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What was the hit single by The Buggles?

  • Video Killed the Radio Star

  • Bohemian Rhapsody

  • Imagine

  • Hotel California

Answer

"Video Killed the Radio Star" was the debut single by the British pop duo The Buggles, released in 1979. The song became an instant hit, reaching number one in several countries and establishing the band as pioneers of the synth-pop genre. The lyrics, written by Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, explore the impact of the emerging music video industry on traditional radio broadcasting.
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