Devil's Radio

George Harrison

About Devil's Radio

"Devil's Radio" is a song written by George Harrison that was first released on Harrison's 1987 album Cloud Nine. It was not released commercially as a single, but a promotional single was released and the song reached #4 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart.


Year:
1992
4:24
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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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George Harrison

George HarrisonMBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Often referred to as the "quiet Beatle", Harrison over time became an admirer of Indian culture and mysticism, introducing it to the other Beatles, as well as to their Western audience. Following the band's break-up, enjoyed a successful solo career, and in 1988 he co-founded the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, with Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Harrison number 11 in their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". more »

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Written by: George Harrison

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Recording Information
Released in 1987, "Devil's Radio" is from George Harrison's 11th studio album "Cloud Nine."
Collaborators
In this song, Eric Clapton was featured on the lead guitar and Elton John played the electric piano.
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.
Trivia
The phrase "Devil's Radio" pertains to the media spreading rumors and gossip, which Harrison wasn't a fan of.
Co-Producers
Jeff Lynne from Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) co-produced the track and the entire "Cloud Nine" album with Harrison.
Significant Message
Due to its thematic significance, Harrison once called "Devil's Radio" his favorite song on the album.
Spiritual Reference
The song is filled with spiritual references; Harrison was a devoted member of the Hare Krishna movement.
Commercial Success
In spite of not being released as a single, "Devil's Radio," along with "Cloud Nine" album, enjoyed substantial commercial success.
Music Video
This song was one of the few tracks from the album that didn’t have a music video released.
All-star Musicians
The album "Cloud Nine," featuring "Devil's Radio," was recorded with contributions from a multitude of all-star musicians, including Gary Wright and Ringo Starr.
Critical Acclamation
"Devil's Radio," along with several other tracks from "Cloud Nine," received positive reviews from critics.

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