![]() ![]() "One Way or Another" was released as the fourth single from Parallel Lines in the US and Canada, as the follow-up to the number 1 hit " Heart of Glass". According to Harrison, producer Mike Chapman came up with the chaotic ending section. The song was recorded between June and July 1978 at New York's Record Plant studio. Harry later claimed to have worked out the song live with Harrison. Then Debbie picked up on it she came up with the 'getcha-getcha-getcha's '". Jimmy really liked this piece of music, and we would play it on the road. He explained, "My original music for 'One Way or Another' was this psychedelic, Ventures-like futuristic surf song gone wrong. Musically, the song was composed by bassist Nigel Harrison, who first introduced the song to keyboardist Jimmy Destri. Everyone can relate to that and I think that's the beauty of it. You know, just shake it off, say one way or another, and get on with your life. I think in a way that's a normal kind of survival mechanism. ![]() But I tried to inject a little bit of levity into it to make it more lighthearted. I was actually stalked by a nutjob so it came out of a not-so-friendly personal event. Harry explained in an interview with Entertainment Weekly: The stalking had taken place in 1973, when Harry was a member of The Stilettos Harry's former bandmate Elda Gentile recalled, "It was freaking us all out, especially Chris ". According to Harry, the boyfriend's constant calling and persistent stalking forced her to move out of New Jersey. Written by Debbie Harry and Nigel Harrison for the band's third studio album, Parallel Lines (1978), "One Way or Another" was inspired by one of Harry's ex-boyfriends who stalked her after their breakup. It has been ranked by many critics as one of the band's best songs, has appeared on several compilation albums, and has become a live favorite for the band. "One Way or Another" has since seen critical acclaim for Harry's aggressive vocals and the band's energetic performance. It was not released as a single in the UK, but later charted in 2013. The song reached number 24 in the US and number 7 in Canada. "One Way or Another" was released as the fourth North American single from Parallel Lines, following the band's chart-topping " Heart of Glass" single. ![]() The song's music was composed by bassist Nigel Harrison, who introduced the Ventures-influenced track to keyboardist Jimmy Destri. Lyrically, the song was inspired by Blondie frontwoman Deborah Harry's experience with a stalker in the early 1970s, an incident which forced her to move away from New Jersey. " One Way or Another" is a song by American new wave band Blondie from their 1978 album Parallel Lines. To order by phone - Call (+44) 0147485010 quoting RareVinyl."One Way or Another" ( TopPop, 1978) on YouTube Postage/Shipping Cost - Add item to your basket for a postage/shipping quote. Related Artists - Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik.Īvailability - In Stock - Buy Now for shipping today Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) - 5053201245539Ĭondition - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.Īdditional info - Deleted, Picture Sleeve Typically sent to record stores, radio stations and DJs to market the artist, music, or both.Ĭatalogue No - SICP-3932 (click link for more) Promo - This item is a Promotional Item - Promos or ‘advance’ pressings differ to final or commercial releases, and are often unique. Title - Midnight Memories (click link for more of the same title) Obi-strip, lyric booklet, sticker sheet & postcard, in a resealableġ9 One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)ē:03Ģ0 Little Things (Live from the Motion Picture "This is Us")Ĕ:08Īrtist - One Direction (click link for complete listing) Comes housed in aĭigibook with promo sticker on the back, matching wraparound Of release, featuring three bonus tracks. ONE DIRECTION Midnight Memories (Limited Ultimate EditionĢ013 Japanese promotional sample 21-track CD for review ahead ![]()
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