very interesting. didn't know that. Of course they did 'Tide is High' so they were clearly clued in to some degree.
Was it a VH1 show on Blondie in particular?
I'd be interested to see that.
Heart of Glass is still a good one to my ears, though I don't have much time for the rest of the Blondie stuff.
and generally - absolutely - I agree with the points made that all colors, tones and moods of music are to be encouraged. That's one of the best things about JA music of any period - the huge breadth of moods, styles and expressions. Not really present in most 'western' music where artists are more rigidly pigeon-holed to their image as serious or funny or romantic or whatever. you can't do a fun song - you're a serious romantic love singer etc.
@Leggo - not sure about Perry Como - I'm more of a Gene Pitney kind of guy - yeah I know too modern and risque
