Listen to the Radio

Don Williams

About Listen to the Radio

"Listen to the Radio" is a song written by Fred Knipe, and recorded by American country music artist Don Williams. It was released in April 1982 as the first single and title track from his album Listen to the Radio. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.


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I guess as a lover I have a ways to go
When someone wants you they should just say it's so
But you'll understand if you'll take my hand
Then we can dance real slow.
To something on the radio.

Listen to the radio
Listen to the radio.
Let's spend the night together

Baby don't go
They sing it on the radio.
The words I'd say
Don't seem to sound as real

The songs they play
That's how I really feel.
Listen to the radio

Listen to the radio.
Let's spend the night together

Baby don't go
They sing it on the radio.
I try to find a way to explain to you
What's on my mind
And not sound so plain to you
But you'll realize if you'll close your eyes
The feelings my words can't slow.
They're playing on the radio.

Listen to the radio ...

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Don Williams

Don Williams (born May 27, 1939, Floydada, Texas, United States), is an American country singer, songwriter and a 2010 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He grew up in Portland, Texas, and graduated in 1958 from Gregory-Portland High School. After seven years with the folk-pop group Pozo-Seco Singers, he began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 No. 1 Country & Western hits. more »

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Written by: FREDERIC O. III KNIPE

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Listen to the Radio" falls under the genre of country music, which is a popular style particularly in the United States.
Artist
Don Williams, an American country singer and songwriter, is the artist who performed the song. He was known as the "Gentle Giant" of country music due to his warm, smooth voice and large stature.
Release year
The song was officially released in the year 1982, making it nearly 40 years old as of 2021.
Album
"Listen to the Radio" was a part of Don Williams' album, "Listen to the Radio," making it the title track of the album.
Song Writer
The song was written by Fred Knipe. Knipe is a renowned songwriter known particularly in the country music scene.
Charts
Upon its release, "Listen to the Radio" reached number 3 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, signifying its success and acceptance among country music fans.
Awards
Though the song itself did not win any notable awards, Don Williams has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and won the Academy of Country Music's 'Cliffie Stone Icon' award.
Don Williams's Death
Unfortunately, the singer of "Listen to the Radio," Don Williams, passed away in 2017, leaving behind a vast musical legacy, including this classic hit.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics depict the comfort of listening to the radio while facing loneliness or heartbreak, a theme that resonates with many listeners.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "Listen to the Radio." However, the song's unofficial videos and live performances by Don Williams are widely available online.
Duration
The original track from the album is approximately 3 minutes and 14 seconds long.

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