Video Killed the Radio Star” is a New Wave song released in 1979 by the British group Buggles that celebrates the golden days of radio. It tells of a singer whose career is cut short by television. Group member Trevor Horn has said that his lyrics were inspired by the J.G. Ballard short story The [...]
You’re My Star the new single by Stereophonics played live and acoustic at Aberdeen AECC on 4th December 2008 on the Decade In The Sun (Greatest Hits) Tour. Great gig and great look back on the career of a fantastic band. Kelly Jones solo effort on this one with 3 violin players as back up
My [...]
Video killed the radio star, live 2004
Slaves To The Rhythm
In this brand new, two-hour UK DVD release, the Princes Trust’s Produced By Trevor Horn concert is captured in all its glory (and packaged under its original, intended title). In Slaves To The Rhythm, 13 of Trevor’s best selling acts, guest musicians and a full backing [...]
Buggles – Video killed the radio star 1979
I heard you on the wireless back in 52
lying awake intent a tuning in on you
if I was young it didn’t stop you coming through
They took the credit for your second symphony
re-written by machine and new technology
and now I understand the problems you can see
Oh oh — I [...]
Do you think they like me?” asks Paul Holmes as I make my way to the door. “You know, do people like me or not? What do you think?”
It is a stunningly personal question that reflects the inner vulnerability of our most influential broadcaster. No, he is not an egotist: he is, at heart, a [...]
