Co-written by lead singer and bassist Nigel Harrison , the song was born out of Harry’s multifaceted connection to New Jersey:
is a defining track by the American new wave band Blondie , originally released on their 1979 album Eat to the Beat . The 2001 remastered version, which appears on various Greatest Hits collections and digital re-releases, preserves the song's signature sweeping energy while enhancing the clarity of its intricate production. Origins and Inspiration Union City Blue (Remastered)
: The lyrics were inspired by Harry's experience acting in the 1980 film Union City , where she played the character Lillian. She reportedly wrote the lyrics during a break in shooting. Co-written by lead singer and bassist Nigel Harrison