Living on Video
Trans-X
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Give me light Give me action At the touch of a button Flying through hyper-space In a computer interface Stop living on video Stop integrated circuits Stop sur un faisceau de lumière Stop is this reality? Traveling in a light beam Laser rays and purple skies In a computer fairyland It is a dream you bring to life Stop living on video Stop integrated circuits Stop sur un faisceau de lumière Stop is this reality? Living on video Sur un faisceau de lumière I see your glitterring blue eyes You look at me with a smile It's a computer fantasy It is waiting for you and me Living, living on video Living, living on video Living, living on video Stop Video, video, video Video Video Video
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Written by: Pascal Languirand
Lyrics © COHEN AND COHEN, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Living on Video" was initially released in 1983 by the Canadian synth-pop group Trans-X.
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Band FormationTrans-X was formed by Pascal Languirand in Montreal, Quebec in 1981.
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High Chart PerformanceThe song became a hit and reached number 9 on the Canadian Singles Chart and number 61 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1983.
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Enhanced SuccessThe song achieved even greater success in the international market, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Dance chart in the same year, 1983.
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Re-ReleaseIt was re-released in 1985 and achieved similar success, reaching number nine in the remains 20 of the top popular songs.
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Multiple VersionsTrans-X has recorded this song in many different languages over the years, including English, French, Spanish, and Russian.
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Go-to AnthemThe song has become a go-to anthem for the Hi-NRG genre, which is a genre of uptempo disco or electronic dance music.
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Popular in Dance ClubsDuring its peak, "Living on Video" was played largely in dance clubs, and it has a strong association with the 1980s dance scene.
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Trans-X only HitDespite having a successful career spanning over 30 years, Trans-X is largely regarded as a one-hit-wonder because of the success of "Living on Video".
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Featured in Various Compilations"Living on Video" has been included in various dance music compilations, emphasizing its impact in the world of electronic music.
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Remixes and RenditionsThere have been various remixes and renditions of the song by various artists around the world due to its widespread popularity.
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Distinctive BeatThe song is known for its distinctive beat and electronic sound, typical of the synth-pop genre it belongs to.
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