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Give Me Back My Man
The B-52%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2s Lyrics

She cuts her hair
And calls his name
Wishin' everything could be the same
Like when she had him

I'll give you fish
I'll give you candy
I'll give you everthing I have in my hand

Walking out of Korvettes
Package in her hand
Motions to all the seabirds
Throws divinity on the sand

I'll give you fish
I'll give you candy
I'll give you everthing I have in my hand

Give me, give back my man
Give me, give back my man

Head's in a whirlpool
Spinnin' round and round
If she don't get her man back
She's gonna drown

I'll give you fish
I'll give you candy
I'll give you everything I have in my hand

Give her, give back her man (I'll give you fish, I'll give you candy)
(I'll give you everything I have in my hand) oh oh, whoa oh oh

I'll give you fish (oh)
I'll give you candy (oh whoa oh oh)
I'll give you everything I have in my hand (oh oh whoa, oh oh whoa)

I'll give you fish
I'll give you candy
I'll give you everything I have in my hand

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cindy Wilson, Cynthia Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, Ricky Wilson, Robert Waldrop

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@hermask815

1y↑2

@@McDowallManor
a. B-52s is a great band
b. in most songs Fred is the principal singer .
C. Kate and Cindy appear mostly as background singers.
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i wish there were
more songs where the girls were the foreground.
sure, Kate is great whereever she appears (candy, shiny happy people)
but all i was saying was that Cindy is dramatically underrepresented.

All comments from YouTube:

@Bonjevalien

3y↑1.5K

I just love how everyone in the band just supports. It’s totally Cindy’s moment

@cristobalmaiden

3y↑2

Is because the playback

@chongsdong

3y↑66

@@cristobalmaiden You don't get it.

@ReelLifeCanada

2y↑81

Monterino, agreed, this is something that likely has been underappreciated over the decades. The B52s were a team effort, Fred was always letting the girls do their thing, and boy could they take it... 52 Girls? Wonderful harmonies, such a fun band. I can only imagine how much fun their local shows were with all their friends in attendance.

@knowhere60

2y↑21

Awww...she was the Kid Sister if the band. Still a teenager in 1980.

@ReelLifeCanada

2y↑35

@@knowhere60 Close, Cindy was born in 1957, so 23 in 1980, but what a voice and cute too. She was a teenager when they first formed in 1976. You are right, she was the kid sister, the youngest member of an amazing band.

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@culwin

52w↑735

I used to think this was just an OK song, and didn't think much about it. But only recently have I come to appreciate it and realize that it's probably my favorite song of theirs now.

@tadge72

46w↑16

I totally agree . They got famous in the Uk after love shack - and o listened to earlier tracks in the early 90s . It a strange track - but I really like it .

@MyLeftMitten

40w↑24

This was always my favorite! I went cross country in a old Valiant listening to B52’s & Wild Planet with three friends. It was the best

@bobdeludna8101

39w↑1

I suscribe !!

@sallydawson1494

39w↑6

I've been waking up with in my head for days❤!

@ericrivera8410

38w↑4

I bought the remix it's banging

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@blancothevanchannel

1y↑1K

Cindy at her best. A shy woman, yet she belts out the words. I love the awkward dancing, and her facial tensions. Truly amazing.

@pustulio81

1y↑41

As a musician I've always liked playing shows barefoot. The feeling of the stage under my feet kinda grounded me there, I guess. Seeing Cindy doing the same thing here makes me feel less weird about doing it 😆

@luke144

1y↑19

Bravery is sexy AF!

@tomward9140

1y↑8

There.like.little.kids.i,ll.give.you.fish.and.candy.so.simple.so.great.lovethis.old.video.the.most.for.some.reason.?

@luke144

1y↑18

@@tomward9140 They are far from kids and definitely not innocent. When you lose the most valuable thing you ever laid your eyes on and someone else has it the trauma makes you revert back into your inner child because that's all you know for sure.. you. Some wise man wrote a book about a pearl diver to make it clear for folks😜. Carl Jung and my honky Freud made it pretty clear. It's a sad song that makes me want to get up and dance(if I could walk)I'm not sure why your sentences are so short but I agree. You can tell by the look in all their eyes they're putting their hearts into it. The human heart is so beautiful when it shines. I can't help but think of the insecurities Cindy had to fight and overcome up there, but yet she's one of the most beautiful ladies I've ever laid eye's on growing up. Clair is beautiful by all the public standards but I always swooned when I saw Cindy! Such strong spirits, all of them! Unique and unashamed! A huge part of my childhood!! I hope you get that sentence thing worked out. Remember, soap boxes are inherently slippery things to stand on if that's what that was about. Not really sure. Highest blessings! You have great taste in music!!

@sakaridis

Cindy is an absolute goddess here! Or anywhere, for that matter! Most unassumingly sexy woman ever!

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@tankerjag2278

4w↑8

There's so much to this band. Unique, space-age party music. Part nerdy, part not giving a fuc&. Part sarcastic. Hot women, cool dudes. All in for each other. Total team. For me, the tone is set by Rick, that sound, and he had no ego; in background, but his unique sound was the foundation. Strange lyrics that weren't absurd. Can hear their sound in so many bands that followed. Who wouldn't want to be young again and dance all night to the B-52's? Love them.

@johngoldsworthy7135

80s Cocaine and B52s. Sounds amazing

@timpoolssentientbeanie5646

2y↑871

One band. Three of the most distinct vocalists in rock history.

@janarnaud8058

2y↑16

I agree 100%

@petezipardi4022

2y↑14

One of the first records I bought with my own money.

@petezipardi4022

2y↑1

@TART 140 BPM Experimental a shoemaker at best.

@wendigo63music55

2y↑2

Wait til you hear the drummer.

@PassengersMusic777

2y↑2

Fred is very distinctive in a Biz Markie kinda way

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@GreasyFilms-qc1xo

3y↑1.6K

Cindy's songs with the band always had a special something. Underrated vocalist.

@thumbprintn2413

3y↑29

i had no idea i am utterly blown away and i've been listening to them since 79

@fundies2

3y↑4

@MrTherealpad Man, so very true.

@electronbluepearl8591

3y↑33

Agree! Love Kate too, but Cindy’s voice is so rich and soulful.

@fundies2

3y↑18

@MrTherealpad and an underrated keyboard player who played base keyboard with one hand and a lead with the other (shades of the Doors) while singing. Like you said, underrated band.

@franklinloll2229

3y↑12

It's in her tone and intonations. They make her mesmerizing. Not much range.

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@mwbright

48w↑354

Ricky Wilson was an insanely creative guitar player who doesn't really get the credit he deserves. Ricky Wilson was awesome.

@kevinscottsphr5214

43w↑13

So true! In many ways it is he who created the groove.

@doublemarvellous5525

42w↑8

I love Bouncing off the Satellites, its crazy, he was a genius

@bornfuct

33w↑1

imagine dying because a gay dude with aids blew his wad into your asshole...ffs

@scotmark

32w↑11

I believe he got his signature sound by removing a couple of strings from his guitar!

@michellefalleur960

29w↑2

@@scotmark Wow, Never knew that ! thank you

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@ElSantoLuchador

1y↑419

My favorite B-52s song. I don't know how Cindy could sing this song every night without shredding her vocal chords. She was 100% dedicated to the song, even when they played it live.

@jessicaholly1620

1y↑13

Her vocals in dance this mess around are also pretty sick!!!!

@fabisayshi

50w↑2

It's a song about suicide, so I'm glad and impressed with how serious they perform this one.

@kaycuz9402

38w↑3

@@fabisayshiwhat makes you think its about suicide?

@DerEchteBold

34w↑2

@@kaycuz9402
Maybe they misunderstood the line "Head's in a whirlpool"?

@scotmark

32w↑2

@@fabisayshi Think more along the lines of someone's boyfriend being taken by a shark whilst swimming, and listen to the lyrics again...

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@bufordghoons9981

3y↑1.2K

Although the band downplayed themselves to appear nonchalant and casual, the B52's were a hard working group who did not stop until the sound they wanted was perfected to their satisfaction. The more I listen to them, the more I admire their talent, especially Ricky's guitar work. Absolutely brilliant he was.

@colinwilkes8957

2y↑28

They all were what a great sound ,and look ,they had.

@loulagramoula

2y↑27

I concur. Their sound is as close to perfection as you can get.

@deadreckoning6288

2y↑22

Agree. Ricky was a talented guitar player. Had a great tone & style.

@MatthewMitchell617

2y↑29

Dude Ricky is one of my absolute favorite guitar players of all time. Cindy is just mind blowing on this track tho

@Earthguest

2y↑13

Absolutely true! Their style incorporated more than crazy pop, notably some great jazzy interludes, and some complex instrumental and vocal jewels! Very underrated as serious musicians!! I love them!

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@toolsgear2695

40w↑87

No one ever talks about Kate’s bass keyboard playing. She made this song with Ricky’s quirky guitar and Cindy’s amazing vocals. I’m still in love with Cindy after all these years! 😍🥰😘🤩

@bruno_py

33w↑4

that's exactly what I was wondering? Is she playing the bass on the keyboard? 😁

@101Volts

3w↑3

@@bruno_py Yes. And despite there being rumors about Ricky playing bass and guitar at the same time, it's not true - he only ever played Guitar. Though one of his many guitar tunings was downtuned close to Baritone territory, he played no Bass notes.

@misterdavid5400

34w↑72

Not many would realize that Cindy was the baby of the group, nine years younger than Kate and often in her shadow. But this really is one of the B52s best songs in their amazing catalogue.

@kaydgaming

31w↑9

Oh my god. I had no idea Kate was the eldest one.

@tierraprometida8866

10w

Which other songs could you recommend me?

@dicky7600

@@tierraprometida8866 Private Idaho is good

@101Volts

@@tierraprometida8866 "Rock Lobster" (the shorter 4:54 version, instead of the album version,) "There's A Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon,") "6060-842," "Runnin' Around," "52 Girls." A bunch of songs from their first 2 albums are great, but none of their other material's the same, even when it's the 1981 - 1985 material from before Ricky's early death from AIDS.

@joekennedy1950

32w↑92

Cindy is perfect here, Her voice, her moves. Singing from the deepest parts of her being. I am captivated.

@dxrobertson

25w↑3

Agree, captivated also. Watching her eyes. She seems to give brother Ricky a serious glance.

@ShooLipps

11w↑1

Unfortunately, perfect because she is lip synching. Love the passion she laid down on the album, but really wish this had been live.

@grimgolf79

11w↑1

it was a playback - top of the pops...

@ShooLipps

11w↑1

A playback of them lip synching. I wish they had played it live on Top of the Pops. This is them lip synching to the album track. Still love seeing them!

@grimgolf79

11w↑1

@@ShooLipps me too! :)

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@bhbluebird

3y↑612

Cindy Wilson was blessed with some real charisma.

@rabby-u

3y↑12

A pure church siren...laying it out for all to hear, mesmerizing...

@jounik8980

3y↑2

Modern talent show would be stopped after 5s singing

@Jodokusable

3y↑23

is, not was, my dear. the girl is still walking on the face of this planet.

@matthewrenaud1503

3y↑1

@@Jodokusable Thanks I had to check to see if she was still alive.... Was is past tense ....

@teresagahagan2089

@@rabby-u pop

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@kcinstic3012

3y↑976

There's a level of emotion in many B52's songs that seems underappreciated

@dwr9760

3y↑58

It's like trying to be depressed and lively at the same time.

@donnawalser7304

3y↑13

Contained

@averycovert3196

3y↑7

Thats what them a great band

@4465Vman

3y↑5

yup...so awesome..i appreciate it

@cathyt502

3y↑11

Not by me. I'm dancing in my room to this now.... and saw them live in 1979 Chicago :) Got a few pics from that show, but kinda blurry.

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@frankcrockard6902

24w↑28

at over 60 years old, I've attended many, many live shows, and The B-52's with The Judy's at the WinterGarden in Dallas, Texas 1982, was about the most fun concert I've ever seen.

@martingarza138

10w↑1

Guyana Punch

@lonwolf8245

1y↑149

So underrated. Tossed off like a Novelty Act. They defined 80's sound. Kate and Cindy two of best vocalists in Rock Herstory. And Ricky was an amazing artist and song writer.

@Acap350

1y↑3

Absolutely

@lisawilliams2013

1y↑7

Still not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Effing shame.

@Acap350

1y↑2

@@lisawilliams2013 absolutely not ok

@alexpastor8582

1y↑7

@@lisawilliams2013 the rock and roll hall of fame doesn't deserve them!!!

@twistylox

@Lisa Williams, absolutely love your name!!! It's a 'John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt' thing!!

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@Fred.pSonic

3y↑507

Cindy is just so gorgeous in this, what a wonderful vocal carrying such a great song.

@juniormint3136

3y↑14

Always liked the early days when she was brunette.

@Cryo837

2y↑4

Saw them live in Seattle in the early 1980's. When they came out to the stage lights were low so those bouffant hairdos were impossible to miss. Cindy was so sexy singing "Give Me Back My Man" in her barefeet. Had a huge crush on her.

@spy1965

Yes, he looks great

@chazbutcher

3y↑603

Cindy Wilson is a freaking goddess.

@ursaminorjim

3y↑10

Agreed! And I encourage everyone to seek out her 2017 solo debut, Change, which is sincerely terrific!

@JJaguar333

3y↑8

She was pretty hot back in the day.

@melvinnance5029

3y↑2

Couldn't have said it better.

@timleocarrigan

3y↑3

yea she is , this song is even better live .

@marydarwich6645

3y↑3

You look pretty good too! Sorry

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@phoenixnyc

2y↑24

Thank you Cindy, Kate, Fred, Keith, and Ricky (RIP) for music that kept me sane in high school and makes me smile in middle-age.

@TheWendyJohnson

5w↑2

I thought I was the coolest kid in school when I "discovered" this amazing group in the mid-80s. Their sound, vibe & artistry still feels cool all these years later.

@mousiespanks2379

2y↑322

As someone who loves music and all types of music, I have come to the conclusion that this is the coolest band that there ever was. Thank you B52s

@jimlthor

2y↑19

I never liked them. Always hated "Love Shack" but for whatever reason I woke up this morning with that song in my head. Started looking on YouTube and found this song and "Private Idaho" and I finally get it.

This band is badass. I couldn't imagine hearing this back in 1980. It sounds nothing like anything that had been on the radio. It's a very unique sound. I didnt realize how talented they are

@mousiespanks2379

2y↑5

@@jimlthor A friend of mine bought this album when it first came out because Private Idaho was getting airplay on the Lexington Ky rock station. Its a great album and there is not a bad track on it. This album, which is their 2nd, and their first one are the best. I never cared for Love Shack and sadly that song is all some people know them for.

@jimlthor

2y↑6

@@mousiespanks2379 haha.. Ive been going through their stuff this morning. Lots of good songs

@sergiosaunier

2y↑7

Their first three albums are excelent.

@jawarholol4651

1y↑5

B52's never fail to change my mood for the better

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@JSustain

4y↑479

Why am I so entranced by this video? I keep watching it over and over. I do love her unique voice!

@RumbleFish69

4y↑8

JSustain Because it is good music and good music tends to do that.

@JSustain

4y↑21

@@RumbleFish69 Forgive me, but Its also that I love her quirky ways and cutie looks.

@daxmojones9025

4y↑17

Cindy is mesmerizing. Those dance moves are pretty groovy too.

@eadgbefreak

4y↑17

Her hypnotic voice and the pure emotion of her cries at the end!

@tonyfleck3029

3y↑6

This is so wonderful!! ...

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@leewhizzkid

1y↑119

Cindy Wilson is a Goddess.

@McDowallManor

1y↑5

I actually really loved Katie's voice.

@hermask815

1y↑1

There are too few songs where she’s the main singer.

@sdean4816

1y↑2

@@McDowallManor I believe in reality that Kate did have the best voice.

@McDowallManor

1y↑2

@@hermask815 Candy with Iggy Pop was terrific.

@hermask815

1y↑2

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@daverobinson6110

26w↑9

Fred is so friggin awesome in this song

@XenoGaming-ow2ks

16w↑1

he barely did anything

@fabiopl

12w↑1

@@XenoGaming-ow2ks It's the performance, so awesome

@nickstaffer5036

7y↑927

I think this showcases Cindy at her very best, and makes us all remember how great they all were...retro and ahead of their time all at once. And their music STILL sounds awesome, they've truly stood the test of time!

@dididylan-pena6597

6y↑5

👏👏👏

@markstegeman4337

6y↑9

I agree she sounds fantastic

@MileyCyrusPartyUSA

5y↑12

The thing is that their music was considered Retro back in the 70s and 80s. It was inspired by rock/rockabilly music from the 50s.

@scrotor189

5y↑5

Totally right they have definitely stood up to time

@charlesodell804

4y↑3

Well said!

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@bertcedeno611

4y↑370

Cindy is just so cool... and pretty, too...

@ralfralf3117

3y↑18

And for some reason unappreciated

@rjwusher

3y↑17

@@ralfralf3117 I find that really strange too. She has a highly remarkable voice and the most lovely appearance.

@63sith

3y↑4

Kate Pierson

@charlesodell804

3y↑9

Yeah, perfect. Queen of cool. There aren't words...

@thana1491

3y↑5

They should have played on Pee-Wee's Playhouse. She's like if Miss Yvonne fronted a rock band.

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@CURTEAR67

This makes me feel like I'm back in the 80's, on a winter night...

@doyourworseneatme

44w↑11

The most beautiful lyrics in this song are "Walking out of Corvettes, package in her hand, motions to all the seabirds throws divinity on the sand." I ❤ it.

@michellefalleur960

28w↑1

Agree, but I always thought it's " There's " .. divinity ... ??

@doyourworseneatme

28w↑1

@@michellefalleur960 No I looked up the lyrics beforehand so I didn't misquote

@michellefalleur960

28w

@@doyourworseneatme Okay

@lala4461

11w↑1

My all time favorite lyrics too.

@lurleenbeckneywimple3270

10w↑2

It’s actually Korvette’s. It used to be a department store that is now closed.

@WhiteHippoUSA

2y↑383

40 years old and still an absolute banger. Love it.

@perrywoodfine8703

2y↑14

63 years old for me and still listening to one of my Favourite B52's tunes.

@WhiteHippoUSA

2y↑16

@@perrywoodfine8703 I meant the age of the song but yes, this song hits for fans of all ages. No doubt about it. =)

@farmyardflavours

1y↑5

i listen to it constantly . i love them

@j.c.9784

1y↑2

It's great

@sodium9920

47w↑2

60 yo and still dancing in my office to this, JUST rocks

@lazybelphegore6748

22w↑19

Oh my gosh -that little instrumental break when they stand still and Cindy slowly turns around and for awhile she’s just standing there looking at her brother, for a few moments. I’m wondering what she was thinking. I was so saddened when I heard he died, I know it must have broken her heart. I didn’t expect them to go on as a band after whammy. But I am so, so glad they did.
We love you Ricky, Rock on in Heaven because it’s going to be a party when we get there!

@XenoGaming-ow2ks

16w↑2

tf you mean "we" i am not gonna be there

@benniebarrow348

4w↑1

God I miss those days when life could be eclectic and fun . We have all truly lost our happy energy.

@geraldineoconnor9358

4w↑2

We sure have

@unbenicoli1

40w↑10

It´s about the desire to regain a lost love. The lyrics describe a woman who misses her partner and would do anything to be together again, even offering gifts like fish, candy and everything she has in her hand. The woman feels dizzy from the situation and feels that if she does not recover her man soon, she will drown in her pain. The song is a mixture of nostalgia, desire, and desperation to recover a lost lover. Good song. Love it.

@theoriginalkanyetwitty

39w

You are an idiot. 30 seconds of research would find that Cindy herself has said this song was about a girl who's boyfriend was eaten by a shark and comes to the beach each day to bargain with the shark. Take your pretentious bullshit elsewhere.

@animalfujiwara2960

3y↑27

Fred Schneider putting in work

@MilkAndCornbreadd

8y↑1.8K

In my opinion, this is B-52's best track by far out of their entire music catalog!

@toddpickens8513

7y↑18

This, and "Summer of Love". But then, THIS.

@manuellopez1956

7y↑20

Best by far

@Deemoid76

7y↑23

Agreed! Always been my favorite

@charlesveg

7y↑34

And "Dirty Back Road," but yes, THIS! :)

@clarkliberty1110

7y↑51

Then again,Wild Planet is just a great album.

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@deborahgaucher

1y↑16

Oh my God, Cindy Wilson's catharsis is so complete here. And I want her dress so badly. It's sooooo cute. Amazing song.

@THEOLDMOVIESHACK

Absolutely banging tune ......I've played this since the early 80s and still love it

@stevieG.

4y↑808

This was so ahead of it's time - Just brilliant, even in 2022

@alanroberts7916

4y↑20

They were just kids.

@centralscrutinizer9591

4y↑10

the lyrics.......how they changed them up was genius, you never knew what was next. So simple, but so complex.

@raboratory

4y↑3

https://youtu.be/bVXfkG7q_0s?t=331

@rodrigomoura171

4y↑24

The first time that I heard it I thought it was a indie band from the 00s

@paulacrevaux5730

4y↑11

Not ahead of time, just talent....that artists don't really have these days.

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@theWUisCOMINthru

2y↑90

Two of the most gorgeous female musicians of all time. And I don’t care what you say, Cindy’s teeth make her all the more stunning… it just fits her personality and image, especially in this song. Imperfections are beautiful.

@johngalush8790

Wabi sabi puts me at ease. I'd bang either one of them. Good eye.

@andreasmith9261

2y↑1

I noticed she had unique teeth but they look different later on. Did she get them changed?

@luisneitzke106

52w↑1

Cindy's gorgeous! Always been. I love her eyes and teeth. Unique woman.

@Rocinante1963

46w↑1

Cindy is beautiful in all her looks.

@hunior89

44w↑1

So agree!

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@Acap350

1y↑123

Absolutely the best band during that generation. Amazing!!!!

@370JDUB

1y↑13

I never liked them in the 80’s. Now I’m just realizing they were musical genius’

@cycleoflife565

1y↑7

Their music doesn’t age. Actually it gets better over the years.

@fatdaddy1996

They aren't Joy division or Talking heads, but definitely a great band.

@Acap350

1y↑1

@@fatdaddy1996 totally different music all three

@Acap350

1y↑1

@@fatdaddy1996 and generations after generation love LOVE SHACK...not my favorite but they have stood the test of time. Love TALKING HEADS too

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@whosoever9198

2y↑214

Been a fan since 1978. This song is in the top 3 of my favorites. It is haunting, sultry, sexy, and so many other things. It paved the way for other new wave groups like The Cure, Echo and the Bunnymen, and Siouxee, and others to do songs like these.

@tonyb7395

2y↑7

Not true

@JesusFerbrando

1y↑2

I hear a ton of post-punk 2001 influence in this like The Strokes, Interpol and even newer bands like Beach Fossils owe to that driving crunchy slapping rhythm. Fuckin' Fire!

@whosoever9198

1y↑3

@@tonyb7395 please explain.

@tonyb7395

1y↑7

@@whosoever9198 there may have been bands influenced by the B-52’s but not the three bands you named.

@whosoever9198

1y↑8

@@tonyb7395 I hear you. But I didn’t say “influenced”. I said “paved the way”. They opened the door for those bands to walk in.

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@jayrox40

7y↑271

The B 52's are immortal.

@TheRealCaptainFreedom

6y↑3

Jason C Except the AIDS casualty drummer.

@thekinginthenorth989

6y↑9

Captain Freedom You mean Ricky Wilson, the original guitarist for the band.

@TheRealCaptainFreedom

Gerardo Reyes Okay, guitarist. I knew his name but he’ll always be “Aidsy McAidsface” or “The Other Gay Guy In The B-52s” to me.

@thekinginthenorth989

6y↑12

Captain Freedom Wow you are disgusting. Please grow up. You are talking about someone who's passed away.

@TheRealCaptainFreedom

Gerardo Reyes Just a prank bro. But seriously, Hitler is dead too, so joking about him is also off-limits?

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@michaelbooth620

4y↑378

That is the most intense tambourine performance I have ever seen

@sheilaswegler4859

4y↑1

I'm partial to this other tambourine player. Goes a little wild when he switches to harmonica, and at the end he plays both at once. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=8EbLlgKFk9c

@josemap.ignacio1194

Try Pete Townsend in The Who's Baba O' Reilly.

@kazoostu

3y↑1

Intense? Deft and light handed...maybe.

@onlydebra4580

Haha

@robbelk6465

He was throwing down!

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@rse1113

32w↑34

I’ve grown to absolutely love this band. They sounded like no one before them and no one who’s come after them could match them. I’ve always lovingly referred to The B-52s as the musical equivalent to a John Waters film: kitschy, retro, and 9,000% one of a kind.

@michellefalleur960

28w↑5

Brilliant comment x

@pzakp311

2y↑28

Cindy in the cute black dress and with smokey eyes is a real heartbreaker. Dancing barefooted is making it really hard not to sigh…

@briandunn6157

4y↑155

She’s a frickn GODESS!

@Potandthekettle

4y↑10

She reminds me of Susan Sarandon

@vitus33

4y↑1

Yes!!!! You beat me to it.

@charlesodell804

3y↑8

I prefer to think of her as an exceptionally talented and adorable musician.

@70sChangedtheWorld

@@Potandthekettle i can see it -

@IFHorus

7y↑2K

That does it, I'm taking up the tambourine.

@barrypfost2963

6y↑21

Screw the stones ,im watching this 2 girls ,verses 4 ugly memfers, back in 1980!

@brianfergus839

6y↑22

Ha! Fred is like Mr. Superfluous in this number

@govetter

6y↑22

That does it! I'm growing a 'porn-stache'', again. <giggle>

@seivaDsugnA

5y↑20

I'm pretty good at rhythm tambourine and the odd solo, but I'd love to play lead... Practice, practice, practice. I'm getting an electric tambourine so I can play anytime without disturbing the neighbors.

@vimtokenny

5y↑5

nice 1

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@soshegames2084

1y↑44

I absolutely love this song, this and Dance this mess around are my two favourites. Best band ever, so underrated.

@michellefalleur960

28w↑3

... everybody goes to parties ... !

@dabeage

47w↑11

Geezus, were we ever that young? It still hits me now, like it did then. Thanks for all the music and memories....

@richardnevillewalker672

3y↑68

Ricky's guitar licks on this are just brilliant.

@peteywheatstraws4909

2y↑6

He could do no wrong, in my opinion. One of the baddest ever.

@frankwhite3214

3y↑178

Never has anyone tried so little to be cool. It is so natural to her, someone that comfortable with themselves is a very rare traight, best smile ever. Braces.....no chance....I'm good she says...one of my favorite girls ever
Love love love her. The other chics star trek voices are super cool. Cindy's overall flavor is to dream for

@terryh8421

3y↑4

your so right!

@4465Vman

3y↑4

agreed

@printisdead1983

3y↑3

I concur. Also THIS SONG IS AMAZING. I KMOW THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE NEW WAVE. BUT THIS SOUNDS LIKE OLD PUNK....LIKE ORIGINAL CURE AND STUFF LIKE WHEN PUNK WAS STILL FORMING AND STUFF....I KNOW ITS STUPID TO GIVE LABELS. BUT IT HELPS HUMANS ORGANIZE and make sense of things

@Foxtrot1967

3y↑2

They said Freddie Mercury could sing like he did because of his teeth

@richmoreno9938

Absolutely love her performance here. Also her beautiful eyes and overbite which only add to her unique beauty. 💔

@violetdreams1799

2y↑57

this is actually my favorite B-52 song and every once in awhile i need to hear it again ❤️

@michellefalleur960

29w↑1

Same, couldn't agree more , it's Fantastic , she seems to pour her heart and soul into this xx

@liseb.4613

4w↑1

They never got fully appreciated imho. I love them and this song is one of their best.

@paulmc3457

3y↑100

Absolutely one of the most innovative bands that nobody has ever tried to duplicate, because they know it can't be done! 😆🙋👌👍👏👏👏

@sharksport01

Lots of people have tried. Fetchin Bones, SCOTS, Voice of the Beehive... thats just a few.

@darkwitnesslxx

Check ouf a Japanese band called The Plastics. Were doing this same thing from about 77 to 83. The Japanese claim they were BEFORE the B52s. But it is true that David Byrne, of the Talking Heads, and the b52s helped The Plastics release two US albums in 1980 and 81. If you like the B52s you'll like them too.

@101Volts

@@darkwitnesslxx The Plastics formed in 1976, as did The B-52s, so they started at about the same time. But I don't think their guitar parts sound anywhere near the same. I'm not saying they're "bad," I can listen just fine, but they sound more like XTC's "Drums and Wires" album.

The point is that guitar parts in B-52s songs are usually far more minimalist, while having hints of some unusual chords on one guitar - chords that try appearing like they're 2 different guitars instead of 1, even though 3 of their early songs from the first 2 albums had 2 guitars. And I say that as a fan of both early B-52s songs, and XTC.

Kinda interesting that all 3 bands had officially formed in 1976.

@turbomustang84

3y↑41

I thought this band was just fluff and cheese until I paid more attention to Ricky Wilson's guitar playing.....
He was like no one else ...
What a great loss it was when he left us way too soon

@loulagramoula

3y↑2

The B-52s. Musically genius, unique and fun! Love them.

@bradleyfarrow1998

I love this song, I think Cindy’s voice is so raw and vulnerable. It’s really awesome

@paulmetheny2126

5w↑1

Been a FAN since they started the band. Nothing can compare to this group, and they complement one another. Thanks for giving us this little treasure.❤❤❤

@OMGIluvthatsong

3y↑119

this song is so hauntingly good! I'm literally obsessed with it right now, especially this video. Cindy Wilson is such a babe in this!

@JTV84

same here

@deliaguzman1138

5y↑11

Fred's cardio is AMAZING--dude's not even breathing hard after all that jumping and dancing. And his tambo is ON POINT.

@troylowe814

5y↑1

Fred went to the Elwood Blues School of Dance

@pmimagery1295

51w↑20

I love how Cindy gives Fred a long look before she sparks up! She's like , this is really my song!? And Fred is totally committed to being Cindy's Tamborine player and backup dancer. Someway into the song Cindy gives a long loving look at her brother, Ricky.😂🤣😍

@pcerritos

46w

Disfunction. Carpenter family vibes.

@steveg4334

26w↑11

Best live concert I ever went to. 1982 Riverside Calif.
Everyone just danced from start to end. Then it continued on in the car park.
60% of the crowd seemed to be female, many dressed in Beehive wigs mini dresses etc. Awesome night.

@Pizdamate

8y↑273

This is by far their best song. Cindy's singing immortalizes it.

@gavinlantry1227

this one and Topaz as well !

@ceebitch

6y↑1

Totally agree brilliant

@js7un165

5y↑3

It expresses the emotions of a teen-age girl perfectly.

@wendybauman8611

4y↑1

Pizdamate
I love- “Dance this mess Around”. It’s right up there with this one!

@Retroscoop

4y↑1

If this is their best song, that's really not a good sign at all.

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@Novotny72

3y↑129

I'd never heard this before, now I'm obsessed with it.

@jefflorenz4666

3y↑4

This is killer dude saw them at the us

@laurenmccullough8838

3y↑13

Same. I'm not as familiar with older B-52's other than "Rock Lobster." I freaking love this.

@ceebitch

3y↑3

Me too

@angelodidonna2047

3y↑3

Ditto

@nicollyfarao2401

2y↑1

Really? Why?👏👏😰

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@firefox71

35w↑5

Cindy kills this one. So good

@plev10

1y↑19

This song is wonderful. It's happy, sad, makes me smile and cry. God bless the B52s.

@AntVik1

4y↑217

As a young man in 1979, new wave music held nothing for me, Led Zep etc was my world, but the B-52s and more accurately this tune, opened my ears to a whole new universe of music. You cannot stop your foot tapping to this classic intro I still love my Zep, but my music collection became a whole lot richer because of this band, because it taught me to have fun, 41 years later countless copies of tapes and cds later, this never leaves my car.
This comment was meant for Planet Claire, just noticed it was for the autoplay song afterwards.

@TheEscapeEngine

4y↑6

Indeed,if I play this for you and you are like "meh" it's time for me to reavaluate our friendship.

@noroar3258

cool story bro

@ellococt

Wow

@henryrapoport8608

4y↑2

Zep is f*ing awesome!

@RoeserFan1

4y↑7

Same here Anthony. I was Zep, BOC, Sabs, Rush but liked these guys right away, in large part due to the edgy rhythm guitar work.

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@pepperandrews3483

2y↑17

I can’t agree more with all the comments, the B52’s were unique and a class act, loved them. Cindy is still the coolest girl around. I bought this when i was young, fresh faced, fit, cool and pretty good looking as we all were. Thanks for the upload.

@e.j.keeley1899

1y↑11

I love seeing Ricky on guitar and Keith on drums. I miss this original lineup so much. RIP Ricky we miss you. Your sister Cindy was awesome on these vocals.

@stevepope6095

2y↑4

4 nights ! One balcony , one 11th row center front , one Pit in front of Fred , Athens 11th row last ticket. 😳 it's going to be a blast , with a huge sadness after Athens show, I have been to almost 20 or more concerts of the B's s since 1981 Fox Theater Atlanta. No one will ever fill their shoes , no one ever has . Never ever going to because band with such a style of their own like them and kindness they have had with all their fundraising , Peta etc. One of a kind. We need a museum in Athens Ga.

@knowhere60

😭

@ghostofreagan3181

7y↑66

those two girls voices compliment each other SO WELL, the best I've ever heard

@smileymoji3417

6y↑258

I've played this song like twelve times in a row She has me hypnotized.

@rodrigopoppe

6y↑11

join the club

@richardcoles2432

5y↑5

Brilliant isn't it.

@robdrich8556

because you have the brain of a flea.

@EmmaGodLovesTruth95

It is hypnotisting you... The illumianti makes all our pop music.

@margaretwright2410

4y↑1

me too.

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@ethanoreilly2002

1y↑4

Fred along with Davy Jones knows how to play a fire tambourine!!

@storkonstage

41w↑6

My goodness. Memories. The sexiest voice of the eighties. That girl is out of this world, so pretty, sexy, mysterious, fun, stylish, like a dream. These electronic clapping sounds gave me such a kick when I played the record on my parents stereo equipment as loud as possible after school. Cindy on bare feet on stage is the essence of erotics. Epic band, epic sound that I will never forget. Thank you B-52's!

@XenoGaming-ow2ks

16w

this was super uncomfortable to read

@brightstar1212

2y↑17

How sad for Cindy, and all the band, when Ricky died. For Cindy, not only a bandmate, a big brother. I remember them well in this period, very few bands could come near to their talent, and they really struck a chord to us 'alternative' lot. There has always been a huge element of fun in their music, but Cindy really gets across heartbreak in this song. Their lyrics are spot-on

@anthonyzav3769

8y↑69

i could hug her forever for the dance at the end

@neildhan

8y↑9

Yeah. Too right. It's the cutest!

@1972CB350

7y↑6

yeah, i but i was huggin at first sight.

@user-dp9pb5ml7y

12w↑6

Started listening to then right from the start. First album as a teen in the 70's. Now at 61 I still can't get enough of them. By Far my all time favorite Band ! ❤

@sodium9920

11w

61 here also , still listing still rocking.

@yanceyrobertson2414

39w↑7

This is the coolest video. Cindy Wilson just tears it up! I grew up in Athens but never met her. She's 2 years older than me and went to Clarke Central and I went to Cedar Shoals. Athens was a great place to grow up in.

@elldre3

3y↑46

They gave a free concert under the Gateway Arch in St. Louis in 2004. Fred did the frug all over the stage, Cindy and Kate shimmied in sync like mad, and Keith stood in the corner of the stage playing guitar like a tall cool daddy in black with shades on.

Priceless memory, indeed.

@beerdrinkingben2254

3y↑9

I love that fred is just dancing and playing tambourine .

@refoliation

cant catch him giving 95% lol

@PaulAGangi

They had more popular songs, but this is one of their best. Can’t get enough even 40 plus years later 🙌🙌

@stevehix1656

1y↑3

Cindy and Kate are the smokin hot babes from the 60s love both of them.

@SpendLoudNite

3y↑25

i had such a huge crush on cindy's voice when i was a kid. i vividly remember wishing she was singing about me.

@shawnweaver7797

3y↑12

please children of the future, bring this style of music back (give me back my music)

@KulisVibes

19 y.o. guy here and i love this band but i am afraid that this style of music is pretty dead in my generation...

@KulisVibes

@EmbleerHomba ok i give a look thx :)

@KulisVibes

3y↑1

@EmbleerHomba i checked it out :) that first one you reccomended was good :D thanks for tips

@michellefalleur960

29w↑10

I Literally can listen to this over & over & over again, on a loop, Never tire of it Love it So much xx

@Ninzumecha

23w↑1

I’m doing exactly that at the moment, just can’t stop hitting play again

@user-hw2uq1wc1d

7w↑1

Both of these women were just great singers. Especially together.

@chrisgrace1267

4y↑46

I could watch her sing and dance all day

@alexkx8599

3y↑130

This is much better than people think, know, and or realize.

@brianwolters7560

3y↑4

I never knew about this video until I discovered it a year ago and now it is my favorite B-52's song and video. The dancing and movements along make this hard to turn away from.

@Sadness57

3y↑2

I could do the music to this exactly on garage band in 2 hours playing every instrument but drums. It’s minimal. You think this is good? Go listen to Toto Africa / Rosanna there is so much going on in those songs your head spins

@alexkx8599

3y↑1

@@Sadness57 I love Toto! Nothing changes what I said...

@KrashyKharma

3y↑3

@@Sadness57 Complexity does not equal good.

Toto is great, but has nothing to do with whether this or any less apparently complex song is also great.

Also, literally any music can be made in a short time on GarageBand/fruity loops/reason/et cetera. That's the point of DAWs... There's nothing Toto did that can't be replicated extremely easily in a DAW.

Someone literally made Toto's Africa with note blocks on Minecraft.

@LSBBD

I don't think so, I just realized I know it isn't.

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@timburr4453

7w↑1

I've always loved the B52's unique sound

@blc2103

9w↑1

I used to DJ at clubs and parties in the early 80s, and this song was an underground smash hit in all of the cool/progressive night clubs all over America.

@wildh0rse1

4y↑78

2:00 heartbreaking, looking at her own brother who'd be dead in 5 yrs. Cindy you are wonderful, I can watch you dance all day. Ricky, we miss you, rip......

@soyeldiego4878

6y↑77

Cindy is such a cutie! She can pass for Agent 99 in Get Smart. Love how Kate moves playing the synthesizer.

@robertlee7412

5y↑4

You pegged her for Agent 99 !! Never thought of that until now !! Dead ringer !

@bingcollins6029

Cindy Wilson meets Barbara Feldon ?!? That would be a meeting of the minds!!!

@charlesodell804

She is a world class cutie! So is Kate. These two have so much talent that if they ever got too close to each other they would reach critical mass and cause an atomic explosion.

@MsUrsulaHitler

30w↑6

I've had this song swirling around in my head for decades. Her voice is so pure and aching that I always took this for one of their more serious songs, but I recently looked up the lyrics and she's offering to give her man fish and candy! It's so simple and childlike it's funny, but it's also sad in a whole other way. She's so desperate that she's throwing candy at this guy. She'll give him everything she has in her hand!

@michellefalleur960

29w↑2

-- I always thought she was offering those things to the new woman in his life, .. to entice her to give him back !!

@MsUrsulaHitler

29w↑1

@@michellefalleur960 Yeah, that's probably the scenario. I'm just boggling that I had the song so wrong, for so long. I thought she was belting out something like, "How could you think, I'd give you my heart?" You know, the kind of line you might expect in a more traditional breakup song. But she's actually hollering, "I'll give you fish! I'll give you candy!"

@eddiewilson4559

1y↑15

I'm so obsessed with Cindy.. Since the 80's.. this song always renews my love for her voice

@retrobram

6y↑31

Why is it that I just realize now how advanced musically and innovative the B-52's were? I was a fan in the 80's and got into their party fun and campiness but seemed to have overlooked the real musicality. They are brilliant! Even today, their music is so fresh. Also, I want to go back in time and marry Cindy Wilson and then I would be more than happy to grow old with her.

@Catman-ke2dx

5y↑2

yeah I would go across time for her too!

@slyslaughter5115

They listened to a lot of Nino Rota and different kinds of music, and it influenced them.

@charlesodell804

I want Kate.

@1j007zm

2y↑206

I've always been amazed how similar Cindy and Kate's voices are. They sound like vocal twins.

@sharksport01

2y↑30

They definitely can harmonize like noone else.

@myblacklab7

2y↑10

Well said - they are sublime.

@fiorellacutiolaza562

2y↑8

Exacto igualitas 👏👏👏👏lindas voces

@wjmascitello

2y↑5

I thought Kate did the secondary parts at the end; I'm sure that was the case at their concert at the Capitol Theater in Passaic. But in this video she doesn't they just dub in the other parts.

@nja3224

31w↑4

@@wjmascitello- Same thought about Kate, who in her own rights, can belt it out with the best of them. Throw these two together, and it’s just so fantastic.

@BenjWarrant

20w↑7

Listen to that drum beat. Glorious.

@QuintTheSharker

2y↑6

How can anyone not like the b52’s?

@austinfrazier7325

3y↑26

I love so many things about this. Especially at the end when she is like “F it, I’m done lip syncing...I’m just gonna dance”

@armandocardona4478

5y↑322

PLEEEEASE GOD, PLEASE TELL ME IT HASN'T BEEN NEARLY 40 YEARS SINCE THIS SONG CAME OUT!!!! BUT IT WAS ONLY YESTERDAY I WAS 20 AND IN COLLEGE AND THIS STUFF WAS PLAYING ALL DAY LONG ON THE RADIO!!!! AND WHERE THE HECK DOES TIME GO?????

@paularrowsmith9376

4y↑26

@PeckyThePigeon harsh ,getting older is fine if you can look back and be proud, something you may struggle with

@NelsonClick

4y↑17

Armando. This is God. It has not been 40 years. This is still playing on the radio. You are still in college. Wake up! Wake up! Wake up Armando......Did you study for that test? No? Go back to sleep and dream that it's 2020.

@seandarcy7651

4y↑6

She looks like a thin version of Lilly Allen but can sing 😀

@misstekhead

4y↑4

It happens. Embrace it. Know that you have stories and memories related to all the great music released in those days. Nostalgia doesn’t need to be upsetting.