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Chances are you've heard "Hanging On The Telephone." It's been covered by a number of artists, most notably Cat Power and Blondie. But the original was crafted by The Nerves, a '70s power-pop group that only released an EP but made enough of an impact people for to still be talking about them decades later. Now, Alive Records has announced it will release the first full-length from the group (with its blessing), entitled One Way Ticket. It hits stores Nov. 25.

They say it's not what you know, but who you know. It seems Fall Out Boy has taken this rule to heart on its upcoming record, Folie à Deux. In an e-mail exchange with MTV News, fab FOB frontman Pete Wentz confirmed that the band has scored guest spots from Lil Wayne and Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry for its upcoming record, set for release in November. Wentz also confirmed that workhorse producer Pharrell contributes a track to the album. We'd like to say this is Debbie Harry's strangest collaboration, but if you'll recall, she did that track with Mobb Deep and Coolio in 1999.

Recently in the Paste office, we received a press release about an Oct. 6 event called Gimme Shelter, which will feature Debbie Harry, Moby and Earl Greyhound, and which was described as a “concert benefiting NYC’s at-risk animals.” Being dog-owners ourselves, we were moved by the whole idea—moved, that is, to commemorate Gimme Shelter with a list of other significant collaborations between musicians and animals. We’re sure we missed some good ones. Add yours in the comments.

Are reports of punk rock's demise greatly exaggerated? Conflicting opinions on the subject abound both on the internet and off. The recent revamping of CBGB's East Village space into a pricey designer clothing store has perhaps given additional heft to one side of the argument.

Now, the iconic Debbie Harry has re-emerged with her band that sprang from that particular late '70s scene. Contrary to Harry's announcement two years ago that Blondie's tour with The Cars would be its last, the band's new trek kicks off in early June.

Dates:

June
5 - Baltimore, Md. @ Ram's Head Live
6 - Englewood, N.J. @ Bergen Performing Arts Center
8 - Jackson, N.J. @ Six Flags
10 - Kingston, N.Y. @ Broadway Theater
12 - Orillia, Ontario @ Casino Rama
13 - Orilla, Ontario @ Casino Rama
14 - Niagra Falls, N.Y. @ Seneca Events Center
16 - Red Bank, N.J. @ Count Basie Theater
18 - Farmingville, New York @ Brookhaven Ampitheater
20 - Hyannis, Mass. @ Cape Cod Melody Tent
21 - Cohasset, Mass. @ South Shore Music Circus
22 - New York, N.Y. @ Nokia Theater
24 - Louisville, Ky. @ Kentucky Center
26 - Chester, W.V. @ Mountaineer Racetrack and Lodge
27 - Chicago, Ill. @ Lincoln Park Zoo
28 - Milwaukee, Wis. @ Summerfest

Related links:
Blondie.net
YouTube: Blondie - "Heart of Glass"
Blondie on MySpace

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