Listen to the Radio
Don Williams
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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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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.
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ArtistDon 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.
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Release yearThe song was officially released in the year 1982, making it nearly 40 years old as of 2021.
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Album"Listen to the Radio" was a part of Don Williams' album, "Listen to the Radio," making it the title track of the album.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Fred Knipe. Knipe is a renowned songwriter known particularly in the country music scene.
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ChartsUpon 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.
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AwardsThough 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.
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Don Williams's DeathUnfortunately, the singer of "Listen to the Radio," Don Williams, passed away in 2017, leaving behind a vast musical legacy, including this classic hit.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics depict the comfort of listening to the radio while facing loneliness or heartbreak, a theme that resonates with many listeners.
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Music VideoThere 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.
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DurationThe original track from the album is approximately 3 minutes and 14 seconds long.
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