Artist: Blondie

Title: Live In Boston '78

Year Of Release: 2025

Label: Power Chord

Genre: Rock, Pop, New Wave

Quality: FLAC (tracks)

Total Time: 02:03:09

Total Size: 768 MB





Tracklist:



1. X-Offender (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (2:53)

2. Detroit 442 (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (2:25)

3. A Shark in Jet's Clothing (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (3:14)

4. In the Sun (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (2:27)

5. (Touched by Your) Presence Dear (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (3:01)

6. Denis (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (3:13)

7. Fan Mail (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (2:49)

8. Look Good in Blue (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (2:29)

9. Man Overboard (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (3:3

10. Cautious Lip (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (5:43)

11. I'm on E (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (2:30)

12. I Didn't Have the Nerve to Say No (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (2:37)

13. In the Flesh (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (2:33)

14. Kidnapper (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (3:04)

15. Rip Her to Shreds (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (3:30)

16. Youth Nabbed as Sniper (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (3:41)

17. I'm Gonna Love You Too (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (1:41)

18. (Jet Boy) Like You Were My Baby (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (5:52)

19. Kung Fu Girls (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Early Show) (2:20)

20. In the Sun (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (3:49)

21. X Offender (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (3:0

22. Hanging on the Telephone (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (2:03)

23. Detroit 442 (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (2:54)

24. Fan Mail (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (2:51)

25. Picture This (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (2:43)

26. 11:59 (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (4:06)

27. Pretty Baby (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (4:16)

28. (Touched by Your) Presence Dear (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (2:25)

29. Sunday Girl (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (2:57)

30. Denis (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (2:5

31. I'm on E (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (2:16)

32. Will Anything Happen (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (3:03)

33. Fade Away and Radiate (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (5:10)

34. One Way or Another (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (3:5

35. Youth Nabbed as Sniper (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (5:06)

36. Heart of Glass (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (4:22)

37. Bang a Gong (Get It On) (Paradise Ballroom, Boston 5-27-78 Late Show) (5:40)



Blondie's performance at the Paradise Ballroom in Boston on May 27, 1978, was a pivotal moment in their career, capturing the band on the cusp of mainstream success. The concert, part of their Plastic Letters tour, was broadcast live on WBCN-FM, allowing a wider audience to experience their dynamic energy and undeniable stage presence. Debbie Harry commanded the stage with her signature mix of punk attitude and glamour, while the band delivered a tight, high-energy set that thrilled the Boston crowd.



The setlist featured a blend of tracks from their first two albums, Blondie and Plastic Letters, showcasing their punk and new wave roots. Songs like "X Offender," "Denis," and "Rip Her to Shreds" highlighted their raw, infectious energy, while deeper cuts further displayed their evolving sound.



This concert not only solidified Blondie's reputation as a formidable live act but also marked a significant step toward their impending global success with Parallel Lines later that year. These recordings capture the essence of the new wave pioneers' live energy during a transformative period in their career.