Blondie is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1974 by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, emerging from the CBGB punk and new wave scene. They blended punk energy with pop, disco, reggae, and other styles, becoming one of the most successful acts of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
“Call Me” is Blondie’s 1980 hit, co-written by Debbie Harry and produced by Giorgio Moroder as the theme for the film American Gigolo. It became the band’s biggest single, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks and ranking as the year’s No. 1 song in the US.
- Originally offered to Stevie Nicks, who couldn’t record it due to contractual issues; Moroder then turned to Harry.
- Harry wrote the lyrics in just a few hours from the perspective of the film’s male escort character.
- Features driving synths, guitar riffs, and a sleek new-wave/disco sound.
- Also reached No. 1 in the UK and Canada.
The track remains a defining early-’80s anthem that showcased Blondie’s commercial peak and their knack for crossing genres with style.