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Computer Games by Mi-Sex

1979

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Computer Games by Mi-Sex

1979

  • NFSA ID18R5D0J3
  • TypeMusic and Sound Recordings
  • MediumAudio
  • FormMusic
  • GenresPopular music
  • Year1979

'Computer Games' was a No. 1 single in Australia by New Zealand band Mi-Sex, taken from their album Graffiti Crimes (1979).

While the song was released when home-gaming consoles were gaining in popularity, the lyrics have a darker tone.

Lead singer Steve Gilpin's vocal imitates the blips and hiccups of a computer over the top of an unvarying electronic rhythm and the song is particularly memorable for his stuttering, catchy repetition of 'Com-pu-pu-pu-ter Games' in the chorus.

The official video for the song included gameplay from the 1979 arcade games Speed Freak, Basketball and Star Fire.

CREDITS

Performer Mi-Sex Composers Murray Burns, Steve Gilpin and Kevin Stanton Producer Peter Dawkins Production company CBS

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'Computer Games' was a No. 1 single in Australia by New Zealand band Mi-Sex, taken from their album Graffiti Crimes (1979).

While the song was released when home-gaming consoles were gaining in popularity, the lyrics have a darker tone.

Lead singer Steve Gilpin's vocal imitates the blips and hiccups of a computer over the top of an unvarying electronic rhythm and the song is particularly memorable for his stuttering, catchy repetition of 'Com-pu-pu-pu-ter Games' in the chorus.

The official video for the song included gameplay from the 1979 arcade games Speed Freak, Basketball and Star Fire.

CREDITS

Performer Mi-Sex Composers Murray Burns, Steve Gilpin and Kevin Stanton Producer Peter Dawkins Production company CBS

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    Mi-Sex
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    Murray Burns, Steve Gilpin and Kevin Stanton
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