In the Flesh (Blondie song)
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"In the Flesh" | ||||
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Single by Blondie | ||||
from the album Blondie | ||||
B-side | "Man Overboard" | |||
Released | October 1976 (Private Stock) 1977 (Chrysalis) | |||
Recorded | 1976 | |||
Genre | New wave | |||
Length | 2:33 | |||
Label | Private Stock Chrysalis | |||
Songwriter(s) | Deborah Harry, Chris Stein | |||
Producer(s) | Richard Gottehrer | |||
Blondie singles chronology | ||||
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"In the Flesh" on YouTube | ||||
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"In the Flesh" is a song by American band Blondie. Originally from the band's self-titled debut album, Blondie, the song was Blondie's second and final single on the Private Stock label.
Song information[]
The song has a feel reminiscent of Phil Spector-produced pop from the early 60s, with prominent piano, female backing vocals, and a time signature of 12/8.
In Australia, after the song was played by mistake (instead of "X Offender") on the nationally broadcast music program Countdown, it was well received by the viewing audience.[1] Chrysalis Records re-released the song as a single in Australia, again with "Man Overboard" as the B-side. When it reached number two on the Kent Music Report in November 1977,[2] Australia became the first territory in which Blondie achieved a hit single.
"In the Flesh" was featured in the 1982 film The Last American Virgin. The song was also featured in the film 200 Cigarettes (1999) and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master and was featured on the ABC show Wicked City. The song was covered by fictional band Low Shoulder in the 2009 film Jennifer's Body.
Release history[]
U.S. 7" (PS-45.141) / (PVT 1329 SP)[3]
- "In the Flesh" (Harry / Stein) – 2:33
- "Man Overboard" (Harry) – 3:22
US 7" Promo (PSR-45.141)
- "In the Flesh" (Stereo Version)
- "In the Flesh" (Mono Version)
- Labeled as a promo. Contains stereo and mono versions on opposite sides[3]
UK 7" (PVT 105)[4]
- "In the Flesh" (Harry, Chris Stein) – 2:33
- "X Offender" (Harry, Valentine) – 3:13
Australia 7" 1st release: Private Stock (PVT-11532) 2nd release: Chrysalis (K-6932)
- "In the Flesh" (Harry / Stein) – 2:33
- "Man Overboard" (Harry) – 3:22
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
Chart (1977) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[2] | 2 |
Chart (1982) | Peak position |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] | 40 |
Year-end charts[]
Chart (1977) | Position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[6] | 36 |
References[]
- ^ Che, Cathy (1999), 'Deborah Harry: Platinum Blonde', MPG Books Ltd, Cornwall, p.53
- ^ Jump up to: a b Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (Illustrated ed.). St. Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. pp. 37–38. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Che, Cathy (1999), 'Deborah Harry: Platinum Blonde', MPG Books Ltd, Cornwall, p.223
- ^ Discogs, Blondie - In The Flesh PVT 105, UK release page 3077324
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Blondie – In the Flesh" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ "Kent Music Report No 183 – 26 December 1977 > National Top 100 Singles for 1977". Kent Music Report. Retrieved 13 June 2021 – via Imgur.com.
External links[]
- 1976 singles
- Blondie (band) songs
- Songs written by Debbie Harry
- Songs written by Chris Stein
- 1976 songs
- Song recordings produced by Richard Gottehrer
- Private Stock Records singles
- Chrysalis Records singles
- Pop ballads
- 1970s ballads
- 1970s single stubs