Radar Love

Golden Earring

About Radar Love

"Radar Love" is a song by the Dutch rock band Golden Earring. The single version of "Radar Love" reached #10 on the Cash Box Top 100 and #13 in Billboard in the United States. It also hit the Top 10 in many countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, and Spain.


Year:
2003
5:05
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I've been drivin' all night, my hand's wet on the wheel
There's a voice in my head that drives my heel
It's my baby callin', says I need you here
And it's a half past four and I'm shiftin' gear
When she is lonely and the longing gets too much
She sends a cable comin' in from above
Don't need no phone at all

We've got a thing that's called radar love
We've got a wave in the air, radar love
The radio is playing some forgotten song
Brenda Lee's comin' on strong

The road has got me hypnotized
And I'm speedin' into a new sunrise
When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough
She sends her comfort comin' in from above

We don't need no letter at all
We've got a thing that's called radar love
We've got a light in the sky, radar love

No more speed, I'm almost there
Gotta keep cool now, gotta take care
Last car to pass, here I go

And the line of cars drove down real slow
And the radio played that forgotten song
Brenda Lee's comin' on strong
And the newsman sang his same song
Oh one more radar lover gone

When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough
She sends her comfort comin' in from above
We don't need no letter at all

We've got a thing that's called radar love
We've got a light in the sky

We've got a thing that's called radar love
We've got a thing that's called radar love

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Golden Earring

Golden Earring are a Dutch rock band, founded in 1961 in The Hague as the Golden Earrings (the 's' was dropped in 1969). They achieved worldwide fame with their international hit songs "Radar Love" in 1973, "Twilight Zone" in 1982, and "When the Lady Smiles" in 1984. During their 51 year old career they topped the Dutch rock charts on over 40 occasions; over the years they produced 41 studio albums. Current members of Golden Earring are Barry Hay (vocals, guitar, flute and saxophone, member since 1968), George Kooymans (vocals and guitar, founder of band), Rinus Gerritsen (bass and keyboard, founding member), and Cesar Zuiderwijk (drums and percussion, member since 1970). more »

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Written by: BARRY HAY, GEORGE KOOYMANS

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13 facts about this song

Year of Release
"Radar Love" was released in 1973 as a single and on the album "Moontan."
Band Origin
Golden Earring is a Dutch rock band, originally founded in 1961, making them one of the oldest still-existing rock bands in the world.
Chart Performance
In the United States, "Radar Love" reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Golden Earring's biggest hit in America.
Genre
The song is typically classified under the hard rock and progressive rock genres.
Song Inspiration
The song is about a man driving all night to meet his lover, with whom he shares a telepathic, or "radar," connection.
Unique Use of Instrument
One of the song's unique features is its bridge section, where a Morse code-like sound is created using slide guitar techniques.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, such as White Lion, U2, and even Nine Inch Nails' James Woolley and Twiggy Ramirez.
Inclusion in Media
"Radar Love" has been featured in numerous films, including "Wayne's World 2," "Baby Driver," "The Break-Up," and "Pusher III: I'm the Angel of Death."
Live Performance
Golden Earring performs this song with a drum solo and band introduction section, extending its length from 6:24 to nearly 12 minutes.
Success in Home Country
In their native Netherlands, "Radar Love" was a number one hit and is considered one of the greatest pop songs in Dutch music history.
Shift in Band's Career
The song marked a shift in Golden Earring's career towards more English-language music, largely contributing to their international success.
Recognition
"Radar Love" is often considered one of the best driving songs and was once referred to as "the ultimate car song" in Top Gear magazine.
Second U.S. Hit
After nearly a decade without a hit in the US, Golden Earring finally returned to the Billboard Top 40 in 1982 with "Twilight Zone." This was significant as they became one of few Dutch bands to have multiple US hits.

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