines might have appeared as a collection of paperback books. Bubblegum music maven mike chapman produced parallel lines. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Originally from the bands selftitled debut album, blondie, the song was blondie s second and final single on the private stock label. Get the best deals on other blondie memorabilia when you shop the largest online selection at. In 2000, parallel lines was voted number 57 in colin larkins 2000 book all time top albums. Blondies next single in the us was a more aggressive rock song, one way or another us no. Originally from the bands selftitled debut album, blondie, the song was blondies second and final single on the private stock label.
The ultimate music companion is a comprehensive book, first published in 2000. The parallel lines 30th anniversary tour was a 2008 worldwide concert tour by blondie both to promote the 30th anniversary rerelease of their groundbreaking 1978 album parallel lines, and to celebrate the longevity and success of the album. Blondie parallel lines 30th anniversary deluxe edition. Mar 28, 2016 blondies old friend and collaborator stephen sprouse created an alternate parallel lines album cover that ended up not being used.
Parallel lines is the third studio album by the american rock band blondie. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Get the best deals on other blondie memorabilia when you shop the. Concerts were held in north america and europe with a single stop in israel.
Parallel lines by blondie on amazon music unlimited. Blondiethe complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of. The remix project compilation albums the best of blondie. Helmed by mojo magazines jim irvin, the mojo collection. Blondie parallel lines original uk song book, 1979. Blondie plastic letters parallel lines eat to the beat autoamerican the hunter no exit the curse of blondie panic of girls ghosts of download live albums picture this live live live by request remix albums once more into the bleach beautiful. Chris documented the new york music scene and has published two books of his photography, most recently chris stein negative. As a seamless collection of iconic, singalong songs, blondie had achieved in one album what few popstars could hope to replicate across an entire career. This 1978 album kept one foot planted firmly in the past while remaining quite forwardlooking, an impulse that can be heard in its electronic dance. Blondies parallel lines mixed punk, disco and radiofriendly fm rock with nostalgic influences from 1960s pop and girl group hits. Parallel lines is the definitive eyewitness account of the groups long and often tumultuous existence. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Hanging on the telephone, one way or another, picture this, fade away and radiate, pretty baby, i know but i dont know, 11.
The story of blondie parallel lines classic album sundays. Parallel lines was a significant turning point for blondie, though to be thoughtful, everyone should have seen this outing barreling at them like a suburban commuter train, a shift in the direction of more new wave pop oriented material, defined by a stylish blend of disco and radio friendly numbers that radiated with swirling synths, chic. But it wasnt just chapman that made parallel lines blondies best album. Blondie parallel lines album as books poster print music. Imagine if debbie harry and the rest of blondie had been writers instead of musicians. This 1978 album kept one foot planted firmly in the past while remaining quite forwardlooking, an impulse that can be heard in its electronic dance music hit heart of glass. Us 1st pressing with the regular version of heart of glass, us 2nd pressing with the extended disco mix of heart of glass, and the mfsl version. May 31, 2012 blondie, parallel lines chrysalis, 1978 new waves big pop breakthrough, parallel lines is a perfect synthesis of raw punk edge, sixtiespop smarts and downtownnew york glamour. The glittery, disco juggernaut, heart of glass changed everything and the band finally broke into the mainstream. Blondie made dozens of television appearances all around the world in support of parallel lines. Bubblegum music maven mike chapman produced parallel lines, which was the first massive hit by a group from the cbgb punk underworld. Oct 07, 2003 b londie turned more than a few punk purist heads with parallel lines. All bookings made are subject to our terms and conditions and are confirmed bookings, not just enquiries.
Buy blondies parallel lines 33 01 by kembrew mcleod isbn. United states, canada, mexico, south america agency for the performing arts apa uk, europe, australia, new zealand, asia. He made the tshirtsthe shirts that we wear in the heart of glass videoand the dress that debbie wears, burke said. Blondie joins morrisey, bauhaus, devo and more for the cruel world fest. Mar 24, 2016 blondies parallel lines ebook written by kembrew mcleod. Blondies old friend and collaborator stephen sprouse created an alternate parallel lines album cover that ended up not being used.
By mixing punk, disco and radiofriendly rock with nostalgic influences from 1960s girl groups, pop and surf rock, the album was a departure from blondie s earlier two albums. Blondie 1979 parallel lines concert program vintage. But it wasnt just chapman that made parallel lines blondie s best album. Since 1976 they have released 11 studio albums, 4 live albums, 14 compilation albums, 3 remix albums and 38 singles. The album is a classic, with debbie harrys vocals, looks and charisma taking the starring role. Tour road rage tour parallel lines 30th anniversary tour panic of girls tour blast. Make no mistake, parallel lines is a classic album, but capitol has. Parallel lines is the third studio album by american rock band blondie. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. The rest of the album proved blondie wasnt a fluke or a onetrick pony. Blondie, parallel lines chrysalis, 1978 new waves big pop breakthrough, parallel lines is a perfect synthesis of raw punk edge, sixties.
It was released in september 1978 by chrysalis records to international commercial success. Blondies parallel lines ebook written by kembrew mcleod. Australian edition of the in the flesh single, the first blondie single to be issued on the chrysalis label. Parallel lines is an incredible, quintessential work of art. Its success is that it is a highly compressed story of new york in the 60s and 70s, with blondie at i noticed that i have a few facebook friends who are friends of kembrew mcleod, which made me want to read one of his books. He has published several books and documentaries about music. Theres a little book ive been devouring on the subway this past week or two. Parallel lives and millions of other books are available for amazon. For any blondie or new wave fan, not listening to this is criminal.
Originally born out of the new york punk rock scene of the mid1970s, the band made a surprising shift toward more poporiented material on their third album, a deft mix of new wave, pop and disco produced by mike chapman. How parallel lines led blondie straight to the top. Blondie were the finest pop band of the era, with this their. Blondie parallel lines album as books poster print music etsy. Parallel lines was a perfect album in 1978 and hasnt gained a pound sinceevery song memorable, distinct, wellshaped and over before you get antsy. Fwiw, i have three copies of parallel lines on vinyl.
By embracing the diversity of new york citys varied music scenes, blondie embodied many of the tensions that played out at the time between fans of disco, punk, pop and mainstream rock. This is the discography of american new wave band blondie. Parallel lives is the definitive eyewitness account of the groups long and often tumultuous existence. Blondie deborah harry no exit tour book new official mint program. By mixing punk, disco and radiofriendly rock with nostalgic influences from 1960s girl groups, pop and surf rock, the album was a departure from blondies earlier two albums. It has had me tracing and retracing connections all over the place, reexamining my own assumptions about my own evolving musical tastes and cultural assumptions from the time of my first transistor radio. Blondies parallel lines by kembrew mcleod books on.
The hunter is the sixth studio album by american band blondie. Blondies parallel lines by kembrew mcleod goodreads. Blondie parallel lines lyrics and tracklist genius. Get all the lyrics to songs on parallel lines and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Blondies parallel lines by kembrew mcleod, paperback. Blondie parallel lines album as books print lime lace. Considering that one would think that a book about parallel lines would be a dissection of the album, there are very few pages dedicated to it. Parallel lines by blondie available on cd alibris music. The bands debut album, blondie, did not chart in the uk following its original release, but charted in march 1979. Drawing upon extensive new first hand interview material from debbie harry, chris stein and many other significant players in the bands long history and a huge archive of personal materials and unpublished interviews, blondie. Compared to blondies three previous albums with mike chapman as producer parallel lines, eat to the beat and autoamerican, the hunter proved to be a disappointment, both commercially and critically. January 24, 2020 an evening with debbie harry and chris stein in conversation. Released in the us in 1978, blondies parallel lines brought the band their first commercial success.
But to this day, parallel lines remains both a fascinating document of a revolutionary era and a strangely timeless confirmation of pops allencompassing power. How parallel lines led blondie straight to the top udiscover. Every track on parallel lines is brilliantly written and sung. Blondies parallel lines mixed punk, disco and radiofrien. B londie turned more than a few punk purist heads with parallel lines. Buy blondies album titled parallel lines cddvd to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Parallel lines chrysalis, 1978 as unlikely as it seemed three years ago, theyve actually achieved their synthesis of the dixie cups and the electric prunestheir third is as close to god as poprock albums ever get, or got. Jun 10, 2011 blondie record parallel lines june 1978. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read blondies parallel lines. Blondie turned to british pop producer mike chapman for their third album, on which they abandoned any pretensions to new wave legitimacy just in time, given the decline of the new wave and emerged as a pure pop band. Released in the us in 1978, blondie s parallel lines brought the band their first commercial success. Mar 24, 2016 buy blondies parallel lines 33 01 by kembrew mcleod isbn. They are both nm but the vinyl is a little noisy typical 70s vinyl. Bubblegum music maven mike chapman produced parallel lines, which was the first.
Kembrew mcleod is a writer, filmmaker and professor at the university of iowa. It is short, features punk, disco, new york in the seventies, urban squalor and most of all, blondie. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Blondie s next single in the us was a more aggressive rock song, one way or another us no. If you are ready to book you can book and pay for your lessons here. You can check what spaces are available, starting dates and prices here. Blondie s parallel lines mixed punk, disco and radiofriendly fm rock with nostalgic influences from 1960s pop and girl group hits.
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