Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio?

This song is a tribute to the music of the '50s and '60 that influenced The Ramones. Here's a breakdown of the lyrical references: "Hullabaloo" - A UK TV show featuring music and dancing that aired 1965-1966. "Upbeat" - The Upbeat Show, which was a Cleveland TV show (also with music and dancing) that aired 1964-1971. "Shindig" - The first prime time Rock music show, many top acts performed on the program. It aired 1964-1966. "Ed Sullivan" - Host of The Ed Sullivan Show, a popular variety show that lasted more than 20 years. Many famous musicians appeared on the show, including The Beatles, The Doors and The Rolling Stones. "Murray The K" - Murray "The K" Kaufman, a legendary disc jockey who helped promote rock n' roll in the States on his radio show and through concerts he helped organize. He championed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. "Alan Freed" - Another very influential disc jockey, Freed is credited with coining the term "Rock And Roll." "Jerry Lee" - Jerry Lee Lewis was a rock originator known for his electrifying performances. "John Lennon" - Most punk bands wouldn't claim Lennon and The Beatles as an influence, but The Ramones were a nuanced group that shared an appreciation of his work. "T. Rex" - Glam Rock originators known for their outrageous costumes and stage presence. "Ol' Moulty" - Victor Moulton, who was the drummer in a group called The Barbarians.

Phil Spector produced the End of the Century album. This track was fitting, as Spector worked on a lot of the music that influenced The Ramones. Under Spector's control, he took The Ramones in a new direction, giving the songs on the album a pop sheen and radio-friendly sound. There is a prominent saxophone on the track, which was played by Steve Douglas, who was a member of Spector's "Wrecking Crew" and played on many of his famous productions. Spector developed a reputation as being a bit of a maniac, which in part can be attributed to statements Dee Dee Ramone made about working with him. Dee Dee claimed the Spector pulled a gun on him at one point, and was a tyrant in the studio. Spector did some work with Yoko Ono the following year, but became very reclusive until the '00s, when he produced an album for the English band Starsailor that was released in 2003. In February 2003, Spector was accused of shooting and killing a nightclub hostess at his home.

The closing lyrics, "It's the end of the '70s, it's the end of the century" imply that the musical century was essentially over. The line provided the album title.