In the Flesh (Blondie song)

"In the Flesh"
Single by Blondie
from the album Blondie
B-side	"Man Overboard"
Released	October 1976 (Private Stock) 1977 (Chrysalis)
Format	Vinyl
Recorded	1976
Genre	Pop, new wave
Length	2:33
Label	Private Stock Chrysalis
Writer(s)	Deborah Harry, Chris Stein
Producer(s)	Richard Gottehrer
Certification	Gold (ARIA)
Blondie singles chronology
"X Offender" (1976) "In the Flesh" (1976) "Rip Her to Shreds" (1977)
Audio sample file info · help Alternative cover Australian edition of the "In The Flesh" single, the first Blondie single to be issued on the Chrysalis label.

"In the Flesh" is a song by American band Blondie. Originally from the band's self-titled debut album, Blondie, the song was Blondie's second and final single on the Private Stock label.

Song information

The song has a feel reminiscent of Phil Spector-produced pop from the early 60s, with prominent piano, female backing vocals, and a time signature of 12/8.

In Australia, after the song was played by mistake (instead of "X Offender") on the nationally broadcast music program Countdown, it was well received by the viewing audience.^[1] Chrysalis Records re-released the song as a single in Australia, again with "Man Overboard" as the B-side. When it reached #2 on the charts, Australia became the first territory in which Blondie achieved a hit single.

"In the Flesh" was featured in the 1982 film The Last American Virgin. The song was also featured in the film 200 Cigarettes (1999) and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. The song was covered by fictional band Low Shoulder in the 2009 film Jennifer's Body.

Release history

U.S. 7" (PS-45.141) / (PVT 1329 SP)^[2]

1. "In the Flesh" (Harry / Stein) – 2:33
2. "Man Overboard" (Harry) – 3:22

US 7" Promo (PSR-45.141)

1. "In the Flesh" (Stereo Version)
2. "In the Flesh" (Mono Version)

• Labeled as a promo. Contains stereo and mono versions on opposite sides ^[3]

Australia 7"

1st release: Private Stock (PVT-11532) 2nd release: Chrysalis (K-6932)

1. "In the Flesh" (Harry / Stein) – 2:33
2. "Man Overboard" (Harry) – 3:22

Chart	Peak position
Australia	2

References

1. Che, Cathy (1999), 'Deborah Harry: Platinum Blonde', MPG Books Ltd, Cornwall, p.53
2. Che, Cathy (1999), 'Deborah Harry: Platinum Blonde', MPG Books Ltd, Cornwall, p.223
3. Che, Cathy (1999), 'Deborah Harry: Platinum Blonde', MPG Books Ltd, Cornwall, p.223

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics