Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio

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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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Rock n'
Rock n' roll radio
Let's go (x3)
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 K
Alan Freed, and high energy?
It's the end of the 70's
It's the end of the century
Do you remember lying in bed
With your covers pulled up over your head?
Radio playin' so no one can see
We need change, we need it fast
Before rock's just part of the past
'Cause lately it all sounds the same to me
Oh, oh
Rock n'
Rock n' roll radio
Let's go (x3)
Will you remember Jerry Lee, John Lennon, T. Rex and ?
It's the end of the 70's
It's the end of the century
Do you remember lying in bed
With your covers pulled up over your head?
Radio playin' so no one can see
We need change, we need it fast
Before rock's just part of the past
'Cause lately it all sounds the same to me
Oh, oh
Rock n'
Rock n'roll radio
Let's go (x4

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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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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio" is a song by the American punk rock band, Ramones. It is from their fifth studio album, "End of the Century," which was released in 1980.
Song Theme
The song is a homage to the music of the 50s and 60s, referencing a number of artists and DJs who were instrumental during the early days of rock and roll.
Record Producer
The 5th album was produced by Phil Spector, a legendary record producer, known for his "Wall of Sound" production formula. He brought his distinctive production style to the recording of this song.
Instrumental Variety
The song boasted a more elaborate production, featuring instruments like the saxophone and trumpet. This was a departure from Ramones' previous raw punk sound.
Music Video
The music video for the song features a nostalgic look back at the early days of rock and roll, featuring images of artists like Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity, "Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio" did not chart in the U.S but it did reach number 54 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Composition
It was penned by band members Dee Dee Ramone and Joey Ramone.
Cultural Impact
The track has been used in several movies, TV series, and commercials, underlining its cultural relevance and lasting impact.
Spector's Influence
Although the collaboration with Phil Spector was contentious due to his eccentric behavior and unconventional working methods, his influence added a new dimension to the Ramones sound with "Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio" being a prime example.
Critical Reception
The song is often considered one of Ramones' best, hailed for its nostalgic sentiment and departure from the band's traditional sound.

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