That's Why God Made the Radio (song) explained

That's Why God Made the Radio
Cover:Beachboysradiosingle.jpg
Type:single
Artist:The Beach Boys
Album:That's Why God Made the Radio
B-Side:"That's Why God Made the Radio" (Instrumental)
Released:April 25, 2012
Recorded:2011–2012
Genre:Soft rock
Length:3:19
Label:Capitol
Producer:Brian Wilson
Prev Title:Don't Fight the Sea
Prev Year:2011
Next Title:Isn't It Time
Next Year:2012

"That's Why God Made the Radio" is a song written by Joe Thomas, Brian Wilson, Jim Peterik, and Larry Millas (Peterik and Millas are original members of The Ides Of March) for the American rock band The Beach Boys. It was the first new single from the band in 20 years and was included on the band's 29th studio album of the same name. The album was recorded to coincide with the band's 50th anniversary, which featured a reunion tour of the surviving co-founders. According to the song's co-writer Peterik:

Commercial performance

"That's Why God Made the Radio" made its national radio debut April 25, 2012 on ESPN's Mike and Mike in the Morning.[1] [2] It was released to the band's YouTube channel later that same day, with accompanying lyrics. In addition, the song has been released and is now available as a single in digital outlets such as iTunes and Amazon.

Reception

Rolling Stone named the song the 30th best song of 2012.[3]

Chart positions

Weekly charts

Chart (2012)!scope="col"
Peak
position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[4] 30
US Hot Singles Sales (Billboard)16

Year-end charts

Chart (2012)!scope="col"
Position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[5] 74

Notes and References

  1. https://www.facebook.com/thebeachboys The Beach Boys | Facebook
  2. http://www.cede.ch/de/music-cd/default.cfm CeDe.ch - portofrei online bestellen - CD DVD Blu-ray Games Bücher Filme Musik MP3 - Schweiz
  3. 50 Best Songs of 2012. Rolling Stone. 5 December 2012.
  4. Chart Highlights: Maroon 5 Tops Pop Songs, Adult Pop Songs. Billboard. 2 July 2012.
  5. Best of 2012 – Japan Hot 100. Billboard. March 10, 2024.