Radio (The Corrs song)

"Radio" is a song by Celtic folk rock band the Corrs. It was released in November 1999 from the album The Corrs Unplugged, recorded from their appearance on MTV Unplugged, with "Dreams" from the same album as a B-side.

"Radio"
Single by the Corrs
from the album Unplugged and In Blue
B-side"Dreams"
Released29 November 1999 (UK)
Recorded5 October 1999
VenueArdmore Studios (Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland)
GenrePop
Length4:15
Label
Songwriter(s)Sharon Corr
Producer(s)
The Corrs singles chronology
"Lifting Me"
(1999)		 "Radio"
(1999)		 "Breathless"
(2000)

The song was originally slated for their previous album Talk on Corners but was shelved after failing to develop a suitable arrangement at the time. An "electric" version appeared on their next studio album In Blue. The single became a chart hit, reaching the top 20 in Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The song was also a modest adult contemporary hit in Canada, reaching number 64 on the RPM Adult Contemporary chart.

Background

According to Sharon Corr, the Unplugged and In Blue versions of the song were the third and fourth versions respectively to be recorded. The Unplugged version was modeled after the first acoustic demo they had recorded, while the In Blue version was a remake of the second early "dance" version. Caroline Corr stated that after she felt there was little to experiment with on the Unplugged version, the band's programmer suggested adding synthesizers and experimenting with different electric guitar licks for the In Blue version.

Music video

The video for "Radio" is pieced together from the "Unplugged" session at the MTV studios.

Track listings

UK 7-inch single[1]

A. "Radio" (edit) – 4:15
B. "Dreams" (unplugged) – 3:43

European CD and cassette single[2][3]

  1. "Radio" (edit) – 4:15
  2. "Dreams" (unplugged) – 3:43
  3. "Radio" (album version) – 5:00

US promo CD[4]

  1. "Radio" (live edit) – 4:15
  2. "Radio" (album version) – 4:50

Personnel

Credits are lifted from the European CD single liner notes.[2]

Charts
Chart (1999–2000) Peak
position
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[5] 64
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[6] 65
Germany (Official German Charts)[7] 64
Ireland (IRMA)[8] 20
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] 24
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] 57
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[11] 19
Poland (LP3)[12] 34
Scotland (OCC)[13] 16
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] 52
UK Singles (OCC)[15] 18

References
  1. Radio (UK 7-inch vinyl disc). The Corrs. Atlantic Records. 1999. AT 0079 LC.CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. Radio (European CD single liner notes). The Corrs. 143 Records, Atlantic Records, Lava Records. 1999. AT0079CD, 7567-84543-2.CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. Radio (European cassette single sleeve). The Corrs. 143 Records, Atlantic Records, Lava Records. 1999. AT0079C, 7567845434.CS1 maint: others (link)
  4. Radio (US promo CD liner notes). The Corrs. 143 Records, Atlantic Records, Lava Records. 1999. PRCD 9146.CS1 maint: others (link)
  5. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 10012." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  6. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 16 no. 51. 18 December 1999. p. 7. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  7. "Offiziellecharts.de – The Corrs – Radio". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  8. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Radio". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  9. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 10, 2000" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  10. "Dutchcharts.nl – The Corrs – Radio" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  11. "Charts.nz – The Corrs – Radio". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  12. "Notowanie nr940" (in Polish). LP3. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2019. Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  13. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  14. "Swisscharts.com – The Corrs – Radio". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
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