Radio Ga Ga
Queen
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(Radio) (Radio) I'd sit alone and watch your light My only friend through teenage nights And everything I had to know I heard it on my radio You gave them all those old time stars Through wars of worlds invaded by Mars You made 'em laugh, you made 'em cry You made us feel like we could fly. (Radio) So don't become some background noise A backdrop for the girls and boys Who just don't know or just don't care And just complain when you're not there You had your time, you had the power You've yet to have your finest hour Radio (radio) All we hear is radio ga ga Radio goo goo Radio ga ga All we hear is radio ga ga Radio blah blah Radio, what's new? Radio, someone still loves you We watch the shows, we watch the stars On videos for hours and hours We hardly need to use our ears How music changes through the years Let's hope you never leave old friend Like all good things on you we depend So stick around 'cause we might miss you When we grow tired of all this visual You had your time, you had the power You've yet to have your finest hour Radio (radio) All we hear is Radio ga ga Radio goo goo Radio ga ga All we hear is Radio ga ga Radio goo goo Radio ga ga All we hear is Radio ga ga Radio blah blah Radio, what's new? Someone still loves you Radio ga ga Radio ga ga Radio ga ga You had your time, you had the power You've yet to have your finest hour Radio (radio)
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Written by: Roger Taylor
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Radio Ga Ga" was written by Queen's drummer, Roger Taylor, in 1984. It showed appreciation to radio's role in music's establishment and propagation.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a worldwide hit, reaching number one in 19 countries, number two in the UK Singles Chart, and number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Album Inclusion"Radio Ga Ga" appeared on their eleventh studio album, "The Works". It is one of Queen's most recognized singles globally.
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InspirationRoger Taylor wrote the song as a critique on how he felt TV had supplanted radio's dominance in popular culture. His son unintentionally inspired the title, "Radio Ga Ga" when trying to refer to radio's constant noise as "Radio Ca Ca".
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Music VideoThe video for "Radio Ga Ga" was known for its iconic images, including a futuristic city and footage from the 1927 silent film "Metropolis".
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Concert Singalong"Radio Ga Ga" is notably famous for the crowd clapping sequence during Queen's performance at Live Aid in 1985, where over 70,000 people clapped in unison. This moment is often regarded as one of the greatest in rock history.
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Gaga's NamesakeThis song inspired the stage name for American singer Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, who goes by Lady Gaga.
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Cover VersionsSeveral, artists such as Electric Six and Scissor Sisters, have covered the song.
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Roger Taylor's SentimentAccording to Taylor, "Radio Ga Ga" indirectly stands for his love for radio and how it inspired him as a child.
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Broader ImpactThe song emphasized the power of radio as a medium for music and news dissemination, sparking conversations about radio's cultural significance.
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