What is the name of the album that features the song "Radio Ga Ga"?

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The album featuring Queen’s song “Radio Ga Ga” is The Works.

Released in 1984, The Works was Queen’s eleventh studio album and opened with “Radio Ga Ga.” Roger Taylor wrote the song after hearing his young son say something resembling “radio ca-ca,” which inspired the title and its playful criticism of changing media habits.

“Radio Ga Ga” became one of Queen’s defining concert songs. Its famous synchronized clapping routine was especially associated with the band’s performance at Live Aid in 1985, where the audience joined in almost instantly. The song was a major international hit, reaching number one in many countries.

A common mix-up comes from Queen’s extensive catalogue: Jazz, The Game, and Hot Space are all genuine Queen albums, but none contains “Radio Ga Ga.” The Works also includes “I Want to Break Free,” “It’s a Hard Life,” and “Hammer to Fall,” making it one of the band’s most recognizable 1980s releases.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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