3 Reasons College Radio Saved 'Dear God' on Skylarking

The track was left off the original UK and US pressings of Skylarking. College radio stations started playing it anyway, creating demand.

Geffen Records noticed the growing popularity and recalled the album. They repressed it to include the song, responding to listener interest.

Without college radio, the song would have remained a lost track. Their independent play forced a major label to correct the omission.