Raised on Radio cover art

  Studio Album · No. 9

Raised on Radio Songwriting Credits by Journey

1986 Columbia 11 tracks 44 min

Produced by Steve Perry, Kevin Elson  ·  Engineered by Jim Gaines (recording), Mark McKenna (recording), Steve Rinkoff (recording), Bob Clearmountain (mixing)

Columbia Arena RockHard RockSoft Rock
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1986
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Raised on Radio was the last Journey studio album before a decade-long hiatus. Steve Perry served as sole producer, a decision that strained his relationship with the band. The engineering team included Jim Gaines, Mark McKenna, and Steve Rinkoff, with Bob Clearmountain mixing. The album peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200 and produced four Hot 100 singles: "Be Good to Yourself" (#9), "I'll Be Alright Without You" (#14), "Girl Can't Help It" (#17), and "Suzanne" (#17). The album received RIAA 2× Platinum certification. Following the supporting tour, Journey went on hiatus until 1996.

Raised on Radio is the 1986 ninth studio album by Journey, an arena rock, hard rock, and soft rock record on Columbia Records produced by lead vocalist Steve Perry. The album featured Neal Schon on guitar and Jonathan Cain on keyboards, with Randy Jackson replacing Ross Valory on bass and drum duties split between Larrie Londin and Steve Smith. Singles included "Be Good to Yourself" at number 9, "I'll Be Alright Without You" at number 14, and "Girl Can't Help It" and "Suzanne" both at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and was certified 2x Platinum in the United States for two million units, plus Gold in Canada. Raised on Radio was Journey's last record for a decade, until 1996's Trial by Fire.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Girl Can't Help It #17
Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryKevin Elson Steve Perry (Lead Vocals)
2
Positive Touch
Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryKevin Elson Steve Perry (Lead Vocals)
3
Suzanne #17
Steve PerryJonathan Cain Steve PerryJonathan Cain Steve PerryKevin Elson Steve Perry (Lead Vocals)
4
Be Good to Yourself #9
Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryKevin Elson Steve Perry (Lead Vocals)
5
Once You Love Somebody
Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryKevin Elson Steve Perry (Lead Vocals)
6
Happy to Give
Steve PerryJonathan Cain Steve PerryJonathan Cain Steve PerryKevin Elson Steve Perry (Lead Vocals)
7
Raised on Radio
Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryKevin Elson Steve Perry (Lead Vocals)
8
I'll Be Alright Without You #14
Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryKevin Elson Steve Perry (Lead Vocals)
9
It Could Have Been You
Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryKevin Elson Steve Perry (Lead Vocals)
10
The Eyes of a Woman
Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryJonathan CainNeal Schon Steve PerryKevin Elson Steve Perry (Lead Vocals)
11
Why Can't This Night Go on Forever
Steve PerryJonathan Cain Steve PerryJonathan Cain Steve PerryKevin Elson Steve Perry (Lead Vocals)

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Frequently Asked Questions Raised on Radio

What did "Be Good to Yourself" peak at on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Be Good to Yourself" by Journey from Raised on Radio peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who served as producer of Journey's Raised on Radio?
Steve Perry produced Raised on Radio, a decision that gave him full creative control but strained his relationship with the other members of Journey.
What did "I'll Be Alright Without You" peak at on the Billboard Hot 100?
"I'll Be Alright Without You" by Journey from Raised on Radio peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100.
What RIAA certification did Journey's Raised on Radio receive?
Journey's Raised on Radio received RIAA 2× Platinum certification, representing 2 million units sold in the United States.
How did Raised on Radio chart on the Billboard 200?
Raised on Radio peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200, making it one of Journey's highest-charting albums.
What happened to Journey after the Raised on Radio tour?
Journey went on hiatus after the Raised on Radio tour in 1987. They would not release another studio album until Trial by Fire in 1996, a gap of ten years.

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