Denis Live On Top Of The Pops - Blondie (official video)

EMI Sessions presents a classic Top Of The Pops performance from Blondie of their hit, Denis. The video is now available to buy as part of a video bundle on iTunes: clkuk.tradedoub...

[@brendan1522]

Better times better music , didn't realise how lucky i was .

[@Nitoria.]

Why don't we use/see now such nicely looking small micros?

[@vulcanman64]

I’m so in love with this woman. She’s almost 80 now but I don’t care. She’s still the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen and she has a heart of gold.

[@CIMAmotor]

I think you'll find she has a heart of glass.

[@GT380man]

@@CIMAmotorExcellent. I was hanging on the telephone waiting for that.

[@Helios601]

Wake up sleepy dreamer

[@Bristolcentaurus]

@@GT380man i think you were Dreaming

[@501sqn3]

I remember seeing this actual performance when it was first shown all those years ago!. I was 17. I was utterly stunned, mesmerized, hypnotized and couldn't speak for ages!!. I've seen it many times over the ensuing years and it has always had precisely the same effect, I watched this about 2 hours ago, and can only now manage to write this comment!!. ♥️🔥😋

[@CIMAmotor]

It's mind-blowing. I was a kid when this came out, always loved it. I feel sorry for the kids that have to listen to the mindless dross that's produced now.

[@alvindimes4729]

Yes agree I too have dedicated many spanks of the monkey to her 😅

[@anthonybellamy265]

Same here dude, but I was 22.

[@Ruda-n4h]

@@anthonybellamy265 I was 13!

[@nickhirst999]

I saw this on TOTP too. I was 9! Loved the song but Debbie was a bit too old for me! Besides I already had my sights on my own blondie, Bryony, a girl in my class! 46 years on and we're still Facebook friends and she's still blonde!

[@ukcroupier]

I was 11 years old when I first saw this, and I fell in love with debbie instantly, i thought she was the most gorgeous thing in the world.

[@timburr4453]

she was

[@brianwalsh624]

@@timburr4453 ah still is

[@stevenclarke5606]

She was absolutely stunning

[@richardpym5346]

That’s my story too. I was 12. It was and still is love Thanks Deb x

[@paulmanchester7739]

Same and who would argue with you

[@cricketbat09]

Blondie were massive in the UK. Great band.

[@Ruda-n4h]

The had great songs.

[@atlasking6110]

Love when she signals the cameraman that she's going to go low. Now that's a real pro.

[@DavesGarden1714]

Wow Debbie is one is one very beautifl lady

[@marksmith5324]

She's drop dead gorgeous

[@davidscott8123]

What a wonderful video. She wasnt the most gorgeous “ thing”though! She is a beautiful woman then and now. Clem Burke is also a fantastic drummer. Loved this song. I dated a woman who was often considered Debbie Harrys twin. Miss her so much. She used to be able to impersonate her so well. Miss you Barb R. 😎

[@jyrkiaaltonen9298]

I have no difficulty of defining a Woman..... here you have a beautiful example of one.... although I think she should be classified as an angel ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cashawX10]

She must be the most beautiful girl ever, I love how at 0:40 she signals and asks the camera man if it is OK for her to go low. A real professional :-)

[@NSYresearch]

Clive Shaw oh god I'd go low for Debbie anytime she wanted 😁😁😁

[@NSYresearch]

Evan Moyer Yes you must be right..... Silly Debbie.... After all those years touring and doing TV you would think she'd know. Hope she sees your professional advice..... Who are you again Mr Moyer ???

[@anthonyparkinson5544]

I remember this when I was eighteen. I love her simple skipping dance at the end

[@fritstimmersr4293]

She still is the most wanted girl by me myselves and I

[@Watford84]

Class

[@debbiechambers6424]

Fabulous Debbie! I saw Blondie in 1978 when I was 15 and have never seen a more beautiful human being before or since.... stunning. 💕😍💕

[@KingOFuh]

"Denise" written by Neil Levenson about childhood friend, Denise Lefrak. 1963, Randy & the Rainbows hit Top 10. In 1978, Blondie renamed it "Denis" & was #2 in UK. 2002, Dutch actress/singer Georgina Verbaan had Dutch chart hit #30. 2021, Weird Al did parody with it called "Police, Police", about George Floyd. "Oh Police, you be rude, you won't let me breathe, Police, you be rude" etc.

[@davidharber6790]

Remember seeing her for the first time on an album cover and thinking no one could ever be more gorgeous and I was right...

[@johndean4765]

Davidharber I met her on her USA tour and she really is so beautiful AND very modest with it.

[@scudmac]

I really loved Blondie when they were out at the time, and Debbie Harry is probably about the best looking female singer, ever.

[@grantkruse1812]

Linda Ronstadt

[@scudmac]

@@grantkruse1812 She was also very hot.

[@scudmac]

@@markvarley2962 Also very hot...

[@gmc9451]

Don't forget Boy George.

[@scudmac]

@@gmc9451 LOL

[@beverleyjohnson5419]

She's a doll, still as stunning as ever, one of the classics.

[@johndean4765]

Debbie is a doll .Sexiest pop singer ever.

[@mattbarbarich3295]

Debbie is /was the modern Marilyn Monroe. MM influenced her career and style all her adult life.

[@lesglover9353]

What a stunning woman.

[@annihilationHaven]

As a French speaker, I really appreciate the song.

[@markstevenson7577]

Have you heard the original?

[@bertygarden]

That voice, those hairs, these eyes, these legs, these clothes, this chic style. Debbie.

[@adeh503]

Those hairs 😂😂

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

She had a lot of us at the Angel bow.

[@TaxingIsThieving]

Which hairs?

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@TaxingIsThieving Damn, I watched it several times and I can't see any hairs, apart from on her head. 😐

[@jduff59]

I have a lot of respect for Debbie Harry. I reckon she had hundreds of lucrative offers to go solo and dump the band, and offers from famous actors, musicians and mega-rich business men to sump Chris, but she was faithful to her band and man. This wasn't her first band and i think she enjoyed having the right people behind her onstage. Plus she's one of the coolest chicks on the planet and a great singer and writer.

[@rolandrothwell4840]

Blondie was physical perfection! Fantastic singer and an amazing band! Thank you for a good youth

[@sharke28]

I was fifteen and her top lip did it for me, love was instantaneous.

[@grobbler1]

Yes.

[@AlphaGoII]

Debbie Harry is so lovely, always smiling. There's a lot to be said for a smile...

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

Blondie at their best. Thank you.

[@Steaks652]

Debbie is a pure icon, so talented and gorgeous.

[@metafis2490]

Debbie.. :)...all the girls wanted to be her and all the guys wanted her. Beautiful lady inside and out.

[@jfk19780]

+metafis you sure got that right !!!

[@yasminlopes9230]

metafis Some girls WANT her too! Me 4 exemplo. LOL

[@Hydrograd57]

@randall2020 Mad respect for her for doing that. But as she's stated multiple times, it's just what you do for someone you love.

[@Hydrograd57]

@randall2020 That's something that I've always loved about her. You watch interviews with her and she's completely real. Nothing fake about her.

[@gaynor1721]

I never wanted to be her. As a brunette, my heroines were brunettes. I didn't fancy her, either. Straight woman, unlike Ms. Harry.

[@TheJoeml85]

she's so beautiful 😍🙌

[@jameshoughtaling2460]

Millennial just here to say Debbie Harry is the most gorgeous women to ever walk the earth.. Love Blondie so much too I wish I would've been born earlier... We don't all like the crap they put out these days, some of us still prefer real music with real feeling... Rock on everybody...

[@indigofox72]

There is hope ☺️🙏🏼😍 classic and one of the best bands ever... glad I was alive in this era to hear these amazing songs released

[@danmseattle975]

It was a great time, kid. I had 2 posters of Debbie Harry on my wall. On New Year's Rockin' Eve, just before the 70s turned into the 80s, Blondie came on stage and totally kicked ass.

[@stosijajovic9937]

@@indigofox72 ,that is right

[@markhooren5530]

Yes I am guilty of being a 57 year old who back in the late 70's had that poster of Debbie sprawled over a motorbike on his bedroom wall 😀

[@daveglen6063]

DEAD RIGHT I PITY THE POOR FUKKERS HAVING TO SPEND THEIR KASH ON TODAYS TRASH ITS SHITE FROM THE SEWERS!!!!!!

[@knightwatchman]

So cute in that shirt dress.

[@charlesbuchan8873]

I'm 59yo I bought blondies album parallel lines when I was in my teens she is great singer and of course real stunner still looking good debbie.

[@SenorZorrozzz]

She’s the greatest female rock singer of all time. The drummer may be the best rock drummer of all time.

[@tonynesbit9673]

Spot on mate.

[@bojack40]

Tony Nesbit Clem Burke

[@ХохолСправжнй]

Suzi

[@orlaej]

Bullshit

[@gaynor1721]

Punk.

[@kevinslaney486]

I was 12 at the time. On the Friday morning after this show literally every boy just talked about how they loved Debbie Harry. I remember it well. She was new to us all at that time

[@tomthompson7400]

i remember seeing that on totp live ,,,, that red shirt still has the same effect ,,,, stunning

[@jr9249]

tom thompson Andrew Ridgeley said in his book that this appearance caused a sensation and that that’s where he started to understand the power of the popstar. Do you member the response there in Britian?

[@timphillips9954]

and me.

[@johanelderdal]

Dear lord she is awesome and this version of the song is by far the best.

[@offbeat65]

This is the radio version, lipsynched. Some of their live takes are much, much better.

[@johanelderdal]

@@offbeat65 Well the Radio version is obviously the best...to my ears anyway.

[@patrickfleming3658]

Wonderful Debbie Harry

[@twinsylvia17]

WHHOOOAAAA! she's so stunning! it's something about Debbie that is so attractive! She always makes me shiver and her songs are catchy and they are one of the great rock bands

[@jfk19780]

+Sliver Davis couldn't agree more

[@truemansparks]

This is the exact video i saw on totps when i was twelve i remember sitting in awe of this woman who was so beautiful she didn't look real! from then on i had to take the transistor radio out the kitchen and listen waiting for Blondie to come on and remember the excitement when they did

[@davidzof]

Transistors! You were lucky, we had a valve set, by the time it warmed up this 2 minute wonder was over!

[@petepete66]

Come on lets timemachine to 1980 .... NOW ....🔥🔥🔥💪😄👌🔥🔥🔥☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@jfk19780]

omg shes sooooooo beautiful ...love blondie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nemqueteba3139]

Me too

[@adrianvarty2422]

She was beautiful with a great voice

[@doetim]

There was absolutely nothing she wore that you couldn't pictured being worn on any cool celebrity of today's generation. I mean this outfit with matching thigh-high boots and long mens shirt is from 31 yrs ago and looks as fresh and edgy as anything any rock chick could be wearing today! You can't say the same for any other celeb from Debbie's era, she was just so freakin ahead of her time! So modern and timeless! Even Madonna looked dated when she came on the scene in 83.

[@dixonpinfold2582]

Quite right of course, and now it's about 44 years ago. Just think: 44 years ago, 44 years earlier was 1934. Most people around the world scarcely knew the name Adolf Hitler, or didn't yet know it at all. Radio was still pretty new. Horses still abounded.

[@plazpastic]

When I watch it I have the knowledge from pinterest that she is wearing red (probably swimsuit) panties while sporting this outfit. That moment where she signals to the director "that camera?", takes the mike and goes down low in a crouch, she is showing off those panties. I guess the visual was a little much for TV but I'm glad amateurs got some good "shots."

[@wlhansen2068]

@@dixonpinfold2582 She was fly as can be. Timeless👍

[@eracer1111]

No matter the outfit, I always imagined her taking it off for me. Hey, a kid can dream...

[@crapple009]

Exactly-and one of the few who didn't succumb to tattoos. I mean, can you imagine if..

[@viewerabundzu6887]

Debs, everyone loved ya, and still do❤

[@claudiobruel1937]

Lovely, forever

[@JennRighter]

Timeless, talented, edgy, beautiful, what else can I say?!

[@user-sw7nl8lz4u]

You love Denis !... I love Debbie .....and it seems paradise all the time .... ;)...

[@jd2799]

AWESOME!!!! Such a punk rock Icon!!!!

[@originalherdsman3524]

New wave pop

[@DanArk0403]

@@originalherdsman3524 8

[@fritstimmersr4293]

Yes you bet ya

[@duffbaker9554]

@@originalherdsman3524 Yes, with punk attitude galore..

[@jaamesanderson4253]

The Beautiful , Lovely , One of a kind Debbie Harry

[@wernerbartnick5382]

Super...manchmal wünsche mir die Zeit um 40 Jahre zurück

[@Mi62Ni]

Ich auch ! 😏

[@swampula]

Nicht nur manchmal, jeden Tag!

[@zagozago9893]

One of their best covers, along with Hanging on the telephone.

[@ianmangham4570]

The best in the business

[@johndean4765]

Forget the other front of band singers Like Madonna this girl Debbie makes them look like wax works. And let's not forget she's so good looking .

[@TheThetingler]

This was how it was done. Total live vocal total control and an outfit with a slight suggestion. Style and substance this is how it’s done with talent and class now and then

[@RB-ye4ri]

Resonance , Range , and Vibrato made her a Great Frontperson for a Great Band !!!! And they are still TOURING . ( few minor change in lineup but new guys are really good bass and guitar ) Their best song is ( in my opinion ) MARIA written by the keyboardist Jimmy Destri !!

[@TheThetingler]

@@ChuckWind-Saw no she is singing live to the backing track the band are miming

[@vittorioflender7628]

total vocal control , you wrote exactly what she easily always did, listen in Atomic and in Slow motion.. her voice is something incredible, a real Talent

[@sivebalussou3241]

As beautiful as Marilyn Monroe but way more musical talent - what a gift 💝

[@kipsalviv5742]

More so

[@patricias5122]

Mariliyn Monroe was an incredibly talented actress and intellect. I know that is hard for you, but why are you comparing two very different people?

[@ezioauditore3128]

@@patricias5122 Correct.

[@dfinma]

better and yes

[@cannonball666]

Apples and oranges comparison.

[@999tease]

Just imagine Debbie saying "I'm in love with you". What a dream!!!

[@jr9249]

Andrew Ridgeley mentions this performance in his book and says it caused a sensation and that he came to understand the power of the pop star because of it.

[@georgeaye7535]

He has a book? Who wrote it for him, he could never quite get into 3 chords never mind a book!

[@spikeybaby1735]

@@georgeaye7535 Bless, I think it was just for colouring in 🤣🤣🤣

[@petems3283]

@@georgeaye7535 seriously? Andrew is really articulate.

[@lukderyck]

@@petems3283 George Aye is a total original, he single-handedly invented 'dissing Andrew Ridgeley' like it hadn't already been done to death. He also knows what chords are, probably.

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@lukderyck georgeaye is also a bit of a d*ck to be sure.

[@sweetjane5033]

I fell in love with you the first time I saw you in the 70’s.

[@paoloantunes1283]

Just look at that dress !!!....... that Denis Doobedo was a lucky dude.. 👠

[@martinmcdonald4207]

She even wears his red shirt!

[@arnolddalby5552]

We all loved Blondie in 1979 and the drummer Clem Burke. Hahaha. Use to play on vinyl the Eat to the Best Album while having evening meal. Atomic. Hahaha.

[@offbeat65]

Joker, is that you?

[@JudgeJulieLit]

* Beat

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

Denis was actually first put out in 1963 performed by Randy and the Rainbows and written by Neil Levenson and Denis became a Platinum record for him when Denis became Blondie's it went #1 hit in 1978. I remember when Blondie put out 'Heart of Glass' and it was a huge hit and went #1 in the Disco era in 1978 and even outside the disco clubs that's when I heard it on the radio and bought the Parallel Lines LP and still have it and some of her other great LPS. Blondie was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and has sold 40 million records. Blondie was one of the most beautiful music performers. Her later hit song Maria also went #1 in the UK. Blondie was definitely one of the most beautiful female singers. Super photogenic.

[@ARIZJOE]

That's correct, and I did not know that Randy's song was covered until I heard it on Sirius. And I saw the "group" Blondie at a club.

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

@@ARIZJOE Lucky guy you saw Blondie at a club. What year was that? I never saw them in person I did appreciate their music and bought their LPs when first released and thought Deborah Harry was very hot.

[@ARIZJOE]

@@UncompressedWAVmusic It was 1977. They opened for Iggy Pop with David Bowie on keyboards. "Goldfinger" was the encore, with Debbie Harry giving the crowd the finger.

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

@@ARIZJOE Wow, thanks for sharing. That really goes back in time. I was 23 in Montreal in the clubs back then and hearing Blondies' Heart of Glass it was awesome and so much better than the mindless disco. 1978 was back when music was much more real, more raw and less processed. Bowie was also one of my favorites then. I later saw Bowie in 1983 in Vancouver BC Place stadium in his Lets Dance tour.

[@Jimmyjames11111]

Thank you for the info ! Just FYI Blondie is the band . Debbie is the singer in the band

[@denisbandurin2775]

Thanks me too ❤

[@musiceducationvideo4111]

Fantastic

[@Sean-ec7pr]

Beautiful...Beautiful..Woman x

[@josephdevlin7528]

I remember this first time round. I was 12 years old. I was instantly hooked by this band. I still am today.

[@alastairharvey7057]

Takes me back to my all boys school aged 14. Suffice to say there was only one topic of conversation the day after this first aired on Top of the Pops.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Happy days.

[@Broatch6]

Who's in Love with Debbie with her eyes so Blue

[@stosijajovic9937]

eyes, lips , face, hair , legs, all .....

[@captainrhino1]

I love the Randy and the Rainbows original of this, but this is a damn fine cover!!!!

[@bigbadjohnpesek9894]

I'm so in love with her.

[@Count_Deangeli]

Oh, my God, how gorgeous is that?

[@holdyourplums4204]

"that"...??

[@helenmcgillivray2337]

My favorite song ever

[@mickcarlon8147]

Pop perfection

[@dannycoyle8923]

what can i say that has not been said about this beautiful and talented woman whom i have adored since the late 70s

[@JorgeLopezEssmann]

This song made me a total Blondie fan. Oh boy, I had such a big crush on Debbie...

[@steveduckworth6722]

Absolutely stunning

[@65rowan]

Everywhere I looked lately in the UK the fashion for girls on the town is a oversize shirts and over knee boots it's everywhere at moment. Debbie was the first back in 1978 as always.

[@snookermark]

What a total babe! My first love...When I first saw her sing 'In The Flesh', I was gone.What a great period for music this was & Blondie were awesome.

[@PercyFirzelle]

Hair eyes nose mouth complecton cheekbones smile. Perfect

[@NSYresearch]

Fffnnnaaaarrrr..... Oh my GOD !!! Amazing song, amazing production all topped of with the sexiest woman of the age !!!

[@AntonioMarques-pv6rv]

Amazingly beautiful!

[@TMGLost]

Hands down, Debbie is and always will be the ultimate rock chick - Blondie is my constant.

[@geozeo710]

I remember the day after this appeared on Top of the Pops in the UK - Everybody was talking about it at school.

[@albertmccready478]

Tremendous

[@SYNAPTIKMETAL]

Stunning. 😍

[@hey_you1377]

Great song by Randy and the Rainbows.... Nice to see a Hawthorne NJ girl looking good!

[@jyrkiaaltonen9298]

Supreme 👍💯❤️

[@irisrose8503]

Beautiful and talented She has perfect face

[@sspaay]

Insanely beautiful woman. Best voice in rock history.

[@modtomodern]

Lets not say that... ok voice but not the best. Robert Plant is.

[@cannonball666]

@@modtomodern Ann Wilson is the best female rock vocalist, and that's the reason she can sing so many Led Zepplin songs.

[@paulshotter2094]

Blondie Denise classic song from the eighties good song

[@williambentley2802]

Perfect pop..

[@bigcirkus306]

Oh, what a joy listening and watching.

[@GeneVeeAnachronism]

Fabulous remake of the Randy and The Rainbows song.. Thank you for posting :)

[@gceltmc]

the coolest, most beautiful woman that ever lived. i love u Blondie. thank you 4 being you. no one will ever take your place.

[@krisschedler]

Blondie is a band

[@KatzePiano]

Yes, and Debbie Harry is the front-woman of said band

[@gaynor1721]

@@KatzePiano The only woman, never mind front woman.

[@Davidculshaw70]

Unbelievable beautiful,

[@StevePhillips]

Brilliant performance!

[@charlesgoode8813]

Wet crush since 2002 on this song

[@billyseymour8218]

Omg.. who wouldn’t want Debbie sat on the bed speaking french to you 😍

[@cris6949]

Un ángel 😍😍

[@groksr]

I saw Blondie in the late 70s at the San Jose Civic Auditorium. They opened up for The Kinks. Great show.

[@chrissmith256]

She's still in love with Chris, 79, and gorgeous.

[@Rigid_Digits]

Saw this on TOTPs and went out the next day and bought the single. Happy days.

[@stephenpatterson4119]

Yes Debbie is certainly an icon.Like many here i too had a big crush on her.But let's not forget she has the backing of some great muscians.