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On the drive into work today I heard the beloved classic “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles. After singing along without any concern of my commuting neighbors on 295, the fantastic BENfm let the song play to the end. The haunting music at the end of the song can actually make me cry, as it did today. It reminds me each time of that fateful day back in 1981 when I watched MTV and The Buggles change history. Granted, MTV never plays videos anymore but it was rocking in the 80s.

When I think about the speed of technology it is almost too overwhelming for my little brain. The song tracks the evolution of music technology but think about how I am creating this journal entry tonight. I’m not writing it in a decorative journal for only me to read. I am composing this little post on a lovely Google Nexus that has more programming in it than I will ever fathom.

Still, I am proud that in the four days I have had my little Nexus that I have started acclimating to having it my purse. I am using as many features as I can so that I get used to it. The increase in coolness factor from my sons doesn’t hurt either. Their antiquated mother finally has a hip device to go with her motherly hips.

Did video kill the radio star? No, I still listen to the radio. Yes, I have music on my Google drive too. But nothing beats hearing a song you love played by a DJ over the airwaves. It makes you feel good. Not only because it’s a rocking song, but because it means you share that with other humans. Someone else out there likes the song too and you make a connection. I may never get to see those people, but I know they exist or BENfm wouldn’t be on the airwaves. They know we’re out there too…those people who still like radio, who didn’t let video kill the radio star because they tell us how it’s free, like radio always was, and they play anything they feel like (which is usually exactly what I want to hear), and you can’t, at least to my knowledge, listen to them online. You need an actual radio.

Buggles, never fear. The radio star is alive and well. Technology won’t ever truly take over. It will try damn hard and for some, it will take over their lives. But for most, we prefer to be with the warm and cuddly types.