Wow!! Did Stipe and the B-52s actually know each other before the B-52s hit it big??... even though R.E.M. eventually became one of the greatest bands of all time, the B-52s paved the way for them and other bands in Athens.
I always thought this song was much better than the overplayed, over-hyped Love Shack. The harmonies, feel, and song writing in much better. Regardless, a good band.
This song (and video) are a perfect example of everything I have loved about The B52s for 30 years now :-) Catchy songwriting, quirky lyrics, and a party attitude.
There is NO EXCUSE why this band has not been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!!!!
You're right, that's Michael Stipe. The B52s and REM are both from Atlanta, GA and the started out at about the same time (if I'm not mistaken, in the early pre-fame days they played a lot of shows together.)
Kate Pierson returned the favor a little while later by performing on and appearing in REM's "Shiny Happy People"
debbie mazar at 14???
darrylcc2003 3 years ago
Wow!! Did Stipe and the B-52s actually know each other before the B-52s hit it big??... even though R.E.M. eventually became one of the greatest bands of all time, the B-52s paved the way for them and other bands in Athens.
stretchmonster2 3 years ago
I'd like to be a member of the deadbeat club... Where do I sign up? And do zombies get a discount?
Hi from Austin ; - /
bigdsears 3 years ago
I'm an active member of the Deadbeat Club, Cleveland
chapter. It's a rather large contingency. The reason being no one seems to work in this town these days.
headley62 3 years ago
They're probably all deadbeats... ha
bigdsears 3 years ago
I always thought this song was much better than the overplayed, over-hyped Love Shack. The harmonies, feel, and song writing in much better. Regardless, a good band.
wkrp71 3 years ago
This song (and video) are a perfect example of everything I have loved about The B52s for 30 years now :-) Catchy songwriting, quirky lyrics, and a party attitude.
There is NO EXCUSE why this band has not been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!!!!
ChuChu353 3 years ago
Anyone spot Michael Stipe (REM) in this video? It's at 1:22...
johnmcfaul 3 years ago
You're right, that's Michael Stipe. The B52s and REM are both from Atlanta, GA and the started out at about the same time (if I'm not mistaken, in the early pre-fame days they played a lot of shows together.)
Kate Pierson returned the favor a little while later by performing on and appearing in REM's "Shiny Happy People"
ChuChu353 3 years ago
Many, many thanks for putting this up. This song is in my head much more often than it probably should be, but I love it anyway. Well done!
Snapshot93x 3 years ago
One of my all-time fave B-52's pieces. Lust you, Kate! ^^
Wikipunani 3 years ago 3