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Blondie - Live In Boston 81 [CD]

Blondie - Live In Boston 81 [CD]

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Blondie's performance at the Paradise Ballroom in Boston on May 27, 1978, was a pivotal moment in their career, capturing the band on the cusp of mainstream success. The concert, part of their Plastic Letters tour, was broadcast live on WBCN-FM, allowing a wider audience to experience their dynamic energy and undeniable stage presence. Debbie Harry commanded the stage with her signature mix of punk attitude and glamour, while the band delivered a tight, high-energy set that thrilled the Boston crowd.

The setlist featured a blend of tracks from their first two albums, Blondie and Plastic Letters, showcasing their punk and new wave roots. Songs like "X Offender," "Denis," and "Rip Her to Shreds" highlighted their raw, infectious energy, while deeper cuts further displayed their evolving sound.

This concert not only solidified Blondie's reputation as a formidable live act but also marked a significant step toward their impending global success with Parallel Lines later that year. These recordings capture the essence of the new wave pioneers' live energy during a transformative period in their career.

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Blondie's performance at the Paradise Ballroom in Boston on May 27, 1978, was a pivotal moment in their career, capturing the band on the cusp of mainstream success. The concert, part of their Plastic Letters tour, was broadcast live on WBCN-FM, allowing a wider audience to experience their dynamic energy and undeniable stage presence. Debbie Harry commanded the stage with her signature mix of punk attitude and glamour, while the band delivered a tight, high-energy set that thrilled the Boston crowd.

The setlist featured a blend of tracks from their first two albums, Blondie and Plastic Letters, showcasing their punk and new wave roots. Songs like "X Offender," "Denis," and "Rip Her to Shreds" highlighted their raw, infectious energy, while deeper cuts further displayed their evolving sound.

This concert not only solidified Blondie's reputation as a formidable live act but also marked a significant step toward their impending global success with Parallel Lines later that year. These recordings capture the essence of the new wave pioneers' live energy during a transformative period in their career.

Track Listing

X-Offender

In The Sun

Detroit 442

X-Offender

A Shark In Jet's Clothing

Hangin On The Telephone

In The Sun

11.59

(I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear

Pretty Baby

Denis

(I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear

Fan Mail

Sunday Girl

Look Good In Blue

Denis

Man Overboard

Fade Away & Radiate

Cautious Lip

Fan Mail

I'm On E

Picture This

I Didn't Have The Nerve To Say No

One Way Or Another

In The Flesh

Kung Fu Girl

Kidnapper

Heart Of Glass

Rip Her To Shreds

Bang A Gong

Youth Nabbed As Sniper

I'm Gonna Love You Too

Jet Boy

Kung Fu Girls

Details
  • Genre: Rock
  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 4815296720336
  • Release Date: April 18, 2025
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