Devil's Radio
George Harrison
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Gossip, gossip Gossip, gossip I heard it in the night Words that thoughtless speak Like vultures swooping down below On the devil's radio I hear it through the day Airwaves gettin' filled With gossip broadcast to and fro On the devil's radio Oh yeah, gossip Gossip, oh yeah He's in the clubs and bars And never turns it down Talking about what he don't know On the devil's radio He's in your TV set Won't give it a rest That soul betraying so and so The devil's radio Gossip, gossip Gossip, gossip (Oh yeah) gossip, (gossip) oh yeah (Gossip) oh yeah, (oh yeah) gossip It's white and black like industrial waste Pollution of the highest degree You wonder why I don't hang out much I wonder how you can't see He's in the films and songs And on all your magazines It's everywhere that you may go The devil's radio Oh yeah, gossip Gossip, oh yeah Runs thick and fast, no one really sees Quite what bad it can do As it shapes you into something cold Like an Eskimo igloo It's all across our lives Like a weed it's spread 'till nothing else has space to grow The devil's radio Can creep up in the dark Make us hide behind shades And buzzing like a dynamo The devil's radio (Gossip) oh yeah, (gossip) oh yeah (Gossip) gossip, (gossip) gossip Oh yeah, gossip I heard you on the secret wireless Gossip, oh yeah You know the devil's radio, child Gossip, gossip Gossip, gossip
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Written by: George Harrison
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11 facts about this song
Recording InformationReleased in 1987, "Devil's Radio" is from George Harrison's 11th studio album "Cloud Nine."
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CollaboratorsIn this song, Eric Clapton was featured on the lead guitar and Elton John played the electric piano.
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Album Compilation"Devil's Radio" was one of the tracks included in the album "Cloud Nine," which turned out to be a significant comeback for Harrison.
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TriviaThe phrase "Devil's Radio" pertains to the media spreading rumors and gossip, which Harrison wasn't a fan of.
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Co-ProducersJeff Lynne from Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) co-produced the track and the entire "Cloud Nine" album with Harrison.
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Significant MessageDue to its thematic significance, Harrison once called "Devil's Radio" his favorite song on the album.
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Spiritual ReferenceThe song is filled with spiritual references; Harrison was a devoted member of the Hare Krishna movement.
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Commercial SuccessIn spite of not being released as a single, "Devil's Radio," along with "Cloud Nine" album, enjoyed substantial commercial success.
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Music VideoThis song was one of the few tracks from the album that didn’t have a music video released.
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All-star MusiciansThe album "Cloud Nine," featuring "Devil's Radio," was recorded with contributions from a multitude of all-star musicians, including Gary Wright and Ringo Starr.
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Critical Acclamation"Devil's Radio," along with several other tracks from "Cloud Nine," received positive reviews from critics.
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