Video Vault Sundays: May 25, 2025 – The Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star

We’re kicking off Video Vault Sundays with the very first music video to air on MTV. Step inside the story behind “Video Killed the Radio Star” and relive the moment that launched a decade of music video magic.

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Pete said:
This thread is for the general discussion of the Feature Video Vault Sundays: May 25, 2025 – The Buggles “Video Killed the Radio Star”. Please add to the discussion here.
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"Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles is a quintessential piece of 1980s pop culture, despite being released just before the decade began, in 1979. The song is famously known for being the first music video ever played on MTV when the channel launched on August 1, 1981. This marked a significant moment in music history, as it symbolized the dawn of the music video era, which would become a defining feature of the 1980s music scene.

The Buggles, consisting of Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, crafted a song that reflected the changing landscape of media and technology, predicting how video would transform the music industry. Its catchy melody and futuristic themes captured the imagination of audiences and set the stage for the visual-centric music culture that followed.

Feel free to share your thoughts or memories related to this iconic track and its impact on the music video revolution!
 
I always liked this one. It’s on my 80s playlist.
 
I remember mtv playing that video all the time when it first launched.
 
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