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Space Invaders by Player One

1979

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Space Invaders by Player One

1979

    'Space Invaders' is a novelty song by Australians Russell Dunlop and Bruce Brown, recorded under the name Player One.

    The song is based on the hugely successful video game Space Invaders, released by Japanese company Taito in 1978.

    The lyrics hints at the game's addictive properties, as well as its popularity, with lines like: 'Through dark sunken eyes / I see another pale sunrise / Surrounded by soldiers / Glued to the screens'.

    'Space Invaders' is a novelty song by Australians Russell Dunlop and Bruce Brown, recorded under the name Player One.

    The song is based on the hugely successful video game Space Invaders, released by Japanese company Taito in 1978.

    The lyrics hints at the game's addictive properties, as well as its popularity, with lines like: 'Through dark sunken eyes / I see another pale sunrise / Surrounded by soldiers / Glued to the screens'.

    • Composers and Producers
      Russell Dunlop and Bruce Brown as Player One
      Production company
      WEA
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