Blondie’s hit song inspired by a stalker

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“One Way Or Another” by Blondie is based on an experience frontwoman Debbie Harry had with a stalker ex-boyfriend. In an incredible turnabout of power, the song ended up being one of the major hits on the band’s commercial breakthrough album, Parallel Lines. It’s an inspirational tale about making something positive out of a very negative experience. Find out more in this episode of the Behind The Song podcast.
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@riff2072 Жыл бұрын

That Parrell Lines album is a killer.

@catherine6653 Жыл бұрын

In the car with Ted Bundy... Yikes! I will be seeing Blondie tomorrow night. I am sure this song will be in the set list. I am looking forward to seeing this legendary band.

@stevenfunderburg1623 Жыл бұрын

Tomorrow?! Seriously?! I have been in love with Debbie since I was 8! God I hate you!

@behindthesongpodcast Жыл бұрын

Have a great time at the show - you are seeing a legend on stage! Thank you!

@catherine6653 Жыл бұрын

@@behindthesongpodcast Thank you so much.

@stevenfunderburg1623 Жыл бұрын

Someones blouse shirt thing is thematically on point 🤘

@behindthesongpodcast Жыл бұрын

😁

@kdawgaz Жыл бұрын

Perhaps your best Behind The Song episode yet. Good for Debbie Harry for fighting her way through adversity in her early days. Fortunately her birth parents were strong enough and loving enough to bring her into this world. We are often blessed in ways that we don't realize at the time because they are initially struggles!

@behindthesongpodcast 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@missjoshemmett Жыл бұрын

All I know is that I went to Harmony House and told the guy the "getcha getcha getcha" line. He said, "I think I know that" and we went to the punk section and there was One Way or Another and I said, "That's it!" And bought it. Walking back to the counter I asked, "Do you watch BJ and the Bear?" The guy said, "THAT'S where I heard it!!!" Yup, they played that song so often, Greg Evigan, in an interview said, "I think that's our theme song." Of course, Greg sang the theme song written by Glen A. Larson, himself. Missing Robbie Robertson...RIP

@katk8582 11 ай бұрын

This was more than i ever knew. Great background, especially the stalker and song explanation. The whole car thing..flipped out. You descibed her perfectly as a New York Survivor. I think her style and music was ahead of her time. A jam packed episode. Thanks for another great one!

@behindthesongpodcast 11 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome!

@luciferseven1426 11 ай бұрын

Saw Blondie a few years ago at Riotfest Chicago and they opened with this song. Amazing show

@PaulJackson729 11 ай бұрын

Hey Janda, keep up the great work. I have some song suggestions for future Behind The Song episodes. Gimmie Shelter - Rolling Stones Baba O'Riley - The Who My Hero - Foo Fighters Mother Love - (final Queen song recorded with Freddie Mercury) Mama I'm Comin' Home - Ozzy Osbourne 45 - Shinedown Tom Sawyer - Rush Hotel California - Eagles Numb - Linkin Park Wanted Dead Or Alive - Bon Jovi Ok, maybe more than "some" but still so many great songs to dive deep into.

@mrparlanejxtra Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Thanks.

@behindthesongpodcast Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Whitleythe13th Жыл бұрын

perfect and very informative...thankful ma'am 💚

@behindthesongpodcast Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@andredr_eas7433 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this - and all of your - great video. Always very interesting !

@behindthesongpodcast Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you’re enjoying them!

@alfoerster3593 11 ай бұрын

I really enjoy all your BHT episodes I find them informative & insightful. I look forward to more Great content! How about a song from Boston?

@behindthesongpodcast 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Noted on the Boston.

@cenfran Жыл бұрын

As ALWAYS, excellent work. Great choice full of history. Loved the letters while relating song pieces, might consider longer sentences to grasp better.

@behindthesongpodcast Жыл бұрын

Thank you and good note!