The lyric "like a millionaire / walking on imported air" was actually recycled from an earlier Blondie track, "Walk Like Me," from their 1980 album Autoamerican . Chart-Breaking Success
"Maria" wasn't just a comeback; it was a record-breaking moment for lead singer . Maria - Blondie
The song hit number one in 14 countries, including Greece and Spain, though it only reached number 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The lyric "like a millionaire / walking on
The success of "Maria" made Blondie the first American band to have UK number-one singles in three different decades: the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Music Video & Style The success of "Maria" made Blondie the first
Destri penned the lyrics based on his fantasies while attending Catholic school, describing a feeling of "sexual repression causing incredible desire".
The name and the "Ave Maria" motif were used to place the subject on a pedestal, making her seem almost holy or unattainable, though the song itself is not religious.