Who was originally considered to sing Blondie's "Call Me"?

Giorgio Moroder originally wanted Stevie Nicks to sing "Call Me".

Why didn't Stevie Nicks record "Call Me"?

Stevie Nicks could not record "Call Me" because she had recently signed a record deal that prevented her from recording music outside of her label.

How quickly did Debbie Harry write the lyrics for "Call Me"?

Debbie Harry wrote the lyrics for "Call Me" in mere hours after being presented with the instrumental track.

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Blondie's "Call Me" Almost Went to Stevie Nicks

27 Apr

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"Call Me" topped US and UK charts 46 years ago.
Stevie Nicks was Giorgio Moroder's first vocal choice.
Debbie Harry penned lyrics in mere hours for the hit.

Blondie's "Call Me" Almost Went to Stevie Nicks

Forty-six years ago, in 1980, Blondie's "Call Me" reigned supreme atop the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles charts. This dance-rock new wave anthem spent six weeks at number one in the US and three weeks at the top in the UK.

Interestingly, "Call Me" was almost a completely different song. Giorgio Moroder originally composed the track for the 1980 film American Gigolo and initially wanted Stevie Nicks to perform it. However, Nicks was unable to due to a restrictive record deal.

Moroder then approached Blondie's frontwoman, Debbie Harry. Presented with the instrumental track, then titled "Man Machine," Harry swiftly penned the lyrics within hours. Her collaboration with Moroder resulted in the enduring hit we know today.

"Call Me" has since achieved Gold certification in the US and Platinum in the UK, extending its legacy far beyond its cinematic origins.

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