1) Cente… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists by the name of Centerfold.
1) Centerfold was a Dutch female pop trio, most famous for their 1986 hits 'Dictator' and 'Radar Love' (cover of Dutch rock band Golden Earring). After the original group split, the founders of Centerfold reformed the group twice.
The original line-up consisted of Cecilia de la Rie, Rowan Moore, and Laura Fygi (who went off to have a rather successful solo career). They recorded one album, Man's Ruin, which failed to make an impact, despite charting with four singles in The Dutch Top 40. The second album was cancelled after the sudden death of then-member Sandra Noach, effectively ending the first incarnation of Centerfold.
Between 1998 and 2001 there was a second version of Centerfold, with a completely different line-up. The single Summerdays Of '51 was a minor chart hit, although they never achieved the brief success of the original line-up.
The third installment of Centerfold proved to be slightly more successful, reaching the top 10 of the Singles Top 100 with the song Take Me. This line-up featured Melissa Theba, Samantha Klumper, and Rachel Wijsman. In early 2011 Klumper left the band to join Djumbo, a female trio which specializes in children's songs.
2) Centerfold was a Minneapolis soul/funk duo along the lines of Prince or Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis who released one self-titled album in 1988. They consisted of Keni Towns and Phil Jones.
3) Centerfold was a Austrian pop and rock outfit from Burgenland.
4) Canadian heavy metal group with Ken Williams on vocals, bass and keyboards
5) Duo from UK. Members: Guy McAffer, Nils Hess
6) US band with future Funny Money members Rob Galpin and bassist Mark Schenker.
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7) Canadian shoegaze band called Centrefold but lastfm redirects you here
Radar Love
Centerfold Lyrics
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A voice in my head drives my heel
My baby callin', says: "I need you here"
And it's a half past four and I'm shiftin' gear
When he gets lonely and the longing gets too much
He sends a cable comin' in from above
Don't need a phone at all
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
We've got a wave in the air
Radar Love
Radio is playing our forgotten song
Brenda Lee's comin' on strong
The road has got me hypnotized
And I'm shooting into a new sunrise
When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough
He sends a comfort comin' in from above
Don't need no letter at all
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
We've got a light in the sky
Radar Love
(Boom-cha-cha!)
No more speed, I'm almost there
Gotta keep cool, gotta take care
The last car to pass, here I go
And the line of cars drove down real slow
The radio played our forgotten song
Brenda Lee's came on strong
And the newsman sang his same song
One more radar lover gone!
When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough
He sends a comfort comin' in from above
Don't need no letter at all
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
We've got a wave in the air
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
We've got a light in the sky
Radar Love
The song "Radar Love" by Golden Earring tells a story of a man who is driving all night and feeling the loneliness and longing for his beloved. He receives comfort from his lover through what he calls "Radar Love." The lyrics describe the feeling of being hypnotized by the road and the radio playing forgotten songs which only adds to the feeling of being disconnected from the rest of the world. However, the presence of Radar Love gives the singer a sense of connection and comfort, as if his lover is watching over him from above.
The term "Radar Love" in the song is a metaphor for the strong and unbreakable connection between the singer and his lover, which crosses any physical distance and survives any trial. The song also depicts a sense of freedom that comes with being on the road, where one can escape from the constraints of everyday life and find solace in the open road.
Line by Line Meaning
Drivin' all night, my hand's wet on the wheel
He has been driving all night and his hand is dripping with sweat from holding the wheel for so long.
A voice in my head drives my heel
He is being motivated by some inner urge or drive.
My baby callin', says: "I need you here"
His significant other is requesting his presence back home.
And it's a half past four and I'm shiftin' gear
It's very early in the morning and he's still driving and changing gears.
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
They have a special connection that's constantly working no matter the distance.
We've got a wave in the air
Their connection is represented by an invisible wave that's always present.
Radio is playing our forgotten song
The radio station is playing the couple's song that they've forgotten about.
Brenda Lee's comin' on strong
The singer Brenda Lee's voice is especially forceful and passionate on this song.
The road has got me hypnotized
The long drive and monotonous road have put him in a trance-like state.
And I'm shooting into a new sunrise
He's driving towards the sunrise and will soon embark on a new day.
He sends a comfort comin' in from above
He receives some reassurance that everything is okay.
Don't need no letter at all
He doesn't need a physical letter to feel connected to his loved one.
No more speed, I'm almost there
He's slowing down now that he's almost reached his destination.
Gotta keep cool, gotta take care
He needs to stay calm and safe while driving.
The last car to pass, here I go
He's finally the last car to pass before arriving.
And the line of cars drove down real slow
The other cars behind him are also driving slowly as they approach their destinations.
And the newsman sang his same song
The news station is playing the same song as earlier.
One more radar lover gone!
As he's arrived, he's no longer a 'radar lover' because he's with his significant other.
Contributed by Sydney O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@turibinosanches4692
I love music videos from the good times...
@jeffbenson9311
Freakin Awesome Music!
Loves Me some Centerfold!
@victrader6651
This is 80s-tastic
@Misanthropix
Iconic.
@Lucholosabe
The guy playing the dad is Barry Hay, lead singer of Golden Earring, original performers of the song. And btw 0:50 Tintín comic spoted ;)
@ronbo11
I should have read your posting before I put mine up. Tintin rules!
@kevinr4454
Excellent job on the retro set design
@jasfan8247
Lol, this is original video. No retro. Thats how 80's was😵
@mitchrawles
love it
@jasfan8247
Radar love is first song played on the moon!!!!!