Zapp – Radio People is one the singles that should have gotten as much attention as Computer Love did. The success of Radio People was overshadowed by Computer Love. The breakout success of Computer Love is what lead the Radio People single to be overlooked in 1985.
This time Zapp leaned more towards the sound of synthpop. Roger Troutman and Zapp decided to go a different musical direction instead. Zapp strayed away from P-Funk by going in a different musical direction. You can hear the sounds of synthpop on songs such as Radio People and Itchin' For Your Twitchin'. This obviously worked as both songs were issued as singles.
Radio People was a song that gained a cult following after being featured in the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The song was a moderate pop hit in 1985 on the radio. Radio People uses heavy 80's electronically textured dynamics and irresistible melodies. The song uses an upbeat twist of funk. The entire song is a dedication to the radio.
Whenever you’re alone and you need some company, you have your radio. You know you have a friend that you can listen to on your radio. You can find it all on your radio. You don't need nobody. You just touch the special dial on your radio for whatever sounds you like. The music plays all night. You can find it on your radio. Stereophonic, groovalistic, realistic, superalistic. Whatever's right for you.
Itchin' For Your Twitchin' uses the Minneapolis sound. Roger was obviously inspired by Prince when he wrote, arranged, and produced Itchin' For Your Twitchin'. You can hear the high NRG sound when you listen to Itchin' For Your Twitchin’. Prince - Irresistable Bitch is part of the melody. Coincidence? I think not.
I rate this single 5/5*****!!
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