One of the most prolific songwriters of our time, using a radio station as a metaphor for a special love affair.

After the song was written her record label suggested Joni Mitchell write a "radio friendly" type song instead she wrote the song as a cynical response to their request.

The record label seemed miffed as the song became her first hit and was released from her album, 'For The Roses' from 1972.

No doubt some notable examples for you to review, click on the buttons at the bottom of each page.

Let's have some fun and listen to the radio and watch TV through the music, "ah ah ah Don't Touch That Dial!"

Listen to Joni Mitchell perform, "You Turn Me On, I'm a Radio":

 

 

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