The Ravyns are best known for their 1982 hit, "Raised on the Radio", which … Read Full Bio ↴The Ravyns are best known for their 1982 hit, "Raised on the Radio", which was featured in the popular Universal Studios film 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'. The song was the second single released from the soundtrack of that film, receiving great critical acclaim in Billboard and instantaneous rock radio placement nationwide and abroad. Catapulted into the mainstream, the American power pop/new wave band began work on many more tunes.

With the success of "Raised on the Radio" came a full length album deal with MCA. 'The Ravyns' was released in 1984, and, as with the single, it was once again lauded by critics on both sides of the Atlantic. Still, commercial success appeared to be eluding the group, with them starting to be labeled as a "one hit wonder".

Within one year, the band produced three music videos— "Raised on the Radio", "Don't Leave Me This Way", and "Rhythm of the Heart"— the last of which won MTV's 1985 'National Basement Tapes' competition, solely from viewer support. Despite keying on a catchy pop and rock sound, the band fell into obscurity as the musical scenes of the 80s shifted.

In more recent years, the Ravyns have continued to enjoy attention and notoriety by rock fans young and old as an underrated piece of 80s pop culture. "Raised on the Radio" has appeared in many trivia publications and shows, has been recorded by various newer groups over the years, and still emerges in rock radio formats worldwide. They have two additional full length albums of note: 'Remnants' and 'Live at Maxwells 1983', the latter recorded at Maxwells' night-club in Baltimore.

History Repeats Itself
The Ravyns Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'History Repeats Itself' by these artists:

A.D.S.R I got this whole thing figured out I guess I'd…
A.O.S He got kicked in the back He say that he needed…
A.O.S. He got kicked in the back He say that he needed…
Buddy Starcher Glory, glory, hallelujah His truth is marching on This is a…
e.o He got kicked in the back He say that he needed…
Kelsey Waldon I went to school on the rural route With…
o.a. He got kicked in the back He say that he needed…
Pulley all these names i can't complain thoughts of you were…
Pulley (USA) all these names i can't complain thoughts of you were…

Sonic Syndicate Solitude brought us together Guidance by the hand of fate …

We have lyrics for these tracks by The Ravyns:

No Regular Woman I watch her on the dance floor nearly every night And…
Physical Attraction Maybe we passed in a dimly lit hall It could be…
Raised On the Radio 1956, when the DJ broke to play us something new Hearts…
Ready for Romance I got a feeling; runs from my head down to…

Rhythm of the Heart He was a lunatic He didn't have a plea They locked him…

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