Blondie ~ The Tide Is High 1980 Reggae Purrfection Version

Debbie Harry admits that "The Tide Is High" was not an obvious choice of song for Blondie, but she was so enamored of the men's vocals on the original version of the song as recorded by The Paragons with John Holt as lead singer. It was on a compilation tape she was given and the music immediately appealed to her and Chris Stein and they brought it to the band who not as enthusiastic about it.

To evoke a West Indies sound, they brought in three percussionists, adding string and horn arrangements to resemble the original version. Released as a single on November 15, 1980 it entered the chart at #81 and eleven weeks later was the most played song in America making it the third time Blondie hit #1.

Harry tells us "You never get blasé about that, It made it doubly exciting because we got all this response from the University Of Alabama football team The Crimson Tide, calling us and playing the song at games and using it as their theme song. We just got a terrific amount of feedback."

[ogenevieve]

I was born in 73 and I remember me and my 2 "background dancers" (lol) performed this song at my friend's mom's party. Now that I see this was released in 1980, I can't believe I was only 7! Who let that mess happen?

[soraiadaaguilar]

Que lindo arreglo
Soy mexicano pero he seguido a Blondie.lindo la marea está alta.por favor regalenme mas volumen.gracias.

[martin]

This is another classic tune and a very well made Reggae Rurrfection remake. There is nothing more to be said,

[Rippypoo]

I think this song was in the opening credits of Longtime Companion. Great song for that time.

[astrophotographyuk]

Ain't heard this in a while. Another awesome Purrfection Version my friend. Thanks ;-)

[danielberry]

I would like to thank everyone for enjoying my comments . It makes me feel so good .

[komalkumar]

I Love This Song Thank You Friend👌👌👌 🌹🌹🌹

[RubenLopez-himm]

Exitos que no pasan de moda y trae. Recuerdos

[danielberry]

The troubles in her life aren't that bad . She's persistent, she doesn't give up that easy . She's gonna get him if it kills her, or die trying . The Tide Is High

[sharont]

Not bad song nice song and best music

[bernardoseabaeltran]

En este 2022 siguie sonando la banda legendaria con sus clasicos inmortales y un extendido genial un apreton de manos dj disco cat

[myalt]

can you do the Paragons version please!
the Paragons - The Tide is High Purrfection Version
😁

[stevenkelly]

Classic Track... Such a sexy woman, awesome group 😊😊

[Romchikthelemon]

Her voice doesn't work with reggae.

[dg]

AKA - Ode to Chad who pumps and dumps. Maybe find someone else.