1) The Radiators, also known as The New Orleans Radiators, are a rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana, who have combined the traditional musical styles of their native city with more mainstream rock and R&B influences to form a bouncy, funky variety of swamp-rock they call "fish head music". Although The Radiators' albums have had limited commercial success, as a party band from a party town, their enthusiastic live performances, danceable beats and relentless touring have earned the band a dedicated following and the admiration of many of their peers.
The Radiators have a repertoire which includes over three hundred original songs—many never released on album—and over one thousand covers—or partial covers used as part of a medley. They make a new set list for each and every show, so fans never know what they're going to hear at a Radiators concert. The Radiators allow their fans to record their live performances, and even provide access to their soundboard. With the band's approval, over 500 concert recordings have been made available for free (for non-commercial use) on the Internet Archive.
2) The Radiators are a rock band from Bega near Sydney, Australia, formed in 1978. Their best known songs include "Coming Home", "No Tragedy" and "Gimme Head" (covered in 2004 by Melbourne band, Your Wedding Night) and Summer Holiday
3) The Radiators, originally Radiators From Space. The Radiators From Space are an Irish punk rock band.
The band formed in 1976 in Dublin, consisting of Philip Chevron (who was later to perform with the Pogues), Pete Holidai, Steve Rapid, Jimmy Crashe and Mark Megaray. They signed to Chiswick Records in 1977 and released two albums, TV Tube Heart in 1977 and Ghostown in 1979, before disbanding in 1981.
The band reunited in 2004, with a slightly different lineup (Crashe and Megaray left the band and were replaced by Cait O'Riordan and Johnny Bonnie) and the shortened name The Radiators. Following a one-off concert, they formally reunited and signed to the 625 label, through whom they have released two new EPs: The Television Screen (2004) and The Summer Season (2005). A new bass player, Jesse Booth, joined the band in February 2006. On 21st of December 2006, they played in The Point Dublin as special guest for The Pogues. The band's fourth album, Sound City Beat, a collection of cover versions of songs by older Irish bands, was released in 2012.
Members of the band began performing as "The Trouble Pilgrims" after member Philip Chevron became ill with throat cancer and was unable to participate in live work. The band played, including with guest vocalist Gavin Friday and guitarist Brush Shiels, at a tribute concert for Chevron on August 24, 2013 at the Olympia Theatre (Dublin). Philip Chevron died October 8, 2013.
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Taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Radiators_%28US%29 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Radiators_%28AU%29
Red Dress
The Radiators Lyrics
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You no longer need that old address
Look so good, lord it hurt so bad
She got more powerful stuff than your mama had
She′s got it on, she's got it on
Red dress don′t look back
Red dress tight like that
It's bad when the bayou's bloomin′ blue lights
And the parking lots bustin′ out in fistfights
Such disturbance just to catch her eye
Old men makin' muscles, lord that eagle flies
She′s got it on, she's got it on
Red dress don′t look back
Red dress tight like that
The Radiators' song Red Dress is a soulful, bluesy rock number with an upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics that describe the mesmerizing effect a woman in a red dress has on a group of men, particularly one referred to as "Chief." The song begins with a warning to Chief to hold onto his headdress and let go of his old life because this woman is going to sweep him off his feet. The lyrics then describe how good the woman looks, how powerful her allure is, and how she is the subject of men getting into fistfights in parking lots just to catch her eye.
The chorus emphasizes the red dress, which is described as tight and alluring. The repetition of the line "Red dress don't look back" signifies the power and confidence that the woman holds, while also urging the listener to not miss a chance to witness her beauty. The song ends with the powerful image of an eagle flying, implying that the woman in the red dress is just as majestic and untouchable as the eagle.
Line by Line Meaning
Chief you better hold on to your headdress
You should get ready because things are about to change, and you need to be prepared for it.
You no longer need that old address
You don't have to cling on to your old ways and habits because something better is coming your way.
Look so good, lord it hurt so bad
The beauty of this woman is so powerful that it has the potential to cause physical pain to those around her.
She got more powerful stuff than your mama had
This woman has more charisma and essence than any other woman you've known in your life.
She's got it on, she's got it on
This woman is dressed up in her finest attire and is ready to make a statement.
Red dress don't look back
This woman is full of confidence and is stepping out into the world without any regrets or hesitations.
Red dress tight like that
This woman's dress is fitting her body perfectly, emphasizing her beauty and allure.
It's bad when the bayou's bloomin' blue lights
The environment around this woman is tense and chaotic, with even nature reacting to her power and presence.
And the parking lots bustin' out in fistfights
People are going crazy around her; fights breaking out in the parking lot simply because of her effect on people.
Such disturbance just to catch her eye
People are willing to go to extreme lengths to catch her attention, sacrificing their own well-being in the process.
Old men makin' muscles, lord that eagle flies
Even men well beyond their strength and youth are trying to show off for her, revealing her magnetic power over people of all ages and backgrounds.
Writer(s): D. Malone, E. Volker
Contributed by Charlotte Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.