Blondie: Call Me

Music History: "Call Me" is a song by the American rock band Blondie and the theme to the 1980 film "American Gigolo." Here’s a brief history of how this iconic track came to be:

"Call Me" was a collaboration between Blondie's lead singer, Debbie Harry, and Italian disco producer Giorgio Moroder. Moroder initially approached Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac to help compose and perform the song for the soundtrack of "American Gigolo," but contractual issues prevented her participation. Instead, Moroder turned to Debbie Harry, who wrote the lyrics in a few hours while riding in a cab.

The song features a mix of rock, disco, and new wave elements, fitting well with Blondie's eclectic style. The lyrics depict a theme of empowerment and mysterious allure, which aligns with the film's plot focusing on a male escort navigating the upper society.

Released in early 1980, "Call Me" became a commercial success. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six consecutive weeks and became Billboard's No. 1 song of 1980. The track also reached the top of the charts in the UK and Canada, among other countries.

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[fiveinchglass]

She wrote the lyrics in less than an hour. This lady was awesome!

[geraldseeley]

Iconic, , , , 👍, , , Never forget Blondie's music !!

[daveomite]

I guess I never realized how gorgeous she was. Stunning!

[Pepper]

I had a surreal experience on NY Eve 1978, met Debbie right after the NY eve concert in Oakland CA. She kissed me on the cheek and wished me Happy New Year.

[KevinSills]

One of the best tunes ever, I had this on "45" record back in the day, and no one will better this song by Blondie!

[andrewward]

One of the most beautiful singers ever, and what a film American Giggolo was.

[tht]

One of my favorite songs. I had forgotten how beautiful Blondie was back then.

[lawrencenjawe]

Heart of Glass, Call was an Absolute novelty back in the late 70s and was a precursor of the New Wave Rock music subgenre, inspiring future stars such Madonna...Still love Debbie Harry❤

[dallaskoivu]

Iconic 70s blonde looks I remember seeing this look everywhere for a while

[peterdawes]

Met her on the broad water, gold coast Queensland Australia late 1980's.
Bungy jumping of all places.
Debbie was wearing a Ramones Tee shirt and asked me to swap for my Iggy pop "Raw F**ing Power" road crew tee shirt.
Genuinely engaging and nice to speak with.

[chuck]

All these years later this music still stands up. Quality.

[johnlong]

Damn, I was 20 in 1980 and head over heels in love with this beautiful lady, time hasn’t been good to her…or me lol!

[phsts]

All of the way down I 75 from Detroit to Daytona Beach for Spring Break and this song was one of the most frequently broadcast on FM radio stations in 1980. 😂

[ΖαμπέταΝικολοπούλου]

Αστέρι!!!! Μοναδική!!!! Πολλές την το κάνουν!!! Μα!! Το αυθεντικό, είναι πάντα νούμερο ΕΝΑ!! Ντέμπορα!!!! Άλλη ιστορία!!! Με εκτίμηση από Ελλάδα Μυκονο😊❤❤❤

[michaelhegyan]

Remember when this tune came out, in College, soundtrack for American Gigolo, film..rocked..!!

[markunderwood]

O WOW DECADES ON SHE STILL GETS MY PULS UP HEART RATE UP MY FIRST CRUSH❤❤❤

[romyvasquez]

BELLISIMA.LA VOCALISTA DE BLONDI..Y BUENA CANTANTE SUAVE SENSUAL Y SEGURA LO QUE NO TIENEN AHORA LAS CANTANTES.GRANDE DEBBIE.DE CHILE CON AMOR...❤🇨🇱

[JorgeNuñezHernandez]

Jorge Nuñez Hernández bonita música y las fotos muy hermosa gracias ❤❤❤

[karencummins]

She did it all, before all the so called "icons" of today..rock on Blondie❤

[gilwood]

A bunch of years ago I met Debbie at an art thing in NY and I guess no one recognized her, we chatted and laughed at a few things and I really remember her smile , It was pretty and natural ...kinda bad girl-ish