Happy Birthday to the Eternally Lovely Debbie Harry

[georged]

She turns 78 today.

This video is NOT Blondie playing one of their hit songs, but when she volunteered to talk to a bunch of kids. It's quite revealing. She doesn't do the narcissistic Pop Star Thing at all:

 

[simong]

78?
Crikey, time marches on! Beautiful face & a beautiful voice, one of the very best.

 

[mortonbriar]

It's nice to see she is still holding on, even if the tide is high.

 

[ssjones]

Yep, that is one classy lady. As a young boy graduating in 1979, just after Parallel Lines was released, I don't know any guys not in love with Debbie Harry.

 

[ssjones]

This says it all. I still employ much of this advice with Mrs Jones. When she hears Led Zeppelin Four....

'All right, now pay attention. First of all Rat, you never let on how much you like a girl....' - Fast Times at Ridgemont High

[the "five-point plan"] Mike Damone: All right, now pay attention. First of all Rat, you never let on how much you like a girl. [standing next to a life size cut out of Deborah Harry in a Record Store] Mike Damone: "Oh, Debbie. Hi." Two, you always call the shots. "Kiss me. You won't regret...

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[simong]

Here she is at Glastonbury, last weekend!

 

[mawnansmiff]

She turns 78 today.

This video is NOT Blondie playing one of their hit songs, but when she volunteered to talk to a bunch of kids. It's quite revealing. She doesn't do the narcissistic Pop Star Thing at all:

WOW, that guy's teeth...do they glow in the dark?

Regards,

Jay.

 

[jpberg]

WOW, that guy's teeth...do they glow in the dark?

Regards,

Jay.

Jay, don’t make it so easy.

 

[kcghost]

I can't believe I missed this. I can't believe it, she's older than I am!!

 

[ssjones]

Iggy Pop also performed and seems to be holding up very well. 76 years young. Someone should buy him a Blondie concert T-shirt. Fast.

 

[anotherbob]

She turns 78 today.

This video is NOT Blondie playing one of their hit songs, but when she volunteered to talk to a bunch of kids. It's quite revealing. She doesn't do the narcissistic Pop Star Thing at all:

She is awesome. And I love these clips of famous people talking to kids. Why they're always quite revealing. One rocks star who is famous for what a jerk he is did one of these, and got hey at least he's nice to kids points.

 

[georged]

Digging up that 1980 video triggered the YouTube Spybot to suggest another of the same type for me this morning.

This one is from 1979, where Debbie and bandmate/boyfriend Chris Stein chat with a BBC TV talk show guy before kicking off a concert tour of England.

What strikes you immediately is how natural, laid-back, and matter-of-fact everyone WAS in those days. Also, how insanely charming and unassuming Debbie was when the spotlights, amplifiers, and her "Blondie" stage persona were switched off.

 

[gamzultovah]

Digging up that 1980 video triggered the YouTube Spybot to suggest another of the same type for me this morning.

This one is from 1979, where Debbie and bandmate/boyfriend Chris Stein chat with a BBC TV talk show guy before kicking off a concert tour of England.

What strikes you immediately is how natural, laid-back, and matter-of-fact everyone WAS in those days. Also, how insanely charming and unassuming Debbie was when the spotlights, amplifiers, and her "Blondie" stage persona were switched off.

They were laid back, the interviewer was a snarky snot though.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

I am not overly familiar with Debbie Harry, but I did know a girl in college who was nicknamed Hairy Debbie, an appelation I only found out about way too late, unfortunately.

 

[georged]

They were laid back, the interviewer was a snarky snot though.

I always figured seeing how far a radio or TV interviewer could push guests back in those days was a big part of why people tuned in to such shows. It was a "couldn't lose" situation. Get their "prey" to respond by firing back or walking out only meant more attention for the show, and created suspense (of a sort) when they couldn't manage it.

Little doubt that established stars with PR teams and etc. knew the game well.

 

[Alejo R.]

Let's do a crossover. Debbie Harry is in an independent movie called "Pipe Dreams" which takes place in a pipe factory, I think Dr. Grabow.
it's a short

Pipe Dreams (Short 2011) | Short, Drama

22m

m.imdb.com

 

[georged]

Let's do a crossover. Debbie Harry is in an independent movie called "Pipe Dreams" which takes place in a pipe factory, I think Dr. Grabow.
it's a short

Pipe Dreams (Short 2011) | Short, Drama

22m

m.imdb.com

Yup, it's the Grabow factory.

First I've ever heard of it.

Gonna track it down, the me, is.

Fun stuff. Bill called his PipeWorld friends when the cameras showed up, looks like.

 

[ssjones]

This was actually shot at the original Kaywoodie factory in New York. Look who has a small role. I forgot all about this movie, and don't think I ever knew Debbie Harry was in it!

 

[ssjones]

And Paul B, owner of Park Lane Tobacconist, and one time pipe maker, in Clifton Park NY (just up the road from the former Kaywoodie factory in Peekskill)

 

[autumnfog]

A movie featuring a pipe factory, not something you see everyday.
Thanks for noticing!