Hanging on the Telephone
Blondie
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I'm in the phone booth, it's the one across the hall If you don't answer, I'll just ring it off the wall I know he's there, but I just had to call Don't leave me hanging on the telephone Don't leave me hanging on the telephone I heard your mother now she's going out the door Did she go to work or just go to the store All those things she said, I told you to ignore Oh why can't we talk again Oh why can't we talk again Oh why can't we talk again Don't leave me hanging on the telephone Don't leave me hanging on the telephone It's good to hear your voice, you know it's been so long If I don't get your call then everything goes wrong I want to tell you something you've known all along Don't leave me hanging on the telephone I had to interrupt and stop this conversation Your voice across the line gives me a strange sensation I'd like to talk when I can show you my affection Oh I can't control myself Oh I can't control myself Oh I can't control myself Don't leave me hanging on the telephone Hang up and run to me Whoa, hang up and run to me Whoa, hang up and run to me Whoa, hang up and run to me Whoa oh oh oh run to me
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15 facts about this song
Song Origin"Hanging on the Telephone" was originally performed by power pop band The Nerves who were a trio from Los Angeles. They included it in their self-titled EP in 1976.
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Cover VersionThe song gained international fame when it was covered by American rock band Blondie. Their cover version was included in their third studio album "Parallel Lines" released in 1978.
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Songwriter"Hanging on the Telephone" was written by Jack Lee, one of the members of The Nerves.
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Chart PerformanceThe Blondie cover of the song marked their first top 10 hit in the UK, reaching #5 on the singles chart.
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Live IntroductionsBlondie often introduced the song during their live performances as a song from a ‘fabulous new wave band from the late 70’s The Nerves’.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features Blondie's lead vocalist, Debbie Harry, performing the song in front of a telephone. The video was directed by David Mallet.
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GenreThe song is typically categorized as new wave, punk rock, and power pop.
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Demise of The NervesDespite the song's success, The Nerves disbanded in 1978, the same year that "Hanging on the Telephone" was covered by Blondie.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around the theme of desperation and waiting for someone to answer their phone.
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Legacy"Hanging on the Telephone" has been covered by multiple artists since its initial release, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
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Film AppearanceThe song was featured in the soundtrack for the 2000 movie "American Psycho."
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Album Success"Parallel Lines," the album where Blondie's cover was included, is their most successful album, with over 20 million copies sold worldwide.
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Additional CoversOther artists that have covered "Hanging on the Telephone" include Cat Power, Def Leppard, and L7.
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AcclaimPitchfork Media placed Blondie's version at number 39 in their list of The 200 Greatest Songs of the 1970s.
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The Nerves' EP ShortageThe Nerves' EP which included the original song was a limited edition pressing and so it became a collector's item, with copies selling on eBay for over $200.
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