Nothing Is Real but the Girl

"Nothing Is Real but the Girl"
Single by Blondie
from the album No Exit
Released	1 June 1999
Format	CD single, Cassette, 12" vinyl
Recorded	1998
Genre	Alternative rock, Dance
Length	3:28
Label	Beyond Records
Writer(s)	Jimmy Destri
Producer(s)	Craig Leon
Blondie singles chronology
"Maria" (1999) "Nothing Is Real but the Girl" (1999) "No Exit" (1999)
Music sample "Nothing Is Real but the Girl" Alternative cover

"Nothing Is Real but the Girl" is a 1999 song by the American rock band Blondie. Written by the band's keyboardist Jimmy Destri, it was the second single taken from their seventh album No Exit.

Overview

The single was a minor hit in the UK, peaking at #26, and #89 in Germany.

Destri wrote the song with his daughter in mind; however, when the song was re-recorded for the single release, the narrative was changed from the third person to the first, shifting the focus of the song onto vocalist Debbie Harry. For example, "Only her eyes feel solid" became "Only my eyes feel solid". New lyrics were also written for the bridge.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jimmy Destri unless otherwise noted

UK CD 1

1. "Nothing Is Real but the Girl" (Boilerhouse Mix) - 3:29
2. "Nothing Is Real but the Girl" (Danny Tenaglia Club Mix) - 9:47
3. "Nothing Is Real but the Girl" (Danny Tenaglia Instradub) - 5:33

UK CD 2

1. "Nothing Is Real but the Girl" (Radio Remix With Alternate Intro) - 3:27
2. "Rip Her to Shreds" (Live) (Debbie Harry, Chris Stein) - 3:32
   • Track 2 recorded in Glasgow, November 1998.
3. "Maria (Live) - 5:10
   • Track 3 recorded at the Lyceum Theatre, London on 22nd November 1998.

UK Cassette

1. "Nothing Is Real but the Girl" (Boilerhouse Lounge Mix) - 3:26
2. "Rip Her to Shreds" (Live) (Harry, Stein) - 3:32
   • Track 2 recorded in Glasgow, November 1998.

US CD (promo only)

1. "Nothing Is Real but the Girl" (Radio Remix) - 3:13
2. "Nothing Is Real but the Girl" (Radio Remix With Alternate Intro) - 3:27

EU 12" (promo only)

1. "Nothing Is Real but the Girl" (Danny Tenaglia Heart Of Trance Mix) - 13:41
2. "Nothing Is Real but the Girl" (Danny Tenaglia Club Mix) - 9:47
3. "Nothing Is Real but the Girl" (Danny Tenaglia Instradub) - 5:33

Spain CD (promo only)

1. "Nothing Is Real but the Girl" (Radio Remix) - 3:13

Chart peaks

Chart (1999)	Peak position
Germany (Official German Charts)[1]	89
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[2]	11
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[3]	26

References

1. "Musicline.de – Blondie - Nothing Is Real but the Girl Single-Chartverfolgung" (in German). Media Control Charts. PhonoNet GmbH. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
2. "Spanishcharts.com – Blondie – Nothing Is Real but the Girl" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
3. "Blondie: Artist Chart History" Official Charts Company.