The Tide Is High Guide

The song proved its timelessness again in when British girl group Atomic Kitten released a poppier, "Get the Feeling" version. It reached #1 in the UK once more, making it one of the rare tracks to top the charts twice with versions by different female-led acts. Cultural Impact & Fun Facts

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

: 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 song proved its timelessness again in when

In , Blondie catapulted the song to international fame as the lead single from their album Autoamerican . : Their version hit #1 in the US,

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.

: 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.