@@michaelnoller3441 What was more ahead of its time that made it to the charts than this? Genuinely curious. The chord progression and composition of this are insane. Not to mention the superb flow of the lyrics. And to think that something so complex was popular music? That's crazy! Bohemian Rhapsody came after this.
@@WaaDoku You inspired me to do some reading on old Earring. I'm a blues and British Rock guy, by the way. They sure had a progression of band members. Radar Love only made it to 13 on the Billboard chart, not that it means much. For AM radio it was a rocker and still a classic.
I was 18 back then during the Spring/Summer of 1974 when this song was popular. I met a tall blonde named Donna and Radar Love became our song. An interstate romance ensued for 6 years then ended. She ended up with a local guy in CT and I with a local gal here in OH. Through contacts I found out she died of cancer in 2007. But whenever I hear this song I remember and am back ‘there’ in time and being as I hold back tears. And Time passes...
@@JKrijnen No real need to apologize but thanks. Life is complex. What we once were we are no more but a piece of us like bedrock is laid down back in time and never changes.
Amazing how a particular song can immediately bring one back so vividly to a certain place or point in time. My stepmom in a home, bad dementia...doesn't recognize/remember much, but put on a Beatles song & she perks right up, clear as a bell. Thanks for sharing that bit of nostalgia. 🍻
This was my husband's and my song. Today would of been our 50th Wedding Anniversary. He passed in 2022. We saw them every chance we got. And would always dance together through the entire song.
I saw them open for the J Giels Band in ‘74, this song never gets old, unlike me☹️ was 22 then, just out of the Army, 71 now, just out of the hospital beating cancer👍👍👍👍
My sadly deceased husband nickname was radar. Of course I never called him that. He would hear the song and sing to his hearts content. When his heard him, shed sing w him. He would sing it and said reminds me of us. So this is my dedication to him. Passed away july 4 this yr.❤❤❤❤❤
I am only 72, but my taste of music keeps me alive, physicaly there is not much to laugh, but psycological I am still there. I love this music, not only from Golden Earring (my countryboys) but the whole range from hardrock to blues from the 60/70's keeps my going. I am looking forward for 87 and still can say the same. Greetings my friend, and keep on going. we will write again in 15 years. All the best.
Just one of the best songs, ever. Like Come on, Eileen, simply irresistible, Back in the saddle, tough enough, and others. They make you feel alive, totally.
Just did a karaoke song yesterday in a bar on mallorca Spain, everybody didn’t know the song, but me as a dutch guy I totally rocked the place and got applauded after the song by the whole bar !!! The energy from this song is just amazing!
You know I grew up young on the 80's and one if my all time fav songs was "Twilight Zone" then got older and listened to classic radio and really came to love this song - flying down the road in my car singing along w it, and since they never say the band names anymore, I only just found out a few months ago it's the same band that does both songs! 🤦♀️ Rocking the 70's and 80's!!
Listened to this band in A'dam at the Paradiso more than a few times, and loved their performance. Saw Focus there too many times. Theijs Van Leer is an amazing musician and a super nice guy too.
There are some songs that never get old. Radar Love is definitely one of them. I was close to 14 when this song was released and instantly hooked up and now at almost 64 I still am.
I was 25 years old had survived Vietnam, this was one of my favorite songs while working out in the garage, still listen to it at the gym all these years later, yah I'm old 😀
One of those songs that need to be played loud in the car, loud at home to keep the neighbours awake and loud on the radio when it comes on. A classic record is one which stands the test of time and is played on both national and local radio. Proof is there - its 49 years old and still sounds as fresh now as it was when I bought the single - still played although added scratches make it sound unique!
Alleine der Sound wie der anfängt, ich bin 61 und habe mein Leben lang genau diese Musik gehört und tue es immer noch, wenn man die guten alten 70er hört fühlt man sich doch gleich wieder Jung 😂😂😂😂
Hehe i got the licence to drive big rigs here in EU ville, also old, though only 7 in 1973 And this track are of course in the collection of MP3 files in my car. I am hard pressed coming up with a more relevant tune for the big rig driving people.
And if listening while driving I'll bet you've got the music blasting down the road, travel on & be safe. Thank you for your work! From a Traffic Control Person since 2008 in Vancouver BC Canada.
@@marneeklintworth9300 I play loud music in my car, as a consequence after almost getting hit 2 times by emergency vehicles i did not hear i now practice extreme situational awareness. And this have not been a issue again. So this mean for instance.going thru a green light i look L and R none the less
Man, you will have a hard time making a rock track as perfect as this. All instruments shine, the tone on that Rickenbacker bass driving the rhythm, the riffs are nothing but giant hooks, that snare and high hat throughout the whole song with razor sharp precision and those driving horns and synth layers, plus this dudes vocals are the most underrated in rock! Cuts through all of it like butter! This should be Rock 101 for any young band out there trying to write a song.Or anyone else! Hell I’m 47, I got turned on to this from my dad’s vinyl collection and I’m still rockin out on a guitar and bass every chance I get and still go back to the classics for inspiration.
Convertable Shelby KR. Straddling shifter between my boyfriend and his best friend, cause men got shotgun. Married him, built a house, life, 4 sons, and he died at 60. That night I had a brain anuerysm rupture. Waist length hair shaved. Three neuro surgeries, stent, 3 months in coma. Lost everything. Radar love brings memories of being alive.
Your memory took me back. I'm from Philly. My mom would drive so fast on that highway thru NJ to the shore, with the top down. And my mom blasted rock music. We stayed at the Bali High in Wildwood. Take care
As a German, I was grown up and living close to Grafenwöhr Training Area and on weekends I was often in close contact with US GIs. Together we enjoyed life so much. Radar Love was one of the songs we loved. Then there was Thin Lizzy, Nazareth, Frank Zappa or AC/DC all live at the Hemmerlein Halle. What a great time, I do never want to have missed.
What an incredible time you must have had back then Herr Glawe. The music and the good times should be cherished forever... I'm glad you do. Greetings from North Carolina btw... _Deutschland Über Alles_
I'm 42, I've been driving big trucks since 18. This song was always on dad's radio, it will always be on mine. I was in the mountains of virginia in-between hurricanes. No speed limits no rules. This song came on . We were doing 100+.
In between what hurricanes? I know first hand there ain't any hurricanes going through Virginia and DEFINITELY NOT 2! 😂 I don't get what you're talking about. I also know that there are speed limits in Virginia. Especially for truckers going down the mountains. Good grief sir what are you smoking.
I had been driving for about 5 hours going thru Indiana on my way to Milwaukee in 1975. It was late at night, dark and boring. I had a 1966 black Corvette Stingray. Radar Love came on the radio and I had new life. Wide awake and picked up my speed considerably. Always remember that moment. Was alert for the last 4 hours of driving. Great driving song for a 4 speed Hurst.
I'm 67 'n change now. I 'member being a teenager racing a train to cross the tracks before her with my 1966 Dark Burgundy Pontiac Parisienne 283 8 cylinder. This tune powered me on.
I call songs like these "perfect songs." It's completely original. Riffs could be sampled, bass, drums, all of it. You can't duplicate it better than the original. Just a cool, timeless song. Sorry to hear about Kooymans. ALS is a horrible disease. I've seen it up close and personally. Prayers for him.
I was born in 1954. I remember hearing this driving in my old beat up 1967 Ford listing to this alone. Now I have a nice car and I am still listening to this driving alone. PEACE
I was born in 1955, so grown up in the best time of music. I still love the Oldies 1960, 1970. THANKS that I could listen to it on UA-cam ever and ever. I'm so glad.
@The Miss Well back in the day if you were driving and there was a little white powder around and Radar LOVE was playing on the radio a speeding ticket was a definite possibility. Yes I still listen to it, got it on my gym tape 💪 😎
I'm not a bass player, yet I KNOW that Rickenbackers ARE AWESOME! They remind me of the guy in this song (Rinus Gerritsen), Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead), Cliff Burton (Metallica), etc and THESE GUYS' BANDS ARE WORTH LISTENING TO! :)
@mianki100 Yes, then you go into the washroom and catch a glimpse in the mirror and wonder who the hell that old person is! In my heart I am 16 forever…
I'm 66 and can remember my mother cursing me out for playing my music to load through my head phones I had tyhis and several other songs on a tape I listened to all the time.
I could not keep from speeding when this song would come on the radio back then. I had a '67 Firebird with lots of horsepower to spare. I was in the USMC. I had a tall strawberry blond girlfriend. Life was great. Sure would like to go back.
Right. Pure talent! Pure joy! My high school boyfriend and I would sing this at the top of our lungs when it came on! Driving through Boston with the top (convertible car) down.......then back to our quiet suburban town!
87 y.o. !! That gives me confidence I'll never get old. I loved this stuff when I was 15. I will always love it. I'm 66. My parents hated it thought and only one of them made it to 87. :)
Uk based. Takes me back to memories of a disco at a social club ,Thursday night's, 17 years old, whole life ahead ahead of me.Now in my 60's, had good time's and bad .Fight against cancer being one of them.This song brings back the good memories, innocent youth.🤗
@@grumpyoldguyreacts I definitely wouldn't crank up radar love a pop song out of my 1970 Camaro while cruising down Beach Blvd, hard rock like Led Zeppelin or Dio would be a better choice back in the day!
I was 14 years old when this song was released, now I'm 64 listening to Guns n Rose's on the local Rock station here in Las Vegas, we're not dead yet by along shot!
Today, 11 March at 17:15 Dutch time (the exact day and time of George's birthday), we're going to play 'Radar Love'. So wherever you are in the world - join in, till George hears it himself... Thank you for all the golden moments 🤘
Every comment here is absolutely true. TS was an underrated (by the money men) genius. I first saw him in a small pub in London, after hitching from South Wales. Don't know who was more impressed, him or me. I met my hero. Next time, he travelled to my hometown and played in the Lyceum Tavern. And he remembered me!! RIP TS McPHEE. XXXXX❤❤
I'm 62yr and this is the first time I've seen this video. This is a prime example of less is more. It's an amazing song from an amazing band. The song is timeless and will live on forever. Thank you to everybody involved who brought this song to the world and inspired people like myself to become musicians. Peace & Good Trips.
I am sorry to tell if you dont know yet that George Kooymans the guitarist has ALS disease (muscle disease if i say right) suddenly and cant play the guitar anymore. They had to decide to stop at once with the band not long ago in '22, it was a shock for them, for us, they were still going strong and they are friends all of their lifes. As a Dutch guy it was so normal they were there all of my life, the band was just as old as the Stones are, and long before Radar Love they made albums and their hitsongs were often on fm radio in the Netherlands. I was born some years before they started in '62 or '63, so you could say they were there all of my life offcourse it is sad and i feel much for George who was very important for all they did. Not forgetting to say that Eelco Gelling is on this video as their extra guitarist, was one of Hollands best bluesplayers (he was also asked for John Mayalls band long ago) we had and have because he's also still here, but had some personal problems like all of us could get. But he is on their live album LIVE 1977 with also Radar Love that is 11.45 minutes, i just took a look.
I've loved this song since it first came out when I was 14yo. Still do to this day. An all time classic that will never be forgotten . . . but, a mate bought the album thinking they must be "an amazing band" if Radar Love was an indication of their talent. Upon listening to the album the first [and last] time, a group of mates all agreed "You should have bought the single" [of Radar Love] Golden Earring were a one hit wonder.
❤ me here from 1974. Was a great time with the music. All upside down with politics and people. However, im here. I survived. At 64 I'm appreciating this music and these 4ward thinking individuals 😀😀
Thumpin drums, crackin bass. What a timeless song. The whole thumping rhythm is spot on pop. This band is/was very much underestimated... As time goes on it has just got better and better.. LUVVIT...
Golden Earring lasted from the 70's to 2021 when the band decided to retire because George was diagnosed with ALS and couldn't play guitar anymore. I can only think of a few bands that still perform from the 70's with most of the original line up. Aerosmith, KISS, The Rolling Stones, Chicago.....I think that's about it. Why Golden Earring isn't in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame yet is a shame.
Back in the early 90’s my best friend and I went to Amsterdam mainly to enjoy the “coffee” shops. While we were there Golden Earing played a FREE concert in a city park! Listening to them and talking to some of the locals was by far the highlight of my trip!
Go down The Kinks album rabbit hole from 1968 to 1983 and you won't want to return to the surface! The musicianship and lyrical insights on society are unbeaten.
Add this to the list of songs where the band looks NOTHING like you thought they would when you FINALLY watch one of their videos!!! GOLDEN EARING has ALWAYS rocked my life, but seeing this performance make them even MORE AWESOME!!!
I had no idea until now. Been loving this song for a long long time and I am shocked I’ve never seen these dudes before, they kick ass and are just perfect Sexy Rock Stars
I first heard this song when I was around 7 in “I Know What You Did Last Summer”. I learned how to play the guitar, harmonica, add incredible soulful vocals, as well as I began collecting vinyl records in middle school and high school. I love the constant bass; yet it sounds as though the beat is growing stronger. My favorite band since elementary school has been Cream, it still is but they share the limelight with Badfinger.
@kaw boy UA-cam offers the option of deleting comments. You should take advantage of it and get rid of that totally ridiculous comment you posted. Nobody is that clueless... *right??*
I remember riding around with my J listening to this. He had it wide open and the windows were down. My hair was flying in the wind, we were singing to the top of our 18 year old lungs, and all was right with our young world…. Thanks for a great memory!
Coming up on 66 years old. Still jamming out to all the Bands of the 60's and 70's....... Golden Earring, Spirit, Jo Jo Gunne, Foghat, I could go on and on. We grew up with the BEST MUSIC EVER....... Rock On !!!!!!
@@timcross9815 Yes Tim I do.... Those times were the BEST.... Most influential MUSIC EVER.... They're all still timeless and take us Back to certain frames of our lives.
@@christinesteigerwald567 I was born in Fredericton New Brunswick Canada and got the hell out of there as soon as I was able, I currently live on Vancouver Island, about 100 miles from Seattle Washington. I lived most of my adult life in Calgary Alberta, Houston Texas's sister city and what used to be the oil and gas capitol of Canada. In Canada we get basically the same music as in the USA.
Так вот, кто поет эту песню , которую мы слушали на магнитофоне в 1974 г. !!!! Магнитофон сломался лет 20 назад , пленка пропала, а песня все еще хранится в моей памяти ! Фантастика !
This reminds me of going to see Golden Earring live. It was a great show. I met them beforehand, talked to Cesar for a few minutes and talked to George for two hours. It was great when Cesar leapt over his drum kit at the end!
One of those songs which should be played loud in the car, loud to keep the neighbours awake and loud when it comes on the radio. A classic song is one which stands the test of time and is still played both nationally and locally which it is. Its almost 50 years old and still sounds as good now as it did then - my 45 copy of it is scratched BUT they add to the sound to make it unique.
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This was released in 1973. What a masterpiece. So ahead of its time.
Not really. Top 40 AM fluff. It did sustain my 3000 mile drive across the US. With my Ma riding shotgun. in 1974.
@@michaelnoller3441 What was more ahead of its time that made it to the charts than this? Genuinely curious. The chord progression and composition of this are insane. Not to mention the superb flow of the lyrics. And to think that something so complex was popular music? That's crazy! Bohemian Rhapsody came after this.
@@WaaDoku You inspired me to do some reading on old Earring. I'm a blues and British Rock guy, by the way.
They sure had a progression of band members. Radar Love only made it to 13 on the Billboard chart, not that it means much. For AM radio it was a rocker and still a classic.
Brother I was 10 years old now I'm 60 years young
Yes were ahead of their time.
I’m an 87 year old rock fan and this is a classic piece of music that you never get tired of brilliant
Rock on Dude!!
The Earring are on 🔥!!
Thank goodness for technology to relive the experience. ❤️
🎶🎸 Rock On Brotha 🥁🎵
im with ya buddy
I am only 64 and I totally agree.
I am 73 and this is the secret to a long life, turn it up, and if feeds your need for speed....rock and roll keeps us all going....
I was 18 back then during the Spring/Summer of 1974 when this song was popular. I met a tall blonde named Donna and Radar Love became our song. An interstate romance ensued for 6 years then ended. She ended up with a local guy in CT and I with a local gal here in OH. Through contacts I found out she died of cancer in 2007. But whenever I hear this song I remember and am back ‘there’ in time and being as I hold back tears. And Time passes...
Oy.... I'm sorry... I guess this is textbook "bittersweet memories"? Take care.
@@JKrijnen No real need to apologize but thanks. Life is complex. What we once were we are no more but a piece of us like bedrock is laid down back in time and never changes.
Thanks for the story you are only 4 years older than me and in the end all we have is memories till our time has come
In 1974 i was 8 years old ... and during the song i danced on the table with my older brother. I still have the original singles here today :-)
Amazing how a particular song can immediately bring one back so vividly to a certain place or point in time. My stepmom in a home, bad dementia...doesn't recognize/remember much, but put on a Beatles song & she perks right up, clear as a bell. Thanks for sharing that bit of nostalgia. 🍻
This was my husband's and my song. Today would of been our 50th Wedding Anniversary. He passed in 2022. We saw them every chance we got. And would always dance together through the entire song.
Xo
Nice 😊
@@ashleyupshall7641 Thank you very much 😊
@@donnanegri3186 Thank you very much 😊
I'm sooo sorry abt ur sad but still greatest day, HAPPY 50th!!!🎉🎉😢🎉🎉
I saw them open for the J Giels Band in ‘74, this song never gets old, unlike me☹️ was 22 then, just out of the Army, 71 now, just out of the hospital beating cancer👍👍👍👍
That’s awesome. And congrats for beating cancer.
congrats!!! wishing you a long life ❤
The J gil;es band ROCK
Hang in there man. The wife's been beating cancer for three years now. She is still with me at age 63. We both love this kind of music.
Classic rock is a special cure 🎸🤙🏼 Take a large dose of it daily!
I'm a 14 yo teenager and First time listening to it and its amazing!!!
Check out their song "Twilight Zone" One of my favorite songs of all time. They based it on the book "The Bourne Ultimatum"
I’m 76 and still enjoy it !!
I was 14 years old the 1st time I heard it too… THAT was 47 YEARS ago!!!! I LOVED it back then and love it even more today 😊✌🏼❤️💡
We need more children like you
Keep your eye on the road and ya hands on the wheel ❤x
I'm listening to Golden Earring in 2023. I also listened to Golden Earring in 1974. These guys rock.
Same!
Old 45 flip side vanilla queen 🤗❤
I want all the clothes from our era,now.at least we knew how to hav rel fun dancing an singing.
I’m with you…. I’m doing the same…. On repeat ‘ ‘early 74 ( I think..??? )
Driving from the top of NZ to Gisborne nz…
Dad, is that you?
One of the top songs to get you a speeding ticket when listening while driving.🎉
My sadly deceased husband nickname was radar. Of course I never called him that. He would hear the song and sing to his hearts content. When his heard him, shed sing w him. He would sing it and said reminds me of us. So this is my dedication to him. Passed away july 4 this yr.❤❤❤❤❤
Yeah I put this on for that reason to speed😂
I am only 72, but my taste of music keeps me alive, physicaly there is not much to laugh, but psycological I am still there. I love this music, not only from Golden Earring (my countryboys) but the whole range from hardrock to blues from the 60/70's keeps my going. I am looking forward for 87 and still can say the same. Greetings my friend, and keep on going. we will write again in 15 years. All the best.
rock on...............
CHEERS ♤♡♤♡
Just one of the best songs, ever. Like Come on, Eileen, simply irresistible, Back in the saddle, tough enough, and others. They make you feel alive, totally.
❤❤❤
Roll N Roll forever ❤
Just did a karaoke song yesterday in a bar on mallorca Spain, everybody didn’t know the song, but me as a dutch guy I totally rocked the place and got applauded after the song by the whole bar !!! The energy from this song is just amazing!
Awesome
You know I grew up young on the 80's and one if my all time fav songs was "Twilight Zone" then got older and listened to classic radio and really came to love this song - flying down the road in my car singing along w it, and since they never say the band names anymore, I only just found out a few months ago it's the same band that does both songs! 🤦♀️ Rocking the 70's and 80's!!
I heard the band was Dutch and had to learn the words in English to sing the song is this true? If so even more brilliant
Super great ! Rock on !
Wish I could have been there!
I was 10 years old when this song came out I’m 59 now bloody hell the song doesn’t age greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
God i love Scottland
@@Eddiemunson123 where are you from Eddie
I'm from germany, but my parents are from scotland
@@Eddiemunson123 wonderbar? Pardon the translation
@@ianstewartorr8455 😅 you mean wunderbar. When i'm 18, i'm gonna visit scotland and taste some of your Scotch
I'm 66 man,I heard this song 1975 ,the first time. Thanks for sharing. 50 years ago great song.
I am 66 too!
Me too@@AliceStoll
What a long, strange trip it's been
Keep on truckin’😎✌️
@@AliceStoll snap
Me too, we got to experience the best music ever!
Listened to this band in A'dam at the Paradiso more than a few times, and loved their performance. Saw Focus there too many times. Theijs Van Leer is an amazing musician and a super nice guy too.
There are some songs that never get old. Radar Love is definitely one of them. I was close to 14 when this song was released and instantly hooked up and now at almost 64 I still am.
How about Ebony Eyes. I just checked that one out on YT. Every so often these sounds just come back into my head.
Right On…🎵Radio Play That Forgotten Song🎵❤️
@@pinetree2473I love Bob Welch!! Have the album French Kiss saw him live in ‘79 great musician.
yep - 14 when it came out - loved it - still do
white punka on dddope
I was 25 years old had survived Vietnam, this was one of my favorite songs while working out in the garage, still listen to it at the gym all these years later, yah I'm old 😀
Rock on! xxxooo
Not old my man just seen more than most..Thank u for ur service.Mad Respect to u.
Thank you for your service!!! ❤🤍💙
@@appleiiee Thank you for the kind words 🙏
@Kristian Mary Colette Lucia Thank you for the kind words 🙏
One of those songs that need to be played loud in the car, loud at home to keep the neighbours awake and loud on the radio when it comes on. A classic record is one which stands the test of time and is played on both national and local radio. Proof is there - its 49 years old and still sounds as fresh now as it was when I bought the single - still played although added scratches make it sound unique!
Yes when this comes the classic rock station in my car, the sound turns up I drive a little faster and sing along like crazy!!!!
@@patriciabuuck5277 cant be too loud :)
It’s the most Badass song from my youth in the 1970’s! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ha, loud in my ear buds, while working from home!!!!!!
....yeah,...when I listen to this, so do my neighbours!!!!
Great song I’m 74 yrs young and still love this song ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
vela zdravia prajem
m 68 and that drummer is badass !
67 - nadal slucham
72 had album on 8 track back in the early 70's wore that tape out
FANTASTIC!
I hate saying it but kids nowadays really don't know what they're missing. I feel bad for them.
Ich bin jetzt 68 Jahre alt aber dieser Song gehört immer noch zu meiner favourite list.❤
Fantastisch 😊dieser Song. Ich werde 60 aber finde den Sound immer noch irre!❤
Alleine der Sound wie der anfängt, ich bin 61 und habe mein Leben lang genau diese Musik gehört und tue es immer noch, wenn man die guten alten 70er hört fühlt man sich doch gleich wieder Jung 😂😂😂😂
@@G.S-p9t Mit fast 40 auch noch toll ;)
This song is 50 old.
Release date 1973.
I was 16 years old and the song still rocks !
i first heard this on a cd Harley-Davidson Cycles: Road Songs i was like 5 kept that cd till napster came out
I was born in 1988 and still love this song. 😊
@@anthonychavez356 you have very good taste!! I’m 64 and still rockin’🎵😎
Damn this song is about as old as me but it's timeless, love it!!
Best driving song of the last century...
I loved this song back in my teens, now as a trucker at 62 this song somehow seems so much more relevant.
Hehe i got the licence to drive big rigs here in EU ville, also old, though only 7 in 1973
And this track are of course in the collection of MP3 files in my car.
I am hard pressed coming up with a more relevant tune for the big rig driving people.
And if listening while driving I'll bet you've got the music blasting down the road, travel on & be safe. Thank you for your work!
From a Traffic Control Person since 2008 in Vancouver BC Canada.
@@marneeklintworth9300 I play loud music in my car, as a consequence after almost getting hit 2 times by emergency vehicles i did not hear i now practice extreme situational awareness.
And this have not been a issue again.
So this mean for instance.going thru a green light i look L and R none the less
@@pliashmuldba jajjajajajja you dont hear, you dont see the light, you ...... was in paradise
65 years now am I, and this song is as fresh as the day I first heard it, quite simply a classic from my youth. Love it.
I still have the single
@@patthewoodboy , 66 and same with me.
Me too ,same age and god did we have a good time in those days.
Me too George; love the Earring!
65 in May....we had great music.
Man, you will have a hard time making a rock track as perfect as this. All instruments shine, the tone on that Rickenbacker bass driving the rhythm, the riffs are nothing but giant hooks, that snare and high hat throughout the whole song with razor sharp precision and those driving horns and synth layers, plus this dudes vocals are the most underrated in rock! Cuts through all of it like butter! This should be Rock 101 for any young band out there trying to write a song.Or anyone else! Hell I’m 47, I got turned on to this from my dad’s vinyl collection and I’m still rockin out on a guitar and bass every chance I get and still go back to the classics for inspiration.
Ven y siente el sonido. Slade. Hay que saber darle compás al sonido, esa es la primera norma. Bye bye guy.
And hot rod lincoln.
One of the greatest songs of all time. This is definitely one of THE best road trip songs ever.
I still remember this song in 2022, it was one of the finest rock song of the 70' s and still sounds brilliant today!😁👍🎸🎧🎼🏴🏴🤩❤️
Used to drive truck long haul, always started with this song
The video is cringe beyond recognition
@@cancelcasey What do you expect? It was 1973 😆
Well its definitely up there with Highway Star
Die Holländer mit ihrer geilen Band Golden Earring, UNVERGESSEN !! Ja Leude, lang, lang ists her. Salute an meine Nachbarn in den Niederlanden !!
...jawohl,hut ab vor uns Käsefresser...-gruss aus der schweiz!!!!
Wir waren im 70 Jahre Top, die Amis habe gekuckt wie ein Auto
I'm 60 years old and partially handicapped but listen to the song puts me back in my Chevelle on the highway doing 120 down the New Jersey shore
Convertable Shelby KR. Straddling shifter between my boyfriend and his best friend, cause men got shotgun. Married him, built a house, life, 4 sons, and he died at 60. That night I had a brain anuerysm rupture. Waist length hair shaved. Three neuro surgeries, stent, 3 months in coma. Lost everything. Radar love brings memories of being alive.
SS I bet! Went to Lenape- class of 76
Nice. I had 72 SS CHEVELLE 454. SWEET GIRL SHE WAS❤. SHOULD OF KEPT IT. ROCK ON✌️
Aughh 😫 why didn’t we keep our Chevelles ?!
Your memory took me back. I'm from Philly. My mom would drive so fast on that highway thru NJ to the shore, with the top down. And my mom blasted rock music. We stayed at the Bali High in Wildwood. Take care
The drumming in this song is epic. Not that it's so difficult. It's just so badass and perfect.
Caesar zuiderwijk. The best drummer ever
Bass is perfect.Nice riff and not so easy.
You don't know to be John Bonham or Neil Peart to sound good on the drums. Even Ringo with his simple beats and well timed fills sounded good
@@michaelsuder486 Absolutely Michael!!
The thing about this video is that it is studio not live.Here is live,a lot different.ua-cam.com/video/w6bDe9Dgn6g/v-deo.html
As a German, I was grown up and living close to Grafenwöhr Training Area and on weekends I was often in close contact with US GIs. Together we enjoyed life so much. Radar Love was one of the songs we loved. Then there was Thin Lizzy, Nazareth, Frank Zappa or AC/DC all live at the Hemmerlein Halle. What a great time, I do never want to have missed.
What an incredible time you must have had back then Herr Glawe. The music and the good times should be cherished forever... I'm glad you do.
Greetings from North Carolina btw... _Deutschland Über Alles_
spent in grafenwhore in the army on reforgers
@@rogerathen
Grafenwöhr
PS But I did get a nice chuckle from your spelling 😉
I'm 42, I've been driving big trucks since 18. This song was always on dad's radio, it will always be on mine. I was in the mountains of virginia in-between hurricanes. No speed limits no rules. This song came on . We were doing 100+.
Epic!
In between what hurricanes? I know first hand there ain't any hurricanes going through Virginia and DEFINITELY NOT 2! 😂 I don't get what you're talking about. I also know that there are speed limits in Virginia. Especially for truckers going down the mountains. Good grief sir what are you smoking.
@odenirongiant it was 04 or 05. We were in-between 2 massive storms that were going up the coast. And I only smoke the real sticky icky
I had been driving for about 5 hours going thru Indiana on my way to Milwaukee in 1975. It was late at night, dark and boring. I had a 1966 black Corvette Stingray. Radar Love came on the radio and I had new life. Wide awake and picked up my speed considerably. Always remember that moment. Was alert for the last 4 hours of driving. Great driving song for a 4 speed Hurst.
I have a 93
6-sp
Half past 4
And I'm shifting gears
What happened to the vette?
Still arrond
One of the defining rock anthems of the early 70s. Moontan one of the most underrated albums of all time. Talented band, great live.
Just found this song again brilliant.x. Joan Chalmers
Played my "8 track" till I wore it out.
Are you recieving me and and big tree blue sea are among my all time favorites. All songs on moontan are excellent. Best played wearing headphones
Great album. Love Candy's Going Bad.
This song sounds just as good in 2024 as it did when it first came out way back in 1973.
I'm blessed to have seen them at Folsom Field in Boulder in 1975. Best day ever!
I never saw Golden Earring. Everyone knows Radar Love. But I never really got into the band until fairly recently.
Me to I was 15
😮❤❤❤❤
Best hiway song ever. 70 yr.old here. Long live ROCK!
Best construction worker song hats off
I'm 67 'n change now. I 'member being a teenager racing a train to cross the tracks before her with my 1966 Dark Burgundy Pontiac Parisienne 283 8 cylinder. This tune powered me on.
Keep on Rockin!
I call songs like these "perfect songs." It's completely original. Riffs could be sampled, bass, drums, all of it. You can't duplicate it better than the original. Just a cool, timeless song. Sorry to hear about Kooymans. ALS is a horrible disease. I've seen it up close and personally. Prayers for him.
We’ll said! 👍🏻
Hmm the guitar could be dirtier but its fine
Prayers being said.
It is a perfect song.
There is no flaw in this song. Find one, I dare you!
They didn't get enough recognition in their time or day but they still rocked on hard
I was born in 59, so grateful for the music that I grew up. This song and band just rock.
I was born in 1954. I remember hearing this driving in my old beat up 1967 Ford listing to this alone. Now I have a nice car and I am still listening to this driving alone. PEACE
Radar Love? A line in the sky? Some imagination!
1957 here...and I agree with you!
I was born also in 59 i love rock is my life regards from Greece
born in 49 .. 🙂
I was born in 1955, so grown up in the best time of music. I still love the Oldies 1960, 1970. THANKS that I could listen to it on UA-cam ever and ever. I'm so glad.
Radar love..possibly the best driving song in the world
Next best could Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.
@@dcriket9or Don't stop me now
You’re all wrong,it’s highway star, by deep purple
Bro...
Cant agree more. I loved NASCAR FULL SPEED's intro.
And Panama
Was waren das für schöne Zeiten mit dieser tollen Musik. Ich bekomme heute noch Gänsehaut bei den Songs von Golden Earring! Bin 67J.
Ja.. besmitt ... Eine der Beste
This song is a masterpiece, imo. Crazy to think it is 50 years old now. Everything about it is perfection.
It's not hard to believe while looking at those clothes!
How good is the drumming, I love to listen to this super loud, much to husbands dismay!!
@@carmenpolwarth5334 O yeah, the drums are amazing!! Makes the song throb, lol!
The sound of my life, who else is listening to golden earring in 2022?
Me!!!!
@The Miss Well back in the day if you were driving and there was a little white powder around and Radar LOVE was playing on the radio a speeding ticket was a definite possibility. Yes I still listen to it, got it on my gym tape 💪 😎
I am still listening to them , as many times as i good
👋🤘👍🎯
Maxine
I'm still listening in 2022 at 80 years old, love this sound, I'm in Australia so never had the chance to see them live.
This is when music was music 🎶 🎵 ❤❤
You took the words right out of my mouth
I totally agree with that statement @workingman4918
I totally agree with that statement @@workingman4918
It’s still being made. You just won’t find it on mass media. But it’s in the trenches.
@@detrockcity3 I totally agree with that statement
Golden Earring Radar Love Song of the Year in 74...From Class of 76
That red Rickenbacker bass sounds so good. I bought my blue Rick in 1969 im 73 l still play iy every day. They are simply the best sounding rock bass
I'm not a bass player, yet I KNOW that Rickenbackers ARE AWESOME! They remind me of the guy in this song (Rinus Gerritsen), Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead), Cliff Burton (Metallica), etc and THESE GUYS' BANDS ARE WORTH LISTENING TO! :)
I was 15 years old when Radar Love came out, now at 62 still love this brilliant song in 2020 xxx
In my local their was a sticker on the Jukebox this will be turned down to half volume at closing time
Snap!!
68 here. Damn, how in the hell did we get so old ? I love the song too.
@@franknachtman4984 you made me laugh with your comment Frank x
There's no comparison in 2020. Name me one. Twilight Zone also kicks out 2020!
65 years old and still my all-time favourite from my youth
One of my favorites and I'm 64...
@@ronnash4078 66 for me now, can't dance to this like I used to, sigh!
Me too , `57 was a good vintage, good luck to all us veterans of great times.
I'm 60!
73 and definitely one of my faves ever since I saw them in '71 with Deep Purple and East of Eden in a gymnasium in Germany.
Reminds me of being 15 years old and just driving around with friends back in the 1970s. This was one of our songs .
66 years now am I, and this song is as fresh as the day I first heard it, quite simply a classic from my youth. Love it.
I ❤the song
Yes , despite its age this song is always a great listen. The drumming is superb, it is fantastic to run to as well!!
66 in two weeks
Check out the version by The Heroes at the Star Hote
Search : Radar Love Heroes Star Hotel
Right there. With you 63
Me too, Kev!
The absolute Best “get your a$$ up and dance” song EVER written. I’m 71 and love this as much as I did the first time I heard it.❤
1000%
This song still flows thru my veins like blood, life giving and energizing. I am 69 and still sending out radar love 🌬💕❤️💕
@mianki100
Yes, then you go into the washroom and catch a glimpse in the mirror and wonder who the hell that old person is! In my heart I am 16 forever…
Were you a motorhead?
no disco , no jazz , and you can stick rap up yer azz .... keep on rockin' in the free world 63 , right behind ya denise
❤❤❤❤
I'm 66 and can remember my mother cursing me out for playing my music to load through my head phones I had tyhis and several other songs on a tape I listened to all the time.
I could not keep from speeding when this song would come on the radio back then. I had a '67 Firebird with lots of horsepower to spare. I was in the USMC. I had a tall strawberry blond girlfriend. Life was great. Sure would like to go back.
Pon pons were bad boys back then, 67catalina
much better is waiting in the upper room
so sorry, that wen we go old....but .....it was an wonderful feeling in the 70 s thank you for serving
entschuldige mein schlechtes Englisch...ich bin aus Deutschland
I would go back with you, too. This song also made me drive too fast,😊
And there we have it, just good old 70s rock,no swearing ,no dubbing,words we can all understand ,just pure talent AMEN
Right. Pure talent! Pure joy! My high school boyfriend and I would sing this at the top of our lungs when it came on! Driving through Boston with the top (convertible car) down.......then back to our quiet suburban town!
The way a Classic Rock Song should be!
EXACTLY!!!
68 here. Will Never Stop Rockin'! Drummer is fantastic.
I'm 62.... and from here I'l be going to The Sweet. Need me some Ballroom Blitz.
Agreed and indeed! Just turned 61.
Same age bro.
87 y.o. !! That gives me confidence I'll never get old. I loved this stuff when I was 15. I will always love it. I'm 66. My parents hated it thought and only one of them made it to 87. :)
Uk based. Takes me back to memories of a disco at a social club ,Thursday night's, 17 years old, whole life ahead ahead of me.Now in my 60's, had good time's and bad .Fight against cancer being one of them.This song brings back the good memories, innocent youth.🤗
Hope you are recovering from your cancer Kevin 🙏 best wishes, you brave warrior 🤗
I really wish that the bands of today would create music like this. The music of 60’s,70’s,80’s and very early 90’s is what I like.
There still are bands that can (and do) create very good music. The problem is finding them and getting them exposure.
Incredible musicians. Timeless. The drum solo is legendary.
And he’s doing it with traditional grip.
Love it :)
It is what makes the song fer sure. just seen this video 1st. time ever today 1/31/23 12.35 pm cst USA
This song celebrates its 50th birthday TODAY!!!!! Congratulations Radar Love!!!!
Saya Soenarko dari Indonesia, usia 70 tahun suka rock sejak 1967 banyak lagu favorit, sekarang tinggal menikmati lagu nostalgiaf
mantap om!!
There's still people alive that love great rock music.good music never dies.
According to the media everyone love's rap, it's played in almost every advert
1976
One of my favorite bands of all time with Led Z and Deep Purple.
@@grumpyoldguyreacts I definitely wouldn't crank up radar love a pop song out of my 1970 Camaro while cruising down Beach Blvd, hard rock like Led Zeppelin or Dio would be a better choice back in the day!
I was 14 years old when this song was released, now I'm 64 listening to Guns n Rose's on the local Rock station here in Las Vegas, we're not dead yet by along shot!
Today, 11 March at 17:15 Dutch time (the exact day and time of George's birthday), we're going to play 'Radar Love'.
So wherever you are in the world - join in, till George hears it himself...
Thank you for all the golden moments 🤘
This is what's called a classic track, will still be listened to in a hundred years minimum
Every comment here is absolutely true. TS was an underrated (by the money men) genius. I first saw him in a small pub in London, after hitching from South Wales. Don't know who was more impressed, him or me.
I met my hero.
Next time, he travelled to my hometown and played in the Lyceum Tavern. And he remembered me!! RIP TS McPHEE. XXXXX❤❤
I'm 62yr and this is the first time I've seen this video. This is a prime example of less is more. It's an amazing song from an amazing band. The song is timeless and will live on forever. Thank you to everybody involved who brought this song to the world and inspired people like myself to become musicians. Peace & Good Trips.
🥁 🎸Amen 🎸🥁
How about 'Ebony Eyes?'
I am sorry to tell if you dont know yet that George Kooymans the guitarist has ALS disease (muscle disease if i say right) suddenly and cant play the guitar anymore. They had to decide to stop at once with the band not long ago in '22, it was a shock for them, for us, they were still going strong and they are friends all of their lifes. As a Dutch guy it was so normal they were there all of my life, the band was just as old as the Stones are, and long before Radar Love they made albums and their hitsongs were often on fm radio in the Netherlands. I was born some years before they started in '62 or '63, so you could say they were there all of my life offcourse it is sad and i feel much for George who was very important for all they did. Not forgetting to say that Eelco Gelling is on this video as their extra guitarist, was one of Hollands best bluesplayers (he was also asked for John Mayalls band long ago) we had and have because he's also still here, but had some personal problems like all of us could get. But he is on their live album LIVE 1977 with also Radar Love that is 11.45 minutes, i just took a look.
I've loved this song since it first came out when I was 14yo. Still do to this day.
An all time classic that will never be forgotten . . . but, a mate bought the album thinking they must be "an amazing band" if Radar Love was an indication of their talent.
Upon listening to the album the first [and last] time, a group of mates all agreed "You should have bought the single" [of Radar Love]
Golden Earring were a one hit wonder.
@Paul Grey but "moontan" is such a cool name for an album.
absolute rock gold this is never going to be outdone, it just does
The Drummer Killed it !! Exceptional !!!
@@Minkah60 was great drunmer solo !
❤ me here from 1974. Was a great time with the music. All upside down with politics and people. However, im here. I survived. At 64 I'm appreciating this music and these 4ward thinking individuals 😀😀
❤
my older brother used to play this all the time I was around 7. Im 53 now and I always remember him with this song. R.I.P. big bro.
Thumpin drums, crackin bass. What a timeless song. The whole thumping rhythm is spot on pop. This band is/was very much underestimated... As time goes on it has just got better and better.. LUVVIT...
One of the Top 10 all time drivetime songs
Golden Earring lasted from the 70's to 2021 when the band decided to retire because George was diagnosed with ALS and couldn't play guitar anymore. I can only think of a few bands that still perform from the 70's with most of the original line up. Aerosmith, KISS, The Rolling Stones, Chicago.....I think that's about it. Why Golden Earring isn't in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame yet is a shame.
Rollin Stones
They probably needed a few more hits. Still.
It's not a shame, it's a crime.
I agree
Technically Rolling Stones isn’t quite the original line, is it?
Back in the early 90’s my best friend and I went to Amsterdam mainly to enjoy the “coffee” shops. While we were there Golden Earing played a FREE concert in a city park! Listening to them and talking to some of the locals was by far the highlight of my trip!
I am 63, I remember watching this on the midnight special show ❤
Aye you lucky thing!!
This song absolutely ROCKS...one of the greatest of the day...majestic.
What a gem, a true anthem of the 1970s.
Yes.
Absolutely!!!
We who lived in the '70s don't call this an "anthem" ...
@TheHandymanQld hahaha I was in High School in the 1970s bra bra
@@TheHandymanQld whatever. I was 8n high-school in the 70s bra bra
Go down The Kinks album rabbit hole from 1968 to 1983 and you won't want to return to the surface! The musicianship and lyrical insights on society are unbeaten.
Add this to the list of songs where the band looks NOTHING like you thought they would when you FINALLY watch one of their videos!!! GOLDEN EARING has ALWAYS rocked my life, but seeing this performance make them even MORE AWESOME!!!
No they pretty much look like I pictured them.
I had no idea until now. Been loving this song for a long long time and I am shocked I’ve never seen these dudes before, they kick ass and are just perfect Sexy Rock Stars
Ha! Funny , I thought the EXACT SAME THING first time I saw it myself! Just a BADASS TUNE!
Bnkm
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Exactly! Before I saw them , I pictured them as scruffy and rough. Who knew they were pretty boys? I have loved this song for alot of years.
Weird how some songs just never get old.
It’s called perfect music 💯
I was 16 when this came out and thought it was brilliant then and still is I never get sick of listening to it. Brilliant.
I first heard this song when I was around 7 in “I Know What You Did Last Summer”. I learned how to play the guitar, harmonica, add incredible soulful vocals, as well as I began collecting vinyl records in middle school and high school.
I love the constant bass; yet it sounds as though the beat is growing stronger.
My favorite band since elementary school has been Cream, it still is but they share the limelight with Badfinger.
One of the most underrated bands of all time.
@kaw boy
UA-cam offers the option of deleting comments. You should take advantage of it and get rid of that totally ridiculous comment you posted. Nobody is that clueless... *right??*
Nobody’s underrated 😝
I remember riding around with my J listening to this. He had it wide open and the windows were down. My hair was flying in the wind, we were singing to the top of our 18 year old lungs, and all was right with our young world…. Thanks for a great memory!
Coming up on 66 years old. Still jamming out to all the Bands of the 60's and 70's....... Golden Earring, Spirit, Jo Jo Gunne, Foghat, I could go on and on. We grew up with the BEST MUSIC EVER....... Rock On !!!!!!
Do you find yourself wishing for a time machine like me?
@@timcross9815 Yes Tim I do.... Those times were the BEST.... Most influential MUSIC EVER.... They're all still timeless and take us Back to certain frames of our lives.
@@christinesteigerwald567 I have the feeling that music is the closest we will come to a time machine in our lifetimes.
@@timcross9815 Where are you from Tim ?? I grew up in Canton Ohio, an hour or so south of Cleveland.
@@christinesteigerwald567 I was born in Fredericton New Brunswick Canada and got the hell out of there as soon as I was able, I currently live on Vancouver Island, about 100 miles from Seattle Washington. I lived most of my adult life in Calgary Alberta, Houston Texas's sister city and what used to be the oil and gas capitol of Canada. In Canada we get basically the same music as in the USA.
One of the best tunes to drive with - open up on the highway!
Another reminder of the good ole days. The 70's was the time to rock.
60s and 70s....
Today is also time to rock! It MUST be! ☺🎶🎸
You know you are good when KING DIAMOND covers your song with his original band.
One of the GREATEST SONGS EVER RECORDED!!! ✨👏🏼😎✨
The brilliance, the groove, the artistry. Lost to another time.
The drummer just Gets it On.
Keeps his place, without overplaying it… excellent.!
Keeps the beat!
A Dutch rockband with power and energy. Im a 90's kid and i love it!
A dutch???? Did ya say dutch??? Maaaan I did not think they had it in tgem!!!😂😂😂❤❤❤
Den Haag
One of the greats from the early 70's...dam, where did the years go....
What a decade for music.!!
spot on there pal. 60s & 70s best music ever...
@@greenfingersgardener822 absolutely, no question..!!
I noe right😎
50 years ago, my friend....
Till that goddam disco crap crashed the party
Truly one of the greatest songs of all time.
This song still wins greatest driving songs of all time lists. And it still sounds fresh, amazing, and one of my favorites of all time.
"But officer, Radar Love was on....." is always a valid excuse.
Highway Star is good as well
love driving my mustang listening to it .. and singing
100 mph on Rt. 50 through the desert in Neveda. Between this one and the doors L A Woman, I'm surprised I aint' got dead yet !
Так вот, кто поет эту песню , которую мы слушали на магнитофоне в 1974 г. !!!! Магнитофон сломался лет 20 назад , пленка пропала, а песня все еще хранится в моей памяти ! Фантастика !
Мир, брат!
Слизали с "Самоцветов" !😲
@@ЛёняЛёнин-ш6л Шутка удалась.
This reminds me of going to see Golden Earring live. It was a great show. I met them beforehand, talked to Cesar for a few minutes and talked to George for two hours. It was great when Cesar leapt over his drum kit at the end!
Why do I get the feeling this was at one of their shows in 2019.
Actually it was in the mid 1970s !
One of the best 70's songs. Love it ❤❤❤❤
One of those songs which should be played loud in the car, loud to keep the neighbours awake and loud when it comes on the radio. A classic song is one which stands the test of time and is still played both nationally and locally which it is. Its almost 50 years old and still sounds as good now as it did then - my 45 copy of it is scratched BUT they add to the sound to make it unique.
One of my favorite Golden Earring songs. I love it.
I was 11, but even my daughter appreciates the brilliance of this masterpiece!
2024 still we got a thing we call radar love 🎵🤟
One of Rock's classic anthems. A first add to my playlists.