...On the Radio (Remember the Days)
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"...on the Radio", also known as "Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days)", is the third official single from Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado
's first album, Whoa, Nelly!
. The song's album title was "Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days)"; the word "shit
" was censored and removed from the title for radio airplay and substituted on the cover art with "#*@!!". Despite the success of Furtado's previous two singles, the song failed to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
and began a string of singles for Furtado that failed to chart, until 2006 with "Promiscuous
". "#*@!! on the Radio (Remember the Days)" charted in other countries and reached fourteen on the Canadian BDS Airplay Chart. Furtado, who wrote the song in one session, said it is about the feelings of insecurity she experienced when hiding her desire to make pop music to fit in with her underground musical peers. "I could try to be cool and whatever, but why do I have to try?", she said. "Why can't I just be myself? The moment you make that step and say, 'I want to make pop music' is a big thing. But no matter what happens to me there'll always be someone going, 'Oh, her music sucks now because everyone likes it.' I feel that song a lot."
was directed by Hype Williams
and features fellow British Columbian recording artists Swollen Members
. The video begins with a remix of the intro of the song, with Furtado writing in chalk the directors name and editors name. The video finally begins with Furtado listening to music with earmuffs and the camera is showing parts of the room where Furtado is in. The lyrics begin and Furtado is singing on the bed with earmuffs and she gets up and picks up a radio and walks out of the house. She gets in a car while these dancers start doing tricks in an alleyway, the second verse shows Furtado singing to the camera while driving a car and she ends up where the dancers are and starts to singing the chorus with them while dancing. The bridge shows Furtado lying in the grass holding a flower and singing upwards to the camera, and then shows her running up to the stage where there is a concert going on and she begins to sing the last part of the song. The crowd of the concert begin to shout "Myself" while the music stops then begins again. The video ends with Furtado quick 15 seconds flashes on a TV screen singing, dancing with the dancers and singing at the concert. The underground version sites Nelly in a wooded shed similar to the one in the Turn Off the Light
underground video, and also leaning on a stone singing the song outdoors in a clearing.
German 2-Track Single
German 4-Track Single
Australian CD Single
Nelly Furtado
Nelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and its single "I'm Like a Bird", which won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy...
's first album, Whoa, Nelly!
Whoa, Nelly!
Whoa, Nelly! was well received by critics for its eccentric, yet intriguing instrumentations as well as Furtado's vocals. It currently holds a score of 79 from Metacritic...
. The song's album title was "Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days)"; the word "shit
Shit
Shit is usually considered vulgar and profane in Modern English. As a noun it refers to fecal matter and as a verb it means to defecate or defecate in; in the plural it means diarrhea...
" was censored and removed from the title for radio airplay and substituted on the cover art with "#*@!!". Despite the success of Furtado's previous two singles, the song failed to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and began a string of singles for Furtado that failed to chart, until 2006 with "Promiscuous
Promiscuous (song)
"Promiscuous" is a dance-pop/R&B song by Canadian recording artist Nelly Furtado, from the album, Loose . It was written by Furtado, Timothy "Attitude" Clayton, Timbaland and Nate "Danja" Hills, with the latter pair handling production of the song...
". "#*@!! on the Radio (Remember the Days)" charted in other countries and reached fourteen on the Canadian BDS Airplay Chart. Furtado, who wrote the song in one session, said it is about the feelings of insecurity she experienced when hiding her desire to make pop music to fit in with her underground musical peers. "I could try to be cool and whatever, but why do I have to try?", she said. "Why can't I just be myself? The moment you make that step and say, 'I want to make pop music' is a big thing. But no matter what happens to me there'll always be someone going, 'Oh, her music sucks now because everyone likes it.' I feel that song a lot."
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was directed by Hype Williams
Hype Williams
Harold "Hype" Williams , previously known as HYPE, is an American music video and film director of African-American and Honduran descent. His nickname "Hype" comes from his hyperactive nature as a child....
and features fellow British Columbian recording artists Swollen Members
Swollen Members
Swollen Members is a Canadian hip hop group from Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada consisting mainly of the duo Mad Child, and Prevail. Frequent collaborators include vocalist Moka Only and producer Rob the Viking, an official group member since 2002...
. The video begins with a remix of the intro of the song, with Furtado writing in chalk the directors name and editors name. The video finally begins with Furtado listening to music with earmuffs and the camera is showing parts of the room where Furtado is in. The lyrics begin and Furtado is singing on the bed with earmuffs and she gets up and picks up a radio and walks out of the house. She gets in a car while these dancers start doing tricks in an alleyway, the second verse shows Furtado singing to the camera while driving a car and she ends up where the dancers are and starts to singing the chorus with them while dancing. The bridge shows Furtado lying in the grass holding a flower and singing upwards to the camera, and then shows her running up to the stage where there is a concert going on and she begins to sing the last part of the song. The crowd of the concert begin to shout "Myself" while the music stops then begins again. The video ends with Furtado quick 15 seconds flashes on a TV screen singing, dancing with the dancers and singing at the concert. The underground version sites Nelly in a wooded shed similar to the one in the Turn Off the Light
Turn off the Light
"Turn Off the Light" is a pop song written by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado for her debut studio album, Whoa, Nelly!. Produced by Gerald Eaton and Brian West, it was released as the album's second single in mid-2001 . Furtado, who cited a song by the Canadian band Big Sugar as the...
underground video, and also leaning on a stone singing the song outdoors in a clearing.
Tracklisting
UK CD Single- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" – 3:54
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Carl H. Vocal Mix) – 5:26
- "I'm Like A Bird" (Nelly vs. Asha Remix) - 4:54
German 2-Track Single
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" - 3:54
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Dan The Automator Remix) - 4:20
German 4-Track Single
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" - 3:54
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Dan The Automator Remix) - 4:20
- "Party" (Reprise) - 4:54
- "I'm Like A Bird" (Acoustic Version) - 3:37
Australian CD Single
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Semi-Clean Version) – 3:54
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" – 3:54
- "Turn Off the Light" (Remix Featuring Ms. JadeMs. JadeMs. Jade is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.In 2002 she released her only album to date, Girl Interrupted, which featured the singles "Big Head", "Feel The Girl" and "Ching Ching"....
and TimbalandTimbalandTimothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
) – 4:40 - "Turn Off the Light" (Decibel's After Midnight Mix) – 7:00
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Video) - 4:00
Remixes
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Carl H. Vocal mix) – 5:26
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Carl H. Dub mix)
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Yoggie's Reggae mix) – 4:02
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Yoggie's Tuff Riddim remix)
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Dan the Automator remix) – 4:20
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (DJ Yomy Remember the Ultimix remix)
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (DJ Fontez remix) – 4:19
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (LP version) - 4:00
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Album version) – 3:57
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Single version) – 3:55
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Karaoke version) – 4:14
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Explicit version) – 3:54
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Clean version) – 3:54
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Semi-clean version) – 3:54
- "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Squeeky-clean version) - 3:54
Release history
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Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
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