Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio?
Ramones
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(This is Rock 'n' roll radio, come on, let's rock 'n' roll with the Ramones) Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio, let's go Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio, let's go Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio, let's go Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio, let's go Do you remember Hullabaloo Upbeat, Shindig and Ed Sullivan, too? Do you remember rock 'n' roll radio? Do you remember rock 'n' roll radio? Do you remember Murray the K Alan Freed, and High Energy? It's the end, the end of the seventies It's the end, the end of the century Do you remember lying in bed With the covers pulled up over your head Radio playin' so no one can see? We need change, and we need it fast Before rock's just part of the past 'Cause lately, it all sounds the same to me Whoah-whoah, oh Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio, let's go Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio, let's go Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio, let's go Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio, let's go Will you remember Jerry Lee John Lennon, T. Rex and old Moulty? It's the end, the end of the seventies It's the end, the end of the century Do you remember lying in bed With the covers pulled up over your head Radio playin' so no one can see? We need change, and we need it fast Before Rock's just part of the past 'Cause lately, it all sounds the same to me Whoah-whoah, oh Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio, let's go Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio, let's go Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio, let's go Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio, let's go (This is rock 'N' roll radio, stay tuned for more rock 'n' roll)
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Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "Do You Remember Rock 'n' Roll Radio?" was released in May 1980 as part of the Ramones' album "End of the Century".
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Album Title OriginThe title "End of the Century" was supposedly suggested by bassist Dee Dee Ramone, with the idea that the Ramones were heralding the end of the 20th century.
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GenreThe track is a blend of rock, punk and new wave; there's also a significant pop sensibility which was a departure from the Ramones' earlier, more minimalist punk sound.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Phil Spector, famed for his Wall of Sound technique. This represented the Ramones working with a high-profile producer for the first time.
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Music Video"Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio?" has a nostalgic music video that incorporates clips from 1950s television shows and music performances, reinforcing the song's theme about the golden age of rock and roll.
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Music ReferencingThe song title "Do you remember Rock 'N' Roll radio?" is a nod to the power that radio stations had in the 50s and 60s in disseminating the mantra of Rock 'N' Roll to the world.
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Band Musical EvolutionThis song signified a change in the Ramones' sound, with the use of various instruments not typically associated with the group, such as brass and horn sections, and a far more polished production compared to their previous records.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a fan favorite, the song did not chart in the US.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by various artists, including Germany's punk rock band Die Toten Hosen and Sweden's indie rock band The Sounds.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song is referenced in several films, TV shows, and has been used as a staple on radio stations' playlists. It is featured in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Song WritingThe song was written by Dee Dee Ramone and Joey Ramone, members of the band. They were inspired by their love for the rock 'n' roll era of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Honoring artistsDuring the song, the Ramones honor several artists and bands who were influential during the rock 'n' roll era, such as Jerry Lee Lewis and T. Rex.
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Hardcore TroubleshootingPhil Spector, widely known for his eccentricities, allegedly pulled a gun on the band during a tense meeting over text changes. However, the band kept working with him to complete the album.
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