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Fountains of Wayne — Radiation Vibe
Album: Fountains of Wayne
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Released: 1996
Length: 3:38
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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
Comments (61)add comment
 ppopp wrote:
This voice + PSD.
 
You must hate Radiohead too.
Posted 4 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Thank you Bill & Rebecca. 10
Posted 4 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
This voice + PSD.
Posted 4 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
On my list of songs where I prefer the cover version that RP also plays.
Posted 5 years ago by wossName    [ Reply ]
Unfortunately the Fountains of Wayne store in NJ closed a few years ago....a very unique place to browse
Posted 9 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
 iam_overlord wrote:

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

 
Wow!  And our kids watch that?
Posted 11 years ago by tkosh    [ Reply ]
Well this is a poor follow on to a crap song
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Saw there live show and this was the best and edgiest song they played.

Did not enjoy the show.
Posted 11 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
LOVE! Saw them live ( awesome) They did this song it was so fun to dance too!!{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 11 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
FOW! Check the album, you won't go wrong.
Posted 11 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
LOVE IT
Posted 12 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
"baby, baby , baby shine on ".
What imaginative lyrics ! sucko Barfo, complete and utter rubbish. "The Beeb" could write better Lyric's.
Posted 12 years ago by Jackson_Feelgood    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 12 years ago by GirlFriday    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 12 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 Byronape wrote:
I still have not forgiven the band for "Stacy's Mom"
 
But have you seen the video? It's classic!

Posted 12 years ago by iam_overlord    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 12 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
I still have not forgiven the band for "Stacy's Mom"
Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
 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.

Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 Captain_D0D00 wrote:
Hem's version is "cooler."
 
This version is "hotter".

Posted 14 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
Weezer-esque!
 
Bless you! {#Roflol}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Great powerpop, this is a new one, thanks.
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
For once I like the cover better than the original
Hem did this much better

eh, maybe a 6
Posted 15 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
Weezer-esque!
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
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...

Posted 15 years ago by JavaJones    [ Reply ]
Hem's version is "cooler."
Posted 16 years ago by Captain_D0D00    [ Reply ]
Come on, how can you not love a band that names itself after a gift shop in New Jersey?
Posted 16 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
what a fun song.
Posted 16 years ago by venus_df    [ Reply ]
Misterfixit wrote:
Yep and they love Mexican Wine too ...
hahahaha! FoW is great live. nice guys too.
Posted 16 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeird. I was JUST thinking of this song this morning.
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 17 years ago by natural_tools    [ Reply ]
dmax wrote:
WOAH. Fountains of Wayne is in the 10% that's not crap!
Yep and they love Mexican Wine too ...
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 17 years ago by firedog13    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 17 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
Hem Cover = 8 FoW version = 7
Posted 17 years ago by samrex    [ Reply ]
Are these the idiots who are responsible for the Malcomb in the Middle song I used to see on promo ads?
Posted 17 years ago by Death_to_Clear_Channel    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 17 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
I once thought there was nothing more to this band than "Stacy's Mom". Now they're among my favorites.
Posted 17 years ago by Agent510    [ Reply ]
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!
Posted 17 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
Stacy's Mom has Got it Going on!
Some groups, you wished they remained one-hit wonders.
Posted 17 years ago by shakylegs    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
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!
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Stacy's Mom has Got it Going on!

Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Okay, for us squares, who or what is HEM? Thanks.
Posted 18 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Tux wrote:
I hope he's not.
The HEM version only reminded me how much I liked THIS one. God, good high school memories.
Posted 18 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Fountains of Wayne rules so much. Is Red Dragon Tattoo uploaded? I should do it if it isn't.
Posted 18 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
cmrump wrote:
I hope you're joking!?
I hope he's not.
Posted 18 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
miahfost wrote:
I prefer the HEM version.
I hope you're joking!?
Posted 18 years ago by cmrump    [ Reply ]
I prefer the HEM version.
Posted 18 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
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?
Posted 18 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
F of W are always good to lift a mood.
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
What a fun song.
Posted 18 years ago by FamilyMan    [ Reply ]
Yee-HAAAAAAAAA!!! INSTA-UPLOAD!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
flipchurn wrote:
Ah - nice to hear the original version. Thanks Bill.
seconded
Posted 18 years ago by ktbaynes    [ Reply ]
Ah - nice to hear the original version. Thanks Bill.
Posted 18 years ago by flipchurn    [ Reply ]