Raised on Radio
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Raised on Radio | ||
Studio album by Journey | ||
Released | May 27, 1986 | |
Recorded | 1985 | |
Genre | Rock | |
Length | 44:13 | |
Label | Columbia | |
Producer(s) | Kevin Elson, Mike Stone | |
Professional reviews | ||
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Journey chronology | ||
Frontiers (1983) |
Raised on Radio (1986) |
Greatest Hits (1988) |
Journey's ninth album, Raised on Radio, was released in May of 1986 on the Columbia Records label.
Following their two most successful albums, lead singer Steve Perry decided to take more control over the band's direction. First, Ross Valory and Steve Smith were fired from the band, against the wishes of manager Herbie Herbert. The two were replaced by various studio musicians for the recording of Raised on Radio, including Randy Jackson (bass) and Larrie Londin (drums). Smith did record two tracks with Journey on the album.
Second, Perry changed the original title of this project, Freedom to Raised on Radio, which drew the ire of Herbert and some of the band members.
Much of the album has a feel similar to Perry's solo album Street Talk. However, the classic Journey sound can still be heard on songs like "Girl Can't Help It", "Suzanne", and the long time concert staple "Be Good to Yourself". The album closer and ballad "Why Can't This Night Go on Forever", similar to that of "Faithfully", also achieved minor chart success.
Highest Chart Position: #4
[edit] Track listing
All songs written by Cain, Perry, and Schon, except where noted *, written by Cain and Perry.
- "Girl Can't Help It" – 3:50
- "Positive Touch" – 4:16
- "Suzanne" – 3:38 *
- "Be Good to Yourself" – 3:51
- "Once You Love Somebody" – 4:40
- "Happy To Give" – 3:49 *
- "Raised On Radio" – 3:49
- "I'll Be Alright Without You" – 4:49
- "It Could Have Been You" – 3:37
- "The Eyes Of A Woman" – 4:32
- "Why Can't This Night Go On Forever" – 3:43 *
- "Girl Can't Help It" (live) – 4:17
- "I'll Be Alright Without You" (live) – 4:57
- Tracks 12 and 13 are bonus tracks on the 2006 CD reissue.
[edit] Personnel
- Steve Perry - vocals, producer
- Neal Schon - guitars, vocals
- Jonathan Cain - keyboards, vocals
- Randy Jackson - bass
- Larrie Londin - drums, percussion
Journey |
Jeff Scott Soto | Neal Schon | Ross Valory | Deen Castronovo | Jonathan Cain |
Steve Perry | Steve Smith | Mike Baird | Randy Jackson | Gregg Rolie | Aynsley Dunbar | Robert Fleischman | George Tickner | Prairie Prince | Steve Augeri |
Discography |
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Studio albums: Journey | Look into the Future | Next | Infinity | Evolution | Departure | Dream After Dream | Escape | Frontiers | Raised on Radio | Trial by Fire | Arrival | Red 13 | Generations |
Live albums: Captured | Greatest Hits Live |
Compilations: In the Beginning | Greatest Hits | The Ballade | Time 3 | The Essential Journey | Open Arms~Greatest Hits |