The Nerves - Hanging on the Telephone Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'Hanging on the Telephone'?

   'Hanging on the Telephone' was originally written by Jack Lee, who was a guitarist and vocalist for the band The Nerves.

2. When was 'Hanging on the Telephone' first released?

   'Hanging on the Telephone' was first released in 1976 by The Nerves on their self-titled EP.

3. How did Blondie discover 'Hanging on the Telephone'?

   Blondie discovered 'Hanging on the Telephone' via a cassette tape compilation given to them by Jeffrey Lee Pierce of The Gun Club.

4. Did 'Hanging on the Telephone' achieve commercial success when it was first released by The Nerves?

   'Hanging on the Telephone' did not achieve commercial success when it was first released by The Nerves. It became popular only after Blondie covered it in 1978.

5. What inspired Blondie's version of 'Hanging on the Telephone' to include a phone sound effect?

   The idea to include a phone sound effect at the beginning of Blondie's version came from producer Mike Chapman. Initially, some band members thought it was too gimmicky, but they eventually agreed to try it.

6. 'Did Blondie's cover of 'Hanging on the Telephone' chart successfully?

   'Yes, Blondie's cover of 'Hanging on the Telephone' reached number five in the UK singles chart and also achieved moderate success across Europe.