We Want the Airwaves - 2002 Remaster

This rebellious song is Joey Ramone's declaration that he wants real rock songs played on radio stations (the "airwaves"). The song never achieved full anthem status, but it was a live favorite on their Pleasant Dreams tour.

The Ramones, a critically adored band with a fervent following, always seemed to be one piece away from a breakout hit. In an effort to get there, they tried different producers - Phil Spector did their previous album, End of the Century. Pleasant Dreams was produced by Graham Gouldman, a member of the band 10cc who wrote several pop hits, including "For Your Love" by The Yardbirds. Even Gouldman couldn't muster a hit, however, and this song failed to chart.