Radiation Vibe
Fountains of Wayne
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Are you alone now Did you lose the monkey He gave you backaches And now you slouch He didn't mean it He's just a dumb ape Reading Playboy On your couch And now it's time to say What I forgot to say Baby baby baby Come on, what's wrong It's a radiation vibe I'm groovin' on Don't it make you want to get some sun Shine on, shine on, shine on I went to Pittsburgh And joined a pro team Talk about a bad dream I broke a knee But I can still croon And make the girls swoon Isn't that the way life's Supposed to be But now it's time to say What I forgot to say Baby baby baby Come on, what's wrong It's a radiation vibe I'm groovin' on Don't it make you want to get some sun Shine on, shine on, shine on Shine on, shine on, shine on And now it's time to say What I forgot to say Baby baby baby Come on, what's wrong It's a radiation vibe I'm groovin' on Don't it make you want to get some sun Shine on, shine on, shine on Baby baby baby Come on, what's wrong It's a radiation vibe I'm groovin' on Don't it make you want to get some sun Shine on, shine on, shine on Shine on, shine on, shine on Shine on, shine on, shine on
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Written by: Chris Collingwood, Adam Schlesinger
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"Radiation Vibe" is the debut single released by the American rock band Fountains of Wayne, initially launched in September 1996.
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Debut AlbumThe song is part of Fountains of Wayne's self-titled debut studio album.
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Song CompositionIt was composed by bandmates Chris Collingwood and Adam Schlesinger.
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Video RoleThe music video for "Radiation Vibe" was directed by Jesse Peretz, who later became a well-known television and film director.
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Album Reception"Fountains of Wayne" was gold certified, indicating the popularity of songs such as "Radiation Vibe".
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Chart Performance"Radiation Vibe" ultimately ranked #14 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by its catchy pop melody and sharp power pop sound, a characteristic of Fountains Of Wayne's music.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics are cryptic, adding a sense of intrigue to the song's charm.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists such as Ben Lee and Counterfeit Pennies, demonstrating its influence and popularity.
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Radio PlaytimeDespite its moderate chart performance, "Radiation Vibe" is played frequently on radio stations, boosting its popularity and recognizability.
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Cultural ImpactNotably, the song's evocative name has been referenced in various other media.
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Lasting PopularityDespite being over two decades old, "Radiation Vibe" has sustained its popularity owing to its engaging melody, colorful lyrics, and the nostalgic value attached to it.
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Loss of Co-writerAdam Schlesinger, who co-wrote "Radiation Vibe," died tragically in 2020 from COVID-19-related complications, which renewed the music community's interest in the song and the band's other works.
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