Space Age Whiz Kids
Joe Vitale, Joe Walsh
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I used to play that pinball, I used to go outside I had to spend my money, get on your bus and ride I used to go out dancing, put on my high-heeled shoes Get in my short black Chevy, go on a downtown cruise I feel a little bit mixed up, maybe I'm obsolete All us pinball pool sharks, we just can't compete Space age whiz kids kids Leaders in the field Pioneers of research Space age whiz kids Arcade mothership monsters, laser beam blast shield eyes Full on space age madness, make-believe satellite skies Alien ships approaching, there's trouble in sector five Left hand on the joystick, right hand hyperspace drive Space age whiz kids kids, Space age whiz kids Space age whiz kids kids, Space age whiz kids Space age whiz kids Space age whiz kids Space age whiz kids Space age whiz kids They got nothing to do, put another quarter in Pay those space age dues Donkey Kong high score, Pac Man's on a roll Klingons on the warpath, whiz kids on patrol Space age whiz kids, Space age whiz kids Space age whiz kids, Space age whiz kids Space age whiz kids, Space age whiz kids Space age whiz kids, Space age whiz kids I like space age whiz kids I like, I need, I need quarters, quarters! Give me quarters! I like quarters!
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Written by: JOE FIDLER WALSH, JOSEPH ANTHONY VITALE
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13 facts about this song
Artist"Space Age Whiz Kids" is a song by American musician and singer-songwriter Joe Walsh.
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Release dateThe song was released in 1983, reflecting on the growing popularity and influence of technology in the society of that time.
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Album"Space Age Whiz Kids" is a part of Walsh's eighth studio album, titled "You Bought It – You Name It."
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of rock music, in which Joe Walsh has produced many of his hits.
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Peak Position"Space Age Whiz Kids" peaked at 52 on the Billboard Hot 100, reflecting its moderate commercial popularity.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song focus on the social transition as children were becoming more adept and interested in technology, capable of mastering complex video games and other high-tech devices, hence the title "Space Age Whiz Kids."
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Video gamesIn the lyrics, Joe Walsh mentions popular video games at that time such as 'Pac-Man' and 'Asteroids', which makes it a culturally significant song of that era.
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Cultural reflectionThe song is often seen as a social commentary on how technology and video games were gradually replacing traditional modes of playtime and entertainment during the 1980s.
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InfluenceWhile not one of Walsh's biggest hits, "Space Age Whiz Kids" has had a lasting influence due to its representation of the technological shift in the early '80s.
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CollaborationThe album "You Bought It – You Name It," which includes "Space Age Whiz Kids," was jointly produced with Walsh's longtime producer and collaborator, Bill Szymczyk.
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Live performancesDespite not being one of his major chart successes, "Space Age Whiz Kids" is frequently included in Joe Walsh's setlists during his live performances.
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Musical StyleThe song is notable for its strong use of synths, which was a popular musical trend in the 80s.
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Last charting single"Space Age Whiz Kids" is notable for being Walsh's last single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
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