Formed in London, UK in 1976, and disbanded for dental reasons in 1979, Rad… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in London, UK in 1976, and disbanded for dental reasons in 1979, Radio Stars emerged from the tail-end of glam to seize the punk reins with abandon, albeit without the po-faced rigidity of their peers. Writer/bassist Martin Gordon was in Sparks during the Kimono My House era, and then formed Jet with former John's Children singer Andy Ellison.

Jet became Radio Stars, with guitarist Ian Macleod replacing Jet's Davey O'List and drummer Steve Parry, and later Jamie Crompton, completing the line up.

The first Radio Stars single ‘Dirty Pictures’ was championed by John Peel; their first EP, inspired by Germans and entitled ‘Stop It’, contained two tunes which were to become legendary live favourites, ‘No Russians in Russia’ and ‘Johnny Mekon’. Their first album ‘Songs For Swinging Lovers’ was described as ’sticking out from the fetid morass of garage bands on fly-by-night labels like Nureyev's whatsit through his leotard’, which seems to sum it up rather well.

They toured endlessly, audiences invaded the stage, they even had hits and gained critical acclaim. Tickets for the shows were printed with the slogan ‘No riff-raff’ - no matter, the riff-raff turned up in droves, eager to get an earful of the band and an eyeful of Gordon’s soft-porn model girlfriend who stood obtrusively at the side of the stage. Their second album ‘Holiday Album’ contained equal amounts of pop gems for grown-ups, but the writing was on the wall, and molars were being ground down. Exhausted by touring continuously, the band broke up and reformed the following day without bassist/writer Martin Gordon.

Trevor White, also ex-Sparks,was later added to the line-up but Gordon's departure in December 1978 undermined any lingering potential and Radio Stars disbanded the following year. Ellison and White subsequently undertook several low-key projects and the singer later revived the group's name, but to little success due in the main to Trevor White's increasing problem with transvestism and gerbils.

However, in a recent development in November 2007, they had this to say: "Canoe group claim to have no recollection of disbanding: British band Radio Stars who disappeared in a mysterious boating incident in 1979 and who were declared officially dead by the Performing Rights Society, turned themselves over to the proprietor of London's Blow Up club at the weekend. They claimed to have no recollection of having broken up over thirty years ago, and to be 'completely in the dark' about the release of a new CD featuring live performances from the late seventies".

They performed in London on March 1st 2008, and repeated this unique one-off event at London's Forum on December 13th 2008, and also in Southampton the following day. They also performed on January 22nd 2010 in a once-only 32nd anniversary of their tour with Eddie and the Hotrods as special guests of that band at the 100 Club, London, UK.

More on www.radio-stars.com,www.martingordon.de and www.radiantfuture.eu

It's All Over
Radio Stars Lyrics

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Gordon

I asked her not to leave that night
Said we’d never see the light of day again
She would not hear me
I begged her not to go away
To take the bike another day
She would not stay

I pleaded with her – oh baby stay
She mounted up and rode away
I feel it was a fitting end
She rode into a wall
Verse 2
I could not find the words to say
I watched her as she rode away into the night
My heart was breaking
I saw her fast-retreating form
Growing smaller as the dawn was coming soon
I pleaded with her – oh baby stay
She mounted up and rode away
And I allowed myself a smile
She rode into a wall
Chorus
And it’s over
It’s all over
It’s over
She’s all over
Saxophone
M8
Her soul has gone to heaven
I know she’s looking at me
And thinking it’s over
Repeat Chorus
Her soul has gone to heaven
I know she’s looking at me
And thinking it’s over
She’s thinking it’s over x 3
It’s all over
It’s over
It’s over
It’s all over
It’s over
It’s all over
Well it’s over
It’s all over
It’s over
She’s thinking it’s over x 2
She knows it’s all over
I know she all over
She’s thinking it’s over x 2

It’s all over
She’s thinking it’s over x 3

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Radio Stars' "It's All Over" tell a story of love lost and the regret that comes with it. The singer is begging his lover not to leave him, but she is determined to go. He watches her ride away on her bike into the night, feeling heartbroken and unable to find the words to express his feelings. As she disappears into the distance, he allows himself a moment of satisfaction that she rode into a wall. The chorus repeats the sentiment that it's all over, with the added line "she's all over" emphasizing the finality of the situation.

The song is a commentary on the end of a relationship and the feelings that come with it. The singer is clearly heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with what has happened. The line "her soul has gone to heaven" suggests that she has died in the accident, adding an extra layer of tragedy to the story.

Overall, "It's All Over" is a poignant exploration of the pain and regret that come with lost love. The singer's inability to express himself and the finality of the situation make for a powerful and emotional song.

Line by Line Meaning

I asked her not to leave that night
I pleaded with her to stay with me that night

Said we’d never see the light of day again
I told her that if she left, it would be the end for us

She would not hear me
She refused to listen to my pleas

I begged her not to go away
I pleaded with her not to leave me

To take the bike another day
To delay her departure and take the bike another time

She would not stay
She refused to stay with me

I pleaded with her – oh baby stay
I begged her to stay with me

She mounted up and rode away
She got on her bike and drove away from me

I feel it was a fitting end
I think her crashing into a wall was a fitting end for our relationship

She rode into a wall
She crashed her bike into a wall

I could not find the words to say
I was at a loss for words