Listening to David Bowie on Radio Paradise

This is cool, but I was utterly blown away by the original, and the video done with Trent Reznor, from almost 30 years ago... It barely got any play here, but my expat British friends and I used to jam to this in Tokyo a lot. Strange Times on Planet Earth, indeed!

Posted 5 days ago by coloradojohn [ Reply ]

Edweirdo wrote:

Given current events, this song has a very prescient title.

three years ago as well...

Posted 4 weeks ago by Jelani [ Reply ]

DeAun wrote:

Johnny's in America, no tax at the wheel
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
No-one needs anyone, they don't even just pretend
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Johnny's in AmericaI'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of AmericansJohnny's in America
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Johnny wants a brain, Johnny wants to suck on a coke
Johnny wants a woman, Johnny wants to think of a joke
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Johnny's in America (ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of AmericansJohnny's in America, Johnny looks up at the stars
Johnny combs his hair and Johnny wants pussy in cars
Johnny's in America (ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Johnny's in America (ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of AmericansGod is an American
God is an American
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can'tYeah I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of AmericansJohnny's an American
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American

bumping lyrics up as it's still not on the main column. Also, I'm afraid of Americans, I'm afraid FOR the world...

Posted 4 weeks ago by emkayne [ Reply ]

This song was great live.
Miss ya, David Bowie. : (

Posted 1 month ago by On_The_Beach [ Reply ]

I was never a "massive fan" of Bowie back in the day, though I did like many of his songs.
However, in hindsight, given how many of his songs are just brilliant, I wish I had paid more attention and gone to one of his shows.

Love the NiN feel of this track.

Addendum: seems that Reznor did a few remixes on the single.

Posted 1 month ago by sajitjacob [ Reply ]

andre4 wrote:

I thought this was a politics free zone. WTF. And to think I just started sending monthly donations. 😞 Maybe time to switch back to Pandora 🤮

OMG... I guess you don't realize that rock 'n roll has been political since its beginning. Go back to your mindless feel good music.

Posted 2 months ago by TC1 [ Reply ]

No audio, apparently again. Don't know this song at all but it's 5 months into the new regime and it gets a 10 on it's title alone.

Posted 2 months ago by DelightedIdiot [ Reply ]

It looks like someone has hacked the playlist/site and the audio for his great song has been muted. I am listening to it via another source to thwart the terrorists.

Posted 2 months ago by lissen [ Reply ]

The silence glitch is back today!

Posted 2 months ago by DrLex [ Reply ]

Edweirdo wrote:

Given current events, this song has a very prescient title.

I'm thinking the same thing

Posted 2 months ago by Nenelena [ Reply ]

While some angels are dancing to this song, some others become arrested for telling this truth. Mad!

Posted 2 months ago by Pitjes [ Reply ]

no sound again?

Posted 3 months ago by syrengo [ Reply ]

not that afraid since you lived and died in NYC

Posted 3 months ago by radiocity [ Reply ]

When this song came up on my Roku, it mysteriously was muted. The previous and following song played just fine. Could this be a nefarious censorship bot from the current admin?

Posted 4 months ago by rjae [ Reply ]

Sadly @William, the technical glitch has returned.

And I really wanted to hear this song too!!!!

Posted 4 months ago by BenHM3 [ Reply ]

Again no sound

Posted 4 months ago by rklein [ Reply ]

Johnny's in America, no tax at the wheel
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
No-one needs anyone, they don't even just pretend
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Johnny's in AmericaI'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of AmericansJohnny's in America
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Johnny wants a brain, Johnny wants to suck on a coke
Johnny wants a woman, Johnny wants to think of a joke
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Johnny's in America (ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of AmericansJohnny's in America, Johnny looks up at the stars
Johnny combs his hair and Johnny wants pussy in cars
Johnny's in America (ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Johnny's in America (ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of AmericansGod is an American
God is an American
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can'tYeah I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of AmericansJohnny's an American
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American

Posted 4 months ago by DeAun [ Reply ]

'I'm Afraid of Americans' was written by myself and Eno. It's not as truly hostile about Americans as say 'Born in the U.S.A.': it's merely sardonic. I was traveling in Java when the first McDonald's went up: it was like, 'for fuck's sake.' The invasion by any homogenized culture is so depressing, the erection of another Disney World in, say, Umbria, Italy, more so. It strangles the indigenous culture and narrows expression of life.[8]

—David Bowie in a press release announcing Earthling

Posted 4 months ago by tgrier [ Reply ]

And who can blame him.

Posted 4 months ago by DanielHLloyd [ Reply ]

I was lucky to see this tour. Thumb on the pulse...

Posted 4 months ago by k-man [ Reply ]

andre4 wrote:

I thought this was a politics free zone. WTF. And to think I just started sending monthly donations. 😞 Maybe time to switch back to Pandora 🤮

It's a song, dude. Chill out.

Posted 4 months ago by jenlittleart [ Reply ]

"You no longer need fear anything, David."
- GOD

Posted 4 months ago by sfyi2001 [ Reply ]

As an American, I can say I'm also afraid. Perfect song for the current climate.

Posted 4 months ago by diannemck56 [ Reply ]

As a Canadian, can confirm this is a timely spin. Great song! Thank you, William.

Posted 4 months ago by david1 [ Reply ]

the version i was familiar with is V2:
A successful (and much darker) remix with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails placed number 66 on the US charts (Bowie’s best in a decade) and the music video featuring the remix was nominated for Best Male Video in the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards.https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Posted 4 months ago by dischuckin [ Reply ]

William wrote:

Just an oddly-timed technical glitch. No censorship here. Ever.

I thought this was a politics free zone. WTF. And to think I just started sending monthly donations. 😞 Maybe time to switch back to Pandora 🤮

Posted 4 months ago by andre4 [ Reply ]

Edweirdo wrote:

Given current events, this song has a very prescient title.

Looks RP is a new addition to the growing list of good things that have become screwed up by politics. Guess I'll cancel my RP recurring donation and play my own music from my extensive library.

Posted 4 months ago by andre4 [ Reply ]

Not all Americans. Maybe just one at the moment. And a few others as well.

Posted 4 months ago by BCarn [ Reply ]

Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Jonny's in America
Lo-Teks at the wheel
No one needs anyone
They don't even just pretend
Jonny's in America

[Chorus]
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
Jonny's in America

[Verse 2]
Jonny wants a brain
Jonny wants to suck on a Coke
Jonny wants a woman
Jonny wants to think of a joke
Jonny's in America

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
Jonny's in America
Jonny looks up at the stars

Jonny combs his hair, and Jonny wants pussy and cars
Jonny's in America
Jonny's in America

[Chorus]

[Interlude]
God is an American

God is an American

[Outro]
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American

Posted 4 months ago by dischuckin [ Reply ]

William's words for the last attempt were great. LOL

I hear it this time. I like it.

Posted 4 months ago by renegade_X [ Reply ]

Just an oddly-timed technical glitch. No censorship here. Ever.

Posted 4 months ago by William [ Reply ]

Edweirdo wrote:

Given current events, this song has a very prescient title.

The genius video equally!

Posted 4 months ago by Pfauenauge [ Reply ]

Silence. The next song has started playing as I write this. I'm trying hard not to read into this, but I've never known this before. Please, please, don't let it be due to censorship.

Posted 4 months ago by SnapDragon66 [ Reply ]

zitherica wrote:

Same here, no sound.

Trump censorship :D

Posted 4 months ago by giammin [ Reply ]

Pedro1874 wrote:

No sound?

Same. Weird.

Posted 4 months ago by bhallmark [ Reply ]

Hell, I'm an American and I'm afraid of us...

Posted 4 months ago by waterwench21 [ Reply ]

Same here, no sound.

Posted 4 months ago by zitherica [ Reply ]

Pedro1874 wrote:

No sound?

Same for me. Its Bowie so we might be better off. LOL

Posted 4 months ago by renegade_X [ Reply ]

No sound?

Posted 4 months ago by Pedro1874 [ Reply ]

Given current events, this song has a very prescient title.

Posted 4 months ago by Edweirdo [ Reply ]