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'''''Radio City''''' is one of the most influential albums in the history of ] music. Released by ] in 1974, (see ]), ''Radio City'' 's ] and early ] influences did not lead to chart success. In spite of this, a small and devoted cult audience formed, attracted by the band's emotive music and hook-laden choruses. '''''Radio City''''' is one of the most influential albums in the history of ] music. Released by ] in 1974, (see ]), ''Radio City'' was recorded during 1973 at Memphis' Ardent Studios. The album shows the influence of ] bands such as ] and ]. Critically acclaimed upon its release, the record failed to sell due to distribution problems. The original ] LP featured record-jacket photographs by ]. "September Gurls" and "Back of a Car" are among the most famous Big Star songs; both ] and ] have recorded "September Gurls."




==Track listing== ==Track listing==
#"O My Soul" (Chilton) #"O My Soul" (Chilton)
#"Life Is White" (Chilton) #"Life Is White" (Chilton)
#"Way Out West" (Hummell) #"Way Out West" (Hummel)
#"What's Going Ahn" (Chilton) #"What's Goin Ahn" (Chilton)
#"You Get What You Deserve" (Chilton) #"You Get What You Deserve" (Chilton)
#"Mod Lang" (Chilton/Rosebrough) #"Mod Lang" (Chilton/Rosebrough)
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==Personnel== ==Personnel==
*Chris Bell - Guitar, Vocals *Chris Bell - Guitar, Vocals
*Alex Chilton - Vocals *Alex Chilton - Guitar, Vocals
*John Fry - Engineer *John Fry - Engineer
*Andy Hummell - Bass *Andy Hummel - Bass
*Jody Stephens - Drums *Jody Stephens - Drums
*Danny Jones - Bass
*Richard Rosebrough - Drums


] ]

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This page is about the music album, Radio City. For the radio station also called Radio City, see Radio City (radio station).

Radio City
Album cover
Vinyl Album by Big Star
Released 1974
Recorded 1973
Genre rock
Length 36 min 14 sec
Record label Ardent Records
Producer John Fry and Big Star
Professional reviews
Allmusic.com review 4.5 stars out of 5 link
Big Star Chronology
#1 Record
(1972) 		Radio City
(1974) 		Third/Sister Lovers
(1978)

Radio City is one of the most influential albums in the history of power pop music. Released by Big Star in 1974, (see 1974 in music), Radio City was recorded during 1973 at Memphis' Ardent Studios. The album shows the influence of British Invasion bands such as the Beatles and the Kinks. Critically acclaimed upon its release, the record failed to sell due to distribution problems. The original Ardent LP featured record-jacket photographs by William Eggleston. "September Gurls" and "Back of a Car" are among the most famous Big Star songs; both the Searchers and the Bangles have recorded "September Gurls."


Track listing

  1. "O My Soul" (Chilton)
  2. "Life Is White" (Chilton)
  3. "Way Out West" (Hummel)
  4. "What's Goin Ahn" (Chilton)
  5. "You Get What You Deserve" (Chilton)
  6. "Mod Lang" (Chilton/Rosebrough)
  7. "Back of a Car" (Chilton/Hummel)
  8. "Daisy Glaze" (Chilton/Stephens)
  9. "She's a Mover" (Chilton)
  10. "September Gurls" (Chilton)
  11. "Morpha Too" (Chilton)
  12. "I'm in Love With a Girl" (Chilton)

Personnel

  • Chris Bell - Guitar, Vocals
  • Alex Chilton - Guitar, Vocals
  • John Fry - Engineer
  • Andy Hummel - Bass
  • Jody Stephens - Drums
  • Danny Jones - Bass
  • Richard Rosebrough - Drums
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