The B-52's are an American rock band that formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia… Read Full Bio ↴The B-52's are an American rock band that formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia, United States. A major part of the new wave scene, the band started out as Fred Schneider (vocals), Kate Pierson (vocals, organ), Cindy Wilson (vocals, bongos), Ricky Wilson (guitar), and Keith Strickland (drums). After Ricky Wilson died in 1985, Strickland replaced him as a guitarist. They're perhaps best known for their 1978 single "Rock Lobster" and their 1989 pop smash "Love Shack".

The name comes from the bouffant wigs that are part of the band's distinctive look, worn by singers Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson. Along with Wilson and Pierson, fellow vocalist Fred Schneider, drummer (and later guitarist) Keith Strickland, and guitarist Ricky Wilson (Cindy's older brother) formed the band after a drunken night at a Chinese restaurant. They shared a passion for mixing and matching older styles with a partying, good-time public image, which set them apart from many staid 70s contemporaries.

Their sound is particularly marked by the vocals of Wilson and Pierson, with Kate singing in a slightly deeper voice, along with the generally monotone or spoken-word vocals of Schneider. Aside from their vocals, the band also had a unique New Wave sound that was a combination of 50s and 60s dance music and surf rock, and the unusual guitar-string tunings utilized by Ricky Wilson. Although a clear part of said movement, their music was more experimental than most new wave groups, indulging in all manner of odd vocal and synthesizer effects. The B-52's created a quirky dance vibe that became very popular and their tours have been successful for decades.

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Song For A Future Generation
The B-52's Lyrics

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Wanna be the ruler of the galaxy?
Wanna be the king of the universe?
Let's meet and have a baby now!
Wanna be the empress of fashion?
Wanna be the president of Moscow?
Let's meet and have a baby now!

La! La! La! La! La!

La! La! La! La! La!
La! La! La! La! La!
La! La! La! La! La!

Hey, I'm Fred the Cancerian from New Jersey
I like collecting records and exploring the cave of the unknown!

Hello, I'm Cindy, I'm a Pisces and I like Chihuahuas and Chinese noodles!

Wanna be first lady of infinity?
Wanna be the nicest guy on earth?
Let's meet and have a baby now!

La! La! La! La! La!
La! La! La! La! La!
La! La! La! La! La!
La! La! La! La! La!
Now! Now!
Now! Now!
Now! Now!
Now! La! La! La! La! La!

Hi, my name is Ricky and I'm a Pisces
I love computers and hot tamales

Hey, I'm Kate and I am a Taurus
I love tomatoes and black-capped chickadees

Hey, my name is Keith and I'm a Scorpio from Athens, GA and I like to find the essence from within

Wanna be the captain of the Enterprise?
Wanna be the king of the Zulus?
Let's meet and have a baby now!
Wanna be the daughter of Dracula?
Wanna be the son of Frankenstein?
Let's meet and have a baby now!

Wanna be mother-father? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Daughter-son, captain? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Wanna be ruler-king and empress? (ooh, ooh, ooh)

Wanna be mother-father? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Daughter-son, captain? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Wanna be ruler-king and empress? (ooh, ooh, ooh)

Wanna be mother-father? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Daughter-son, captain? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Wanna be ruler-king and empress? (ooh, ooh, ooh)

Wanna be mother-father? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Daughter-son, captain? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Wanna be ruler-king and empress? (ooh, ooh, ooh)

Wanna be mother-father? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Daughter-son, captain? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Wanna be ruler-king and empress? (ooh, ooh, ooh)

Wanna be mother-father? (ooh, ooh, ooh)

Daughter-son, captain? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Wanna be ruler-king and empress? (ooh, ooh, ooh)

Overall Meaning

The B-52's Song for a Future Generation is a fun and quirky song that reflects the band's quirky and eclectic style. The lyrics are playful and ask the listener if they want to become rulers, presidents, empresses, kings, and captains of the universe. The singers introduce themselves and their zodiac signs, revealing their playful and unique personalities. The chorus is a call to action, urging the listener to meet and have a baby now, suggesting that through the combining of personalities and perspectives, a new generation of rulers and leaders can arise.

The song is full of irony and satire, highlighting the absurdity of wanting to rule the universe or become the president of Moscow. At the same time, it's a celebration of individuality and the endless possibilities within each person. By combining different personalities and perspectives, the song suggests that new and exciting things can happen, and that the future is full of possibilities.

Overall, the song is a fun and playful celebration of individuality and the endless possibilities of the future. It encourages listeners to embrace their quirks and differences and to boldly pursue their dreams, no matter how absurd or unlikely they may seem.

Line by Line Meaning

Wanna be the ruler of the galaxy?
Do you have ambitions to rule over everything in the galaxy?

Wanna be the king of the universe?
Do you dream of being the king of everything in existence?

Let's meet and have a baby now!
Let's join together and create new life to fulfill our aspirations.

Wanna be the empress of fashion?
Do you desire to be the most influential figure in the world of fashion?

Wanna be the president of Moscow?
Do you aspire to hold the highest political office in Moscow?

La! La! La! La! La!
An expression of joyous, carefree exuberance.

Hey, I'm Fred the Cancerian from New Jersey
Introducing oneself with their astrological sign and place of origin.

I like collecting records and exploring the cave of the unknown!
Sharing one's interests and passions with others.

Hello, I'm Cindy, I'm a Pisces and I like Chihuahuas and Chinese noodles!
Another introduction, expressing one's astrological sign and favorite things.

Wanna be first lady of infinity?
Do you desire to hold the most powerful position in all of existence?

Wanna be the nicest guy on earth?
Do you wish to be universally known as the kindest person on the planet?

Now! Now! Now! Now!
An urgent call to action, to seize the moment and fulfill one's desires.

Hi, my name is Ricky and I'm a Pisces
Another introduction of oneself with astrological sign.

I love computers and hot tamales
Sharing one's favorite things and hobbies.

Hey, I'm Kate and I am a Taurus
Another introduction of oneself with astrological sign.

I love tomatoes and black-capped chickadees
Sharing one's favorite foods and hobbies.

Hey, my name is Keith and I'm a Scorpio from Athens, GA and I like to find the essence from within
Another introduction of oneself with astrological sign, place of origin and philosophy of life.

Wanna be the captain of the Enterprise?
Do you dream of being the leader of the most famous starship in history?

Wanna be the king of the Zulus?
Do you aspire to be the most powerful leader of the Zulu people?

Wanna be the daughter of Dracula?
Do you want to be associated with the famous fictional vampire Dracula?

Wanna be the son of Frankenstein?
Do you desire to be linked with the infamous Frankenstein monster?

Wanna be mother-father? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Do you want to be both the mother and father, taking on every responsibility?

Daughter-son, captain? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Do you desire to take on multiple roles, such as being both a daughter and son and also a captain?

Wanna be ruler-king and empress? (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Do you dream of being the ultimate power, holding all the titles and authority?

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CINDY WILSON, FRED SCHNEIDER, KATE PIERSON, KEITH STRICKLAND, RICKY WILSON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@JeremyStricklandEdit

2y↑69

There are just so many little things to love about this video.

"Chinese noodalls"
Fred in glasses
Keith dissapears
Kate flips off her shoe
Fred not wanting to fool anyone into thinking he could play that keyboard
Ricky loves computers

Just one of the best videos/songs.

All comments from YouTube:

@HJohn-xn9ub

46w↑27

As a member of the future generation, thanks for the song.

@wolfgang7319

4y↑431

The B-52's were the epitome of fun, camp, quirk, originality and wholly unforgettable.

@Tamar-sz8ox

3y↑5

Well said 👍💕❤️💜

@otisroseboro2837

3y↑5

Yes i agree

@darrylwiggins1156

3y↑6

You called it.They were good.

@ncsnvrs

3y↑4

Both Visually and musically pleasing in all those ways

@Delivery_Boy_Roy

3y↑1

They’d still be doing performances if it weren’t for COVID you know. 😉

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@JeremyStricklandEdit

2y↑69

@j.c.9784

1y↑2

I mean.. right?!? It has everything! Plus fun..

@raivenneny

4y↑393

Hi, I'm Deb and I'm a Capricorn. I'm ready to timehop & get away from COVID.

@harryputang5352

3y↑3

You're a goat too..👋

@Tamar-sz8ox

3y↑8

😂😂😂

@nankerphelge3771

3y↑11

Hi I'm Nanker and I'm a Billie Goat. Climb aboard and we'll sail to Atlantis.

@discodirk48

@@harryputang5352 you do know that goat stands for Satan?

@martinagoldstein121

2y↑3

Also a Capricorn, lol! I remember buying this album (vinyl) in Tijuana shopping with my mom in the 80's!

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@bandfromtheband9445

3y↑257

The nicest band I've ever had the pleasure to hang out with backstage! They all were so friendly and accommodating after playing a sold-out show here in San Francisco on the "Cosmic Thing" tour. Ricky, of course was no longer here. They kept giving me beer after beer and they just liked talking to me and my partner, Louie that night. They signed my CD, which was kind of a novelty back in the day because a bunch of people had them signing their 12 inch album! The fact that I brought my CD with me seemed to really amuse them (CD's were still very new at the time)! My backstage pass is still plastered on my CD! Super nice people!!!

@galaxytrio

3y↑4

Lovely

@Idontknowmaybebob

2y↑14

Man… that would be cool, especially since they drank with you. I like A LOT of music, across various genres, but if I could sell my soul to spend 1 evening hanging out & drinking with one musician/band, hand down B52’s. Man that would be so awesome.

@williamsmith6398

2y↑6

@@Idontknowmaybebob first piece of music I purchased was the rock lobster cassette back around 1990.

@SaintVodou

2y↑7

What a great experience. I’m glad they were good people. It’s always disappointing when some name or another turns out to be rude/ lecherous/ racist/ sexist in person; that behavior is somehow more offensive coming from someone who’s had every advantage thrown at them.

@albierees8408

2y↑4

Sounds awesome, nice that they didn't let fame go to their head and accommodated their fans

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@Vejur9000

4y↑326

The B52’s were all about having fun, being a kid, and expressing your inner weirdness.

Genius. Great group.

@fabclark123

3y↑7

fun? the message in this song is deeply serious - "future generation, you were created without love, on the shallowest of reasons, by a generation of idiots. good luck."

@burpitola

3y↑9

@@fabclark123 yes, but it was done in a fun way. how can you deny that this is a fun song?

@otisroseboro2837

3y↑1

Yes i agree

@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq

2y↑2

Astrologically, they are a mostly water-sign band. I love the water signs, even though I am a Libra.

@kandyapple8573

I love ❤️ this song I workout to it I rock out to it it’s a great song to do some rocking out to and the lyrics are a hoot .

@sarahturner1177

4y↑12

Hi. I'm Sarah and I am a Taurus and I just learned how to play this song on my piano keyboard just by playing around with the keys without a music sheet. :)

@jonzglen7650

8y↑872

One of the most under rated groups of all time. All their music is fantastic

@user-cs9of2xd2d

8y↑6

You got that right. Have you seen them live?

@jonzglen7650

8y↑2

+Peter Wulf saddly no, not yet

@user-cs9of2xd2d

8y↑10

+Jon Z Glen I've seen them 3xs I think. Last time in Myrtle Beach at House of Blues. I waited with some other fans near their your bus. They were going to meet us, but one of their technicians had gone to the emergency room because a light fell on his head. Hopefully I'll get another chance to meet them. Ive had a crush on Cindy Wilson for a long time. I just love her eyes.

@phoenixarchangel5082

8y↑17

HELL YES.
There are only a handful of bands that are so monumentally original that they pretty much break the mold from anyone ever trying to sound like them.

(the doors, the moody blues, the sisters of mercy, clutch, mr. bungle, etc)

You CANNOT LISTEN TO THE B-52S AND HAVE A BAD TIME.
It is just impossible.

@Johnnywhamo

7y↑25

Jon......seriously HOW are they in ANYWAY underrated? Their music has top charted all over the world, they've sold 10's of million of albums, they are recognized universally as the early creators of the New Wave genre, they have been recognized as influencing a generation's musical styling and you're suggesting they are.....underrated. Underrated and genius, the two of most miss and overused words on youtube.

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@jasoncollins1702

5y↑86

That keyboard solo scene is one of the most profound examples of Art in all of Western civilization. It's beautiful. "Whammy!" is an underrated LP.

@ketviin

46w↑1

Long Live Whammy!

@pgknippel

34w↑1

I felt a ‘tip of the hat’ to Kraftwerk during that, visually…but maybe I’m reaching. Just a beautiful video, and adorable lyrics.

@DzhelsominoAndTsoppino

18w↑1

Whammy is my fav album i even have it on vinyl and its signed by fred

@craigcampbell8560

2y↑289

This song is the perfect example of when weirdness and brilliance can be one in the same. Is this song weird? Absolutely. Is this song also brilliant? Absolutely! No band has ever embraced their inner weirdness like the B52's, which is one of the reasons their music is unforgettable and completely unique. NO band has ever sounded anything like them, and no other band ever will.

@miagothful

2y↑4

U'r absolutely right,couldl't have used better words than U !

@jackcrane7853

2y↑7

It was no accident they were the favorite band of JOHN LENNON in his last years...

@codyco9992

2y↑5

Facts. They were the truly authentic.

@sir_john_hammond

1y↑4

idk I'd argue that DEVO is pretty similar.

@herchelleonwood7463

,''original'', or ,'' different'', would be a better words to use than weird. definitely unique as you say..

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@wallacebrender

3y↑6

Hello, my name is Wallace. I am 19 years old, I like music from the 70s - 80s, reading and alternative things. Thank you for making this song for me, I am delighted to meet you!

Z generation here!!

@roberthendrickson6505

3y↑4

I Landed on Planet Claire in 1980 and Never Left ! ❤️ The B52's

@willwill5679

8y↑7

'Wanna be 1st lady of infinity?'

Just superb.

@rayryeridge1565

7y↑16

Ricky Wilson is one of my all time favourite guitarists.Simple basics and supercatchy riffs

@djrich999

7y↑150

It's impossible not to smile while watching this.

@gabryaelharrisson9852

4y↑3

You are so right ! Sorry I'm 3 years late !

@JeanCarlosabc123

3y↑2

True!!

@gabrielledebourg2487

Unless you miss Rick, which is a very acceptable reason.

@drewfife5169

2y↑6

The social commentary encapsulated within the songs of many bands of this era is what I find missing in so much of today's music.

@trikkerman1

6y↑42

Keith's line still puts a smile on my face.

@vincemacek681

2y↑1

My friend Keith was also a big fan of that line.

@alexkx8599

51w

@@vincemacek681 I think you mean a different Keith?

@beckybramlett8892

5y↑21

Hi! I'm Becky, and I'm a Taurus. I like this song, and how fun it is!

@williamsmith6398

2y↑4

Them Cindy Wilson Shoulders wooo wee!❤️

@invincible1200s

1y↑17

This was the B-52's opening song when I saw them at the Greek Theater waaaaaaaaay back in 1983. It was such a fun show!

@rodrigochileno

32w↑5

Oh God, After 40 years I've just listened this jewel 😮
it s superb!

@systemichab

1y↑5

I follow The B-52's since1980: I love you!!!!

@BillBuchananFtw

2y↑12

The sheer level of creativity going on here on every level is so inspirational.

@empireentertainmentevents1353

4y↑22

B-52's are unusual...unique...not the common Band you see everywhere. This is what makes them so special.

@tacsmoker

4y↑7

agreed. they are quirky and very talented.

@mickeydrago9401

1y↑7

Cindy has the best moves, closer to dancing than the rest of them

@BettinaBalser

9y↑562

Ricky was such a doll. It wasn't too long after this that he left this world. Far too early.

@mariahscully6645

9y↑9

Yes,yes he was

@YouCantHoldOnTooLong

9y↑27

BettinaBalser Yeah, that was sad. However, Kate and Fred and Keith And Cindy along with the additional musicians in their band continued their music career and remained phenomenally successful! I especially loved the album Cosmic Thing. My favourite song from that album was Bushfire.

~Dutch

@BettinaBalser

9y↑16

YouCantHoldOnTooLong Mine is Deadbeat Club. Other favorites from that album are Dry County and Topaz :-)

@YouCantHoldOnTooLong

9y↑9

BettinaBalser All three of those songs are also tremendous favourites of mine! The B-52's are sensational!

~Dutch

@toyoscio

9y↑9

+BettinaBalser Today, Oct 12, it is 30 years since he died.

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@hnrbdrh

4y↑54

This song has always made me so happy. B52's is pure bliss!

@otisroseboro2837

3y↑2

Same here i have this on their greatest hits album i play this one here over & over that's how much i love it classic

@stephenbennett1643

2y↑2

My fave B52s song 👌

@alexkx8599

51w

@@otisroseboro2837 "Timecapsule", or a different one?

@Fatality84

6y↑38

I’m Fatality. I’m a Leo. I love 80s music and I’m a Chef.

@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary

4y↑24

Songs like this are why I fell in love with the B52s! The 80s early New Wave period was such a great time for creativity.

@mattwages7692

7y↑364

Hi I'm Matt and I'm a Virgo and I like Devo and The B-52's!

@RedZoneCLF

5y↑11

My kind of guy!

@clazza65

5y↑8

Count me in also. That's 3 of us

@TheFranksantana

5y↑19

Devo & B-52's, the best New Wave bands ever!

@broesph

me too!

@sec6059

5y↑1

good for you Matt! me too!

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@deadeye4520

7y↑273

This song never got the credit it deserved, truly one of their very best.

@RedZoneCLF

5y↑4

Yeah Boy/ Girl!

@sappypngn

5y↑9

I just discovered this song tonight; and I've been listening to the B-52's for a while now. I'm always elated for more B-52s

@spiderjuice9874

5y↑8

I have to agree; I keep coming back for another listen! This song is captivating - I can't escape its charms!

@swtv1754

5y↑5

This song and Legal Tender were on moderate rotation on MTV back when they were both new. Believe it or not, I knew these two songs before earlier ones like Rock Lobster and Private Idaho.

@charlesodell804

4y↑6

All their songs are their very best. If they ever did a bad one they never let me hear it.

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@MrX1026

4y↑19

The band nailed this. One of my favorite songs ever created.

@TaraTara-ld2xb

3y↑8

Underrated song from an underrated band. They are so unique. I think they're from another planet. Maybe planet Claire? 😉

@aa70queen01

4y↑4

Cindy has the coolest dance-slouch!

@StudioSappy

5y↑7

Hey I'm L.J. & I'm a Taurus from Australia. I have the same birthday as Kate & I love analogue synthesisers

@charlieevaristo-boyce1448

10y↑634

I am the future generation and this is for me

@guillemodred3938

5y↑28

Yeah! We have traveled to the future and you future people are pretty cool, crime is down and the gasoline never ran out. The future music seems to be going through a rough patch but I'm sure it will get better. Be sure to record your own time capsule for your own future generation - they show up sooner then you'd think.

@RedZoneCLF

5y↑11

Baby's are expensive though, but God bless and good luck!

@debidice593

5y↑15

Make us proud

@theothertroll

you can have that crap - la la la~

@ronniedoorzon1576

4y↑7

@@RedZoneCLF i never got married and have no children, so i always had money for my hobby's and going out each weekend for the past 30 years,
and i'm still alone but i can do whatever and whenever i please, and i'm not going to change that lifestyle for sure.

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@MonteQuz

7y↑4

Works of genius.
Thank you.

@senorsardonico6153

1y↑3

I was skeptical when I first heard about tomatoes and black-capped chickadees, but it has since become one of my favorite dishes. The tomatoes really help to bring out the chickadees’ flavor. Thanks, Kate!

@alexandrepaschoal9824

1y↑9

Love The B-52s from Brasil

@Shteve67

7y↑18

It's impossible to be in a bad mood when this song is on 😁
My two favorite moments are Cindy's "biography" and Kate kicking off her shoe when she's on the swing.
This and the video for Legal Tender, I swear Kate is channeling Connie Stevens.

@arthurb5803

4y↑70

What a cool idea! Each band member introduces themselves with their name and other information about them. How unique and forward thinking of the group to do that. Their songs always put me in a good mood.

@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq

It does remind me of the Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour. No less artistic quality here, this is amazing!

@Raughwe

2y↑4

And very, very silly. I feel like I’m partying with them on nearly every song.

@juanmccoy3066

1y↑3

Is it? It feels like they're making fun of pop music actually. It's a trope. And it's very random nearly all of them say they're pices and their favorite food.

It's just random silliness. I wouldn't call that forward thinking or even unique. Funny sure.

@gentillygirl545

2y↑12

What a flashback of being 16 and driving around New Orleans on a sunny day with my best friend from high school, totally dressed like the girls with clothes we bought at the thrift stores. If I was in a band, we would DEFINITELY cover this song! This song makes me happy!

@nickdryad

3y↑38

I can’t believe how amazing the production sounds. It’s a superb song.

@philmenges9887

2y↑2

The pure personification of *unique*! Literally, one of a kind.

@dylangatenby9928

5y↑44

The B-52's are definitely one of the best bands of this or a future generation!
Definitely unique.

@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq

Underrated, just like Sweden's ABBA.

@thiagobastos2756

43w

@@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq ABBA sold huge amounts of discs. They're not underrated at all.

@budmaynard5952

7y↑54

Ricky was my biggest celebrity crush ever. I loved their music the first time I heard Rock Lobster my freshman year of college in 79. I was totally devastated when Ricky died. It still makes me very sad whenever I think of him.

@bluraynation5188

6y↑6

Bud Maynard Ricky was so cute and sweet! And a little nervous too. I’ll miss him forever. He was sadly taken by the AIDS epidemic in the 80s.

@nickleggett2101

4y↑2

Love. Shark. Baby. Was. Drinking. Whiskey. Shots. And. Smoking. A. Joint. When. This. Song. Came. On. Radio. Then. Went. To. Work. Can. Still. See. Music. Video. In. My. Altered. Brain.

@ericpayne401

4y↑2

I get upset thinking about it

@greenbrown7776

3y↑2

I know just how you feel.

@seablue5

5y↑61

Somehow I just grow to love them more as time goes by. This song is great, a generation afterward.

@matthewwelch4305

3y↑3

Wanna be...the Captain of the Enterprise! 😄

@j.c.9784

We are getting old Lee. But B52s are timeless..

@daviddalie6376

9y↑48

a song way ahead of its time!

@patdonnelly9392

3y↑4

They should have started tinder, etc. They would have made a fortune!

@Bipbop66

3y↑5

Hence, song for a future generation....

@davidfarmer2193

1y↑3

Happy heavenly 70th birthday, Ricky Wilson.

@LeRoySL-nk4hp

38w↑6

I'd go back to the 1980's in a heartbeat! Long live the B-52's!

@deadmanswife3625

26w

Me too but I can't I'm in the basement with heavy equipment and jelly jars

@LeRoySL-nk4hp

25w

@@deadmanswife3625 Printing dead presidents?

@Skycladatdusk78

14w↑2

Hi I'm Justin from Kentucky and I'm Aquarius, I like loud guitars and Icelandic Sunsets.

@learjet7491

8y↑82

Yes! One of my all-time favorite bands! What I love and appreciate about them most, they are all ways FUN, CHEERFUL, FULL OF POSITIVE ENERGY AND ALWAYS A GOOD MESSAGE! aside from being absolutely unique, stylish and down-right COOL!

@RedZoneCLF

5y↑4

My feelings too exactly! I am Marine and i've known some bad shit but the B-52's are a shot in the arm.

@AvocatDude

33w↑3

Hi, I’m Pat and I am a Pisces from Thousand Oaks C A, and I love this song!!

@paulelliott3220

6y↑26

Superb
I'm Paul, I'm a libra, and I adore the B52's
Still available to have a baby now
Damn they still sound awesome

@MacintoshT.Reznor

33w↑1

This is the sweetest and purest song I have ever heard. No Joke. This is the reason for life.

@tomgrosemusic

8y↑69

Cindy & Kate put the blues in it at the end. They had a knack for musical spice. They were distinctive and outtasite.

@RedZoneCLF

5y↑3

Outstanding as we say in The Marine Corp.

@vigorousera

4y↑5

I love their harmony over the last minute and a half of the song.

@darrellminx5459

1y↑4

Amazing vocals at the end to have Kate and Cindy singing lower than the Guys in the band. But that's what they would do is break down barriers. Genius.

@anaglyphx

5y↑28

Hi, I'm Matthew and I'm a Cancer-I love detective shows from the 1970s and toasted cheese sandwiches.

@gavinwieland3707

6y↑13

Great tune. R.I.P. Ricky.

@martinallman6739

2y↑4

Hi, I'm Martin from Liverpool, England, astrology skeptic and I like the way the B52s groove!

@clintstewart5545

Hi Martin !!! but liverpool sucks

@yukalew8187

4y↑5

Hi I'm Yuka! I'm Black, and From West Virginia, and I Love This Song!

@jhiark

3y↑8

The B-52's aren't just gifted as Innovative musicians. Songs like this--& their entire act--are brilliantly satirical of society ❤

@dagmard6783

7y↑17

Keith's Scorpio, no wonder he's so mesmerizing ! 😍

@RedZoneCLF

Keep on loving your Heroes!

@Ashley389100

2y↑2

Sooooooooooo COOL

@telejim2238

5y↑21

Hi I'm Jamie, a Leo from Scotland and I love ancient mythology and Guinness!

@kylabotting

9y↑78

Bloody brilliant! Their music never gets tired or old...How i love them so.

@charlesodell804

6y↑1

Me, too.

@RedZoneCLF

5y↑2

I agree and i'm one of the best Musicians on the planet Earth.

@evergreen433

10y↑118

It's really kind of amazing just how many great songs they put out.

@RedZoneCLF

5y↑2

Great stuff!

@RedZoneCLF

5y↑2

MerryChristmas B-52's

@RedZoneCLF

5y↑3

Like Tesala, nobody figured that he was a genius.

@studlymcstudburger

@@RedZoneCLF who?

@robert-uc4mf

your comment is spot on man .....i discovered this song just today :D sound so good :D
most people (and me too) only know their hit song love shack ....

@elizabethbell4697

3y↑19

I had this song on a cd way back in 1990. Played it to death. Without a doubt one of their best tunes ever.

@styleparade

4y↑4

THAT guitar sound, bloody good

@brianm2881

7y↑96

One of the few B-52s songs where Fred actually sings instead of his usual sprachgesang.

@OutFMWBAI

5y↑14

Sprachgesang? Gesundheit!

@markm734

4y↑4

Awesome word.

@DanielMonteiroNit

4y↑6

Wait...thats Fred?! I was actually trying to figure out if there was a guest singer. I quite like this!

@nickleggett2101

4y↑6

I. Was. The. BMW. Body. Guard. In. A. Hotel. On. Stpete. Beach. Florida. The b fifty. Twos. We're. Very. Nice. To. Me. And. Hotel. Staff. Back. In. The. Day.

@brianm2881

4y↑17

@@nickleggett2101 Nice to see a YouTube comment made by telegram.

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@sicksicksick5694

5y↑3

At least one person will exist as a result of this record

@robynsegg

6y↑615

Hi! I'm Robyn and I'm a Capricorn from Philadelphia and I like gummy bears and having Christmas Tree lights on all year round!

@chocomanger6873

5y↑12

Back from when music was real, and the songs were about things we could all relate to. What happened, America?

@Tangento

5y↑34

Hi, I'm Leon Groats. I'm a year of the Dragon, and I love roast beef hash and long drives on abandoned highways!

@georgemallett9728

5y↑3

Hillarious

@RedZoneCLF

5y↑7

Well Darling, you sound adorable!

@RedZoneCLF

5y↑5

When would you like to have a beautiful Baby? I'm to old for that, but thanks for the thought!

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@davidwells7865

4y↑11

A timeless song. A letter for all generations. Great B52's

@williamsircin6025

7y↑16

Only now really getting into the B-52's. Cripes, why didn't you people tell me these guys made SO MUCH amazing music?

@Acap350

40w↑2

The best

@P-Bass_Pete

8y↑46

B-52's forever!

@otisroseboro5613

Yes I agree

@PJB247

12w↑1

Hi, here Peter from Holland and i still love B-52's in 2024!!!

@NewMadrid01

6y↑94

I'm Donald and I'm a Leo, and I love corduroy and blue raspberry Icee's.

@louistournas120

4y↑3

I'm Louis and I'm a tiger and I'm not a registered sex offender.

@pyperwyndavies9094

44w↑4

Brilliant! One of my all time favorite bands, they had so much fun

@thejerseyj1636

5y↑4

Hi, I'm James and I love the B-52's and headphones with the volume WAY TOO LOUD !!!!!
Wish I saw them live and onstage, what a fun band !

@marcok.6734

41w↑3

La la la la laaa, la la la la laaa, la la la la laaa lalalalala...

@danieltinoco8466

3y↑7

The 80s seemed so awesome
It seemed like the future was
So bright........it didn't turn out that way....sad

@rafagutierrez1848

4y↑1

Hi! I'm Rafa and I'm an Aries. I love new wave music from the 80s and especially the B-52s!

@myristicina.

4y↑14

This comment section is so wholesome

@alexanadermcculloch871

4y↑2

My son ❤️ this tune 🤣😎

@richardfortin756

6y↑4

So many classic lines in this song !

@isorokudono

2y↑2

HI~ I'm Isoro an ARIES from Berkeley California, and I wish Ricky Wilson's 4 string guitar got the RESPECT it deserves..........

@michaelastorga3187

2y↑10

One of my favorite bands. Still listening to them in 2022

@04opocin

1y↑3

Released as a single in the UK in April 1983 and in the US in August 1983.

@lansingmichigan180

8y↑130

Cindy is such a great dancer ! even when she is hardly trying !!!!

@joetillman3806

5y↑8

dat bunny hop drives me NUTS!

@Jazzman-bj9fq

5y↑7

@@joetillman3806 Yeah, seriously! I'm watching some of their old videos like 'Give Me Back My Man' and she's makin' me crazy even though the video is almost 40 years old now.

@charlesveg

5y↑3

I'm old enough now to have seen a fair number of their shows in the early and mid '80s. If you haven't checked it out already, you can get a real feel for her (I've adored her for those almost 40 years!) by watching the 11/7/80 Cap Theater concert clip. It has Give Me Back My Man and much, much more. Pure Cindy magic!

@broesph

5y↑5

i know a women who used to hang out with cindy. she's so cool!

@sahasrarachakra1

4y↑3

Chinese noodles. Cindy

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@films11166

They were my generation. They are brilliant, voices blended well in unison and a very underrated band.

@andrewmello367

4y↑5

This is one of the coolest songs ever

@otisroseboro2837

3y↑1

Yes i agree my favorite song of them

@angelocozzolino1748

6y↑28

Hi! I'm Angelo and I'm a Taurus from Napoli, Italy! I love chess and free hugs!

@DogFlamingoXIII

4y↑2

I could really use a free hug right now. Wish I was in Italy.

@heindlwest

3y↑6

Fred’s voice always was the party siren for me. Haha
They all look so adorable here and as so often a touch of sci-fi to the performance, with some polished retro glamour.