Blondie — Rapture (Doomsday Deathmix)
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Toe to toe
Dancing very close
Barely breathing
Almost comatose
Wall to wall
People hypnotised
And they're stepping lightly
Hang each night
in Rapture
Back to back
Sacrailiac
Spineless movement
And a wild attack
Face to face
Sadly solitude
And it's finger popping
Twenty-four hour shopping
in Rapture
Dancing very close
Barely breathing
Almost comatose
Wall to wall
People hypnotised
And they're stepping lightly
Hang each night
in Rapture
Back to back
Sacrailiac
Spineless movement
And a wild attack
Face to face
Sadly solitude
And it's finger popping
Twenty-four hour shopping
in Rapture
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Debbie Harry, the subject of many teenage boy's wet day dream. 
newbolddrive wrote:
Glad it's not just me that hates that 'rap'
Thank goodness this version doesn't include that silly rap about the man from Mars eating cars. This resurrects a good song.
Glad it's not just me that hates that 'rap'
newbolddrive wrote:
Thank goodness no one cares what you think. The original song was perfect as the artist intended it to be.
Thank goodness this version doesn't include that silly rap about the man from Mars eating cars. This resurrects a good song.
Thank goodness no one cares what you think. The original song was perfect as the artist intended it to be.
Yo Debbie, go Debbie..
You can speed this up, slow it down or play it backwards (70s style LOL) and that bass will still rock you!
Those eyes.
Not a fan of this one. It doesn't need some crazy beat to "fix it up".. the original song stands on its own even after 43 years.
Damn kids.
Much better without the rap...
tm wrote:
I have to admit this is very interesting version of this fine song, LOVE IT
Good grief - you people try to suck the love out of everything - miserable fucking bastards. This is a really great version. The bass line alone is priceless. Stop posting hate or anger about art, it’s wasted energy you idjits.
I have to admit this is very interesting version of this fine song, LOVE IT
tm wrote:
somebody needs a hug
Good grief - you people try to suck the love out of everything - miserable fucking bastards. This is a really great version. The bass line alone is priceless. Stop posting hate or anger about art, it’s wasted energy you idjits.
somebody needs a hug
Good grief - you people try to suck the love out of everything - miserable fucking bastards.
This is a really great version. The bass line alone is priceless. Stop posting hate or anger about art, it’s wasted energy you idjits.
This is very, very COOL.
That bass.
ace of bass
That bass.
ace of bass
This is a great remix.
Went hiking Saturday with a guy who is absolutely convinced he'll be taken in The Rapture. So much so, he set up a trust for his kids. Refrained from suggesting that if The Rapture does indeed happen, laws and society will dissolve within 48 hours along with his carefully planned trust.
This version? So-so. Ms Harry's photo has been fabulously remixed, however.
This version? So-so. Ms Harry's photo has been fabulously remixed, however.
just awful. corny AF. i suppose it could be worse. they coulda spliced in Doug E Fresh and The Human Beatbox
I prefer the original, that would get a 10 from me. This version, only 7.
Love the bass riff.
newbolddrive wrote:
That's exactly what made this a great song; well the original anyway. Debbie Harry saw rap as a new and emerging genre, she was WAY ahead of her time on that subject, and had a LOT to do with rap becoming mainstream. You don't have to like rap to appreciate what she did for it.
Thank goodness this version doesn't include that silly rap about the man from Mars eating cars. This resurrects a good song.
That's exactly what made this a great song; well the original anyway. Debbie Harry saw rap as a new and emerging genre, she was WAY ahead of her time on that subject, and had a LOT to do with rap becoming mainstream. You don't have to like rap to appreciate what she did for it.
Thank goodness this version doesn't include that silly rap about the man from Mars eating cars. This resurrects a good song.
carmelmik wrote:
probably aged well
Judging from her cameo in "High Fidelity" (TV series, 2020).... Yup!
probably aged well
garrettb wrote:
Hmmm, is she your crush as a 77 year old woman?
probably aged well
Hmmm, is she your crush as a 77 year old woman?
probably aged well
bwood11243 wrote:
Hmmm, is she your crush as a 77 year old woman?
Ahhhh, Deborah Harry. My crush as a 13 year old boy.
Hmmm, is she your crush as a 77 year old woman?
malvey254 wrote:
Funny you should mention Joni Mitchell. After hearing this awesome remix, I looked up Rhythm Scholar, and their catalog of remixes of popular songs is amazing, and goes from The Beatles, to Coldplay, to Snoop and Public Enemy. Among the remixes is Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now". You can listen to it all free on Soundcloud or download the remixes directly from his website:
www.rhythmscholar.com
Not only does this DJ remix the songs using the original elements, but for several songs he hired studio musicians to come add new instrumental tracks. Thanks RP for another amazing music discovery!
This one is brilliant
regulate
Funny you should mention Joni Mitchell. After hearing this awesome remix, I looked up Rhythm Scholar, and their catalog of remixes of popular songs is amazing, and goes from The Beatles, to Coldplay, to Snoop and Public Enemy. Among the remixes is Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now". You can listen to it all free on Soundcloud or download the remixes directly from his website:
www.rhythmscholar.com
Not only does this DJ remix the songs using the original elements, but for several songs he hired studio musicians to come add new instrumental tracks. Thanks RP for another amazing music discovery!
This one is brilliant
regulate
Does not measure up to the original (but what would)
pinto wrote:
Trust me. You'd rather be Debbie Harry.
I would rather be Nina Hagen!
Trust me. You'd rather be Debbie Harry.
I would rather be Nina Hagen!
jelgator wrote:
So is Debbie, pant, pant!
This is really, really good. I mean really good.
So is Debbie, pant, pant!
sunybuny wrote:
I just wanted to be her... or Annie Lenox.
Trust me. You'd rather be Debbie Harry.
I just wanted to be her... or Annie Lenox.
Trust me. You'd rather be Debbie Harry.
Jelani wrote:
Bill just did it again! Long Live RP!!!
Great segue from Army of Me!
Bill just did it again! Long Live RP!!!
bwood11243 wrote:
......My crush as a 33 y.o. boy.
Ahhhh, Deborah Harry. My crush as a 13 year old boy.
......My crush as a 33 y.o. boy.
bwood11243 wrote:
Yep! mine too lol
Ahhhh, Deborah Harry. My crush as a 13 year old boy.
Yep! mine too lol
I like this a lot, but I want to hear the full version from time-to-time. Yes it is very dated and a bit cringe, but it still has its place.
Such an erotic photo.
She was always SO cool.
Great segue from Army of Me!
Ok_Sobriquet wrote:
it was!!!
Cool dance vibe mixed with a recognizable song. I bet it's fun to dance to with your sweetie.
westslope wrote:
You dont need to pigeonhole music its just music unless you ate US American.😂
So how do you categorize/pigeonhole this song?
A little funk, a little disco, a little electronica?
Has me wondering Steven Wilson was listening to this and similar material.
You dont need to pigeonhole music its just music unless you ate US American.😂
L8ve Blondie
needs more cowbell....
bwood11243 wrote:
My crush as an 18 yo teenager...
Ahhhh, Deborah Harry. My crush as a 13 year old boy.
My crush as an 18 yo teenager...
Wow - impressive remix!, do not miss the video ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
wonderunit wrote:
I hope to God you put your pathetic unit back in your mouth.
thank God they pulled Debbie Harry's pathetic attempt to rap from this mix.
I hope to God you put your pathetic unit back in your mouth.
the Mix is Weak! How we gonna get down when the Mix is Weak?
thank God they pulled Debbie Harry's pathetic attempt to rap from this mix.
Snipey wrote:
Agreed, makes me want to listen to the original now
Agreed, makes me want to listen to the original now
7 because it's Blondie's classic. It would have been 10 if it had not been desecrated by remixing.
What was a Masterpiece is made ridiculous here.
Can we finally say it. The much lionized "dj/producer/mixologist" is essentially a talentless douchebag, too long overcompensated at the expense of the musician
Can we finally say it. The much lionized "dj/producer/mixologist" is essentially a talentless douchebag, too long overcompensated at the expense of the musician
So how do you categorize/pigeonhole this song?
A little funk, a little disco, a little electronica?
Has me wondering Steven Wilson was listening to this and similar material.
A little funk, a little disco, a little electronica?
Has me wondering Steven Wilson was listening to this and similar material.
Went from a 6 to an 8 today. Wanted to share but the video is DEEscuzzting. Went with the Purrfection remix ... Love the sounds. Thanks RP!
fortheloveofpete wrote:
Are you saying she looks like she's 74? Shocker!
Just saw them last week...the years have not been kind
Are you saying she looks like she's 74? Shocker!
LowPhreak wrote:
Funny you should mention Joni Mitchell. After hearing this awesome remix, I looked up Rhythm Scholar, and their catalog of remixes of popular songs is amazing, and goes from The Beatles, to Coldplay, to Snoop and Public Enemy. Among the remixes is Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now". You can listen to it all free on Soundcloud or download the remixes directly from his website:
www.rhythmscholar.com
Not only does this DJ remix the songs using the original elements, but for several songs he hired studio musicians to come add new instrumental tracks. Thanks RP for another amazing music discovery!
What's with the "Doomsday Deathmix" stupid moniker?
What's next...Pat Benatar's "Zombie Apocalypse" version of Hit Me With Your Best Shot?
Joni Mitchell's "Nuclear Armageddon" version of Free Man in Paris?
Jesus.
What's next...Pat Benatar's "Zombie Apocalypse" version of Hit Me With Your Best Shot?
Joni Mitchell's "Nuclear Armageddon" version of Free Man in Paris?
Jesus.
Funny you should mention Joni Mitchell. After hearing this awesome remix, I looked up Rhythm Scholar, and their catalog of remixes of popular songs is amazing, and goes from The Beatles, to Coldplay, to Snoop and Public Enemy. Among the remixes is Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now". You can listen to it all free on Soundcloud or download the remixes directly from his website:
www.rhythmscholar.com
Not only does this DJ remix the songs using the original elements, but for several songs he hired studio musicians to come add new instrumental tracks. Thanks RP for another amazing music discovery!
Cool dance vibe mixed with a recognizable song. I bet it's fun to dance to with your sweetie.
Gotta love Debbie ...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/...
yet another blundering of a decent job called a remix. leave the original alone;
no one wants to see the Donald's face pasted on the Mona Lisa. Why support these corruptions of good music?
no one wants to see the Donald's face pasted on the Mona Lisa. Why support these corruptions of good music?
justin4kick wrote:
Where's the man from Mars?
Now in Texas building rockets to get home.
Where's the man from Mars?
Now in Texas building rockets to get home.
Great mix on a classic!
This is really, really good. I mean really good.
jlind wrote:
2017 was a remarkable year in music
I own Rogers 2017 on CD in mint, thx RP2017 was a remarkable year in music
dwhayslett wrote:
Wait, those are bones?
I would have happily given her an extra one back in the day.
Wait, those are bones?
I would have happily given her an extra one back in the day.
A pedant writes, re the lyrics:
It's sacroiliac, not sacrailiac.
It's sacroiliac, not sacrailiac.
Clever link, Mr & Mrs G...
Weller "Walk on Gilded Splinters" to this...
https://twitter.com/BlondieOff...
Rest In Peace, Dr. John. Safe journey...
Weller "Walk on Gilded Splinters" to this...
https://twitter.com/BlondieOff...
Rest In Peace, Dr. John. Safe journey...
Whoa! THIS is Blondie?! 👍🏻👍🏻
Good job, B and R, sorting through the dross co come up with this!
what? RP playing a remix of a disco classic? how revolutionary! And so typical too. Love it!
bwood11243 wrote:
no longer a crush?
Ahhhh, Deborah Harry. My crush as a 13 year old boy.
no longer a crush?
Funk and Punk! 
Spiffy remix, love the mashup of this with The Doors Riders On The Storm as well.
I didn't remember how good this song is
no, no..............NO
LowPhreak wrote:
How about William Shatner covering "Mr. Tambourine Man," Insane Clown Posse covering "Let's Go All the Way," or Megadeth covering "Anarchy In the U.K."?
What's with the "Doomsday Deathmix" stupid moniker?
What's next...Pat Benatar's "Zombie Apocalypse" version of Hit Me With Your Best Shot?
Joni Mitchell's "Nuclear Armageddon" version of Free Man in Paris?
Jesus.
What's next...Pat Benatar's "Zombie Apocalypse" version of Hit Me With Your Best Shot?
Joni Mitchell's "Nuclear Armageddon" version of Free Man in Paris?
Jesus.
How about William Shatner covering "Mr. Tambourine Man," Insane Clown Posse covering "Let's Go All the Way," or Megadeth covering "Anarchy In the U.K."?
LowPhreak wrote:
Being a remix it has to have something in parenthesis beside the name. Usually that something is: something mix. Why not Doomsday Deathmix, what with the tolling bells and apocalyptic back beats.
What's with the "Doomsday Deathmix" stupid moniker?
What's next...Pat Benatar's "Zombie Apocalypse" version of Hit Me With Your Best Shot?
Joni Mitchell's "Nuclear Armageddon" version of Free Man in Paris?
Jesus.
What's next...Pat Benatar's "Zombie Apocalypse" version of Hit Me With Your Best Shot?
Joni Mitchell's "Nuclear Armageddon" version of Free Man in Paris?
Jesus.
Being a remix it has to have something in parenthesis beside the name. Usually that something is: something mix. Why not Doomsday Deathmix, what with the tolling bells and apocalyptic back beats.
I'm a sucker for this updated sound. Blondie forever!
Boreal wrote:
Pandemic Panic also a very good band name.
(Right up there with "Airborn Toxic Event")
You might want to wait a couple of years though...
Doomsday Deathmix, perfect for Pandemic Panic
Pandemic Panic also a very good band name.
(Right up there with "Airborn Toxic Event")
You might want to wait a couple of years though...
LowPhreak wrote:
LOL, some good irony there dude.
What's with the "Doomsday Deathmix" stupid moniker?
What's next...Pat Benatar's "Zombie Apocalypse" version of Hit Me With Your Best Shot?
Joni Mitchell's "Nuclear Armageddon" version of Free Man in Paris?
Jesus.
What's next...Pat Benatar's "Zombie Apocalypse" version of Hit Me With Your Best Shot?
Joni Mitchell's "Nuclear Armageddon" version of Free Man in Paris?
Jesus.
LOL, some good irony there dude.
Doomsday Deathmix, perfect for Pandemic Panic
dwhayslett wrote:
Wait, those are bones?
Ah, no. Those are boobies. I meant the great bones of DH's facial structure.
Wait, those are bones?
Ah, no. Those are boobies. I meant the great bones of DH's facial structure.
tomcool wrote:
Wait, those are bones?
DH has great bones.
Wait, those are bones?
SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
DH has great bones.
. . . and a truly outstanding cover image. . .
DH has great bones.
sm11 wrote:
a very pointed observation
Bwahahaha- I see what you did there!
a very pointed observation
Bwahahaha- I see what you did there!
LowPhreak wrote:
What's with the "Doomsday Deathmix" stupid moniker?
What's next...Pat Benatar's "Zombie Apocalypse" version of Hit Me With Your Best Shot?
Joni Mitchell's "Nuclear Armageddon" version of Free Man in Paris?
Jesus.
Funny!What's next...Pat Benatar's "Zombie Apocalypse" version of Hit Me With Your Best Shot?
Joni Mitchell's "Nuclear Armageddon" version of Free Man in Paris?
Jesus.
Sounds like The Propellerheads. Love it!
That bass line is unmistakable,but I was expecting a cover, so I was pleased to hear Deborah Harry's vocals kick in. This most excellent remix is a nice update to a classic.
Where's the man from Mars?
normally this kind of remix makes me quickly skip but... i lingered on this one long enough to get caught by it... nice one Bill.
Very groovy!
I know the written lyrics say one thing, but she sings something different..regarding what's going on with the fingers...
Not bad.
The original has a quite tightly played rhythm with a great arrangement. No need for a remix like this.
Mostly though, I really miss the brass/horns of the original, they gave it a lot more swing than this mix. They should have left those in!
Not a fan of Blondie, as the drummer did suck. But this track, with a drummer, it is worthy. Though chimes, over the top. You did not need to go there.
fortheloveofpete wrote:
Nor have you.
Just saw them last week...the years have not been kind
Nor have you.
LowPhreak wrote:
You'd probably have to ask the Rhythm Scholar remix people why they chose such a name; they seem to be pretty lighthearted with their remix names. Maybe those tunes you mentioned are coming soon!
What's with the "Doomsday Deathmix" stupid moniker?
What's next...Pat Benatar's "Zombie Apocalypse" version of Hit Me With Your Best Shot?
Joni Mitchell's "Nuclear Armageddon" version of Free Man in Paris?
Jesus.
What's next...Pat Benatar's "Zombie Apocalypse" version of Hit Me With Your Best Shot?
Joni Mitchell's "Nuclear Armageddon" version of Free Man in Paris?
Jesus.
You'd probably have to ask the Rhythm Scholar remix people why they chose such a name; they seem to be pretty lighthearted with their remix names. Maybe those tunes you mentioned are coming soon!
SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
Hey, it was cold in there!
. . . and a truly outstanding cover image. . .
Hey, it was cold in there!
Just saw them last week...the years have not been kind
bwood11243 wrote:
I was 23, but equally smitten.
Ahhhh, Deborah Harry. My crush as a 13 year old boy.
I was 23, but equally smitten.
Love this version
cool remix,
AND Blondie mmummmblemumble mummbmmbmble overtheyears mum m u m RAP had to m u m u jiu I listen m iu u um m ble.
- BILL
- BILL
bwood11243 wrote:
I just wanted to be her... or Annie Lenox.
Ahhhh, Deborah Harry. My crush as a 13 year old boy.
I just wanted to be her... or Annie Lenox.
SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
a very pointed observation
. . . and a truly outstanding cover image. . .
a very pointed observation
bwood11243 wrote:
Autoamerican was the first album (cassette) I purchased as a kid. Had Parallel Lines on 8 track. Eventually all of them on vinyl. Sigh. Blondie was just the best...
Ahhhh, Deborah Harry. My crush as a 13 year old boy.
Autoamerican was the first album (cassette) I purchased as a kid. Had Parallel Lines on 8 track. Eventually all of them on vinyl. Sigh. Blondie was just the best...
I'm not normally a fan of remixes, but this is pretty good (still like the original better though).
Ahhhh, Deborah Harry. My crush as a 13 year old boy.
After hearing this a couple of times, I am starting to like this.
wingo395 wrote:
And now I can never unsee that video. I need an episode of Sesame Street or something, stat. Holy crap.
Rhythm Scholar does some very nice remixes. This one was done to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Rapture". Here is a bizarre and surreal video of this song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CH0_Zb6GG8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CH0_Zb6GG8
And now I can never unsee that video. I need an episode of Sesame Street or something, stat. Holy crap.
WoW. Great claim as the first rap played on mainstream radio. Cheers Bill!
Outstanding update of a classic - nicely done
. . . and a truly outstanding cover image. . .
Ahhhh...that bass lick.
Most enjoyable.
out of contrast, bill will play the original just adjacent to this.
Incredible version, love it
Pretty much anything with the glorious Ms. Harry and her sensuous voice is at least an 8... :)
Oh stop it. I'm too old to be chair-dancing to a remix of a song I remember from a million years ago.
It's really great hearing a good song, made to sound so much different. Finding these rarities it is important to Share with All of Us. Keep digging them up and playing ALL of them!
do NOT stop finding these :)
scarletdancer wrote:
yep.
Remix version sucks. Do not like. 
yep.
Remix version sucks. Do not like.
blech to the remix version!
Really rockin it 11/19/17 1 pm PST. Genius segue from Soundgarden Fell On Black Days to King Crimson Eyes Wide Open, working up to this and whatever comes next .............
Proclivities wrote:
As far as I remember (and granted it was 1980, so my memory may be a little sketchy), Blondie's "Autoamerican" album was released a few weeks before The Clash's "Sandinista". I believe that the single "Rapture" was also released before the single "The Magnificent Seven".
Autoamerican was released in November of 1980, Sandinista! in December 1980. "Rapture" was released as a single in Jan of 81. I don't think "the Magnificent Seven" and/or "Magnificent Dance" was released until the spring of 81
As far as I remember (and granted it was 1980, so my memory may be a little sketchy), Blondie's "Autoamerican" album was released a few weeks before The Clash's "Sandinista". I believe that the single "Rapture" was also released before the single "The Magnificent Seven".
Autoamerican was released in November of 1980, Sandinista! in December 1980. "Rapture" was released as a single in Jan of 81. I don't think "the Magnificent Seven" and/or "Magnificent Dance" was released until the spring of 81
Good grief - you people try to suck the love out of everything - miserable fucking bastards. This is a really great version. The bass line alone is priceless. Stop posting hate or anger about art, it’s wasted energy you idjits.
THIS.
Also, great song - this version and...well...all of them, really.