Songs to Dance To: Heart of Glass
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (79232)
United States
October 5, 2025 10:54am CST
Not to make you feel old or anything, but… I say that a lot when it comes to music. Every year I do those anniversary songs (50, 60 and now 70 year old songs) in conjunction with my birthday (to make ME feel old 
), but the great thing about music is that it’s timeless. So if you feel old, get up and boogie to today’s danceable tune!
Heart of Glass - Blondie
AND, not to make you feel old or anything, but Debbie Harry is eighty years old now. 
(Oh, today, October 5, is Steve Miller’s 83rd birthday…not to make you feel old or anything…
)
Punk meets disco! Truth be told, Blondie never was a “punk” band, they just played at a club (CBGB’s) known for being a punk venue. (Talking Heads played there, too, which is how they got lumped in the “punk” movement.)
This is the song that launched them to superstardom, although they were hardly “new” when this song came out (this was from their third album). And here we are, 45-plus years later (not to make you feel old or anything…), still enjoying this great song.
So enjoy it again!
Heart of Glass
Written by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein
Recorded by Blondie
From Parallel Lines, 1978
I’m the one you’re using:
), but the great thing about music is that it’s timeless. So if you feel old, get up and boogie to today’s danceable tune!
Heart of Glass - Blondie
AND, not to make you feel old or anything, but Debbie Harry is eighty years old now. (Oh, today, October 5, is Steve Miller’s 83rd birthday…not to make you feel old or anything…)
Punk meets disco! Truth be told, Blondie never was a “punk” band, they just played at a club (CBGB’s) known for being a punk venue. (Talking Heads played there, too, which is how they got lumped in the “punk” movement.)
This is the song that launched them to superstardom, although they were hardly “new” when this song came out (this was from their third album). And here we are, 45-plus years later (not to make you feel old or anything…), still enjoying this great song.
So enjoy it again!
Heart of Glass
Written by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein
Recorded by Blondie
From Parallel Lines, 1978
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19 responses
@LindaOHio (202601)
• United States
5 Oct
I'm almost as old as Blondie! I definitely know this one.
4 people like this
@FourWalls (79232)
• United States
6 Oct
I’m as old as Michael Stipe of R.E.M. Glad you remembered this one.
Glad you remembered this one.1 person likes this
@FourWalls (79232)
• United States
5 Oct
Or a tiny bit younger! 
As always, we’ll try again tomorrow.
As always, we’ll try again tomorrow.3 people like this
@FourWalls (79232)
• United States
6 Oct
I wore this album out, that’s for certain.
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@xFiacre (14455)
• Ireland
5 Oct
@fourwalls This is definitely part of the soundtrack of my life. It conjures up memories of the new wave lady who I now call the missus. In my recent jaunt around the highlands of Scotland it was played everywhere too. One of the best albums ever.
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@Traceyjayne (5589)
• United Kingdom
5 Oct
I was at Secondary school when this was a hit …..I remember it well though.
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@reploid (1547)
• France
5 Oct
You always have the best musical knowledge! 
"Heart of Glass" is such a perfect fusion of styles—that disco beat with Debbie Harry's cool, new wave vibe. It's incredible how fresh it still sounds after all these years. Thanks for the fun facts and for making us all feel a little older today! 
"Heart of Glass" is such a perfect fusion of styles—that disco beat with Debbie Harry's cool, new wave vibe. It's incredible how fresh it still sounds after all these years. Thanks for the fun facts and for making us all feel a little older today! 
@reploid (1547)
• France
6 Oct
@FourWalls That's a fantastic point! It really does put things in perspective, doesn't it?
It really does put things in perspective, doesn't it?@FourWalls (79232)
• United States
6 Oct
At least we don’t feel as old as Steve Miller turning 83 today!
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@Orson_Kart (7825)
• United Kingdom
6 Oct
Ah yes, the beautiful Debbie Harry. 
I bought this album and is still one of my all-time favourites.
Heart of Glass is probably my favourite track off the album, but they are all good songs. I also really loved “One Way Or Another”.
Because she was so beautiful, I would have preferred this version:
but that’s just for my benefit
P.S. You mean “45-plus years (not 55-plus years), otherwise your making me 70+, and I don’t want to be that old just yet. 
I bought this album and is still one of my all-time favourites.
Heart of Glass is probably my favourite track off the album, but they are all good songs. I also really loved “One Way Or Another”.
Because she was so beautiful, I would have preferred this version:
but that’s just for my benefit
P.S. You mean “45-plus years (not 55-plus years), otherwise your making me 70+, and I don’t want to be that old just yet. Your browser isn’t supported anymore. Update it to get the best YouTube experience and our latest features. Learn moreRemind me later
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@Orson_Kart (7825)
• United Kingdom
6 Oct
@FourWalls When I read it I thought, “55 years ago? I must be really old” Part of that IS true though 
Thanks, I just listened/watched the video. I wished she was MY Sunday Girl, and Monday, Tuesday………
She was SO beautiful and it’s bringing back such memories of bygone times. I feel happy and sad at the same time. 
Thanks, I just listened/watched the video. I wished she was MY Sunday Girl, and Monday, Tuesday………
She was SO beautiful and it’s bringing back such memories of bygone times. I feel happy and sad at the same time. 1 person likes this
@FourWalls (79232)
• United States
6 Oct
Thanks, I changed it. The math skills are the first thing to go at this age.
Just for you, one of my favorites from the album.
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@LeaPea2417 (38522)
• Toccoa, Georgia
6 Oct
I always liked that song Heart of Glass and yes I can't believe Debbie Harry is 80.
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@FourWalls (79232)
• United States
7 Oct
Hope she’s in good health and keeps rocking!
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@wolfgirl569 (123263)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Oct
Yes, again. Here's the smelling salts
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@Deepizzaguy (114832)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Oct
I remember hearing that song by Blondie a lot in the late 1970s.
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@FourWalls (79232)
• United States
6 Oct
It was extremely popular then! It’s still popular.
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@FourWalls (79232)
• United States
6 Oct
I think the 70s NYC punk scene made a lot of people “weirdos.’
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@porwest (108694)
• United States
20h
@FourWalls You are probably right about that. lol
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@FourWalls (79232)
• United States
7 Oct
Me too, even though I can’t really “dance.” I just do silly moves.
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@Nevena83 (65493)
• Serbia
17h
@FourWalls It's important that you love to dance.
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@RasmaSandra (89596)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Oct
Have always loved Blondie, and this song ia among my favorites.
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@Ghostlady (2015)
• United States
5 Oct
Wasn't really one of my favorites. Loved Baker Street by Gerry Rferty..the Sax was just awesome. Bob Seger and of course Disco was big in the 70's. I love all kinds of music. I have line danced to Hells Bells in a Redneck bar. LOL
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@FourWalls (79232)
• United States
6 Oct
I love that entire album from Gerry Rafferty. One of my favorite albums from the 70s. This isn’t my favorite Blondie hit (that’s “The Tide Is High”) or single (like “Denis”), but it was so much fun to skate to!
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@FourWalls (79232)
• United States
7 Oct
Oh, me too. I think I have a song from the 1930s picked out for next month!
