"Radio Ga Ga" is a definitive 1984 synth-pop anthem by Queen , written by drummer Roger Taylor for their album The Works . It peaked at No. 2 in the UK and served as a nostalgic tribute to the golden age of radio while critiquing the rising dominance of visual media like MTV. Quick Facts : January 23, 1984.
: Roland JP-8 and Roland Jupiter-8 synthesizers, Linn LM-4 drum machine. queen_radio_ga_ga_1984
: Use a "detuned" saw wave for the main keys and a short-decay "plucky" synth for the bassline. "Radio Ga Ga" is a definitive 1984 synth-pop