Living on Video
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"Living on Video" is a song by Trans-X
written and published in 1981, but not released until 1983 by Polydor, re-released in 1985. It became a massive hit worldwide, as well as peaking at #61 on the Billboard Hot 100
. Trans-X also recorded a French-language version under the title Vivre sur Vidéo. The song has been covered by many artists throughout the years.
who also made it a hit. The song has also been remixed by U96
as Love Sees No Colour (Version 2), Nathalie De Borah, DJ Piccolo, Dr. Lektroluv, Trance XS, Cardenia, Cosmo & Tom, La Bouche, Culture Beat, DJ Interface, Ratty, Lazard, Gary D, Masterboy, Pin-Occhio, 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor
(as "Living in Cyberspace"), Potatoheadz and most recently by both Tronix Dj and Recorder. It also has been covered as Vivre Sur Video by Vive la Fête
and as Dance Epidemic by Electric Six
. Most recently, it was covered by the band HexRX for the "Das Bunker: Choice of a New Generation" compilation.
12" maxi
12" maxi
Trans-X
Trans-X is a Canadian 1980s synth band formed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are known for their hit song "Living on Video" which charted world wide.-History:...
written and published in 1981, but not released until 1983 by Polydor, re-released in 1985. It became a massive hit worldwide, as well as peaking at #61 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. Trans-X also recorded a French-language version under the title Vivre sur Vidéo. The song has been covered by many artists throughout the years.
Remixes and cover versions
It was remixed by Trans-X in 2003 and again 2006, and again by French DJ PakitoPakito
Pakito is the alias of French Electronic Dance Music artist Julien Ranouil. He became known thanks to his cover of Living on Video by Trans-X. Later hits are "Moving on Stereo" and "Are U ready". So far his music style can be best determined as Euro House. His name is from paquito el Chocolatero...
who also made it a hit. The song has also been remixed by U96
U96
U96 is a dance music project formed by the German DJ and producer Alex Christensen and a team of producers called Matiz , known for a number of 1990s Eurodance hits.-Biography:...
as Love Sees No Colour (Version 2), Nathalie De Borah, DJ Piccolo, Dr. Lektroluv, Trance XS, Cardenia, Cosmo & Tom, La Bouche, Culture Beat, DJ Interface, Ratty, Lazard, Gary D, Masterboy, Pin-Occhio, 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor
2 Brothers on the 4th Floor
2 Brothers on the 4th Floor is a Eurodance band, consisting of the Dutch brothers Martin and Bobby Boer. Since their creation in 1990, the group has been fronted by Dutch singer Desire Claudette.-Early career, 1990-1993:...
(as "Living in Cyberspace"), Potatoheadz and most recently by both Tronix Dj and Recorder. It also has been covered as Vivre Sur Video by Vive la Fête
Vive la Fête
Vive la Fête is a music duo from Ghent formed in 1997 by lovers Danny Mommens and Els Pynoo .-Biography:...
and as Dance Epidemic by Electric Six
Electric Six
Electric Six is a six-piece metro Detroit-based band that plays what has been described as a brand of rock music infused with elements of "garage, disco, punk, new wave, and metal." The band met recognition in 2003 with the singles "Danger! High Voltage" and "Gay Bar", and subsequently recorded...
. Most recently, it was covered by the band HexRX for the "Das Bunker: Choice of a New Generation" compilation.
Track listings
7" single- "Living on Video" — 4:18
- "Digital World" — 3:30
12" maxi
- "Living on Video" (special maxi version) — 5:55
- "Digital World" — 3:30
12" maxi
- "Living on Video" — 5:55
- "Living on Video" (remix) — 6:44
- "Vivre sur video" — 6:10
Charts
| Chart (1982/83) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 9 |
| German Singles Chart | 4 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 17 |
| Spanish Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 2 |
| UK Singles Chart | 9 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 61 |
| End of year chart (1983) | Position |
|---|---|
| Swiss Singles Chart | 19 |
Pakito version
Pakito released their album Video containing the single and another remix. It reached number one in France for four weeks and hit the charts in several other countries.Track listings
CD maxi- "Living on Video" (original radio edit) — 3:20
- "Living on Video" (noot's vocal radio edit) — 3:10
- "Living on Video" (original mix) — 5:36
- "Living on Video" (noot's vocal mix) — 6:34
Peak positions
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 25 |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart Ultratop Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium, and it is also the name of most of those charts... |
3 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 7 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 3 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 43 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (2006) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 6 |
| Dutch Top 40 | 8 |
| French Airplay Chart | 35 |
| French Club Chart | 1 |
| French TV Music Videos Chart | 32 |
| French Singles Chart | 6 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Gold | September 23, 2006 | 20,000 |
| France | Platinum | August 30, 2006 | 300,000 |
In popular culture
- Was featured in a Diet PepsiDiet PepsiDiet Pepsi is a no-calorie carbonated cola soft drink produced by PepsiCo, introduced in 1964 as a variant of Pepsi-Cola with no sugar. First test marketed in 1963 under the name Patio Diet Cola, it was re-branded as Diet Pepsi the following year, becoming the first diet cola to be distributed on a...
commercial where a man had trouble having sleepovers with his friends. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wixVCNvmSA