The Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star (The Prince's Trust: Produced by Trevor Horn, 2004)

Watch Trevor Horn perform "Video Killed The Radio Star" for The Prince's Trust at Wembley Arena on the 11th of November, 2004.
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[@scopex2749]

2:34 RIP to the amazing Linda Allen who sang backing vocals with Debi Doss and Linda's unforgettable solo at the end of the song. Sing for them in paradise Dear Linda.😪💔

[@1thess523]

I was wondering why the original back up singers weren't in some of the new performances

[@ba1428]

Iconic

[@dmcewen772]

She's so amazing

[@GeorgeSmiley77]

The Ooh-wah-ooh's sounded so intensely sexy to me back in the day. I'd play it on the local coffee shop's juke box and I had to be careful not to let anyone see me lip-sync to them lest people get a wrong idea about me. Amazing that she sounds exactly the same in this live recording.

[@Mounutt]

The back up singers sound even better than on the record, fantastic!!! 😘

[@RebornAudio]

Linda Jardim-Allen. Rest in peace, you beautiful woman. Thank you for gifting us with your voice.

[@carvaloko]

R.I.P. Linda Allen ❤ Unforgettable Voice

[@dominiquepilon5910]

Im having a 1980 backflash when life was simple and not complicated

[@cdncitizen4700]

... and now it's "AI killed the radio star" (the more things change)... Glad we grew up in a time when this was ALL REAL, musicians had actual talent and music wasn't as manufactured.

[@xxEzraBxxx]

Nah, life was pretty complex. You just were more innocent and naive back then

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

It was a huge hit in 1979 Dominique !.

[@PerfectStranger1]

"We can’t rewind, we’ve gone too far" - ain't that the truth.

[@svetcovladich9996]

Best LIVE performance of this song on YT. RIP, Linda Allen. Her iconic solo near the end makes the song over the top wonderful. Trevor Horn, you are the best. Keep on playin'.

[@SoulHackerOfficial]

I get chills when I hear her solo. Simply elegant

[@svetcovladich9996]

@@SoulHackerOfficial absolutely..

[@goodsoup6085]

Oh 😢 Rip i didnt know, its so hard to find any information on her, she has such a good voice.

[@keithharrison1453]

There was a better version of this exact same 2004 performance on KZbin, Full HD with better sound. It looks like that has been taken down. What a shame. Perhaps Trevor can arrange for a copy to replace this version. Not knocking the content or performances one bit, I'm just saying there is a better reproduction of this same material. That one was the best example, and was an absolute delight to listen to via good headphones.

[@jk9554]

@@keithharrison1453 I agree. I'm not 100% sure if we think of the same version, but in this one here, the end has been cut. In the one I was thinking about, Trevor was thanking his band members and the original background singers at the end. In my opinion, that's part of the performance, and especially part of the emotion of that performance and should have been kept. Like @keithharrison1453, I'm not here to complain - it was a great performance, and I'm glad we live in a time in which recordings like this can easily be found on youtube, but it's a bit of a shame when not all of it is "preserved".

[@Beatlemaniac1983]

It's rare to have a live performance hit so close to the recorded one. Amazing.

[@turokforever007]

1979

[@ThePwig]

@hoihoi9866 I think this one is better than the original but to each his own

[@ivanoffw]

I completely agree, usually the bands like to change how they sing, or some of the instruments, but this one is so close to the radio/video version, and it's not lip synced, almost perfect.

[@andrew097]

Its better, the little variations are really adding to it. Consummate musicians at the pointy end of their craft. Just being fantastic.

[@gerix5539]

Good, and we'll always remember Linda's soaring voice

[@santiagosanchezg]

Nostalgic sounds of better times. RIP Linda Allen, she had a beautiful voice.

[@gordonscott528]

Agree 100%

[@kayemimages395]

I was thinking what a fabulous voice she had as I watched this video!

[@giorgiogandolfo4191]

Not many songs out there will ever be as immortal as this one.

[@scottc7354]

Money for nothin’

[@kevinbirge2130]

Probably in the top 5 iconic songs for Gen X. I watched Night Flight religiously hoping for Buggles.

[@James_Looked]

Walk of life

[@jeffreylawrence6928]

True…

[@79jcandy]

1st MTV song

[@StevoLloyds]

44 years on and this song still sends shivers down my spine, particularly Linda's solo vocal. True future nostalgia.

[@tommoore6140]

Takes me back, beautiful memories

[@kingsleymoreland104]

I met Linda here in Adelaide South Australia about 14 years ago and she was a lovely person.

[@fredgervin9930]

Video Killed the Radio Star, you will never be forgotten. The dawn of MTV. Wether you were alive at the time or look back, iconic.

[@ulliandree1129]

If time travel had been invented, I'd go back to that evening in Wembley. What a show - I certainly missed out on this 😢

[@richardthunderbay8364]

It's 2023 and this song still sounds futuristic to me.

[@TheChipmunk2008]

it ,makes me cry in 2024

[@gerritveldhuisen7748]

UK is the Best Popmusic !!!

[@BusyAir]

This song encapsulated an entire era of music. Ironic that it was the first video that MTV played because the platform didn't evolve for the better than how it started. This set the bar very high.

[@acoteane]

I like Linda's chorus because it's powerful. Thank you

[@CC-Rider]

Linda was awesome. RIP

[@hernanpicco4816]

Me too

[@TheGrumpyEnglishman]

It was great that you got Debbie Doss and Linda Allan from the actual VKTRS video to sing live with you. So sad to hear of Linda's passing in 2015. She had a wonderful voice.

[@carlflaherty2215]

Because they were Buggles too.

[@crazy_irish316]

It was their song, trevor may be the lead singer but together they where the buggles. Without Debbie and linda this song wouldn’t be VKTRS

[@01clifford]

❤

[@keithharrison1453]

There was an even better version of this 2004 performance on KZbin, the exact same performance, but in Full HD and with even better sound reproduction. That seems to have been taken down.

[@geraldcecil7644]

And in it Trevor had a nice call out to those amazing ladies and the band, all cut from this upload. Why?

[@johnharbaugh9471]

I prefer the other (deleted) video where Trevor, named co writers, musicians and back up singers. I would encourage this video be edited to a longer format.

[@keithharrison1453]

I agree the longer version was good, but the main point is that the audio quality at HD was superior too. Of all the music videos here, that was one of the best, that I would regularly listen to because it was superb, especially through a good headset.@@johnharbaugh9471

[@ianb9729]

And there was me thinking the same

[@anthony-fv8ez]

They took it done😕

[@toddmathis7484]

Linda Allen had a beautiful voice. R.I.P.

[@Alan-Dawson]

I was born 71, and this brought a tear to my eyes. This song was so iconic I think everyone remembers where they were the first time they heard It. Thank you for the upload.

[@simonhill2797]

Im 1971 … i remember being in my dads Datsun parked outside Woolworths and it was on the radio 😮😮😂😂

[@rocketman1969]

I was on a little date with a friend… we went to a play together and this played when we were heading out to grab dinner :)

[@ponkachonka]

Best live version ever, drummer Paul Robinson is brilliant on this live set. RIP Linda Allen, Debbie Doss a legend too.

[@travcollier]

Everyone on the stage is a world-class musician. Trevor Horn's real superpower is somehow being friends (at least professionally) and bringing together such amazing folks. Anne Dudley is always amazing too. Though, you know, Hans Zimmer was involved with the original version.

[@mjohncole77]

Is Linda the pretty brunette on the right? She had curly hair in the 1979 version.

[@mooncat.787]

​@@mjohncole77Yes.

[@mooncat.787]

​@@travcollierOn point comment.

[@mcallisterk]

Well said my friend they were brilliant

[@whitediggity]

How is this even better than the studio version??

[@0Zolrender0]

I not only love how this is as good as the original studio recording, but Linda Allen's voice is just immaculate after all of these years (RIP), and the drummer. The guy is really enjoying his time out there and getting into it. I totally loved this performance.

[@kurtlewis4095]

The keyboard player is the original also. Loved this song for many many years

[@tracycapilot2002]

@@kurtlewis4095 That would be Geoff Downes keyboardist for Yes and founded Asia. Up there with Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson and Jon Lord!! 🎹

[@DDB_Pincab]

Linda Allen we'll never forget you... I heard an angel's voice. The end of the song with piano and clarinet is pure genius

[@klistarf]

A stunningly beautiful piece of music! RIP Linda Allen - the voice of an angel 🙏

[@therepublicofcynica]

Honestly, when she starts singing at 2:22, my heart moves.

[@petraleopold2713]

ikr, so powerful🔥

[@bluesailormercury]

I get chills. My favorite part of the video! I also love her vocalization at 1:03

[@petraleopold2713]

@@bluesailormercury same😊

[@gregorypaulwatson1088]

100% agree she’s fabulous

[@jeyanthsamuel]

I feel you

[@chrisjohnson1308]

Perfect pitch, perfect performance, perfect song. Thank you, Trevor, for your gift to us. 💕

[@RundTofu]

love this live version than the original one

[@budgetbasscovers]

I have a five string fretless that I can’t even hold as cool as this dude does, let alone play

[@timetheny]

This is one of the best live performances I've ever seen on KZbin. It's musical perfection.

[@mariohenriquez3058]

The piano solo is superb...

[@kimberlyquinones7078]

Every kid in the neighborhood went to "Billy's" house to see the World Premiere of MTV...and with this song, our teenage world was changed forever. Thank you for bringing the memories back!

[@JaceyMitchell]

I love how it sounds futuristic even 40 years later, but when you listen to the piano and strings underneath it's classical music. ❤

[@jimgibson6142]

I was alive to watch the start of MTV, and so appropriate this was the first video. Trevor Horn is not only phenomenal as a producer, he is timeless.

[@mariobrnabic4252]

One of the best songs ever created. It can be played a hundred times and you never get sick of it.

[@10mortax]

I just love this song.

[@freddiefender3558]

That was amazing.

[@jamiefor1]

Wow, they are still great

[@vestel777]

Trevor thank You for uploading this video. It takes Me way back to the beginning of MTV. Believe it or not I NEVER understood or considered Your Band as a One Hit Wonder. I grew up during the 80’s as I was born on September 5, 1969.

[@eusebiorz]

What an amazing performance. And keeping the backing vocalists instead of replacing them it does give it a beautiful touch

[@rama30]

Debbie's and Linda's amazing vocals. rest in peace, you had the voice of an angel. all my love.

[@craigschultz1582]

The better version is probably the one that keeps going after the songs as Trevor mentions that haven't done that song in 25 years and introduces the individuals who played on the original record. Very touching but removed from you tube, maybe somebody can bring it back especially since Charles is the King now and he seemed to like the performance

[@Collateralcoffee]

2:24 keeps blowing me away..... What a moment! I honestly thing the biggest creds go to Trevor because he resisted the urge to replace the so called old women who were in the original song with you ones. I cannot imagine a younger girl sing this so perfectly... And the moment Linda starts singing the solo part is just mind boggling. What a performance!!!

[@kazm5068]

I absolutely bloody love this song even after all these years 😳❤️❤️

[@timothybrennan1979]

GREAT SONG!

[@WACKENHUT234]

One of the best pop songs of the 20th century! An iconic classic!

[@Guy-t5b]

Father, I pray for our leaders and our country and that you will give us the President that we need at this time in history, a fighter. Help us to turn our hearts and minds back to you.

[@JimblesNotronbo]

If you look closely off to the side at 0:34 you can see Bruce Woolley on guitar! He co-wrote the song with Trevor and Geoff in 1978 and went on to form the Camera Club with names like Thomas Dolby and Matthew Seligman in 1979! Really cool that he's kept up with them after all these years. He even did backing vocals on Trevor's Solo album in 2018!

[@monica93304]

Fantastic version of this timeless classic. The arrangement was beautiful.

[@OutlawNix]

RIP, Linda Allen. I bet she is she singing with the other angels. 44 Years later this song is still awesome just like it was way back then.

[@janet53589]

This is what one would call the performance of record for Video Killed RS. Amazing live performance. So glad Trevor and crew put in the time to do it.

[@darrennz2008]

First Music Video on MTV in 1981 .... and 42 yrs later STILL an Anthem across time. One of those songs that defines an Era. Superb

[@massimocasadei4846]

45 years may have passed, but the piece is still beautiful, catchy and above all sensible. the choir is chilling😊

[@richardweighill8556]

This took me back, through the years and tears, to the first time I heard the song. On my way home from school in 1979, on the school bus. I refused to get off at my stop and rode until the song was over and walk from there. I’ve never been able to explain why it resonated in me the way it did, but it did, and still does.

[@wadadlioutlaw357]

This is real

[@stephenasbridge878]

The piano and backing vocals. Just beautiful. ❤

[@hockley91]

This song is so catchy… so well written and stands the test of time. What a lovely live performance by everyone. Time for part two Mr.Horn!!!! “Digital killed the video star”

[@ssadelaidian3811]

I discovered this live version a few months ago and have come back to watch it a number of times. Just awesome, especially the backing vocals.

[@YuProducciones]

yes this ending its magical... like in a dream... crying ending of happiness... love all the formats of this song made

[@chriscoulthard7282]

The late great Roy Kinnear acting in the video. One of the UK's most beloved character and comedy actors.

[@mdb831]

MTV's first. That will never be taken away! The perfect pop song. I hope Trevor lives to 120.

[@petraleopold2713]

2:23 legendary, enough said🔥

[@mashokaise6881]

i was an 8 year,old boy in NJ expecting to see Buggs Bunny on my tube. . . thank you. 😊

[@csnmedia]

Buggles fan from the first time i heard a song from this band. I was a DJ at a pirate station in The Netherlands that time. Brings back great memories

[@NoGAD-vq2kh]

This Lady at 2:22 is the damned hell of a background voice. Just OUTSTANDING!

[@Dov_ben-Maccabee]

RIP Linda Allen - may G-d rest you gently.

[@NoGAD-vq2kh]

@@Dov_ben-Maccabee I couldn't know that! I stand by what I said - but I would use other expressions! Kind regards

[@cmcer91]

How is it humanly possible that everyone remained seated and motionless during such an iconic performance of such a great song that is basically begging you to move?

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

2023 and this is the song I’m still singing to

[@kurtdezutter8047]

Strange that few people know it was the first song on MTV

[@three4dice]

Trevor Horn.... you and Linda Allen will live on in our hearts ....forever.... you are immortal, thank you for your music 🙂

[@tracycapilot2002]

Trevor is alive and well. Just sayin'. He had his 75th birthday on July 15, 2024!

[@joekavanagh7171]

​@@tracycapilot2002Phew! I'm glad to hear that. From the other guy's comment I thought he was dead.

[@Gypsy_Soul7]

What a phenomenal performance…sounds so much like the original…such amazing talent. Trevor Horn, you are a living LEGEND ✨✨

[@carlflaherty2215]

I actually like it better than the original recording.

[@leokimvideo]

Spotify killed the musical star, Paid peanuts into my music jar, oh uh oh uh uh ho

[@Kilroy_5150]

I've been listening to itterations of this song for years. I'm glad to know it's evolved to this. This was an excellent performance. To the man who launched a generation, i salute you! nuff said?

[@JakeW-sj4sm]

This song truly is a classic, and this live performance is brilliant. The Buggles were before my time, but they must have been a great band if they made a song like this. And may Linda Allen rest in peace.

[@ZippyThePinhead]

Whenever I need a fix to hear this song this is the performance I go to, mainly due to the fact the original ladies are singing their parts. Too cool. 😁

[@Sotto_]

Still loving this genius in 2024! 💖

[@nero7227]

音楽は、世界を繋ぐとは、このことですな…本当に大好きですこの曲🥰

[@bigd4561]

Beyond iconic... visionary... legendary 🖖

[@alanunseld4942]

thank you trevor 🙋‍♂️😎

[@iAPX432]

When I was young, Trevor Horn signature on any song was a quality seal. There was no exception. Kudos master!

[@derickm4097]

One one my favorite 80’s song.

[@mikeroberts942]

It was actually a 70s song just, it was released towards the end of 79

[@bwctubes]

YES, they included the outro! So sublime.

[@maceyevo]

Fantastic

[@phillipmanning4995]

I've loved this song since i was a kid and now i have my 7 year old son loving it aswell. He just breaks out into singing the chorus. It's a timeless pop classic.

[@waltantonik1418]

historic lyrics and a monumental statement set to poetry, time shattering to say the least,,, like the long way home

[@Humanradio42]

Can't wait 2 c this LEGEND in Houston with Seal. Maybe I will get 2 meet him.

[@stephenshields1662]

All artists sound brilliant in the studio. But not all artists sound brilliant live. This is a brilliant live performance .

[@SevenDaysToNoon]

Awesome and am loving the backing singers! 👏👏👏

[@frankeifler4764]

i never knew this song before. in 2002 i played gta vice city and i loved this song so much :)

[@diegobolzan1033]

Perfeita a apresentação ao vivo 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@starmanmacropolicebox6486]

I hang my head in shame. 😔Despite being a HUGE Yes fan and knowing Geoff Downes was in the Buggles (disappointed he wasn't part of this performance), I didn't know Trevor Horn was the singer. He sang well on the unfairly maligned "Drama" album but I'm glad Anderson returned for 90125.

[@kenhill5257]

What happened to the previous version of this performance that included the introductions and commentary after the song finished?

[@keithharrison1453]

Sadly, it seems to have been taken down. That Full HD version was even better.

[@joey_bonin]

Many tunes are good, many memorable, some iconic, like mile markers on the road to rock and roll.

[@gerrygorman273]

Simply fantastic, one of my fav songs growing up ❤

[@dslrrookie6808]

This has got to be one of my favourite live performances ever. You guys completely nailed it.

[@pchdavis]

The girls singing back up make this song rock! Without them, it's ok. With them, it's at another level that's fantastic, wonderful, awesome! Seen another version of this song where there's just one girl and it's flat. This one is fun.

[@Dov_ben-Maccabee]

RIP Linda Allen - iconic solo at the end of the song... & Debbie Doss - the other half of the duo.

[@kevwalsh3675]

This song was so far ahead of its time it blows my mind !

[@planetpjr]

I recognized those singing toms straight away at the end, Yamaha no question!

[@AlexPead]

Linda Allen has got probably the most recognizable voice in pop that most people have never heard of. Her voice will live on forever in this classic. Rest in peace Linda

[@Mounutt]

@@AlexPead You nailed it. Most of those voices are forgotten sadly

[@lrh411]

Good lord what happened to us? Coming from a guy that used to be nothing but Iron Maiden and Ted Nugent etc... THIS is music and I miss these days. Thank you Trevor.

[@mikemas91]

GTA Vice City brought me this song in 2002 still here 22 years later.

[@wallyhicks5994]

BRILLIANT !!! "I met your children ... What did you tell them!?" ~ A very GOOD* question !!!

[@marlonlouistajonera2839]

aaahh the 80's