High - The Tide Is

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

: 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 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

: Debbie Harry and Chris Stein found the song on a reggae compilation tape in London. The Tide Is High

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