Sunday Girl
Blondie
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I know a girl from a lonely street Cold as ice cream but still as sweet Dry your eyes Sunday girl Hey, I saw your guy with a different girl Looks like he's in another world Run and hide Sunday girl Hurry up, hurry up and wait I stay away all week and still I wait I got the blues, please come see What your loving means to me She can't catch up with the working crowd The weekend mood and she's feeling proud Live in dreams Sunday girl Baby, I would like to go out tonight If I go with you my folks'll get uptight Stay at home Sunday girl Hey, I saw your guy with a different girl Looks like he's in another world Run and hide Sunday girl When I saw you again in the summertime If your love was as sweet as mine I could be Sunday's girl Hurry up, hurry up and wait I stay away all week and still I wait I got the blues, please come see What your loving means to me Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up and wait I got the blues, please, please, please come see What you do to me I got the blues Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up and wait Hurry up, please come see what you do to me
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER STEIN
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Sunday Girl" is primarily classified as pop and new wave, showcasing Blondie's distinctive blend of these two genres.
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Album InformationThis track is from the band's third studio album, "Parallel Lines", which was released in 1978.
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Chart Performance"Sunday Girl" was a number one hit single in the UK and Ireland, but was not released as a single in the United States.
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Language VariationA version of "Sunday Girl" was also recorded in French, displaying the band's versatility and international appeal.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Chris Stein, one of the band's founding members, and was meant to showcase Debbie Harry’s whispery vocals.
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Video CreationThe music video for "Sunday Girl" features a scene where the band members are having a picnic, reflecting the song’s carefree lyricism.
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Cover VersionsMany bands and artists have covered "Sunday Girl", including the British girl group Girls Aloud, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of the song tell a story about a girl who stays in love with her boyfriend, even though he treats her poorly – a common theme in pop music at the time.
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Live Performance"Sunday Girl" continues to be a staple in Blondie's live performances, proving its enduring popularity amongst fans.
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ReissuesThe song was reissued in 1995 on the UK version of the compilation album "Beautiful: The Remix Album".
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InspirationStein wrote "Sunday Girl" specifically for Harry, and its melodic, French pop influences were designed to showcase her voice.
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Popular Culture"Sunday Girl" has been used in several films and television shows including "Paul," "Some Kind of Beautiful," and "Who's Doing the Dishes?" reflecting its mainstream appeal.
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Awards and RecognitionAlthough "Sunday Girl" wasn't released as a single in the U.S., its parent album "Parallel Lines" has been widely recognized as one of the finest new wave albums, marking an important point in the band's career.
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