Hello (Turn Your Radio On)

1992 single by Shakespears Sister From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" is a song by British-based pop duo Shakespears Sister, and was released in October 1992 by London Records as the fourth single from their second album, Hormonally Yours (1992). The single peaked at number 14 and spent six weeks on the UK Singles Chart. Internationally, the single peaked within the top 40 in Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland.

B-side"Stay" (remix)
Released26 October 1992 (1992-10-26)
GenreRock
Length
  • 4:05 (album version)
  • 4:23 (7-inch version)
Quick facts Single by Shakespears Sister, from the album Hormonally Yours ...
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)"
Single by Shakespears Sister
from the album Hormonally Yours
B-side"Stay" (remix)
Released26 October 1992 (1992-10-26)
GenreRock
Length
  • 4:05 (album version)
  • 4:23 (7-inch version)
LabelLondon
Songwriters
Producers
Shakespears Sister singles chronology
"I Don't Care"
(1992)		 "Hello (Turn Your Radio On)"
(1992)		 "My 16th Apology"
(1993)
Music video
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" on YouTube
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Background

The single was released in the UK on 26 October 1992.[1] The album version of the song was remixed for its single release, featuring more bass and with drums added. The single version is also slightly extended, with a repeat of the chorus towards the end of the song. The single sleeve artwork was created by Laurence Dunmore, with photography by Derek Ridgers.

Critical reception

Tom Demalon from AllMusic described the song as a "stellar glam-tinged ballad with a dreamy chorus".[2] Larry Flick from Billboard magazine called it a "Beatles-esque rock ballad". He added: "A soft, rolling piano line is surrounded by deep alto harmonies and nimble guitars. Booming, swaying, and completely memorable chorus is icing on the cake."[3] The Daily Vault's Michael R. Smith stated in his album review that "the spellbinding grand finale of 'Hello (Turn Your Radio On)' is just icing on the cake."[4] A reviewer from the Liverpool Echo wrote: "Songs that mention the radio always do well on the radio. It's because DJs are so big-headed. But this one – a re-mixed track from the Hormonally Yours album – does sound good on radio."[5] Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented: "Hello out there in radio land, stay for a while for another ballad by the hippest sisters around."[6] Pop Rescue said it is a "great" track.[7]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" was directed by British director Sophie Muller and is made in black-and-white as an old movie. It depicts the duo performing inside what appears to be a closet that is being opened in the beginning and closed at the end of the video.

Track listings

Charts

More information Chart (1992–1993), Peak position ...
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Release history

More information Region, Date ...
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United Kingdom 26 October 1992
  • 7-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 London [1]
Australia 23 November 1992
  • CD
  • cassette
 [21]
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The Bates version

Quick facts Single by the Bates, from the album The Bates ...
"Hello"
Single by the Bates
from the album The Bates
B-side"All in All"
Released1994
Length3:21
LabelVirgin
Songwriters
  • Siobhan Fahey
  • Marcella Detroit
  • Manu Guiot
The Bates singles chronology
"Hello"
(1994)		 "A Real Cool Time"
(1994)
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"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" was covered by German punk band the Bates, and was released as the group's lead single in 1994.

Track listing

  • CD single
  1. "Hello" – 3:21
  2. "All in All" – 2:28
  3. "It's a Heartache" (Punch in the Face demo mix) – 1:52
  4. "Hello" (Punch in the Face demo mix) – 3:14
  5. "Worse Than the Devil" (Punch in the Face demo mix) – 1:51

Queensberry version

Quick facts Single by Queensberry, from the album On My Own ...
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)"
Single by Queensberry
from the album On My Own
Released23 October 2009
Length3:15
Label
Songwriters
  • Siobhan Fahey
  • Marcella Detroit
  • Manu Guiot
ProducerPhilip Larsen
Queensberry singles chronology
"Too Young"
(2009)		 "Hello (Turn Your Radio On)"
(2009)		 "The Song"
(2009)
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"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" was covered by German girl group Queensberry, and released as the lead single from the band's second studio album On My Own in October 2009.

Track listing

More information No., Title ...
CD maxi single[22][23]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Hello (Turn Your Radio On)"
Philip Larsen3:18
2."Welcome to My World"
  • Andrew Bojanic
  • Elizabeth Hooper
  • Jim Marr
  • Wendy Page
  • Larsen
3:44
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Charts

Weekly charts

More information Chart (2009), Peak position ...
Weekly chart performance for "Hello (Turn Your Radio On)"
Chart (2009) Peak
position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[24]12
Germany (GfK)[25]4
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[26]29
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Year-end charts

More information Chart (2009), Position ...
Year-end chart performance for "Hello (Turn Your Radio On)"
Chart (2009) Position
Germany (Media Control GfK)[27] 88
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References

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