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In the Flesh (Blondie song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = In the Flesh
| cover = Blondie - In The Flesh.jpg
| alt = Picture This (Blondie song)
| type = single
| artist = Blondie
| album = Blondie
| B-side = Man Overboard
| released = October 1976 (Private Stock)
1977 (Chrysalis)
| recorded = 1976
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = New wave
| length = 2:33
| label = Private Stock
Chrysalis
| writer = Deborah Harry, Chris Stein
| producer = Richard Gottehrer
| prev_title = X Offender
| prev_year = 1976
| next_title = Rip Her to Shreds
| next_year = 1977
| misc =
}}
"'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.Che, Cathy (1999), 'Deborah Harry: Platinum Blonde', MPG Books Ltd, Cornwall, p.53 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, Australia became the first territory in which Blondie achieved a hit single. In Ian Meldrum's 2014 autobiography, Debbie Harry elaborated saying "We met Ian in 1977... he asked if we had any videos [and] we gave him videos for "X Offender" and "In the Flesh". On 'Countdown', they were meant to play "X Offender", but they played "In the Flesh" instead. So our success in Australia was one big mistake."
"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)Che, Cathy (1999), 'Deborah Harry: Platinum Blonde', MPG Books Ltd, Cornwall, p.223
#"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
'UK 7"' (PVT 105)Discogs, Blondie - In The Flesh PVT 105, UK release page 3077324
#"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
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References
Category:1976 singles
Category:Blondie (band) songs
Category:Songs written by Debbie Harry
Category:Songs written by Chris Stein
Category:1976 songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Richard Gottehrer
Category:Private Stock Records singles
Category:Chrysalis Records singles
Category:Pop ballads
Category:1970s ballads
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