5 Things to Know About Blondie’s Eat to the Beat

Released on September 28, 1979 The album came out on Chrysalis Records.

Followed their breakthrough Parallel Lines It arrived a year after the hit-filled Parallel Lines, keeping the momentum going.

Blended new wave with pop and disco The album mixed punk energy with polished pop and danceable disco grooves.

Produced by Mike Chapman Chapman also produced Parallel Lines, giving Eat to the Beat a similarly crisp, radio-friendly sound.

Included the hit “Dreaming” The lead single “Dreaming” reached the top 40 in both the US and UK.