Songs by AM Radio
About AM Radio
"I Just Wanna Be Loved" is a song by the American alternative rock band AM Radio. It was released in 2003 as part of their debut album Radioactive and later featured on their second album Reactive in 2007. The track gained notable attention when it was included in the Smallville: The Talon Mix soundtrack, associated with the popular TV series Smallville .
The song was written by Kevin Ridel and produced by Howard Benson. It stands out as one of AM Radio's most successful tracks, being their most played song on Last.fm as of August 2010 .
The song's inclusion in Smallville: The Talon Mix helped it reach a broader audience. The mix featured songs that complemented the show's themes and moods, and "I Just Wanna Be Loved" fit seamlessly into this collection.
Albums
Radioactive (2003)
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"Radioactive" is the 2003 major-label debut album by the American alternative rock band AM Radio. Formed in Los Angeles in 2001 by vocalist Kevin Ridel, the band gained early suppo
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