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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.
Radio Ga Ga
Various Artists Lyrics
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I'd sit alone and watch your light
My only friend through teenage nights
And everything I had to know
I heard it on my radio
Radio
Through wars of worlds -- invaded by Mars
You made 'em laugh -- you made 'em cry
You made us feel like we could fly
So don't become some background noise
A backdrop for the girls and boys
Who just don't know or just don't care
And just complain when you're not there
You had your time, you had the power
You've yet to have your finest hour
Radio
All we hear is Radio ga ga
Radio goo goo
Radio ga ga
All we hear is Radio ga ga
Radio blah blah
Radio what's new?
Radio, someone still loves you!
We watch the shows -- we watch the stars
On videos for hours and hours
We hardly need to use our ears
How music changes through the years
Let's hope you never leave old friend
Like all good things on you we depend
So stick around cos we might miss you
When we grow tired of all this visual
You had your time, you had the power
You've yet to have your finest hour
Radio -- Radio
All we hear is Radio ga ga
Radio goo goo
Radio ga ga
All we hear is Radio ga ga
Radio goo goo
Radio ga ga
All we hear is Radio ga ga
Radio blah blah
Radio what's new?
Radio, someone still loves you!
You had your time, you had the power
You've yet to have your finest hour
Radio
All we hear is Radio ga ga
Radio goo goo
Radio ga ga
All we hear is Radio ga ga
Radio blah blah
Radio what's new?
Radio, someone still loves you!
Loves you
The lyrics to Queen's hit song "Radio Ga Ga" revolve around the theme of the importance of radio in people's lives. The singer reminisces about the days of his youth when the radio was his only companion during lonely and isolated teenage nights. He praises the power of radio in bringing people together, creating a shared experience, and cheering them up with shows and music. The lyrics also warn against the possibility of radio becoming obsolete and losing its former glory, being replaced by other forms of media that are more visually stimulating. The song ends with an emotional plea to keep radio alive, reminding the audience that "someone still loves" this cherished medium.
The song was released in 1984 and became an instant hit. It was written by Queen's legendary frontman Freddie Mercury, who was inspired by his memories of listening to the radio as a child in India. The song's title, "Radio Ga Ga," was inspired by the toddler's reference to Queen's drummer, Roger Taylor's, young son's difficulty pronouncing the nursery rhyme "Lady Gaga."
Line by Line Meaning
I'd sit alone and watch your light
I used to turn off all the lights and sit alone, listening to the radio.
My only friend through teenage nights
The radio was my only companion during lonely nights as a teenager.
And everything I had to know
I learned about everything from the world through the radio.
I heard it on my radio
I heard about everything on the radio.
You gave them all those old time stars
The radio introduced us to all the old-time greats.
Through wars of worlds -- invaded by Mars
The radio was there even through the turmoil of war and even stories of alien invasion.
You made 'em laugh -- you made 'em cry
The radio brought joy and tears to all who listened.
You made us feel like we could fly
The radio made us feel like we could do anything.
So don't become some background noise
Don't let the radio fade into the background and become insignificant.
A backdrop for the girls and boys
Don't let the radio be just something for kids and teens to listen to as noise in the background.
Who just don't know or just don't care
Many people don't know or care about what the radio has to offer.
And just complain when you're not there
They only realize the importance of the radio when it's gone and it's too late.
You had your time, you had the power
The radio has a rich history and important influence.
You've yet to have your finest hour
The radio has yet to reach its greatest potential.
All we hear is Radio ga ga
Nowadays, all we hear is the same old music on the radio.
Radio goo goo
It has become dull and boring - much like baby talk.
Radio blah blah
Much of what we hear is just empty words.
Radio what's new?
People are always looking for something new and different on the radio.
Radio, someone still loves you!
Despite everything, there are still people who love the radio and what it stands for.
We watch the shows -- we watch the stars
We now spend most of our time watching TV and movies.
On videos for hours and hours
We also spend hours looking at videos online or on TV.
We hardly need to use our ears
Most of the time, we don't even need to listen or pay attention - the visuals are enough.
How music changes through the years
Music has changed so much over the years, and it's easy to see that through the radio.
Let's hope you never leave old friend
We hope the radio never goes away completely, because it's been such a big part of our lives.
Like all good things on you we depend
We depend on the radio for so much - news, entertainment, and more.
So stick around cos we might miss you
We don't want the radio to go away, because we might realize too late how much we need it.
When we grow tired of all this visual
Eventually, we might grow tired of TV and movies and want to go back to just listening to the radio.
Loves you
Despite all the changes and challenges, people still love the radio.
Contributed by Carter M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.