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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Summer of Love
The B-52's Lyrics
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Summer of love
I've been waiting for the man
Just buzzin' around
Downtown
Waiting for that very special
Comes in to see what I got
CHORUS
It's the summer of love, love, love
I'm in love with love, love, love
For everyone transcends here
I'm thinking of you boy
Love energy is giving us a shove
Making this the summer of love
I said,"I see no clouds ahead"
Summer of love
Summer of love
I'm standing in the rain
Just feeling the nitty-gritty of the
Whole thing
Everything is very special
Look in and see what I got
Orange popsicles and lemonade
CHORUS
It's the summer of love, love, love
I'm in love with love, love, love
For everyone
The B-52's released their hit song Summer of Love in 1986. The song captures the essence of the hippie movement and the Summer of Love that took place in San Francisco in 1967. The lyrics of the song talk about waiting for someone special and standing in the rain, all while selling orange popsicles and lemonade. The chorus repeats the phrase “It's the summer of love, love, love / I'm in love with love, love, love” which reflects the positive and carefree attitude of the hippie movement.
The lyrics of the song also speak to the power of love energy and how it can bring people together. In the verse “Love energy is giving us a shove / Making this the summer of love / I said, ‘I see no clouds ahead’”, the singer feels the effects of the energy of love and feels optimistic about the future. The song celebrates the freedom and connection that people can feel during the summer months and the positive impact that love can have on individuals and society as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer of love
Celebrating the season of love
Summer of love
Celebrating the season of love
I've been waiting for the man
Anticipating someone special to arrive
Just buzzin' around
Excitedly wandering around
Downtown
In the heart of the city
Waiting for that very special
Looking forward to someone very special
Comes in to see what I got
Checking out what I have
Orange popsicles and lemonade
Cool refreshing treats for the summer
CHORUS
Refrain celebrating the summer of love
It's the summer of love, love, love
This season is all about love
I'm in love with love, love, love
I am deeply passionate about love
For everyone transcends here
Love surpasses all boundaries
I'm thinking of you boy
I am affectionately thinking of you, my love
Love energy is giving us a shove
Love is pushing us together
Making this the summer of love
This season is all about love
I said,"I see no clouds ahead"
I see a bright and positive future
I'm standing in the rain
Being completely immersed in the moment
Just feeling the nitty-gritty of the whole thing
Experiencing the raw and real essence of it all
Everything is very special
Everything feels incredibly meaningful and special
Look in and see what I got
Discover what I have to offer
Orange popsicles and lemonade
Cool refreshing treats for the summer
CHORUS
Refrain celebrating the summer of love
It's the summer of love, love, love
This season is all about love
I'm in love with love, love, love
I am deeply passionate about love
For everyone
Love is for all to experience
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Tony-Deborah.
on Debbie
NO! It's not about some generic "Debbie," it's a tribute to Debbie Harry of Blondie! (I guess it's easier if you grew up in the 80s)
Wayne Matthess
on Dance This Mess Around
Remember........when you held his little kitty Paw.............Remember......Remember when you held my cat';s paw...walk and talk in the name of Kalvin........before you break...My heart......oh don't ya know why.........Why won't you dance with me, my cats? I'm not no limburger.....just a limburger.......Just a limburger 2 more times...oh 3 more times.....and finally Fred....Dance this Mess Round Round Round Round Round....
Wayne Matthess
on There's A Moon In The Sky (Called The Moon)
there's a moon in the sky.....does anyone beside me think this was a song no one realized was so great....i think this is one good good song that is so danceable even 30 yrs.....listen and groove........no one has thought this is one of the best ones they've ever done but simply just one track on 2nd album, a B side song i guess.......dang, i would've put this on radio play, video the whole works....instead of that awful awful Love Shack....my god that Love Shack sucked,........