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Revision as of 21:31, 15 June 2004 by Eddhurt (talk | contribs) (cleaning up spelling errors, factual errors; adding info)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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
- "O My Soul" (Chilton)
- "Life Is White" (Chilton)
- "Way Out West" (Hummel)
- "What's Goin Ahn" (Chilton)
- "You Get What You Deserve" (Chilton)
- "Mod Lang" (Chilton/Rosebrough)
- "Back of a Car" (Chilton/Hummel)
- "Daisy Glaze" (Chilton/Stephens)
- "She's a Mover" (Chilton)
- "September Gurls" (Chilton)
- "Morpha Too" (Chilton)
- "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