Radio
Darius Rucker
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Seventeen, the only way I had a car Is after I dropped my Momma off where she needed to go It had four bald tires With the ceiling falling and the windows stuck But the only thing I cared about was the radio We turned it on, turned it up to 10 And everybody would jump on in Ridin’ down the highway Who wants to be the DJ I’ll find a spot on the side of the road You find something on the radio A real, real good song We'll know it when it comes on We had no money and no place to go All we needed was a radio Grabbed my girl We looked for somewhere to watch the stars A perfect place to put it park and take it slow She sang along To even the ones that she barely knew Still sounded good, a little louder too But we didn’t care I looked at her, she looked at me I’ll never forget that melody Ridin’ down the highway Who wants to be the DJ I’ll find a spot on the side of the road You find something on the radio A real, real good song We'll know it when it comes on We had no money and no place to go All we needed was a radio Hey ya’ll be quiet, that’s my favorite song Hey man, turn it up loud Come on, come on, come on Ridin’ down the highway Who wants to be the DJ I’ll find a spot on the side of the road You find something on the radio A real, real good song We'll know it when it comes on We had no money and no place to go All we needed was a radio
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Written by: ASHLEY GORLEY, DARIUS C. RUCKER, LUKE LAIRD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist background"Radio" is a song recorded by Darius Rucker, the former frontman of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish who, in 2008, successfully transitioned to a solo career in country music.
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Song backgroundThe song was released on July 22, 2013, as the third single from Rucker's album "True Believers".
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Songwriting"Radio" was penned by Darius Rucker along with his frequent collaborators Luke Laird and Ashley Gorley - both of whom are known for their work in the country music industry.
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ThemesThe feel-good track speaks to the universal experience of driving around listening to the radio and being captivated by the songs, which transport you to different times, places and emotional states.
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Music videoThe official music video for the song, directed by Jim Wright, portrays Rucker and his band traveling and performing, interspersed with shots of Rucker driving an old Chevrolet pickup.
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Chart performance"Radio" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and was a Top 15 hit on the Hot Country Songs chart.
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Live performanceRucker has included "Radio" in many of his live performances where it is often met with great enthusiasm for its lively and upbeat melody.
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Critical receptionThe song has received a positive response from many critics, who praised its catchiness and Rucker's charismatic delivery.
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Deeper meaningDespite its uplifting tune, the song can also be seen as a commentary on the power of music in shaping our experiences and memories.
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Rucker's perspectiveRucker has mentioned in multiple interviews that "Radio" is one of his favorite songs to perform live due to its energetic rhythm and positive, nostalgic lyrics.
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