Everyday I Die

Gary Numan's first full album was the self-titled Tubeway Army, released on Beggars Banquet in 1978, when he was just 19.

Recorded with his bandmates Paul Gardiner and Jess Lidyard, the album saw the band transition from punk to a new style of music, helped by Gary's discovery of a Minimoog and his interest in sci-fi novels.

Featured on this album was the largely-acoustic track 'Everyday I Die'. The short song had a rather naughty subject matter, but would go on to become a fan favourite for decades to come.

This episode delves into the making and meaning of the song, the various different versions, and why it is so loved by Numan and Numanoids to this day.

Clips used:

• 'Everyday I Die' (Beggars Banquet)
• 'Listen to the Sirens' (Beggars Banquet)
• 'Everyday I Die' (1980, Living Ornaments, Teletour) (Beggars Banquet)
• Dubstar - 'Everyday I Die' (Beggars Banquet)
• 'Everyday I Die' (2002 version) (Jagged Halo/Artful Records)
• 'Everyday I Die' (Andy Gray remix) (Jagged Halo)
• 'Everyday I Die' (2020 acoustic)