Radio Land

Michael Martin Murphey

About Radio Land

"Radio Land" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in August 1984 as the fourth single from The Heart Never Lies. The song reached #19 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Murphey, Chick Rains and Jim Ed Norman.


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1982
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Michael Martin Murphey

Michael Martin Murphey (born March 14, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter best known for writing and performing Western music, Country music, and Popular music. A multiple Grammy nominee, Murphey has six gold albums, including Cowboy Songs, the first album of cowboy music to achieve gold status since Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs by Marty Robbins in 1959. He has recorded the hit singles "Wildfire", "Carolina in the Pines", "What's Forever For", "A Long Line of Love", "What She Wants", and "Don't Count the Rainy Days". Murphey is also the author of New Mexico's state ballad, "The Land of Enchantment". Murphey has become a prominent musical voice for the Western horseman, rancher, and cowboy. more »

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Radio Land" is a song by American singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey.
Album
The song is a part of his 1999 album, "Playing Favorites".
Genre
"Radio Land" is a track that falls within the realm of country pop.
Songwriter
Michael Martin Murphey was both the singer and the songwriter of "Radio Land".
Themes
The song hits on themes of nostalgia, reminiscing about the good old days of listening to the radio.
Professional Success
Although not as successful as his other hit songs, "Radio Land" still remains popular amongst his fans.
Musical Style
The song represents Murphey's transition into a more mainstream country music style.
Live Performances
"Radio Land" has been included in some of Murphey's live performances and continues to be celebrated by his fans.
Duration
The track has a duration of 4 minutes and 11 seconds.
Personal Inspiration
Much like many of his other songs, it's believed that "Radio Land" was inspired by Murphey's own experiences growing up in Texas and listening to the radio.

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