Video Killed the Radio Star
Buggles
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I heard you on the wireless back in fifty two Lying awake intent at tuning in on you If I was young it didn't stop you coming through Oh, a, oh They took the credit for your second symphony Rewritten by machine on new technology And now I understand the problems you can see Oh, a, oh I met your children Oh a oh What did you tell them? Video killed the radio star Video killed the radio star Pictures came and broke your heart Oh, a, a, a, oh And now we meet in an abandoned studio (ohh) We hear the playback and it seems so long ago And you remember the jingles used to go (ahh) Oh, a, oh You were the first one Oh, a, oh You were the last one Video killed the radio star Video killed the radio star In my mind and in my car We can't rewind we've gone too far Oh, a, a, a, oh Oh, a, a, a, oh Video killed the radio star Video killed the radio star In my mind and in my car We can't rewind we've gone too far Pictures came and broke your heart Put the blame on VCR You are a radio star You are a radio star Video killed the radio star Video killed the radio star Video killed the radio star Video killed the radio star (You are a radio star) video killed the radio star Video killed the radio star (You are a radio star) video killed the radio star Video killed the radio star (You are a radio star) video killed the radio star Video killed the radio star
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Written by: Geoffrey Downes, Trevor Charles Horn, Bruce Woolley
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7 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"Video Killed the Radio Star" is a song written by Trevor Horn, Geoff Downes and Bruce Woolley in 1978.
- It was first recorded by British group the Buggles, led by Horn and Downes, and released as their debut single in September 1979.
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Musical SignificanceThis song is remembered as a prophetic reflection on the impact of television and specifically music videos on radio airplay.
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Iconic Milestone"Video Killed the Radio Star" gained significant popularity after being the first music video shown on MTV in the United States at 12:01am on August 1, 1981.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the UK Singles Chart for two weeks and also peaked at number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980.
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Connection with "MContrary to common belief, there is no direct connection of the song "Video Killed the Radio Star" with the band "M". The confusion may come from the fact that the band "M" is also associated with the New Wave genre and had a hit around the same time period with "Pop Muzik".
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Cover Versions"Video Killed the Radio Star" has been covered by many artists, and its lyrics have been translated into other languages.
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Additional TriviaDespite being internationally recognized, "Video Killed the Radio Star" was the only major hit for Buggles. However, the band's members, Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, went on to join the progressive rock band Yes, and had successful careers as music producers and songwriters.
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