"Substitute" was a cover version of an obscure Righteous Brothers song, composed by Willie Wilson. Clout's version reached number two in the UK singles chart for three weeks in June 1978, and number one in New Zealand, Australia, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and South Africa. It only reached number sixty-seven in the U.S. for one week in September 1978, but stayed in the Billboard chart for ten weeks altogether. "Substitute" was then recorded by Gloria Gaynor for single release in the U.S., but radio and club DJs preferred the B-side which became the worldwide hit: "I Will Survive".
Members:
* Glenda Hyam: vocals, keyboards (1977)
* Lee Tomlinson: bass, vocals (1977–1978)
* Ingrid "Ingi" Herbst: drums, vocals (1977–1981)
* Cindy Alter: lead vocals, guitar (1977–1981)
* Jenni Garson: guitar, vocals (1977–1981)
* Ron "Bones" Brettell: keyboards (1978–1981)
* Sandy Robbie: guitar (1978–1981)
* Gary van Zyl: bass (1980–1981)
Discography
Albums
* 1978: Substitute (aka Clout)
* 1979: Six of the Best
* 1980: A Threat and a Promise
* 1981: 1977 to 1981
* 1992: Substitute (Dutch compilation)
* 1992: 20 Greatest Hits
Singles
* 1977
o "Substitute"
* 1978
o "You've Got All of Me"
* 1979
o "Save Me"
o "Ms America"
o "Under Fire"
* 1980
o "Oowatanite"
o "Portable Radio"
* 1981
o "Wish I Were Loving You"
Links:
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Portable Radio
Clout Lyrics
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Like a kid in a candy store
It's a hand-carry situation
Made for lying on the beach or dancin' in the streets
You got your pertinent information
Or you can tune in to hear the score
There's a power in a million stations you can't ignore
Come on and listen to the radio
Turn up the power, power radio
Rock it for hours and hours and hours, radio
Now turn it soft and low
Portable radio, portable radio, turn up the power
Portable radio, turn up the power all night
Well, I don't wanna hear no static
And I don't wanna hear no jaw
Now get them platters on automatic
I cannot get enough you got to give me more and more
Play some soul for the congregation
Rock 'n' roll for the kids next door
Charge up your batteries across the nation
Viva la portable radio!
Come on and listen to the radio
Turn up the power, power radio
Rock it for hours and hours and hours, radio
Now turn it soft and low
Portable radio, portable radio, turn up the power
Portable radio, turn up the power all night
The lyrics to Clout's song "Portable Radio" describe the versatility and excitement of having a portable radio. The first verse highlights the different modulations available which can be compared to a kid in a candy store having numerous options to choose from. The line "It's a hand-carry situation" refers to the convenience of being able to take the radio anywhere, including the beach or on the streets to dance.
In the second verse, the lyrics emphasize the many benefits of having access to a portable radio. Listeners can get pertinent information or tune in to hear the score of a game. With so many stations available, the power of the radio can't be ignored. The chorus urges listeners to turn up the power and rock out for hours with their portable radio. The lyrics celebrate the endless possibilities and enjoyment that come with a portable radio.
Overall, the song is a catchy, upbeat celebration of portable radios and the joy they bring. The lyrics expertly convey the excitement and versatility of having a portable radio, highlighting its ability to provide information, music, and entertainment while emphasizing the power and convenience of this small device.
Line by Line Meaning
Now take your pick of the modulation
Choose the type of radio signal modulation you prefer.
Like a kid in a candy store
Excited by the many options, just like a child in a candy store.
It's a hand-carry situation
The radio is designed to be carried by hand.
Made for lying on the beach or dancin' in the streets
Designed to be used while relaxing on the beach or while dancing on the streets.
You got your pertinent information
You can listen to important news and updates.
Or you can tune in to hear the score
You can also listen to sports scores and updates.
There's a power in a million stations you can't ignore
The radio has access to a vast range of stations which cannot be ignored.
Come on and listen to the radio
Invitation to listen to the radio.
Turn up the power, power radio
Increase the volume and enjoy the powerful sound of the radio.
Rock it for hours and hours and hours, radio
Listen to the radio for a long time, enjoying the music.
Now turn it soft and low
Reduce the volume of the radio.
Portable radio, portable radio, turn up the power
Emphasis that the radio is portable and suggest increasing the volume.
Portable radio, turn up the power all night
Turn up the volume and listen to the radio all night.
Well, I don't wanna hear no static
Don't want to hear any interference in the radio signal.
And I don't wanna hear no jaw
Don't want to listen to any unnecessary chatter on the radio.
Now get them platters on automatic
Start playing some songs automatically.
I cannot get enough you got to give me more and more
I love the music and want to listen to more and more songs.
Play some soul for the congregation
Play some soulful music for the listeners.
Rock 'n' roll for the kids next door
Play some rock and roll music for the kids nearby.
Charge up your batteries across the nation
Charge your radio batteries and listen to it across the nation.
Viva la portable radio!
Long live the portable radio!
Contributed by Brody A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.