The group dates back to September 1986. The very act of setting up the band took place an hour before Iron Maiden concert in Poznan, when Tomasz "Titus" Pukacki (vocal, bass guitar) met Robert "Litza" Friedrich (backing vocal, guitar) and they decided to sell the entrance tickets. The money they got was in no time spent on cheap Polish wine known locally as "kwas" (English "acid") The line up was then enlarged by Dariusz "Popcorn" Popowicz (guitar) and Maciej "Ślimak" Starosta (drums.) Soon they created a few song such as Barmy Army or Del Rocca which are performed live even these days. Unfortunately, after two months of blissful existence, the band suffered the loss of Titus - the leader, who had been called up to the army. Titus stayed there two years while the rest of the band performed with other bands. Popcorn joined Wolf Spider and Litza became a member of legendary Turbo and later Creation of Death. When Titus was finally released from the army, ACID DRINKERS was reactivated.
They first appeared on stage on 26th August 1989 in Wroclaw at a fairly big metal festival called "Metal Madness". They played three songs during which they remained completely still on stage, which was a pretty shocking idea as for a metal band at that time. The audience was absolutely taken aback. The same year they played only one more gig together with Turbo, Wolf Spider and Gomor.
In the meantime ACID DRINKERS recorded their first demo including Nagasaki Baby, Del Rocca and I Mean Acid. The demo noticed by Tomasz Dziubinski (Metal Mind Productions) was presented at Midem Fair in Cannes. A month later ACID DRINKERS signed a deal with Music for Nations. In 1990 ACID DRINKERS performed at Metalmania Festival in Katowice, which has been the largest metal festival in Eastern Europe for many years. The show was so excellent that not only fans but also critics and journalists regarded it as a triumph. In a blink of an eye the band gained popularity across the whole country. It was even called "Guns'n'Roses at Metallica's speed".
In October 1998 Litza left ACID DRINKERS, soon replaced by Przemyslaw "Perla" Wejmann. The same year the band was awarded "the Best Rock Band of the Year" by Polish Public Television. ACID DRINKERS also received "Fryderyk", the Polish equivalent of Grammy Award in category of "hard’n’heavy" in 1998, 2000, 2004. In 2003 Perla left the band. The place emptied by him was soon taken over by Tomasz ‘Lipa’ Lipnicki, the leader of another famous Polish band – Illusion. When Lipa left the band in march 2004, next guy joined the band. His name is Aleksander “Olass” Mendyk, guitar player from great hardcore band called None.
Acid Drinkers has always been one of the best and the most live-impressive Polish heavy metal bands. It has been estimated that so far they have played over 700 concerts in Poland and abroad. From 1996 to 2003 Acids headlined 7 tours and their audience reached a million of people. They headlined all the important Polish rock and metal festivals. The band supported many international stars, such as Deep Purple (in Katowice 03.06.1996 and 24.06.1998 and 27.06.2004 Legia Stadium-Warsaw), Ian Gillan ("Toolbox In" tour in Poland and Czech Republic December 1991), Megadeth, Bruce Dickinson, Sepultura, Paradise Lost and Slayer. The band has been recognized as the best Polish band of the 90s’ by Polish journalists, readers of Polish rock and metal magazines and, of course, BY FANS.
Line-Up
Tomasz "Titus" Pukacki - lead vocals, bass guitar
Wojciech "Jankiel" Moryto - guitar, bkg vocals
Darek "Popcorn" Popowicz - lead guitar
Maciej "Ślimak" Starosta - drums
Love Shack
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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15 miles to the... Love Shack! Love Shack yeah
I'm headin' down the Atlanta highway,
Lookin' for the love getaway
Heading for the love getaway, love getaway,
I got me a car, it's as big as a whale
And we're headin' on down
To the Love Shack
I got me a Chrysler, it seats about 20
So hurry up and bring your jukebox money
The Love Shack is a little old place
Where we can get together
Love Shack baby, Love Shack bay-bee.
Love baby, that's where it's at,
Ooo love baby, that's where it's at
Sign says.. Woo... stay away fools,
'cause love rules at the Lo-o-ove Shack!
Well it's set way back in the middle of a field,
Just a funky old shack and I gotta get back
Glitter on the mattress
Glitter on the highway
Glitter on the front porch
Glitter on the hallway
The Love Shack is a little old place
Where we can get together
Love Shack bay-bee! Love Shack baby!
Love Shack, that's where it's at!
Huggin' and a kissin', dancin' and a lovin',
Wearin' next to nothing
Cause it's hot as an oven
The whole shack shimmies!
The whole shack shimmies when everybody's
Movin' around and around and around and around!
Everybody's movin', everybody's groovin' baby!
Folks linin' up outside just to get down
Everybody's movin', everybody's groovin' baby
Funky little shack! Funk-y little shack!
Hop in my Chrysler,
It's as big as a whale
And it's about to set sail!
I got me a car, it seats about twenty
So c'mon and bring your jukebox money.
The Love Shack is a little old place
Where we can get together
Love Shack baby! Love Shack bay-bee!
(Love Shack...Love Shack...)
Love Shack, that's where it's at!
Bang bang bang on the door baby!
Knock a little louder baby!
Bang bang bang on the door baby!
I can't hear you
Bang bang on the door baby
Bang bang on the door
Bang bang on the door baby
Bang bang
You're what?... Tin roof, rusted!
Love Shack, baby Love Shack!
Love Shack, baby Love Shack!
Love baby, that's where it's at
Love Shack, baby Love Shack!
Love baby, that's where it's at
Huggin' and a kissin',
Dancin' and a lovin' at the love shack
The song “Love Shack” is an up-tempo party anthem by the American rock band the B-52’s, popularized in 1989. The opening lines, “If you see a faded sign by the side of the road that says 15 miles to the Love Shack,” speaks of a remote roadside place where the singer and a group of their friends travel with anticipation for a good time. The Love Shack is described as a funky old shack located in the middle of a field with a glittery landscape, where the party people come together to dance, hug, and groove. As the lyrics suggest, the Love Shack is a place where everyone is welcome, and love rules, and they can forget their worries and simply let loose.
Line by Line Meaning
If you see a faded sign by the side of the road that says 15 miles to the... Love Shack! Love Shack yeah
Spot a worn-out roadside sign that reads '15 miles to the Love Shack' as a signal to your journey to the ultimate place of love and fun.
I'm headin' down the Atlanta highway, Lookin' for the love getaway Heading for the love getaway, love getaway,
Driving through Atlanta searching for a place to unwind and let your hair down with your sweetheart, the love getaway of your dreams.
I got me a car, it's as big as a whale And we're headin' on down To the Love Shack I got me a Chrysler, it seats about 20 So hurry up and bring your jukebox money
With a massive car like a whale, you're set for an epic journey down to the Love Shack; everyone's invited, so bring along your cash for endless music bargains.
The Love Shack is a little old place Where we can get together Love Shack baby, Love Shack bay-bee. Love baby, that's where it's at, Ooo love baby, that's where it's at
The Love Shack represents an intimate place to connect with loved ones and get a little cozy, a go-to destination for love and affection.
Sign says.. Woo... stay away fools, 'cause love rules at the Lo-o-ove Shack! Well it's set way back in the middle of a field, Just a funky old shack and I gotta get back
The sign warning thwarts unwise visitors from Love Shack, a rustic building in the middle of nowhere that calls out to those seeking some funky, romantic downtime.
Glitter on the mattress Glitter on the highway Glitter on the front porch Glitter on the hallway
Every corner of Love Shack is bursting with the sparkles of love: the mattress, the highway, the porch, and even the hallway within the shack brim with it.
Huggin' and a kissin', dancin' and a lovin', Wearin' next to nothing Cause it's hot as an oven The whole shack shimmies! The whole shack shimmies when everybody's Movin' around and around and around and around! Everybody's movin', everybody's groovin' baby! Folks linin' up outside just to get down Everybody's movin', everybody's groovin' baby Funky little shack! Funk-y little shack!
With passionate hugs, embracing kisses to create an atmosphere of love, dancing, and sensual feelings that heat the shack up so much that everyone starts to shake along in the groove, there is always a queue lined up outside to party at the crazily cool shack.
Hop in my Chrysler, It's as big as a whale And it's about to set sail! I got me a car, it seats about twenty So c'mon and bring your jukebox money.
With a big whale-sized car, you're all set to sail on the Love Shack journey, with plenty of room for about twenty guests and continuing music with you by bringing your jukebox money.
Bang bang bang on the door baby! Knock a little louder baby! Bang bang bang on the door baby! I can't hear you Bang bang on the door baby Bang bang on the door Bang bang on the door baby Bang bang You're what?... Tin roof, rusted!
You get a little excited, banging on the Love Shack's door for more fun, asking for a louder knock, and asking for the door to be opened; the shack's roof is met with an amusing comment of being 'Tin roof, rusted.'
Love Shack, baby Love Shack! Love Shack, baby Love Shack! Love baby, that's where it's at Love Shack, baby Love Shack! Love baby, that's where it's at Huggin' and a kissin', Dancin' and a lovin' at the love shack
Love Shack is the most romantic destination where you can be together to express your love, passion, and deepest emotions, with all the hugging, kissing, dancing, and loving fun you desire.
Contributed by Bailey V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kamil Piasecki
Grałem cover tej piosenki na perkusji na egzaminie w szkole muzycznej. Jak komisja dowiedziała się, że to Acid Drinkers dostałem 6! ;D
Pawel Szmek
11 lat szukałem kto pytał
virtuozpl
Tyle że to cover zespołu The B-52's.
Kamil Piasecki
xDDD czas się wyprowadzić od mamy jak przez 11 lat nie znalazłeś nic lepszego do roboty
RutherHoor
Partie perkusyjne w tej piosence są wręcz zajebiste
M S
doskonałe! perkusista w AD naprawdę zna się na robocie
Wilton King
I love the compromise of how they were able to do their own thing with this, but not so much that it was completely different from the original material. It’s recognized for what it is, sounds very similar and familiar as the original. But, it does have that modern edge spice it up. Cheers guys!
F1921P
Czemu tak mało wyświetleń ? To jest świetne !! :D
123mikser
Słucham tego już chyba z 10 raz i mi się to nie nudzi. :3
Tadeusz CNP
Mniy tyż niy