The Tide Is High -

: 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.

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

The song was originally written by and recorded in 1967 by his Jamaican group, The Paragons . Produced by Duke Reid for the Treasure Isle label, it was a standout of the rocksteady era—a precursor to reggae characterized by a slower tempo and soulful vocal harmonies. In this original version, Holt sings from the perspective of a man determined to wait for his turn with a woman, despite the "high tide" of other suitors. The Global Phenomenon: Blondie’s New Wave Spin : Sean Lennon recalled that "The Tide Is

: Their version hit #1 in the US, UK, and Canada, cementing their reputation for successfully blending punk/new wave with world music like reggae, rap, and disco. The 2000s Pop Update: Atomic Kitten Produced by Duke Reid for the Treasure Isle