One of her notable albums, "KooKoo," showcases her innovative approach to music and artistry.
Deborah Harry is best known as the lead vocalist of the band Blondie, which was pivotal in the punk and new wave movements.
Four of Blondie's songs reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 between 1979 and 1981, showcasing Harry's impact on the music scene.
Biography
Early Life
Deborah Ann Harry was born Angela Trimble on July 1, 1945, in Miami, Florida. At just three months old, she was adopted by Catherine and Richard Harry, who raised her in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Growing up, Harry was a tomboy and spent much of her childhood exploring the woods near her home. She attended Hawthorne High School, where she was voted "Best Looking" and graduated in 1963. Harry later earned an Associate of Arts degree from Centenary College in 1965 before moving to New York City, where she worked various jobs, including as a secretary and a waitress.
Career
Harry's musical journey began in the late 1960s as a backing singer for the folk rock group The Wind in the Willows. However, she gained fame as the lead vocalist of the iconic band Blondie, which became a significant force in the punk and new wave scenes. Under her leadership, Blondie produced several chart-topping hits, including four No. 1 songs on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 between 1979 and 1981. Harry's solo career also flourished, with notable albums such as "KooKoo," "Rockbird," and "Def, Dumb & Blonde," showcasing her versatility across genres like rock, pop, and disco.
Personal Life
Harry's personal life has been marked by both triumph and tragedy. She had a long-term relationship with Blondie guitarist Chris Stein, during which they faced numerous challenges, including his battle with a rare autoimmune disease and their struggles with addiction. Despite their eventual separation in 1987, they remained close friends. In her memoir, "Face It: A Memoir," Harry candidly discusses her experiences, including surviving a violent crime and her encounters with the notorious serial killer Ted Bundy. Harry's life story reflects resilience and a deep connection to her artistic roots, making her a beloved figure in music history.
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Discography
Spectropia Suite2010
- 1.Spectropia Overture3:42
- 2.Folding4:34
- 3.Now And Then2:05
- 4.Records Room1:21
- 5.What Is When?3:47
- 6.Crossed Lines0:32
- 7.This Time That Place3:43
- 8.Somewhen2:46
- 9.Then Again1:43
- 10.Ostinato & Decay3:11
- 11.Place & Time2:33
- 12.Stairway To When3:40
- 13.Sally Random3:08
- 14.Spectronia1:38
- 15.Unfolding1:59
- 16.XYZ Theme1:41
- 17.Regulator3:46
- 18.Bubbleburst4:33
- 19.This Place That Time2:34
- 20.Crashing3:06
- 21.Mutanic1:00
- 22.Chaos Ball2:18
Necessary Evil2007
- 1.Two Times Blue3:56
- 2.School for Scandal3:08
- 3.If I Had You3:14
- 4.Deep End3:09
- 5.Love With Vengeance4:36
- 6.Necessary Evil3:26
- 7.Charm Redux1:15
- 8.You’re Too Hot3:43
- 9.Dirty and Deep3:14
- 10.What Is Love4:30
- 11.Whiteout3:08
- 12.Needless to Say4:12
- 13.Heat of the Moment2:03
- 14.Charm Alarm4:53
- 15.Jen Jen5:15
- 16.Naked Eye4:27
- 17.Paradise6:19
French Kissin' - The Collection2002
- 1.French Kissin' in the USA5:14
- 2.Surrender3:37
- 3.Inner City Spillover5:00
- 4.Backfired4:54
- 5.Stability4:59
- 6.I'll Never Fall in Love3:20
- 7.Communion6:36
- 8.Mood Ring4:31
- 9.The Fugitive4:55
- 10.Chrome4:17
- 11.The Jam Was Moving3:00
- 12.Feel the Spin6:50
- 13.Rockbird3:12
- 14.Bike Boy2:47
Andrea Griminelli’s Cinema Italiano: A New Interpretation of Italian Film Music2001
- 1.My Heart and I (La Piovra)4:29
- 2.Ai giochi addio (Romeo and Juliet)3:48
- 3.You'll Come to Me (Amarcord)3:09
- 4.The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (title theme)2:57
- 5.Mediterraneo (main theme)4:06
- 6.Fratello sole, sorella luna (title theme)4:50
- 7.Cinema Paradiso (original theme)3:29
- 8.La vita è bella (theme)2:57
- 9.Gabriel's Oboe (The Mission)2:34
- 10.Malafemmina (Totò, Peppino e... La Malafemmina)5:07
- 11.When Loves Comes By (Il Postino)3:50
- 12.Parla più piano (The Godfather)3:26
- 13.Concerto For Orchestra (Anonimo veneziano)4:47
- 14.Fellini Classics Orchestral Suite (La strada / Amarcord / Prova d'orchestra)6:16
Collection2000
- 1.French Kissin' in the USA5:14
- 2.Surrender3:37
- 3.Inner City Spillover5:00
- 4.Backfired4:54
- 5.Stability4:59
- 6.I'll Never Fall in Love3:20
- 7.Communion6:36
- 8.Mood Ring4:31
- 9.The Fugitive4:55
- 10.Chrome4:17
- 11.The Jam Was Moving3:00
- 12.Feel the Spin6:50
- 13.Rockbird3:12
- 14.Bike Boy2:47
Most of All: The Best of Deborah Harry1999
- 1.I Want That Man3:44
- 2.French Kissin’ in the Usa5:14
- 3.Brite Side4:35
- 4.Sweet and Low (Single Remix Edit)4:22
- 5.Free to Fall5:31
- 6.Well Did You Evah!3:29
- 7.I Can See Clearly3:53
- 8.Strike Me Pink4:03
- 9.Communion (7’’ Edit)4:28
- 10.Backfired4:53
- 11.In Love with Love (Saw Remix)3:21
- 12.Rush, Rush4:47
- 13.The Jam Was Moving2:59
- 14.Feel the Spin4:35
- 15.Maybe for Sure4:30
- 16.I Want That Man (Almighty Definitive Mix / Radio Edit)4:05
- 17.I Want That Man (D - Bop 11.59 Vocal Mix Radio Edit)4:05
"Live" in Spain1998
- 1.Intro0:28
- 2.Fathouse5:35
- 3.Lady Butter9:37
- 4.When the Fog Lifts5:14
- 5.Dog in Sand4:28
- 6.Samba Uber Alles7:39
- 7.Wednesday Afternoon4:48
- 8.Maybe I'm Lost6:33
- 9.Bullmoose Boulevard7:16
Debravation1993
- 1.I Can See Clearly3:53
- 2.Stability5:00
- 3.Strike Me Pink4:03
- 4.Rain4:13
- 5.Communion6:36
- 6.Lip Service3:32
- 7.Mood Ring4:30
- 8.Keep On Going4:16
- 9.Dancing Down the Moon3:10
- 10.Standing in My Way4:10
- 11.The Fugitive4:56
- 12.Dog Star Girl4:49
The Complete Picture: The Very Best of Deborah Harry and Blondie1991
- 1.Heart of Glass3:58
- 2.I Want That Man3:41
- 3.Call Me3:28
- 4.Sunday Girl3:03
- 5.French Kissin’ in the USA5:10
- 6.Denis2:18
- 7.Rapture5:34
- 8.Brite Side4:34
- 9.(I’m Always Touched by Your) Presence, Dear2:41
- 10.Well, Did You Evah!3:28
- 11.The Tide Is High4:36
- 12.In Love With Love4:31
- 13.Hanging On the Telephone2:23
- 14.Island of Lost Souls3:50
- 15.Picture This2:56
- 16.Dreaming3:04
- 17.Sweet and Low4:19
- 18.Union City Blue3:20
- 19.Atomic4:39
- 20.Rip Her to Shreds3:20
Def, Dumb & Blonde1989
- 1.I Want That Man3:43
- 2.Lovelight3:56
- 3.Kiss It Better4:19
- 4.Bike Boy2:48
- 5.Get Your Way6:14
- 6.Maybe for Sure4:30
- 7.I’ll Never Fall in Love3:20
- 8.Calmarie4:43
- 9.Sweet and Low4:50
- 10.He Is So5:11
- 11.Bugeye4:06
- 12.Comic Books2:35
- 13.Forced to Live2:02
- 14.Brite Side4:35
- 15.End of the Run7:03
Once More Into the Bleach1988
- 1.Denis5:25
- 2.Heart of Glass6:52
- 3.Call Me7:07
- 4.Rapture6:56
- 5.Rapture (Bonus Beats)2:24
- 6.The Tide Is High5:37
- 7.The Jam Was Moving3:31
- 8.In Love With Love7:14
- 9.Rush Rush4:48
- 10.French Kissin’ in the USA5:15
- 11.Feel the Spin6:49
- 12.Backfired6:03
- 13.Sunday Girl (French version)3:13
Rockbird1986
- 1.I Want You4:36
- 2.French Kissin5:12
- 3.Buckle Up3:48
- 4.In Love With Love4:30
- 5.You Got Me in Trouble4:22
- 6.Free to Fall5:30
- 7.Rockbird3:09
- 8.Secret Life3:45
- 9.Beyond the Limit4:36
KooKoo1981
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I Can See Clearly1993
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I'll Try Anything Once1990
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Well, Did You Evah!1990
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I Want That Man1989
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Sweet and Low1989
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In Love With Love1987
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French Kissin1986
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Feel the Spin1985
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Rush, Rush1983
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Backfired1981
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The Jam Was Moving1981
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Brite Side1989
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Label
- Record label
- Chrysalis Records
- Record label
- Private Stock Records
Achievements
- Award
- New Jersey Hall of Fame
Groups
- Blondieoriginal · 1974current
- Adolph's Dogcurrent
- Stillettoscurrent
- The Wind in the Willowscurrent
Played together with
- Billy O’ConnorBlondie · 1974–1975 · original
Chris SteinBlondie · 1974 · original
Elvis RamoneBlondie · 1974–1982- Elvis RamoneBlondie · 1997
- Frank InfanteBlondie · 1977–1982
- Fred SmithBlondie · 1974–1975 · original
- Gary ValentineBlondie · 1975–1977
Ivan KrálBlondie · 1974–1974 · original- Jimmy DestriBlondie · 1975–1982
- Jimmy DestriBlondie · 1997–2004
- Leigh FoxxBlondie
- Matt Katz‐BohenBlondie · 2008
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Also known as: D.Harry, Debbie Harry
American singer, songwriter and actress, frontwoman of Blondie (born 1945)
Deborah Ann Harry is an American singer, songwriter and actress, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Blondie. Four of her songs with the band reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 between 1979 and 1981.
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