The Tide Is High -

: Blondie originally asked The Specials to back them on the recording, but the ska icons declined.

In , Blondie catapulted the song to international fame as the lead single from their album Autoamerican . The Tide Is High

Whether you prefer the raw rocksteady soul of The Paragons, the slick New Wave cool of Blondie, or the sugary pop of Atomic Kitten, "The Tide Is High" remains a definitive anthem of perseverance in love. : Blondie originally asked The Specials to back

: Sean Lennon recalled that "The Tide Is High" was one of the few modern songs his father, John Lennon , would play constantly and dance to at home. but the ska icons declined. In