Radio Ga Ga

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About Radio Ga Ga

"Radio Ga Ga" is a 1984 song performed and recorded by the British rock band Queen, written by their drummer Roger Taylor. It was released as a single with "I Go Crazy" by Brian May as the B-side. It was included on the album The Works. The song is also featured on the band's compilation albums, Greatest Hits II, and Classic Queen. The single was a worldwide success for the band reaching number one in 19 countries, number two on the UK Singles Chart and the Australian Kent Music Report and number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was the band's last Top 40 hit in the US before the death of lead singer Freddie Mercury in 1991. They performed the song at every concert from 1984 to their last concert with Mercury in 1986, including their performance at Live Aid in 1985. The music video for the song uses footage from the 1927 silent science fiction film Metropolis. It received heavy rotation on music channels and was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award in 1984. 


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1984
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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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Queen

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Album Inclusion
"Radio Ga Ga" appeared on their eleventh studio album, "The Works". It is one of Queen's most recognized singles globally.
Inspiration
Roger 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".
Music Video
The video for "Radio Ga Ga" was known for its iconic images, including a futuristic city and footage from the 1927 silent film "Metropolis".
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.
Gaga's Namesake
This song inspired the stage name for American singer Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, who goes by Lady Gaga.
Cover Versions
Several, artists such as Electric Six and Scissor Sisters, have covered the song.
Roger Taylor's Sentiment
According to Taylor, "Radio Ga Ga" indirectly stands for his love for radio and how it inspired him as a child.
Broader Impact
The 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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