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This is an interesting snapshot of how the British Invasion and the bands of Britain evolved into the Rock we have today. Riding a wave of Skiffle music there, the early musicians were heavily influenced by the Blues (Root) music that came from America. Back then, it was primarily the radio that let them hear what we had. For this song, Morrison recalled fond memories of his adolescence listening to the Voice of America and hearing that music. Take a look at the lyrics

This is a song about your wavelength
And my wavelength, baby
You turn me on
When you get me on your wavelength
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
With your wavelength
Oh, with your wavelength
With your wavelength
With your wavelength
Oh mama, oh mama, oh mama, oh mama oh mama, oh mama

Wavelength
Wavelength

You never let me down no
You never let me down no
When I'm down you always comfort me
When I'm lonely you see about me
You are ev'ry where you're 'sposed to be
And I can get your station
When I need rejuvenation

Wavelength
Wavelength

You never let me down no
You never let me down no
I heard the voice of America
Callin' on my wavelength
Tellin' me to tune in on my radio
I heard the voice of America
Callin' on my wavelength
Singin' "Come back, baby"
Come back
Come back, baby…

Take notice of those last few lines, "Come Back Baby". They refer to an old Blues song that was popular in America, originally by Walter Davis and covered by many artists over the years. You can read about the history of that here

https://musicfor.us/2020/06/16/walter-davis-come-back-baby-1940/

I find the evolution and paths music has taken to be rather interesting and an important part of our history. I am left wondering where it will go from here.