Hello (Turn Your Radio On)


"Hello " is a song by the British-based pop duo Shakespears Sister, and was released as the fourth single from their second album Hormonally Yours. The single peaked at #14 and spent 6 weeks on the UK singles chart. Internationally, the single peaked at #27 in Ireland, #12 in Germany, #9 in Switzerland, #33 in the Netherlands, #20 in Sweden, #97 in Australia, and #43 in New Zealand.

Background

The single was released in the UK on 26 October 1992. The album version of the song was remixed for its single release, featuring more bass and adding drums. The single version is also slightly extended, with a repeat of the chorus towards the end of the song. The single sleeve artwork was created by Laurence Dunmore, with photography by Derek Ridgers.

Music video

The music video for "Hello " was directed by Sophie Muller.

Track listing

  1. "Hello " — 4:23
  2. "Hello " — 4:23
  3. "Goodbye Cruel World" — 7:06
  4. "Stay" — 3:49
  1. "Hello " — 4:23
  2. "Hello " — 4:23
  3. "Hello " — 4:06
  4. "Stay" — 3:49
  1. "Hello — 4:24
  2. "Black Sky" — 10:39
  3. "Goodbye Cruel World" — 7:06
  4. "Stay — 4:28
  1. "Hello " " — 4:24
  2. "Stay" — 4:28
  1. "Hello — 4:24
  2. "Stay" — 4:28
  1. "Hello " - 4:21

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Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Cover versions

The Bates version

Hello was covered by German punk band The Bates, and was released as the group's lead single in 1994.

Track listing

  1. "Hello" — 3:21
  2. "All in All" — 2:28
  3. "It's a Heartache" — 1:52
  4. "Hello" — 3:14
  5. "Worse Than the Devil" — 1:51

    Queensberry version

Hello was covered by German girlgroup Queensberry, and released as the lead single off the second album On My Own in October 2009.

Track listings

  1. "Hello " — 3:18
  2. "Welcome to My World >" — 3:46

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