Plastic Letters
The second album, which made Blondie a hit in Britain before America noticed.
Blondie, 1978
- Released
- February 1978
- Label
- Chrysalis
- Producer
- Richard Gottehrer
Released in February 1978 and produced by Richard Gottehrer, Plastic Letters reached number 10 in the UK, 78 in the US and 64 in Australia. Denis, a cover of Randy and the Rainbows' 1963 song Denise, reached number two in the UK, and (I'm Always Touched by Your) Presence, Dear, written by Gary Valentine, reached number 10. Frank Infante is credited on bass and rhythm guitar, and became an official member shortly after the album came out. Debbie Harry's pink dress on the cover was designed by Anya Phillips. The album is certified Platinum in the UK.
Track listing
- Fan Mail2:35
- Denis2:15
- Bermuda Triangle Blues (Flight 45)2:45
- Youth Nabbed as Sniper2:56
- Contact in Red Square1:56
- (I'm Always Touched by Your) Presence, Dear2:40
- I'm on E2:12
- I Didn't Have the Nerve to Say No2:50
- Love at the Pier2:24
- No Imagination2:54
- Kidnapper2:34
- Detroit 4422:24
- Cautious Lip4:21
Personnel
- Debbie Harry vocals
- Chris Stein lead guitar, E-bow, vibes
- Jimmy Destri piano, Farfisa organ, synthesizers
- Clem Burke drums
- Frank Infante bass, rhythm guitar
- Richard Gottehrer producer
More from Blondie
Parallel Lines (1978), Eat to the Beat (1979), Autoamerican (1980)
Sources
- Plastic Letters, Wikipedia
- Blondie (band), Wikipedia
- Blondie (album), Wikipedia