Hello (Turn Your Radio On)

"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" is a song by the British-based pop duo Shakespears Sister, and was released as the fourth single from their second album Hormonally Yours. The single peaked at #14 and spent 6 weeks on the UK singles chart.  Internationally, the single peaked at #27 in Ireland, #12 in Germany, #9 in Switzerland, #33 in the Netherlands, #20 in Sweden, #97 in Australia, and #43 in New Zealand.

Background 
The single was released in the UK on 26 October 1992.  The album version of the song was remixed for its single release, featuring more bass and adding drums.  The single version is also slightly extended, with a repeat of the chorus towards the end of the song.  The single sleeve artwork was created by Laurence Dunmore, with photography by Derek Ridgers.

Music video
The music video for "Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" was directed by Sophie Muller.

Track listing 

European/Australasian CD Single
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" (7" Version) — 4:23
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" (Alternative Piano Version) — 4:23
"Goodbye Cruel World" (BTO Remix) — 7:06
"Stay" (Andre Betts Remix)  — 3:49

UK Limited Edition CD single
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" (7" Version) — 4:23
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" (Alternative Piano Version) — 4:23
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" (Album Version) — 4:06
"Stay" (Andre Betts Remix)  — 3:49

UK CD single
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On) — 4:24
"Black Sky" (Dub Extravaganza Part 2) — 10:39
"Goodbye Cruel World" (BTO Remix) — 7:06
"Stay (André Betts 12" Remix) — 4:28

7"single
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" (7" Version)" — 4:24
"Stay" (André Betts Remix) — 4:28

Cassette
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On) — 4:24
"Stay" (André Betts Remix) — 4:28

U.S Promotional CD Single
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" (7" Version) - 4:21

Charts

Cover versions

The Bates version 

Hello (Turn Your Radio On) was covered by German punk band The Bates, and was released as the group's lead single in 1994.

Track listing 
CD single
"Hello" — 3:21
"All in All" — 2:28
"It's a Heartache" (Punch in the Face Demo Mix) — 1:52
"Hello" (Punch in the Face Demo Mix) — 3:14
"Worse Than the Devil" (Punch in the Face Demo Mix) — 1:51

Queensberry version 

Hello (Turn Your Radio On) was covered by German girlgroup Queensberry, and released as the lead single off the second album On My Own in October 2009.

Track listings 

CD single
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" — 3:18
"Welcome to My World <small>(written by Andrew Bojanic, Elizabeth Hooper, Jim Marr, Wendy Page)</small)>" — 3:46

Charts

References 

Category:2009 singles
Category:Queensberry (band) songs
Category:1992 singles
Category:Music videos directed by Sophie Muller
Category:Shakespears Sister songs
Category:Songs about radio
Category:Songs written by Siobhan Fahey
Category:Songs written by Marcella Detroit
Category:Songs written by David A. Stewart
Category:1992 songs
Category:London Records singles
Category:Virgin Records singles
Category:Warner Records singles