5 Things to Know About Blondie's Shelved Single 'Slow Motion'

‘Slow Motion’ was a remix by producer Mike Chapman intended as the fourth single from Blondie’s album Eat to the Beat.

The single was shelved because ‘Call Me’ from the American Gigolo soundtrack became an unexpected hit.

‘Call Me’ was released in 1980 and became Blondie’s biggest-selling single, overshadowing plans for ‘Slow Motion’.

The shelving of ‘Slow Motion’ meant it never received a proper commercial release at the time.

The track later appeared on compilation albums and reissues, giving fans access to the abandoned single.