5 Tell Tale Signs You Work In Radio

You're used to hearing your favorite personalities broadcast from a studio, but what exists outside the studio? Here are five 'normal' things that require zero explanation for those who work in radio. These are things you will likely find in EVERY radio station.

What's the one thing you NEED to work in this field? Coffee! If you're not shaking from being over caffeinated, you probably don't work here. It doesn't matter what time of day it is, there are always hot pots of coffee brewing. Long hours, nights, and weekends = caffeine overdrive.

Working in radio means 24/7 access to almost any vinyl you can imagine... you just have to find it first. Which one would you be looking for first? I'm going with The White Album.

Every now and then, I sneak a glance at my reflection in the gold records to check my makeup. But their true purpose goes far beyond that—they proudly showcase the rich history of radio throughout our Philadelphia stations.

And by random, we mean *never*... Bonus points for whoever added a graphic to this note; your creativity was not lost on me, my secret co-worker/ fridge "monitor". Open at your own risk, folks!

Have you truly worked in radio if you haven't squeezed in a quick cat nap on the communal couch? That trusty piece of furniture is practically a rite of passage—it's incredibly comfy and, let's be honest, probably older than some of the records in the station's collection. It's where late-night DJs, exhausted producers, and everyone in between catch those elusive moments of rest amidst the hustle and bustle of the station.

Live Aid, the day the music changed the world, took place 36 years ago today (July 13.)

The legendary benefit show emanated from Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. It helped raise more than $125 million for African famine relief efforts and was broadcast live in 110 countries and was watched by over a billion people worldwide.

In honor of its anniversary, take a look at these ten must-watch performances.

There were a number of collaborations that took part during Live Aid, but the one with the most chemistry was clearly when Jagger and Turner performed "State Of Shock/It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)."

Still two years away from their major breakthrough with The Joshua Tree, U2 showed the world their performance power with "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "Bad" and in the process made the enormity of Wembley Stadium feel like an intimate setting.

Bowie delivered with a tight four-song set that included "TVC 15," "Rebel Rebel," "Modern Love" and "Heroes."

The Cars took to the stage at JFK Stadium with a killer set that included "You Might Think," "Drive," "Just What I Needed" and "Heartbeat City."

Dire Straits

Two months prior to Live Aid, Dire Straits released their fifth studio album, Brothers In Arms. One month prior to Live Aid, the band launched the album's second single, "Money for Nothing" featuring Sting. So, understandably, when Sting joined the band for "Money for Nothing" at Live aid, the crowd went wild.

The most metal moment to happen during Live Aid was when Judas Priest crushed it at JFK Stadium. Kudos to them for wearing all that leather during the ungodly heat.

By the time Live Aid took place, Madonna was one of the biggest, if not the biggest pop star in the world thanks to the release of Like a Virgin, which had been out for nine months.

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers made the most of their time on stage with a packed four-song set of "American Girl," "The Waiting," "Rebels" and Refugee.

McCartney was joined on stage by Alison Moyet, David Bowie, Pete Townshend and Bob Geldof to perform the Beatles classic "Let It Be."

Last but definitely not least is Queen, who ruled the day with what would become one of the best live performances in music history. And 36 years later, few have touched the magic Queen created on stage at Live Aid.