Before It Was A Hit Song...VI: Hanging on the Telephone.

BEFORE IT WAS A HIT SONG…

These songs are well known but you may not know about the earlier attempts to score a hit record with prior versions of the same song.

Hanging On The Telephone

Blondie made the song famous, including it on the group's 'Parallel Lines' album in 1978. It was issued as a single in many countries and peaked at #5 in Britain. 
The original version of "Hanging On The Telephone" was recorded by The Nerves. This American punk group featured the track on its debut (and only release with new material) EP 'Nerves' in 1976. The group split after. Blondie's cover changed its songwriter Jack Lee's fortunes. 
 

Each new song will be added to the spotify playlist named: ‘Before It Was A Hit Song’.  You can check out the earlier / original versions of the hit songs you know and love.

Red Red Wine

Tainted Love

Killing Me Softly

The Best

Wind Beneath My Wings

The playlist and other Caffe` Latte` selections can be found at:

https://open.spotify.com/user/alanrosscaffelatte

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