Electric Friends: A Gary Numan Podcast

My Shadow in Vain

"Stroll to the cafe, my God, how time flies..."For this episode, we travel way back to one of Gary Numan's first songs. 'My Shadow in Vain' was written before Tubeway Army even existed, and it went on to become one of his most performed songs ever.This episode delves into the different versions of the song, from its punk origins to the 2002 hard rock version. We also hear from Gary as he explains how Tubeway Army came to be, and the meaning behind the song.Clips used:Tubeway Army - My Shadow in VainTubeway Army - My Shadow in Vain (The Plan version)Gary Numan - (R)Evolution (audiobook)Tubeway Army - My Shadow in Vain (live, 1977)Tubeway Army - Something's in the HouseGary Numan - My Shadow in Vain (2002 version)Gary Numan - My Shadow in Vain (live, 1979)Gary Numan - My Shadow in Vain (live, 1984) Please get in touch on <a href="https://twitter.com/NumanPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/numanpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@numanpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/numanpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, or email at <a href="mailto:numanpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">numanpodcast@gmail.com</a>.

Celebrating the music of electronic pioneer Gary Numan, track-by-track. Each episode delves into a different Gary Numan song from various albums and eras in a non-linear journey.