"That's Why God Made the Radio" is a song written by Joe Thomas, Brian Wilson, Jim Peterik, and Larry Millas (Peterik and Millas are original members of The Ides Of March) for the American rock band The Beach Boys. It was the first new single from the band in 20 years and was included on the band's 29th studio album of the same name. The album was recorded to coincide with the band's 50th anniversary, which featured a reunion tour of the surviving co-founders. According to the song's co-writer Peterik:
Commercial performance "That's Why God Made the Radio" made its national radio debut April 25, 2012 on ESPN's Mike and Mike in the Morning.The Beach Boys | FacebookCeDe.ch - portofrei online bestellen - CD DVD Blu-ray Games Bücher Filme Musik MP3 - Schweiz It was released to the band's YouTube channel later that same day, with accompanying lyrics. In addition, the song has been released and is now available as a single in digital outlets such as iTunes and Amazon.
Reception Rolling Stone named the song the 30th best song of 2012.
Personnel According to That's Why God Made the Radio album liner notes.
The Beach Boys Brian Wilson – vocals Mike Love – vocals Al Jardine – vocals Bruce Johnston – vocals David Marks – guitar
Additional musicians Jeffrey Foskett – vocals, acoustic guitar Tom Bukovac – guitar Nick Rowe – guitar Nick Walusko – guitar Chad Cromwell – drums Michael Rhodes – bass John Hobbs – piano Scott Bennett – organ Darian Sahanaja – vibes
Chart positions Weekly charts +Weekly chart performance for "That's Why God Made the Radio"Chart (2012)Peakposition US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)30 US Hot Singles Sales (Billboard)16
Year-end charts +Year-end chart performance for "That's Why God Made the Radio"Chart (2012)Position Japan (Japan Hot 100)74
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