Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio?

Ramones

About Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio?

"Do You Remember Rock 'n' Roll Radio?" is the second single and first track from the American punk rock band Ramones' fifth studio album End of the Century. It was released on May 16, 1980. Produced by veteran record producer Phil Spector, the song and album marked a change in the Ramones' sound, in an increased attempt to achieve commercial success. Based on many of the 1950s pop songs the band grew up listening to, the song featured more complex instrumentation and production than past songs by the band, employing the use of a piano, trumpet, horn, saxophone, and synthesizer, along with the standard guitar, drums and bass. The album's title End of the Century came from a couplet found in the lyrics of the song: "It's the end, the end of the seventies/It's the end, the end of the century." This verse also provided the title of the 2003 documentary about the group, End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones. The opening riff of the song appears in the 2007 DreamWorks animated film Shrek The Third, the third movie in the Shrek franchise. The song also appears in trailers for the film, as well as the film's soundtrack. 


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1991
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(This is Rock 'n' roll radio
Come on, let's rock 'n' roll with the Ramones)

Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio
Let's go
Rock'n, rock 'N' roll radio
Let's go
Rock'n, rock 'N' roll radio
Let's go
Rock'n, rock 'N' roll radio
Let's go

Do you remember Hullabaloo
Upbeat, Shindig and Ed Sullivan, too?
Do you remember rock 'n' roll radio?
Do you remember rock 'n' roll radio?

Do you remember Murray the Kid
Alan Freed, and High Energy?
It's the end, the end of the seventies
It's the end, the end of the century

Do you remember lying in bed
With the covers pulled up over your head
Radio playin' so no one can see?
We need change, and we need it fast
Before rock's just part of the past
'Cause, lately, it all sounds the same to me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio
Let's go
Rock'n, rock 'N' roll radio
Let's go
Rock'n, rock 'N' roll radio
Let's go
Rock'n, rock 'N' roll radio
Let's go

Will you remember Jerry Lee
John Lennon, T. Rex and old Moulty?
It's the end, the end of the seventies
It's the end, the end of the century

Do you remember lying in bed
With the covers pulled up over your head
Radio playin' so no one can see?
We need change, and we need it fast
Before Rock's just part of the past
Cause, lately, it all sounds the same to me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Rock'n, rock 'n' roll radio
Let's go
Rock'n, rock 'N' roll radio
Let's go
Rock'n, rock 'N' roll radio
Let's go
Rock'n, rock 'N' roll radio
Let's go

(This is rock 'N' roll radio
Stay tuned for more rock 'n' roll)

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Ramones

The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first punk rock group. Despite achieving only limited commercial success, the band was a major influence on the punk rock movement in both the United States and the United Kingdom. more »

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Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
The song "Do You Remember Rock 'n' Roll Radio?" was released in May 1980 as part of the Ramones' album "End of the Century".
Album Title Origin
The title "End of the Century" was supposedly suggested by bassist Dee Dee Ramone, with the idea that the Ramones were heralding the end of the 20th century.
Genre
The track is a blend of rock, punk and new wave; there's also a significant pop sensibility which was a departure from the Ramones' earlier, more minimalist punk sound.
Producer
The song was produced by Phil Spector, famed for his Wall of Sound technique. This represented the Ramones working with a high-profile producer for the first time.
Music Video
"Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio?" has a nostalgic music video that incorporates clips from 1950s television shows and music performances, reinforcing the song's theme about the golden age of rock and roll.
Music Referencing
The song title "Do you remember Rock 'N' Roll radio?" is a nod to the power that radio stations had in the 50s and 60s in disseminating the mantra of Rock 'N' Roll to the world.
Band Musical Evolution
This song signified a change in the Ramones' sound, with the use of various instruments not typically associated with the group, such as brass and horn sections, and a far more polished production compared to their previous records.
Chart Performance
Despite being a fan favorite, the song did not chart in the US.
Cover Versions
It has been covered by various artists, including Germany's punk rock band Die Toten Hosen and Sweden's indie rock band The Sounds.
Cultural Influence
The song is referenced in several films, TV shows, and has been used as a staple on radio stations' playlists. It is featured in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Song Writing
The song was written by Dee Dee Ramone and Joey Ramone, members of the band. They were inspired by their love for the rock 'n' roll era of the 1950s and 1960s.
Honoring artists
During the song, the Ramones honor several artists and bands who were influential during the rock 'n' roll era, such as Jerry Lee Lewis and T. Rex.
Hardcore Troubleshooting
Phil Spector, widely known for his eccentricities, allegedly pulled a gun on the band during a tense meeting over text changes. However, the band kept working with him to complete the album.

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