Episode 5

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Published on:

11th Jul 2022

My Name is Ruin

The lead single of Gary Numan's 2017 album Savage was 'My Name is Ruin', a soaring track about a man in an apocalyptic future who is trying to get his daughter back from a dangerous religious group.

The video featured his daughter Persia Numan on backing vocals for the first time, with a stunning Egyptian sound and imagery, backed by one of his most memorable music videos in years.

The song helped Savage to become Gary's highest-charting albums in nearly 40 years. But what is the song about, how was it made and what iconic TV show did it feature in?

Clips used:

  • Gary Numan - My Name is Ruin (BMG)
  • Gary Numan - (R)evolution: The Autobiography (audiobook) (Constable)
  • Gary Numan with the Skaparis Orchestra - My Name is Ruin (live) (BMG)
  • South Park (Comedy Central/Paramount)
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About the Podcast

Electric Friends: A Gary Numan Podcast
Celebrating the songs by a musical pioneer
Celebrating the music of electronic pioneer Gary Numan, track-by-track. Each episode delves into a different Gary Numan song from various albums and eras in a non-linear journey.

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