Monday 4 July 2016

Video Killed The Radio Star

"Video Killed The Radio Star" was written by The Buggles in 1979 from the album "The Age Of Plastic". This is the most nostalgic music video to date as it is the very first music video to air on MTV. The network launched on August 1st 1981 and provided the evidence that MTV was going to be successful. The hit single was very popular in England but basically unknown in the United States. MTV helped globally sell records for The Buggles and gave a visual reality to the music. This music video made history for its controversial lyrics about how music videos was changing music. The video contains a variety of effects and futuristic 80s themes.

 


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