Are 'Friends' Electric?

Electric Friends' first episode delves into the song which started it all for Gary Numan, and the song that changed many of us fans forever: 'Are 'Friends' Electric?'.

The episode looks back at the song's origins, lyrical meaning, chart performance, cover versions, samples and beyond.

We also hear just how important the song has been for Gary's fans over the past 4+ decades, and hear extracts about the song from Gary's autobiography.

Stories include:

• How stumbling upon a Moog changed everything
• How it was the first number one about robot sex
• Who was 'S.U'.?
• Becoming a live anthem worthy of stadiums
• Paving the way for electronic artists forever

Clips:

• Tubeway Army - 'Are 'Friends' Electric?'
• Tubeway Army - 'Are 'Friends' Electric?' (Old Grey Whistle Test)
• Moog example (RetroSound)
• Gary Numan - 'Are Friends Electric?' (Live at Brixton Academy)
• Sugababes - 'Freak Like Me'
• An Pierle - 'Are Friends Electric?'
• Gary Numan - 'Are Friends Electric? (Andy Gray Mix)'
• Gary Numan - (R)evolution: The Autobiography (audiobook) (Constable)