Maria

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About Maria

"Maria" is a song by the American band Blondie, taken from their 1999 album No Exit. The band's first single release since "War Child" in July 1982, "Maria" marked Blondie's return to the charts after an almost 17-year absence. It reached number one in the United Kingdom; Blondie's sixth UK chart-topper (and their first since 1980).


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1999
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She moves like she don't care
Smooth as silk, cool as air
Ooh it makes you wanna cry
She doesn't know your name
And your heart beats like a subway train
Ooh it makes you wanna die

Ooh, don't you wanna take her?
Ooh, wanna make her all your own?

Maria, you've gotta see her
Go insane and out of your mind
Latina, Ave Maria
A million and one candle lights

I've seen this thing before
In my best friend and the boy next door
Fool for love and fool on fire
Won't come in from the rain
She's oceans running down the drain
Blue as ice and desire

Don't you wanna make her?
Ooh, don't you wanna take her home?

Maria, you've gotta see her
Go insane and out of your mind
Latina, Ave Maria
A million and one candle lights

Ooh, don't you wanna break her?
Ooh, don't you wanna take her home?

She walks like she don't care
You wanna take her everywhere
Ooh, it makes you wanna cry

She's like a millionaire
Walkin' on imported air
Ooh, it makes you wanna die

Maria, you've gotta see her
Go insane and out of your mind
Latina, Ave Maria
A million and one candle lights

Maria, you've gotta see her
Go insane and out of your mind
Latina, Ave Maria
A million and one candle lights

Maria, you've gotta see her
Go insane and out of your mind
Latina, Ave Maria
A million and one candle lights

Maria, you've gotta see her
Go insane and out of your mind
Latina, Ave Maria

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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: James Destri

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"Maria" was released in 1999 as a part of "No Exit," the band's 7th studio album.
Chart Performance
The song quickly became a huge success, scoring the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart - 20 years after the band's first UK number one, "Heart of Glass."
Writing Credits
The song was written by Blondie keyboardist Jimmy Destri.
Return of Blondie
"Maria" was the band's comeback single, marking their return to the music scene after a hiatus of over a decade.
Music Video
The music video for "Maria" was directed by Alan Smithee and filmed at The Globe, a venue in downtown Los Angeles.
Unique Record
With "Maria" reaching number one in the UK, Blondie became the only American band to have chart-toppers in the UK in the '70s, '80s, and '90s.
Recording Label
The song was released under the record label "Beyond Records."
Song Theme
Energetic and catchy, the song talks about a captivating woman named Maria and the enamored feelings towards her.
Album Success
The album "No Exit" peaked at number three in the UK and number eighteen in the US, thanks to the popularity of "Maria."
Live Performances
"Maria" remained a staple in Blondie's setlists for all their subsequent live performances.
Chart Rankings
Aside from the UK, "Maria" also reached number one in Greece and Norway, and it scored a top ten spot on various charts including Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, and Sweden.
Song Composition
"Maria" is a pop-rock song infused with elements of punk and new wave, reflecting Blondie's diverse musical style.

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