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Fountains of Wayne — Radiation Vibe
Album: Fountains of Wayne
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Released: 1996
Length: 3:36
Plays (last 30 days): 0
Are you alone now
Did you lose the monkey
He gave you backaches
And now you slouch

He didn't mean it
He's just a dumb ape
Reading Playboy
On your couch

And now it's time to say
What I forgot to say
Baby,baby,baby
Come on, what's wrong?
It's a radiation vibe
I'm groovin on
Don't it make you want to get some sun?
Shine on, shine on, shine on

I went to Pittsburgh
And joined a pro team
Talk about a bad dream
I broke a knee

But I can still croon
And make the girls swoon
Isn't that the way life's
Supposed to be?

But now it's time to say
What I forgot to say

Baby, baby, baby
Come on, what's wrong?
It's a radiation vibe
I'm groovin on
Don't it make you want to get some sun?
Shine on, shine on, shine on
Shine on, shine on, shine on

And now it's time to say
What I forgot to say
Baby, baby, baby
Come on, what's wrong?
It's a radiation vibe
I'm groovin'
on
Don't it make you want to get some sun?
Shine on, shine on, shine on

Baby, baby, baby
Come on, what's wrong?
It's a radiation vibe
I'm groovin on
Don't it make you want to get some sun?
Shine on, shine on, shine on
Shine on, shine on, shine on
Shine on, shine on, shine on
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 ppopp wrote:
This voice + PSD.
 
You must hate Radiohead too.
Thank you Bill & Rebecca. 10
This voice + PSD.
On my list of songs where I prefer the cover version that RP also plays.
Unfortunately the Fountains of Wayne store in NJ closed a few years ago....a very unique place to browse
 iam_overlord wrote:

But have you seen the video? It's classic!

 
Wow!  And our kids watch that?
Well this is a poor follow on to a crap song
Saw there live show and this was the best and edgiest song they played.

Did not enjoy the show.
LOVE! Saw them live ( awesome) They did this song it was so fun to dance too!!{#Dancingbanana}
FOW! Check the album, you won't go wrong.
LOVE IT
"baby, baby , baby shine on ".
What imaginative lyrics ! sucko Barfo, complete and utter rubbish. "The Beeb" could write better Lyric's.
I'm really glad to hear these guys on RP. It's not their fault every top 40 radio station played Stacy's Mom on repeat. They have some really catchy and fun tunes.
 Byronape wrote:
I still have not forgiven the band for "Stacy's Mom"
 
These guys are like Ween.
They defiantly have varied taste in music.
 Byronape wrote:
I still have not forgiven the band for "Stacy's Mom"
 
But have you seen the video? It's classic!

 Byronape wrote:
I still have not forgiven the band for "Stacy's Mom"
 

Eh, a lot of the groups from this era went a little 'crazy' in the late 90's/early 00's (exhibit B: Counting Crows). I'll remember Fountains of Wayne fondly for this song instead.
I still have not forgiven the band for "Stacy's Mom"
 Captain_D0D00 wrote:
Hem's version is "cooler."
 
I have never heard Hem's version so cannot say for sure however I am sure that Hem and cool are rarely if ever seen in the same room.

 Captain_D0D00 wrote:
Hem's version is "cooler."
 
This version is "hotter".

 lmic wrote:
Weezer-esque!
 
Bless you! {#Roflol}
Great powerpop, this is a new one, thanks.
For once I like the cover better than the original
Hem did this much better

eh, maybe a 6
Weezer-esque!
Clever Bill, following Counting Crows with Fountains of Wayne. One must presume you know of Adam's past inclusion of this very song in alternate live versions of Crows songs. To be honest I prefer Adam's version, but this is a decent song nonetheless. {#Cheesygrin}

Oh dear, I hope this doesn't make me look like a rabid Counting Crows fan. It's been a long time since I've been a regular listener, but I still remember my "rabid" days...

Hem's version is "cooler."
Come on, how can you not love a band that names itself after a gift shop in New Jersey?
what a fun song.
Misterfixit wrote:
Yep and they love Mexican Wine too ...
hahahaha! FoW is great live. nice guys too.
natural_tools wrote:
I love FOW and have been a fan for many years, but I've never liked this one much. It's a bit of a blunt instrument.
I kind of like blunt guitars though. At least my brain stem does
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeird. I was JUST thinking of this song this morning.
I love FOW and have been a fan for many years, but I've never liked this one much. It's a bit of a blunt instrument.
dmax wrote:
WOAH. Fountains of Wayne is in the 10% that's not crap!
Yep and they love Mexican Wine too ...
please shine on out of here a 1.0dmax wrote:
Red Dragon Tattoo ("It's just about on me") is a TOTAL homage to Wings. Great stuff.
Death_to_Clear_Channel wrote:
Are these the idiots who are responsible for the Malcomb in the Middle song I used to see on promo ads?
That would be They Might Be Giants (TMBG) and that band is great (see Flood). This however is lame.
Hem Cover = 8 FoW version = 7
Are these the idiots who are responsible for the Malcomb in the Middle song I used to see on promo ads?
these guys are great- go see them live... I think they're still on their current tour. I'm too lazy to check Pollstar right now.
I once thought there was nothing more to this band than "Stacy's Mom". Now they're among my favorites.
I love the way these talented guys tap into the old Cars and Cheap Trick catchy energy and give us feel-good sing-alongs, without which life is, well, a bit gloomier. Radiation Vibe -- come on shine on!
lmic wrote:
Stacy's Mom has Got it Going on!
Some groups, you wished they remained one-hit wonders.
Gregorama wrote:
Okay, for us squares, who or what is HEM? Thanks.
It's something you do to your pants when they're to long.
gandalfbmg wrote:
The HEM version only reminded me how much I liked THIS one. God, good high school memories.
High school! Man you must be really young!
Stacy's Mom has Got it Going on!

Gregorama wrote:
Okay, for us squares, who or what is HEM? Thanks.
Hem is the artist who played just a few songs ago. And I think RP has Hem's version of this song in its playlist.
Okay, for us squares, who or what is HEM? Thanks.
Tux wrote:
I hope he's not.
The HEM version only reminded me how much I liked THIS one. God, good high school memories.
Fountains of Wayne rules so much. Is Red Dragon Tattoo uploaded? I should do it if it isn't.
cmrump wrote:
I hope you're joking!?
I hope he's not.
miahfost wrote:
I prefer the HEM version.
I hope you're joking!?
I prefer the HEM version.
dangit. The one Fountains of Wayne song I like and I had to miss it for a phone call... I just have a feeling this will be trounced and played too infrequently. But Bill, any time you consider playing that cover version, consider playing this instead, k?
F of W are always good to lift a mood.
What a fun song.
Yee-HAAAAAAAAA!!! INSTA-UPLOAD!!!!
flipchurn wrote:
Ah - nice to hear the original version. Thanks Bill.
seconded
Ah - nice to hear the original version. Thanks Bill.