Universal Radio (song) explained

Universal Radio
Cover:Universal Radio 1985 US.jpeg
Caption:The US 12" single cover of "Universal Radio".
Type:single
Artist:Nina Hagen
Album:Nina Hagen in Ekstasy
B-Side:Prima Nina in Ekstasy
Released:January 1985
Recorded:1984
Mediterranean Studios, Ibiza
Length:3:35
Label:Columbia
Producer:Adam Kidron
Prev Title:The Change
Prev Year:1984
Next Title:Gott im Himmel
Next Year:1985

"Universal Radio" is a song by German singer Nina Hagen from her third studio album Nina Hagen in Ekstasy (1985). It was released as the lead single from the album in January 1985 by Columbia Records. Written by Ron Dumas and produced by Adam Kidron, "Universal Radio" had modest success on the American charts, peaking at number 39 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs.[1] It was premiered by Rodney Bingenheimer on the radio station KROQ.[2] "Universelles Radio", the German version of the song was also released.

The music video for the song featured a footage of her performance at the Rock in Rio festival from January 13, 1985.

Background and recording

Hagen worked with Ron Dumas, who had previously recorded the song in 1983 with his band Ron Dumas Group.[3] She later described the song as not being musically very interesting and that she originally wanted to do her vocals differently, but was directed by the recording company to make the record more "commercial".

Track listings

  1. "Universal Radio" – 3:35
  2. "Prima Nina in Ekstasy" – 4:28
  1. "Universal Radio" (Universal Dance Mix) – 7:00
  2. "Universal Radio" (Dub) – 7:25
  3. "Prima Nina in Ekstasy" – 4:28
  1. "Universal Radio" (Universal Dance Mix) – 7:00
  2. "Universal Radio" (Album) – 3:35
  3. "Universal Radio" (Dub) – 7:25
  1. "Universelles Radio" – 3:34
  2. "Prima Nina in Ekstase" – 4:01
  1. "Universelles Radio" – 7:45
  2. "Prima Nina in Ekstase" – 4:01
  3. "Universelles Radio" (Single Version) – 3:34

Credits and personnel

Notes and References

  1. "Nina Hagen - Chart history", Billboard.
  2. Dumas, Ron. "Bio", rondumas.com
  3. Dumas, Ron. "Bio", rondumas.com
  4. Universal Radio. Nina Hagen. 1985. UK 7-inch Single liner notes. CBS Records. A 6278.
  5. Universal Radio. Nina Hagen. 1985. UK 12-inch Single liner notes. CBS Records. TX 6278.
  6. Universal Radio. Nina Hagen. 1985. US 12-inch Single liner notes. Columbia Records. 44-05211.
  7. Universelles Radio. Nina Hagen. 1985. German 7-inch Single liner notes. CBS Records. A 6259.
  8. Universelles Radio. Nina Hagen. 1985. German 12-inch Single liner notes. CBS Records. A 12.6259.