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Golden Earring — Radar Love
Album: Moontan
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Released: 1973
Length: 6:20
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I've been driving all night, my hands wet on the wheel
There's a voice in my head that drives my heel
It's my baby calling, says "I need you here"
And it's a half past four and I'm shifting gear

When she is lonely and the longing gets too much
She sends a cable coming in from above
Don't need no phone at all

We've got a thing that's called radar love
We've got a wave in the air
Radar love

The radio is playing some forgotten song
Brenda Lee's "Coming On Strong"
The road has got me hypnotized
And I'm speeding into a new sunrise

When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough
She sends her comfort coming in from above
We don't need no letter at all

We've got a thing that's called radar love
We've got a line in the sky
Radar love

No more speed, I'm almost there
Gotta keep cool now, gotta take care
Last car to pass, here I go
And the line of cars goes down real slow

And the radio played that forgotten song
Brenda Lee's "Coming On Strong"
And the newsman sang his same song
Oh, one more radar lover gone

When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough
She sends her comfort coming in from above
We don't need no letter at all

We've got a thing that's called radar love
We've got a line in the sky
We've got a thing that's called radar love
We've got a thing that's called
Radar love
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A 50+ year old song so far ahead of its time we're all still catching up
Posted 2 days ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
The DJs at 96.1 KZEL reaalllyyyy liked this in the late 80s early 90s. It’s triggering a teenage hormone trip!
Posted 3 weeks ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
This tune never ages, still as cool today as when I first heard all those decades ago. Guaranteed to get a party going!!!
Posted 1 month ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
Too sad that they had to stop, esp the reason for it...
Posted 1 month ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
10 for the memories of AM radio as a ten year old and how badly I messed up some lyrics
Posted 9 months ago by ai63    [ Reply ]
 dgeagon wrote:
Awesome album cover to roll joints over man 



LOL!  ...as long as you are listening to it while rolling away!   LOL!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:



IDK. I hope this is a complement!   GREAT TUNE!  Thanx RP!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 Fred_Hatman wrote:

Classic track. Takes me right back to stealing my dad's car, getting drunk at the local hotel and gunning the Chevy through the black velvet night. To nowhere. And back. To a good ear-bashing.


Sounds like you were the teen rager we all wanted to be back in the day and fear now! 

I had this rated at 8. What the hell was I thinking: permanent 10. 
Posted 1 year ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
always nice to hear the full unedited track!
Posted 1 year ago by theirongiant    [ Reply ]
Awesome album cover to roll joints over man 
Posted 1 year ago by dgeagon    [ Reply ]
Yeah, we have cell phones for that now.
Posted 2 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
 Ok_Sobriquet wrote:

Golden Earring. Years Active: 1961 - 2021!!!!!!




Posted 2 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Golden Earring. Years Active: 1961 - 2021!!!!!!
Posted 2 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
GREAT!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
It still totally blows my mind that this quintessentially classic jam -- one of my junior-high roller-skate night favorites, and I still love it today -- was done by a non-native English-speaking group that has perhaps had the longest reign of ANY rock band! I worship all their passion, talent, and idiomatic, artistic, musical, and linguistic genius!
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
one of the earliest songs I remember as a kid...
Posted 2 years ago by lynn01    [ Reply ]
Awesome track. also the worst song on one of the best albums of the 70s.
Posted 2 years ago by apsteinmetz    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:

Junior High night at the roller rink was where I 1st heard this amazing song, and I love how it still sounds kickass after all this time!


Sadly, my childhood roller rink in Everett just closed down for new retailers to take its place.  But I can still remember hearing great tunes there from my childhood (think MJ, Madonna, Cindy Lauper, Billy Idol,, etc)

Long Live RP and any remaining roller rinks!!
Posted 2 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
GREAT TUNE!!! ICONIC!!!  Brings back memories!!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Junior High night at the roller rink was where I 1st heard this amazing song, and I love how it still sounds kickass after all this time!
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Haven‘t heard this for ages.
An absolute Classic in ‘my time’ (early 70s) - and still is!
Posted 3 years ago by hopper99    [ Reply ]
Time tunnel
18, and I like it...
or love it
either one
both
Posted 3 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
 davidbrace61 wrote:

Oh ya... the best Drrrivvvvving song ever!

Ya boyyyy!



Very very.... very true my friends!
Posted 3 years ago by jot    [ Reply ]
 dandueck07 wrote:
I realize that this song came out 7 years before I bought my 1980 Mazda RX7, but in my narcissistic myopic dreamworld I believed Golden Earring intended it for my all-night drives/races back home from my 2-week stints on the oil rigs.
Followed closely, of course, by Meatloaf's "Bat Out of Hell."


Riders on the storm for those rainy drives?
Posted 3 years ago by bpemby    [ Reply ]
Its just that this kicks ass. almost 50 years after release

My gosh...this is what RnR should sound like 
Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
I realize that this song came out 7 years before I bought my 1980 Mazda RX7, but in my narcissistic myopic dreamworld I believed Golden Earring intended it for my all-night drives/races back home from my 2-week stints on the oil rigs.
Followed closely, of course, by Meatloaf's "Bat Out of Hell."
Posted 3 years ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
 bahalana wrote:
Guys! Guys! No seriously, I just found out Golden Earring is DUTCH! What? I found out on the No Agenda podcast. Google it! 


"If it ain't Dutch, it ain't much!"
Posted 3 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
These go to 11.
Posted 3 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
"Red Eye Love" my mate thought it was.


Golden Earring, Focus, 2Unlimited and The Smurfs.
Posted 3 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
 jonahboo wrote:

7>8
(due to album cover)



Bluebies!
Posted 3 years ago by NeuroJoe    [ Reply ]
The Brenda Lee song in my ride would be That's All You Gotta Do.  

Little Miss Dynamite



Brenda Lee -- That's All You Gotta Do - YouTube

Posted 3 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
DAMN! I always thought this was Eric Burdon!
Posted 3 years ago by gbarker    [ Reply ]
 ProfessionalGeek wrote:


Stupid 7 POINTLESS......
Posted 3 years ago by pnuema    [ Reply ]
After 60 years Golden Earring are calling it quits after George was diagnosed with ALS.  Sad way for such a productive and interesting band to end.  I pretty much wore out my copies of Moontan and Cut.  
Posted 3 years ago by bpemby    [ Reply ]
Guys! Guys! No seriously, I just found out Golden Earring is DUTCH! What? I found out on the No Agenda podcast. Google it! 
Posted 3 years ago by bahalana    [ Reply ]


Fans prepare a tribute to Golden Earring, the rock band that unexpectedly ceased to exist due to health problems of guitarist George Kooymans (the man on the right).

The intention is to have Radar Love sound from as many speakers as possible on 11 March, the day on which Kooymans turns 73.
Posted 3 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 robin_at_domani wrote:
Get well soon George
 

In February, 2021, Kooymans announced that he was suffering from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and would retire. Shortly afterward, Golden Earring announced they would disband.[3]

After 60(!) years of activity. What a run. Best of luck to George.



Posted 3 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
I don't mind this once in a while, just glad I'm not listening to it once a day on Classic Rock Radio.
Posted 3 years ago by newbolddrive    [ Reply ]
Get well soon George
Posted 3 years ago by robin_at_domani    [ Reply ]
Will always remind me on vacation with my parents: skiing in France, 22 years ago...
Posted 3 years ago by guterthorsten    [ Reply ]
American Rock 'n' Roll has to be embarrassed that this song came out of the Netherlands. Britain too. 'Course, if Golden Earring doesn't make it big with this one, then we might not have ever gotten Twilight Zone, which is another swing-and-a-miss from the traditional Rock powerhouses.

What I'm saying is, good on Golden Earring for exploding through a massive hole in Rock and Roll, twice, and absolutely killing it.
Posted 4 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
 Fred_Hatman wrote:
Classic track. Takes me right back to stealing my dad's car, getting drunk at the local hotel and gunning the Chevy through the black velvet night. To nowhere. And back. To a good ear-bashing.
 
God I hope you're not my kid...
Posted 4 years ago by bkrans9    [ Reply ]
Nice driving segue from Chris Isaak, Bill
Posted 4 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 
one more radar lover gone....
 
Posted 4 years ago by grhorn    [ Reply ]
Dutch pride, drummer Cesar Zuiderwijk gave a drum clinic to me and some colleagues years ago. Great guy, band still playing in same line-up.
Posted 4 years ago by JoeHaarlemNL    [ Reply ]
My 8 track did not have this cover.
Posted 4 years ago by neotrogg    [ Reply ]
59 years this band has been around according Wikipedia..  Wow
Posted 4 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]

"I've always wondered: who's Brandon Leaves, and why's he coming on strong?"

 
justin4kick wrote:


Here's the answer:

 
 

HaHa, this made me lough so much. Yesterday a colleague sent me this funny YouTube video from Peter Kay called  Misheard Lyrics

Happens to all of us I guess :)
Posted 4 years ago by oHelvetos    [ Reply ]
Love the drums in this song for all these years, always has me bopping!
Posted 4 years ago by fortheloveofpete    [ Reply ]
Awesome song
Posted 4 years ago by denoxster    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by ProfessionalGeek    [ Reply ]
I named my new kitten Radar a few minutes after hearing this song down in Key West, FL.
Posted 4 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
https://radar-love.net/en/
Posted 5 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

I love this song, and I don't think the lads would be offended by my goofy quip. Cheers, palatin8.
 
Cheers, you're right.

2.000 drummers on the beach
Posted 5 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
 njegbers wrote:

The guitarist and the bassplayer are from the original line up from 1962. Since then there were 3 different drummers, and 2 singers, an additional guitarist and a keyboard player. The oldest existing rock band with original members is ZZ Top, since 1969.
 

Thanks for clarification. Even me is too young, it seems. Can't remember anything before Barry and Cesar were there, thought they always have been.
Posted 5 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
 drewd wrote:

Wow!! I always thought is was reveille is comin on strong until now!!! LOL!!
 

aww crap, I always thought it was 'graduu lee it's coming on strong'
Posted 5 years ago by Triquel67    [ Reply ]
I'm air drumming to this one!
Posted 5 years ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
 MrStatenIsle wrote:
Wow, for 36 years I thought it was, "...ramble need's comin' on strong!"
 
Wow!! I always thought is was reveille is comin on strong until now!!! LOL!!
Posted 5 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
Hit the road Jack.
Posted 5 years ago by michel_zws    [ Reply ]
7>8
(due to album cover)
Posted 5 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
I was in a bar in San Francisco back in 1991, there was a 3 piece cover band doing 70's stuff. One of the most incredible cover bands I ever saw. They did this and just nailed it. How they got that much sound and energy out of three guys astounded me. Every time I've heard the song since then I think about that experience. Will always be special for me.
Posted 5 years ago by tcseeley    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by RP-ear    [ Reply ]
yessssssssss.  Awesome!!!!!!!
Posted 5 years ago by jason4    [ Reply ]
 palatin8 wrote:
Pay some respect, on_the_beach! Just because you are jaded by classic rock radio doesn't mean they hadn't wonderful albums over the course of decades. It's the oldest existing rock band with original members, I guess, never split since the early sixties.
 
The guitarist and the bassplayer are from the original line up from 1962. Since then there were 3 different drummers, and 2 singers, an additional guitarist and a keyboard player. The oldest existing rock band with original members is ZZ Top, since 1969.
Posted 5 years ago by njegbers    [ Reply ]
Wow, for 36 years I thought it was, "...ramble need's comin' on strong!"
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
way too overplayed
Posted 5 years ago by natmutt    [ Reply ]
 Fred_Hatman wrote:
Classic track. Takes me right back to stealing my dad's car, getting drunk at the local hotel and gunning the Chevy through the black velvet night. To nowhere. And back. To a good ear-bashing.
 
What what what?!
Posted 5 years ago by edwinlegters    [ Reply ]
I like driving, I missed... you killing me bad.
Posted 5 years ago by taklalaratar    [ Reply ]
Dutch Rock rocks 
Posted 5 years ago by Beinte    [ Reply ]
 davidbrace61 wrote:
Oh ya... the best Drrrivvvvving song ever!

Ya boyyyy!

 
I wouldn't say that. I can think of many other tracks that leave this at the highway entrance but I can see why you'd proclaim this the king of the drivies.

On my initial hearing many years ago, I misheard. I thought he sang 'nude sunrise.' Of course, that was a bit titillating but totally senseless.

I've heard this a zillion times. Of course it was an FM staple. It's never too old because it's always been unusual and unique and at least it wasn't another another another torture session of Rocket Piano Space Oditty Man . 
Posted 5 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 davidbrace61 wrote:
Oh ya... the best Drrrivvvvving song ever!

Ya boyyyy!

 

Posted 5 years ago by folkes.tom    [ Reply ]

Oh ya... the best Drrrivvvvving song ever!

Ya boyyyy!

Posted 5 years ago by davidbrace61    [ Reply ]
I love this song with a crazy, crazy love.
Posted 6 years ago by kelley_eskridge    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}zesty ! bought the original album the moon tan version still digging it now and then and recall candy goin bad
Posted 6 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
I wonder how many people told the cop they were listening to Radar Love while speeding and got off?
Posted 6 years ago by wirefixer    [ Reply ]
 palatin8 wrote:
Pay some respect, on_the_beach! Just because you are jaded by classic rock radio doesn't mean they hadn't wonderful albums over the course of decades. It's the oldest existing rock band with original members, I guess, never split since the early sixties.
 
I love this song, and I don't think the lads would be offended by my goofy quip. Cheers, palatin8.
Posted 6 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Pay some respect, on_the_beach! Just because you are jaded by classic rock radio doesn't mean they hadn't wonderful albums over the course of decades. It's the oldest existing rock band with original members, I guess, never split since the early sixties.
Posted 6 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
Just found out their prostate medication is covered by insurance:

 palatin8 wrote:
Still kicking and coming on strong ...

Golden Earring October 07 2015 show photo Eindhoven made by Cindy Tuijtelaars

 

Posted 6 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
So, are we gonna hear the Scorpions next?

 
If only we were so lucky!!  I like these classic rock gems, and having stopped listening to FM radio for the last 12 months, hearing them on RP once in awhile is OK with me.  I've rated this one a 9 and I'm not looking behind!!  LLRP!!
Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Not too many better driving songs! Another solid album of theirs that flies under the radar love is Switch.
Posted 6 years ago by Gusdadringo    [ Reply ]
Ok mannen, volle gas!!!!
Posted 6 years ago by strous    [ Reply ]
So, are we gonna hear the Scorpions next?
Posted 6 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Wow, haven't heard this in about a day or so.  
Posted 6 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
haha!  nice segue Bill!

My mind had already drifted into this song form Chris Isaak's "Gone Ridin"...   {#Smile}
Posted 6 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
Still kicking and coming on strong ...

Golden Earring October 07 2015 show photo Eindhoven made by Cindy Tuijtelaars
Posted 6 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
Play Candy's Gone Bad instead.  Sheesh.
Posted 7 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
I have memories of selecting this to play on a jukebox in a pub in Douglas on the Isle of Man in 1975. It had already been a hit by then but still sounded good a couple of years later.

Still sounds good today to my ears :)

 
Posted 7 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
            
Posted 7 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
 This song is epic in my humble memory bank

Do you collect Sears Catalogs Proclivities?  holy smokes, look it's a Hazard County boy and the mystery-genus 70's Show kid

Proclivities wrote:

I heard it pretty often back then, but not as frequently as "Tie A Yellow Ribbon", "Crocodile Rock", or "Diamond Girl".
70s

 

Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 twoplain2sea wrote:
    Best                 Pigs 3.3
   Latest              : golden earring
   Demanding:        Nuclear
   Latest:               Minor tough.

It was long ago, my love, my radar love  was in front of Roman St. Basilica. The other day, she was near Pyrenees, and needed some help I guess. Local news said it was around 4 AM, Last night she came as the friendly old lady from local church.She was volunteering at school cross-walk-talk.Guiding the kids safely home.
 
One of these days, perhaps, I will understand your posts.  Until then, I will enjoy their cryptic qualities and mull over the potential interpretations with good Scotch whisky.
Posted 7 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Caravan66 wrote:
Moontan and Switch - two very underrated albums. 10/10 imho.

 
Yes.  Both great albums.  Have the British vinyl pressing of Moontan.  This version sounds a little off from what my ears are used to.

Got to see them when they toured for Switch.  A most excellent show in a small hall, the Allen Theatre in Cleveland.

The European version of the cover.

 
Posted 7 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
I've always wondered: who's Brandon Leaves, and why's he coming on strong?

  That's funny, but even worse, I thought he was "spinnin' to a nude sunrise.

The joys of low-fi, amplitude modulation radio.


Posted 7 years ago by DeemerDave    [ Reply ]
Moontan and Switch - two very underrated albums. 10/10 imho.
Posted 7 years ago by Caravan66    [ Reply ]
 Spiderwoman wrote:
Who else grew up in a town where this was played incessantly?

It rocks. Just wishing it was new to me. 

 
I heard it pretty often back then, but not as frequently as "Tie A Yellow Ribbon", "Crocodile Rock", or "Diamond Girl".
70s
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 ojibwe wrote:
Some songs just rock.

This is one of those. 

 
Perfect
Posted 7 years ago by FatPants    [ Reply ]

Moontan - some other good material from Golden Earring. Worth a look and maybe a play on RP, Bill?
Posted 7 years ago by MM_Oz    [ Reply ]
Some songs just rock.

This is one of those. 
Posted 7 years ago by ojibwe    [ Reply ]
Who else grew up in a town where this was played incessantly?

It rocks. Just wishing it was new to me. 
Posted 8 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
Hee , Jitske en vanmas, komen jullie uit leien dan? of zijn jullie studenten uit Friesland? Ik woon en Den Haag en ben de heren van de Earring wel eens tegengekomen.. Pieter Koelmans Den Haag  ( pkoelmans@ziggo.nl)

 
Posted 8 years ago by pkoelmans    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
I've always wondered: who's Brandon Leaves, and why's he coming on strong?

 

Here's the answer:

Posted 8 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
I've always wondered: who's Brandon Leaves, and why's he coming on strong?
Posted 8 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 Jitskeharm wrote:
Always nice to hear those rockers from The Hague, the Netherlands. And still going strong!!

 
Yes!
Posted 8 years ago by vanmas    [ Reply ]
Always nice to hear those rockers from The Hague, the Netherlands. And still going strong!!
Posted 8 years ago by Jitskeharm    [ Reply ]
 jimtyrrell wrote:
Sorry RP, I thought you were better than the "Classic Rock" BS this song is representative. A 5. Why?
 
Oh, puh-leez.
From the "I'm too cool for anything that's popular" school of criticism.
This song rawks!
Posted 8 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Sorry RP, I thought you were better than the "Classic Rock" BS this song is representative. A 5. Why?
Posted 8 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
I'm pretty sure that "Top Gear" fans voted this the best driving song of all time. Can't disagree.
Cranked way up to the dismay of my teenage sons! 
Posted 8 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
I got tired of it back in 73 but when it comes on I turn it up.
Posted 8 years ago by ssmith    [ Reply ]
Overplayed or not, it's still a half-decent tune.
Posted 8 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
Hey, BG, that was a fun drum beat segue !!

and this is such a classic tune. 
Posted 8 years ago by Highspirits    [ Reply ]
    Best                 Pigs 3.3
   Latest              : golden earring
   Demanding:        Nuclear
   Latest:               Minor tough.

It was long ago, my love, my radar love  was in front of Roman St. Basilica. The other day, she was near Pyrenees, and needed some help I guess. Local news said it was around 4 AM, Last night she came as the friendly old lady from local church.She was volunteering at school cross-walk-talk.Guiding the kids safely home.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
This and  Golden Earring's version of 'Eight Miles High' always gets me rocking!
Posted 8 years ago by grahamdillabough    [ Reply ]
Top of the Pops 1973 - watch out for the flying drummer at the end!!

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aarvue5cQ3Y
Posted 8 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
this song was an automatic radio dial changer "back in the day"

i hate that "day" line as much as this song

 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
I just love this track so much, always have always will.
Posted 8 years ago by ipestell    [ Reply ]
 alaskan_listener wrote:
the playlist rocks so much these days I had to contribute.  I felt guilty listening for free when its so damn good!

 
Exactly - a small contribution unlocks a storm of great music (and some duds... but not this)
Posted 8 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]

On_The_Beach
(Vancouver BC, Bud)

cool (heh heh)
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Remember seeing them live and doing this song at the Croydon Greyhound circa 74/5. 

Much head banging was going on. . . and I remember leaving the gig with a drumstick (which is not an euphemism for a thin bird. . . it was a real drumstick)

Edit: ha ha! - Google pointed me here - https://www.songkick.com/concerts/476350-golden-earring-at-greyhound-hotel and apparently I was there 3rd March 1974. 


Posted 8 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
It's pretty much impossible to drive less than 90 mph when this song comes on.
Posted 8 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]