Raised on Radio
Raised on Radio
Journey
For singers who enjoy Journey, Raised on Radio offers a rock change of pace. Treat it as a performance piece, not a guaranteed group singalong. This is a deeper cut for listeners who know Journey well.
Karaoke fit
- Best voice
- Male High
- Best setting
- Family party or mixed ages
- Performance
- Solo
- Availability
- Limited availability
Performance tip
Before performing Raised on Radio, map the verse order carefully because the lyric gives you relatively few repeated lines as landmarks. Rehearse that transition in Raised on Radio before worrying about stage movement.
Should you sing it?
With Raised on Radio, do not count on the room to do the work; it is better for a singer ready to own the lyric’s point of view. The song has more changing verse text than repeated hook material and room to shape the lines without cramming them. Plan to carry the verses yourself; this is not rated as a dependable full-room singalong.
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