I Die: You Die
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"This is not love, this is not even worth a point of view..." In 1980, Gary Numan released one of his greatest singles, the top 10 hit 'I Die: You Die'. At the time it was a non-album single, but was later included on the Telekon album, alongside We Are Glass. The episode delves into: How the song was inspired by the press's hatred of himThe various versions, mixes and coversHow David Bowie got him thrown off the Kenny Everett Show Clips used: Gary Numan - I Die You DieGary Numan - (R)Evolution (audiobook)Radio 1 interview, 1980Radio 1 Chart Show, 1980Gary Numan - I Die You Die (alternate mix)Gary Numan - I Die You Die (The Kenny Everett Show)Gary Numan - I Die You Die (live in Sydney)Gary Numan - Down in the Park (piano version)The Magnetic Fields - I Die You DieColdplay - Clocks Please get in touch on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, or email at [email protected].
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