I Die: You Die

"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 him
• The various versions, mixes and covers
• How David Bowie got him thrown off the Kenny Everett Show

Clips used:

• Gary Numan - I Die You Die
• Gary Numan - (R)Evolution (audiobook)
• Radio 1 interview, 1980
• Radio 1 Chart Show, 1980
• Gary 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 Die
• Coldplay - Clocks

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