Video Killed The Radio Star

Written by Trevor HornGeoff DownesBruce WoolleyUnreleased song

Related sessions

This song has been recorded during the following studio sessions


Japan Tour Rehearsals

January 2nd - 10th, 1980

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Song facts

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.

Last updated on January 25, 2020

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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