The Radio Song

Joe Walsh

About The Radio Song

"The Radio Song" is a song by Joe Walsh, the guitarist for the Eagles. It was released as a lead single from his eighth studio solo album, Got Any Gum?. It was Walsh's fourteenth single and features the non-album track, "How Ya Doin'?" as the B-side.


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1987
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I like to listen to music 
I like the way that it sounds 
On the radio 

I like to sit in a silent place 
When no one's around 
And listen inside it 

Inside the silence is a melody 
Voices singing harmony 
I close my eyes and listen carefully 
The silence starts to get loud 

It's like your favorite station 
Playing your favorite song 
Just like they do on the radio 
Like they do on the radio 

Inside the silence is a symphony 
Every note there is in every key 
The music tells me how it wants to be 
I help it write itself down 
I hear the way that would sound 

It's like your favorite station 
Playing your favorite song 
Just like they do on the radio 
Like they do on the radio 
But the radio isn't on
On the radio

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Joe Walsh

Joseph Fidler "Joe" Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He has been a member of three commercially successful bands: the James Gang, Barnstorm, and the Eagles. He has also experienced success both as a solo artist and prolific session musician. He holds the 54 spot in Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time." more »

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Written by: JOE WALSH

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11 facts about this song

Song Classification
"The Radio Song" is a classic rock song performed by American musician Joe Walsh.
Release Date
This song was first released in 1992.
Album Name
The song is from Joe Walsh's album named "Songs for a Dying Planet," which is his 10th studio album.
Information about Lyrics
The song is a homage to the power of radio, a medium that played a significant role in promoting the music of artists like Joe Walsh.
The Composer
Walsh not only performed the materials but also has a writing credit for this song and indeed the entire album.
Notable Feature
The song is marked by Joe Walsh's signature guitar sound and powerful vocals.
Reception
Although the album did not rank high on the charts, "The Radio Song" and other tracks on "Songs for a Dying Planet" were received warmly by die-hard fans of Joe Walsh due to his unique blend of rock and roll and humor in lyrics.
Message
The song was a reflection of changing times and the shifts in music industry, pointing to a then new era of music distribution and consumption.
Special mention
The track layout of this album including "The radio song" actually has ecological themes, with Walsh addressing environmental issues that were gaining awareness in the early 1990s.
Joe Walsh's Reputation
In popular culture, Joe Walsh is recognized and widely respected as a member of the Eagles, one of the most commercially successful American rock bands, and "The Radio Song" carries all the hallmarks of Walsh's distinctive style.
Unique Trivia
Despite the title, "The Radio Song" was never released as a single and therefore, never played extensively on the radio.

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