Expert: Bong Santos - 8/26/2007

Question
Hello! I'm searching for a dance song from the mid 80's (possibly Italo Disco), male/female duo with the female singing "...is this reality...". Heavy electronic instrumentals with 'laser gun' sounds in rapid succession. Thanks for any help! Mark

Answer
Dear Mark,

The song's title was LIVING ON VIDEO by TRANS-X. They were a Canadian dance band formed in 1981 by PASCAL LANGUIRAND. LIVING ON VIDEO was originally released in 1982, but gained popularity upon its re-release in 1986. It's second lease on life finally made the song hit the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, eventually peaking at #61 on June 21, 1986. Here's its lyrics:

LIVING ON VIDEO / TRANS-X

Give me light, give me action
At the touch of a button
Flying through hyper-space
In a computer interface

REFRAIN:
Stop - Living on video
Stop - Integrated circuits
Stop - Sur un faisceau de lumieres
Stop - Is this reality

Travelling in the light beam
Laser rays and purple skies
In a computer fairyland
It is a dream you bring to life

Stop - Living on video
Stop - Integrated circuits
Stop - Sur un faisceau de lumieres
Stop - Is this reality

Living on video, living on video
Living on video, living on video
Living on video, living on video
Living on video, living on video
Living on video, living on video

Living on video

I see your glittering blue eyes
You look at me with a smile
It's a computer fantasy
It is waiting for you and me

Living, living on video
Living, living on video
Living, sur un faisceau de lumieres
Living, living on video

On video, on video
Living on video

Living on video, on video

On video, living on video
Living on video, on video

Living on video

Note: I would like to acknowledged Italo disco expert Vincent Garcia for providing additional info about the song. Thanks dude!!

Maraming salamat po!!

BONG M. SANTOS
Manila, Philippines