Radio Musicola
Nik Kershaw
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black vinyl man with black plasticised imagination more fodder for the new lost generation i got a question to send you to the nearest closet why can't you let us do it like JONI does it there you go again, giving it your very best trying so hard to make it sound like all thee rest and as your factory sanctifies your wooden soul you gave us T.V. dinners, now it's T.V. rock 'n' roll we're growing p we're growing up to radio musicola i got political inclinations to announce but no way, if it doesn't scan with your accounts i got some spiritual ideology for you i know it's gotta correspond with the corporation view we're growing up we're growing p to radio musicola you can find it in the streets you can find it in the elevators you can find it where the ladies wash their hands it emanates from little boxes on the wall and it'll soon be coming in disposable tin cans my soul shows art to me, but dollars says my radio wall street liquid lunches showing us the way to go why tolerate this numismatical polity? there isn't any other way, there isn't any other way, more's the pity we're growing up we're growing up to radio musicola
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Written by: NIK KERSHAW
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11 facts about this song
Artist Information"Radio Musicola" is a song performed by the English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. Kershaw is best known for his hit songs in the '80s like "Wouldn't It Be Good" and "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me".
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Album FactsThe song is the title track from Kershaw's third studio album "Radio Musicola", released in October 1986.
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Song LengthThe original version of "Radio Musicola" is approximately 6 minutes and 25 seconds long, marking it as one of Kershaw's longer tracks.
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Song Themes"Radio Musicola" discusses the powerful influence of the media, specifically radio, in shaping cultural attitudes and values.
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Chart PerformanceUnlike some of his other singles, "Radio Musicola" did not make a significant impact on major music charts. It reached No. 43 in the UK Singles Chart which was considered a commercial disappointment for his standard during that period.
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Music VideoThe song's music video features Kershaw and a band performing in front of a large radio prop, symbolizing the song's focus on the influence of radio.
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Song ProductionThis track was produced by Nik Kershaw himself, proving his talent not only as a singer and songwriter but also as a record producer.
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Song StyleThe song "Radio Musicola" is generally classified under the pop and synth-pop genres that were incredibly popular during the 1980s. The song features a mixture of synthesizers and traditional instruments, creating a catchy, radio-ready sound.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its low chart performance, "Radio Musicola" received positive reviews from music critics for its lyrical depth and catchy melody.
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RelatabilityThe lyrics, although written over three decades ago, are still relevant today in the context of how the media can manipulate and control public opinion.
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Radio Musicola" TodayToday, "Radio Musicola" has found new audiences through digital music platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, honoring Nik Kershaw's timeless contribution to 1980s pop.
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