The name and the "Ave Maria" motif were used to place the subject on a pedestal, making her seem almost holy or unattainable, though the song itself is not religious.
The song hit number one in 14 countries, including Greece and Spain, though it only reached number 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Maria - Blondie
At 53 years and 227 days old, Harry entered the Guinness World Records as the oldest female singer to reach number one on the UK charts at that time. The name and the "Ave Maria" motif were