On this day in 1980 – Blondie Hits Number One with ‘The Tide Is High’ Posted on November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 by Bob Ballard On this day in 1980 – Blondie had their fifth UK No.1 single and third No.1 of this year with ‘The Tide Is High’ a song written by reggae star John Holt, also a No.1 in the US.
