"Radio" is a song by British pop singer Robbie Williams. It was the first single from his hits compilation Greatest Hits, released in 2004. Williams wrote the song's distinctive synth-pop melody by attempting (and failing) to play Harold Faltermeyer's "Axel F" on an electronic keyboard, from memory. "Radio" is Williams's first solo outing without the involvement of long-time producer and co-writer Guy Chambers, and is particularly notable as Williams's last UK number-one for eight years, until 2012's "Candy".
"Radio" | ||||
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Single by Robbie Williams | ||||
from the album Greatest Hits | ||||
B-side | "Northern Town" | |||
Released | 4 October 2004 (2004-10-04)[1] | |||
Genre | Electropop[2] | |||
Length | 3:52 | |||
Label | Chrysalis | |||
Songwriter(s) | Stephen Duffy, Robbie Williams | |||
Producer(s) | Stephen Duffy | |||
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"Radio" on YouTube | ||||
"Radio" became Williams' sixth number-one single on the UK Singles Chart, selling 41,734 copies during its first week.[3][4] The song was Williams's last UK number-one for eight years until "Candy" took the top spot in November 2012.[3] "Radio" also topped the Danish Singles Chart and reached the top 10 across Europe, peaking at number one on the Eurochart Hot 100.[5][6] In Australia, the single charted at number 12, and after seven weeks on the charts, the single was certified gold.[7][8]
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Robbie Williams singles | |
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Discography | |
Life thru a Lens | |
I've Been Expecting You |
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Sing When You're Winning | |
Swing When You're Winning | |
Escapology |
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Greatest Hits |
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Intensive Care | |
Rudebox | |
Reality Killed the Video Star |
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In and Out of Consciousness |
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Take the Crown | |
Swings Both Ways | |
The Heavy Entertainment Show | |
The Christmas Present | |
Other singles |
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Featured singles |
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Other songs |
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