On February 7, 1999, made a triumphant return to the top of the charts with "Maria," their first single after a 17-year hiatus. Released as the lead single from their seventh studio album, No Exit , the track became their sixth number-one hit in the UK—exactly 20 years after their first, "Heart of Glass". The Story Behind the Song
"Maria" wasn't just a comeback; it was a record-breaking moment for lead singer . Maria - Blondie
The lyric "like a millionaire / walking on imported air" was actually recycled from an earlier Blondie track, "Walk Like Me," from their 1980 album Autoamerican . Chart-Breaking Success On February 7, 1999, made a triumphant return