Recorded in 1980

Video Killed The Radio Star

Written by Trevor Horn • Geoff Downes • Bruce Woolley • Unreleased song

Last updated on January 25, 2020

Timeline This song was recorded in 1980

Related session

This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:

Japan Tour Rehearsals
January 2nd - 10th, 1980

During the January ’80 rehearsals for the Wings Japan Tour, Paul is heard singing one line of “Video killed the radio star“, referencing the 1979 hit by the Buggles. Paul would later collaborate with Trevor Horn, one of the co-writers and performers of the song, for his 1989 Flowers In The Dirt album.

Lyrics

Video Killed The Radio Star...

Bootlegs

Japan Rehearsals
Unofficial live • Released in 1998
2:48 • Studio rehearsal
Paul McCartney : Hand clapping, Vocals Denny Laine : Keyboard
Session Recording: January 2nd - 10th, 1980 • Studio Home Studio, Peasmarsh, Sussex, UK

Live performances

Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.

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