Song on the Radio

Al Stewart

About Song on the Radio

"Song on the Radio" is a composition by Al Stewart introduced on his 1978 album release Time Passages.


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I was making my way through the wasteland
The road into town passes through
I was changing the radio stations
With my mind on you
Oh your friends call you "Lily Paloma"
But that's not the way that you are
It's too much of a gentle misnomer
For a shooting star

But you and me baby
I saw you there 
Straight away I knew
There's really no hiding
I'll tell you right now
What we're gonna do
We'll go collecting the days
Putting the moments away
You're on my mind like a
Song on the Radio

I remember the first time I saw you
Alone in the dark with a drink
With a candle flame burning before you
And your thoughts closed in
You were staring out into the distance
Not seeming to hear what I said
Why did you put up such resistance
Like all the lights are red

'Cause you and me baby
I saw you there 
Straight away I knew
There's really no hiding
I'll tell you right now
What we're gonna do
We'll go collecting the days
Putting the moments away
You're on my mind like a
Song on the Radio

I don't know what it was that was painful
But sometimes it's there in your face
There are times when you just look disdainful
Of the human race
Ah, but then on the wings of emotion
We circle each other in flight
Till together we roll like the ocean
In its bed at night

'Cause you and me baby
I saw you there 
Straight away I knew
There's really no hiding
I'll tell you right now
What we're gonna do
We'll go collecting the days
Putting the moments away
You're on my mind like a
Song on the Radio
You're on my mind like a
Song on the Radio

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Al Stewart

Al Stewart (born Alastair Ian Stewart, 5 September 1945) is a Scottishsinger-songwriter and folk-rock musician. more »

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Written by: AL STEWART

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10 facts about this song

Song History
"Song on the Radio" is a track from Al Stewart's album "Time Passages," released in 1978.
Album Performance
The album "Time Passages" was a huge success and reached number ten on the U.S. Billboard pop albums chart in the same year of its release.
Popularity
"Song on the Radio" was well-received by the audience and managed to land in the top 30 songs on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Duration
The original length of the song is 6 minutes and 21 seconds, making it one of the longer tracks on the album.
Song Genre
"Song on the Radio," like most of Al Stewart's music, can be classified in the genre of folk-rock music with elements of soft-rock.
Song Writer
Al Stewart not only performed "Song on the Radio," but he also wrote the lyrics to the song, marking him as a talented singer-songwriter.
Producer
The song was produced and arranged by Alan Parsons, a British audio engineer who is also known for his work with other major bands like Pink Floyd.
Style
"Song on the Radio" is known for its melodic tune and poignant lyrics, which is a common trend in many of Al Stewart's songs.
Song Inspiration
Like many of Stewart's songs, "Song on the Radio" is said to be inspired by experiences in his own life, providing a more personal connection for listeners.
Achievements
The popularity of "Song on the Radio," combined with the success of the album as a whole, helped to solidify Stewart's standing in the music industry and gain him more recognition and awards for his talents.

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