Year: 1982
One of those songs I’ve been listening to for years without ever reading their lyrics. Had no idea it was a protest of Iran banning western music.
Tag Archives: New Wave
The Buggles — Video Killed The Radio Star
Year: 1980
The Bruce Wooley original version is pretty good, but it’s missing the “oh-wah-oh,” and it just doesn’t sound right.
The B-52s — Love Shack
Year: 1989
What a delightfully weird-ass song. Bang bang bang on the door baby.
Also, Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson are older than my parents. Pierson is 73! That doesn’t seem possible.
Death By Troggles 