Blondie - Live in Boston '81 [2CD set]

Cat. no: PWC2CD7203
Format: CD 2CD set
Barcode: 4815296720336
Release Date: 11 Apr 2025
Genre: Rock

Blondie's performance at the Paradise Ballroom in Boston on May 27, 1978, was a pivotal moment in their career, capturing the band on the cusp of mainstream success

The concert, part of their Plastic Letters tour, was broadcast live on WBCN- FM, allowing a wider audience to experience their dynamic energy and undeniable stage presence. Debbie Harry commanded the stage with her signature mix of punk attitude and glamour, while the band delivered a tight, high-energy set that thrilled the Boston crowd.

The setlist featured a blend of tracks from their frst two albums, Blondie and Plastic Letters, showcasing their punk and new wave roots. Songs like "X Offender," "Denis," and "Rip Her to Shreds" highlighted their raw, infectious energy, while deeper cuts further displayed their evolving sound.

This concert not only solidifed Blondie's reputation as a formidable live act but also marked a signifcant step toward their impending global success with Parallel Lines later that year. These recordings capture the essence of the new wave pioneers' live energy during a transformative period in their career.

Tracks: X-Offender / Detroit 442 / A Shark In Jet's Clothing / In The Sun / (I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear / Denis / Fan Mail / Look Good In Blue / Man Overboard / Cautious Lip / I'm On E / I Didn't Have The Nerve To Say No / In The Flesh / Kidnapper / Rip Her To Shreds / Youth Nabbed As Sniper / I'm Gonna Love You Too / Jet Boy / Kung Fu Girls / In The Sun / X-Offender / Hangin On The Telephone / 11.59 / Pretty Baby / (I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear / Sunday Girl / Denis / Fade Away & Radiate / Fan Mail / Picture This / One Way Or Another / Kung Fu Girl / Heart Of Glass / Bang A Gong