The Hardest Part

Blondie

About The Hardest Part

"The Hardest Part" is a 1979 song by the American new wave band Blondie. In North America, it was released as the second single from the band's fourth album Eat to the Beat (in Europe, "Union City Blue" was released as the second single). It was written by the group's principal songwriting partnership, Deborah Harry and Chris Stein. The single achieved minor success, reaching #84 and #86 on the Billboard Hot 100 and RPM 100 Singles respectively.


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1996
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Twenty five tons of hardened steel, rolls on no ordinary wheel
Inside the armored car, ride two big armed guards
In a bulletproof vest, shatterproof glass, overdrive we're gonna pass
Twenty five tons of hardened steel, rolls on no ordinary wheel
The hardest part of the armored guard
Big man of steel behind the steering wheel
Nitro and acetylene open la machine
No short heist no overnight big money
Take ya to Brazil

Bulletproof vest, shatterproof glass, overdrive we're gonna pass
Time bomb, greasy mob, count down ,hurry up, come on
The hardest part of the armored guard
Big man of steel behind the steering wheel
In a wire mesh cage with a twelve gauge
Radio, we're coming fast
Ooh need to feel some hardened steel
Deliver the big money deal

Of the armored guard here's what I heard
I'll tell you that he will no matter what you feel
The hardest part of the armored guard
Big man of steel behind the steering wheel
Twenty five tons of hardened steel deliver the big money deal

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Blondie

Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s. Their first two albums contained strong elements of these genres, and although successful in the United Kingdom and Australia, Blondie was regarded as an underground band in the United States until the release of Parallel Lines in 1978. Over the next three years, the band achieved several hit singles including "Call Me", "Atomic" and "Heart of Glass" and became noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles incorporating elements of disco,pop,rap, and reggae, while retaining a basic style as a New Wave band. more »

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Written by: CHRIS STEIN, DEBORAH HARRY

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10 facts about this song

Album
"The Hardest Part" is a part of the album "Eat to Beat," which is Blondie's fourth studio album.
Release Date
The song was released in 1979.
Genre
This song showcases Blondie's distinct new wave style blending elements of punk rock, disco, and pop.
Chart Ranking
The song peaked at number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "The Hardest Part" are about a bank heist, showcasing Blondie's ability to infuse narrative storytelling into their songs.
Band's Lineup
At the time of this song's release, Blondie consisted of members Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Jimmy Destri, and Nigel Harrison.
Single Release
"The Hardest Part" was released as a double A-side single with "Union City Blue" in the UK, where it reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song, featuring a futuristic performance by the band.
Song Length
The original album version of the song has a length of 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
Song Style
"The Hardest Part" exemplified Blondie's move towards a more polished and commercially accessible sound, compared to their earlier, more raw punk style.

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