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Has anyone ever come across the 1976 recording of Hangin' on the Telephone done by The Nerves, fronted by Peter Case prior to the Plimsouls? This was before Blondie did it. I'd love to find/get a copy.

Cheers, Mike

It's on one of those "DIY" collections (one of the "American Power Pop" ones, I think) that Rhino put out a few years ago. They still surface in the bargain bins.

LOL, I can't believe someone responded so fast. I am humbled by the knowledge on this board! Thanks!!

Jack Lee actually wrote and sang that Nerves track. Case was a member as well as Paul Collins. What a band....

I saw Blondie on her last tour in Seattle....I loved it! Debra was AWESOME! I had FUN! saw the CREATURES the next week.

"Who me?"

hi everyone:

those of you who have never heard the song can listen to the nerves' hanging on the telephone and most of their ep album on http://www.paulcollinsbeat.com which is the website for paul collins from the nerves and the beat. apparently debor

[quote][i]Originally posted by emoglassesgirl[/i]
<br>hi everyone:

those of you who have never heard the song can listen to the nerves'

Jack Lee is one of my favorites - as were The Nerves. Jack's original version of Come Back & Stay (later covered by Paul Young) is astounding.
I'm pretty fond of the Plimsouls & Paul Collins too. I guess I prefer Jack because he never found a lot of

[quote][i]Originally posted by WolverineSyr[/i]
<br>Anyways Blir - do you still need a copy of Hanging on the Telephone? I've got it.
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Never even checked that date out!

I probably downloaded the ep from you...I really need to pay better attention to these things...