My Favorite Blondie Songs: #10 "The Hardest Part" (1979)
By John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109846)
Los Angeles, California
April 14, 2016 3:26pm CST
Blondie is my favorite group. They introduced me to the punk/alternative/new wave scene in the late 70s. Debbie Harry was something else. A song about an armored car robbery? Written by Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, "The Hardest Part" is exactly that: "Twenty five tons of hardest steel rolls on no ordinary wheels.' The title refers to the difficulty of getting past the guards. Nothing is surprising from the band that once tore up the stage at CBGBs. Blondie along with fellow CBGB bands The Ramones and Talking Heads are the founders of American punk new wave. The band has a unique sound led by Clem Burke's drums and of course, Harry's vocals. "The Hardest Part" was a minor hit charting at number 84 and is on the "Eat to the Beat" album.
Twenty five tons of hardened steel rolls on no ordinary wheel. Inside the armored car ride two big armed guards. In a bulletproof vest, shatterproof glass, o...
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@FourWalls (68046)
• United States
14 Apr 16
Fabulous song. Sometimes you just have to wonder why really great songs like this never got more attention or significant airplay. Thanks for posting, and I look forward to more of your ten favorite Blondie songs!
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Apr 16
This was early on for Blondie and just breaking out from alternative radio to mainstream.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Apr 16
Just maybe that song makes the list!
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
14 Apr 16
Yay Blondie! I love them. When you get to my favorite, I'll let you know.
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