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"'Universal Radio'" is a song by German singer Nina Hagen from her third studio album 'Nina Hagen in Ekstasy' (1985). It was released as the lead single from the album in January 1985 by Columbia Records.

Written by Ron Dumas and produced by Adam Kidron, "Universal Radio" had modest success on the American charts, peaking at number 39 on the 'Billboard' Hot Dance Club Songs."[http://www.billboard.com/artist/312318/nina-hagen/chart Nina Hagen - Chart history]", 'Billboard'. It was premiered by Rodney Bingenheimer on the radio station KROQ.Dumas, Ron. "[http://rondumas.com/id2.html Bio]", 'rondumas.com' "'Universelles Radio'", the German version of the song was also released.

The music video for the song featured a footage of her performance at the Rock in Rio festival from January 13, 1985.

Background and recording



Hagen worked with Ron Dumas, who had previously recorded the song in 1983 with his band Ron Dumas Group.Dumas, Ron. "[http://rondumas.com/id2.html Bio]", 'rondumas.com' She later described the song as not being musically very interesting and that she originally wanted to do her vocals differently, but was directed by the recording company to make the record more "commercial".

Track listings



*'7" single (UK)'

#"Universal Radio" 3:35

#"Prima Nina in Ekstasy" 4:28

*'12" single (UK)'

#"Universal Radio" (Universal Dance Mix) 7:00

#"Universal Radio" (Dub) 7:25

#"Prima Nina in Ekstasy" 4:28

*'12" single (US)'

#"Universal Radio" (Universal Dance Mix) 7:00

#"Universal Radio" (Album) 3:35

#"Universal Radio" (Dub) 7:25

*'7" single (Germany)'

#"Universelles Radio" 3:34

#"Prima Nina in Ekstase" 4:01

*'12" single (Germany)'

#"Universelles Radio" 7:45

#"Prima Nina in Ekstase" 4:01

#"Universelles Radio" (Single Version) 3:34

Credits and personnel



*Nina Hagen vocals, songwriter

*Ron Dumas songwriter

*Adam Kidron producer

*Richard Scher remix

*Lotti Golden remix

*Tom Coyne mastering

References




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