B-side "Man Overboard" Recorded 1976 Length 2:33 | Format Vinyl Genre New wave | |
Released October 1976 (Private Stock)
1977 (Chrysalis) | ||
"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.
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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. 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 in November 1977, 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
- "In the Flesh" (Harry / Stein) – 2:33
- "Man Overboard" (Harry) – 3:22
- "In the Flesh" (Stereo Version)
- "In the Flesh" (Mono Version)
1st release: Private Stock (PVT-11532) 2nd release: Chrysalis (K-6932)
- "In the Flesh" (Harry / Stein) – 2:33
- "Man Overboard" (Harry) – 3:22