The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Radar Love
Various Artists Lyrics
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There's a voice in my head that drives my heel
It's my baby calls says she needs me here
And it's half past four and I'm shiftin' gear
When she gets lonely and the longin' gets too much
She sends a cable comin' in from above we don't need to talk at all
We got a thing that's called radar love
Radio's playin' some forgotten song
Brenda Lee's comin' on strong
The road has got me hypnotized
And I'm spinnin' into a new sunrise
When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough
She sends her comfort comin' in from above we don't need a letter at all
We got a thing that's called radar love
We got a line in the air radar love
No more speed I'm almost there
Gotta keep cool now, gotta take care
Last car to pass here I go
And the line of cars goes down real slow
And the radio played some forgotten song
Brenda Lee's comin' strong
And the newsman sang his same song
Oh, one more radar lover gone
When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough
She sends her comfort comin' in from above we don't need a letter at all
We got a thing that's called radar love
We got a line in the sky
We got a thing that's called radar love
We got a thing that's called radar love
The classic rock song "Radar Love" by Dutch band Golden Earring (later covered by Various Artists) tells the tale of a long distance love fueled by a unique means of communication - "radar love" - which allows the two lovers to stay connected despite the physical distance between them. The song's protagonist is driving through the night, seemingly without any clear direction or destination, and is guided by the pull of his lover's voice calling out to him on his radio. The song speaks to the emotional toll of being separated from someone you love, and the hope that comes with knowing there is a way to stay connected even when you are miles apart.
The lyrics are filled with vivid images of the open road and the endless possibilities of the night. The singer's hands are wet on the wheel, and he is both physically and emotionally exhausted from his drive. The song paints a picture of a world where anything is possible, even as it acknowledges the inherent loneliness that comes with being on the road. The reference to Brenda Lee's music also adds a nostalgic layer to the song, a reminder of a simpler time and a more innocent era.
Overall, "Radar Love" is a classic rock anthem that speaks to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit. Its evocative lyrics and driving beat have made it a beloved song for generations of music lovers.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been drivin all night, my hands are wet on the wheel
I have been driving for hours now and my palms are sweaty as I hold the wheel firmly.
There's a voice in my head that drives my heel
An inner voice compels me to continue forward with urgency.
It's my baby calls says she needs me here
My lover called me, asking for my presence right away.
And it's half past four and I'm shiftin' gear
It's already 4:30 in the morning and I am changing gears to speed faster.
When she gets lonely and the longin' gets too much
Whenever she feels isolated and her yearning intensifies,
She sends a cable comin' in from above we don't need to talk at all
She sends a message without speaking to connect us telepathically.
We got a thing that's called radar love
We share a bond that transcends physical communication.
We got a wave in the air radar love
Our emotions manifest as waves that can be felt through the air.
Radio's playin' some forgotten song
The radio plays a song that's vanished from contemporary memory.
Brenda Lee's comin' on strong
Brenda Lee's music is powerful and affecting.
The road has got me hypnotized
I am entranced by the monotony of the road ahead.
And I'm spinnin' into a new sunrise
As I speed along, the sky is transforming before my eyes.
No more speed I'm almost there
I am close to my destination and slow down my vehicle as a result.
Gotta keep cool now, gotta take care
I must maintain a level head and be cautious during these critical moments.
Last car to pass here I go
I am the final vehicle to pass through this stretch of road.
And the line of cars goes down real slow
The other cars behind me move at a leisurely pace.
And the newsman sang his same song
The reporter on the radio repeated the same news story as before.
Oh, one more radar lover gone
Another person like me, who depends on this emotional connection, has left.
We got a line in the sky
Our bond is represented by an invisible line in the sky.
We got a thing that's called radar love
Our relationship is built on a powerful and intangible force we call radar love.
Contributed by Ava V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.