Some of the stereo threads here made me think of some of the old stereo equipment I have owned in the past and the music that was "'happnin'" at the time. Anyone here get into The B-52's? The 1st time I heard them was on a Pioneer reel-to-reel. Just wondered if there were any B fans here? That's about it.
Vintage B-52's~
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Huge B fan here... Love "Bouncing of the Satellites"... Kate and Cindy are the hottest chics in rock and roll!
Indeed!
Oh buddy, some of my fondest memories from the most skewed out scenes of my serious party days are hooked into a B-52's soundtrack. I can still see one couple, done up like Liz (well, Liz-meets-Devine) and Dick hoisting cocktails in the middle of a crowded kitchen, with Liz's spiked heel poking a hole into a pot holder, determined to make its way through to the vinyl floorcovering and "Planet Claire" blasting the doors off the place. The music combined with killer smoke to make the whole scene a regular riot. Those were the days.
"Some say she's from Mars, or one of the 7 stars that shines out at 3:30 in the morning . . . WELL, SHE ISN'T!!!!!"
She came from Planet Claaaaaaaaaaire.
Oh buddy, some of my fondest memories from the most skewed out scenes of my serious party days are hooked into a B-52's soundtrack. I can still see one couple, done up like Liz (well, Liz-meets-Devine) and Dick hoisting cocktails in the middle of a crowded kitchen, with Liz's spiked heel poking a hole into a pot holder, determined to make its way through to the vinyl floorcovering and "Planet Claire" blasting the doors off the place. The music combined with killer smoke to make the whole scene a regular riot. Those were the days.
"Some say she's from Mars, or one of the 7 stars that shines out at 3:30 in the morning . . . WELL, SHE ISN'T!!!!!"
She came from Planet Claaaaaaaaaaire.
Uranus!!!!!!!!!
While Rock Lobster has gotten a bit cliche', I still hear something different in it every time I hear it.
Here comes a BIKINI WHALE!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!
While Rock Lobster has gotten a bit cliche', I still hear something different in it every time I hear it.
Here comes a BIKINI WHALE!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!
A Little Later
"Love Shack" was probably their biggest hit ever. Way mainstream for them, but it remains a catchy tune to this day.
Hop in my Chrysler,
It's as big as a whale,
And it's about to set sail!
Actually, I didn't even know who the B-52's were, had never heard them, but saw their debut album back in the late 70's and bought it just based on the cover. One of the few times the old saying "don't judge a book (or album) by it's cover" did NOT apply. It was way better than I could have imagined.
"Love Shack" was probably their biggest hit ever. Way mainstream for them, but it remains a catchy tune to this day.
Hop in my Chrysler,
It's as big as a whale,
And it's about to set sail!
Actually, I didn't even know who the B-52's were, had never heard them, but saw their debut album back in the late 70's and bought it just based on the cover. One of the few times the old saying "don't judge a book (or album) by it's cover" did NOT apply. It was way better than I could have imagined.
pushtorelease
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they're appearing March 28 here at the River Rock Casino out in the 'burbs..... so they must be touring the west coast right now. Almost tempted to go....almost....
toploader55
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Has ever any one seen...
A dog with tied dyed jeans ...With Aplicaes (sp?) on them ...Quiche Lorraine !!!!!!!!!!!!!
A dog with tied dyed jeans ...With Aplicaes (sp?) on them ...Quiche Lorraine !!!!!!!!!!!!!
".....Well, SHE DIDN'T!" (Planet Claire)
Count me in! Saw them twice and it was a party both times. I have all their albums, but have to confess that I love the first two (B-52's and Wild Planet) the best.
Count me in! Saw them twice and it was a party both times. I have all their albums, but have to confess that I love the first two (B-52's and Wild Planet) the best.
golittlesport
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Love them. My favorites over the ages: the Mamas and the Papas, the B-52s and Scissor Sisters. I dig groups with both genders.
and don't forget . . .
She drove a Plymouth Satellite, faster than the speed of light!
She drove a Plymouth Satellite, faster than the speed of light!
perc-o-prince
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"I got me a car, it seats about 20. So hurry up, and bring your jukebox money!"
And don't forget Rock Lobster!!! "Here comes a stingray!!!!"
Chuck
And don't forget Rock Lobster!!! "Here comes a stingray!!!!"
Chuck
Whooooooops...
Make my lyric quote "Well, she isn't!"
Another middle-aged brain blip.
Oh, and Chuck..."HERE COMES A BIKINI WHALE!!!"
Make my lyric quote "Well, she isn't!"
Another middle-aged brain blip.
Oh, and Chuck..."HERE COMES A BIKINI WHALE!!!"
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"52 Miles West of Venus"!
"Private Idaho", "Song For A New Generation", Their version of "Downtown" totally destroys the original by Petula Clark! I just loved "606-0842" too!
Saw them here in town (ISU Braden Auditorium) for a concert in 1989. I will never forget it! A total dance party when "Love Shack" went to #1 on the Hot 100. They encored with "Rock Lobster" of course! I never feared for my safety like I did for the B-52's! We had front row balcony seats overlooking the main floor - three levels up! The front railing was no higher than your knees which you could just fall right over onto the main floor - scary! Also the whole place just vibrated and shook during all the numbers as everyone was jumping and dancing around while on their feet the entire time! I thought the whole balcony was going to collapse from the vibration! Whew!
Mike
"Private Idaho", "Song For A New Generation", Their version of "Downtown" totally destroys the original by Petula Clark! I just loved "606-0842" too!
Saw them here in town (ISU Braden Auditorium) for a concert in 1989. I will never forget it! A total dance party when "Love Shack" went to #1 on the Hot 100. They encored with "Rock Lobster" of course! I never feared for my safety like I did for the B-52's! We had front row balcony seats overlooking the main floor - three levels up! The front railing was no higher than your knees which you could just fall right over onto the main floor - scary! Also the whole place just vibrated and shook during all the numbers as everyone was jumping and dancing around while on their feet the entire time! I thought the whole balcony was going to collapse from the vibration! Whew!
Mike
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sand in my hair..
Favorite song. Dirty Back Road, Saw them on Saturday Night Live. They did Rock Lobster. That was in 1979. I've been hooked ever since. If you have a chance to see then live, Go!!!and wear a wig!!!
Favorite song. Dirty Back Road, Saw them on Saturday Night Live. They did Rock Lobster. That was in 1979. I've been hooked ever since. If you have a chance to see then live, Go!!!and wear a wig!!!
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I'm not no Limburger....
Loved them from the beginning and saw them twice, first at the old Ritz, then years later at Radio City Music Hall. Great shows.
If I'm not mistaken, Kate Pierson now runs a B & B upstate (maybe in Woodstock?)
Loved them from the beginning and saw them twice, first at the old Ritz, then years later at Radio City Music Hall. Great shows.
If I'm not mistaken, Kate Pierson now runs a B & B upstate (maybe in Woodstock?)
I thought maybe you were speaking of the B52 subwoofer! Those things are LOUD!
The B52 band...Yea, they're cool too!
The B52 band...Yea, they're cool too!
Here comes Brenda... Brenda Holiday!
Definitely go see them live if you have the opportunity. It is such a party and works so much better than Zoloft...
Definitely go see them live if you have the opportunity. It is such a party and works so much better than Zoloft...
Love 'em!
Tina went to the ladies room
Saw written on the wall
"if you'd like a very nice time, just give this number a call"
They were such a break from the 70's music (which I also love now, in retrospect) and their look was fabulous.
It'd sure be nice to have a new sound emerge from this morass of hip-hop, "new" country and oldies that dominate the radio. But that would mean Clear Channel would have to hire more than one program director for the country, and that would ruin the stock price ;-)
Tina went to the ladies room
Saw written on the wall
"if you'd like a very nice time, just give this number a call"
They were such a break from the 70's music (which I also love now, in retrospect) and their look was fabulous.
It'd sure be nice to have a new sound emerge from this morass of hip-hop, "new" country and oldies that dominate the radio. But that would mean Clear Channel would have to hire more than one program director for the country, and that would ruin the stock price ;-)
Clear Channel
Dan, I couldn't have said it better myself!
Dan, I couldn't have said it better myself!
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