Print and download rock lobster sheet music by the b52s. In 2003, the television network vh1 named the b52s the 99th greatest album of all time. Great information about the early days of the band, and their tragedies and triumphs in their rise to rock n roll stardom. They play the 2nd album in its entirety as well as most of the first album. Rock lobster remains one of the best party tunes ever tho 52 girls runs it close. It was a rock lobster we were at the beach everybody had matching towels somebody went under a dock and there they saw a rock it wasnt a rock it was a rock lobster motion in the ocean his air hose broke lots of trouble lots of bubble he was in a jam hes in a giant clam down, down. Why is everyone rushing to flee tampa on a cruise ship to hell.
The members of the b52s, the preeminent party band known for hits like rock lobster and love. Jul 21, 2014 rock lobster is a landmark song on several fronts. New b52s album funplex coming in for a landing march 2008. The b52s rock lobster 1978, red logo, vinyl discogs. Their first single, rock lobster, recorded for db records in 1978, was an underground success, selling over 2,000 copies in total, that led to the b52s performing at cbgb and maxs kansas city in new york city. Rock lobster guitar tab by the b52s with free online tab player. Rock lobster 52 girls by the b52s single, new wave.
A thousand copies of rock lobster bw 52 girls were pressed and issued in april 1978. Best rock lobsters barraging guide 9 lobsters ricardo hamilton. Fred schneider, kate pierson, cindy wilson, and keith strickland. Mar 30, 2007 new b52s album funplex coming in for a landing march 2008. The b52s first recorded rock lobster in the spring of 1978 as a. The b52s unique and wellcrafted trashiness was a bit of a shock to the system even hot on the heels of. Then theres good ol jim davenport, the eteam, the diaz brothers, and johnny vegas, the accidental virgin, cranking up the fevered action as the pot boils over on a street called.
Digital tv recording from abc tv in perth, australia. We were at a party his ear lobe fell in the deep someone reached in and grabbed it it was a rock lobster rock lobster rock lobster we were at the beach. We were at a party his ear lobe fell in the deep someone reached in and grabbed it it was a rock lobster rock lobster rock lobster we were at the beach everybody had. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Both this version of rock lobster and its bside 52 girls are different recordings from those on their first album, and the.
So is coleman, torn between getting hammered and getting more hammered. The b52s styled as the b52s prior to 2008 are an american new wave band formed in athens, georgia, in 1976. This is a terrific document of the group shortly after the 2nd album release. Serge is back with a bullet, torn between homicide and souvenirs. Paste magazine the b52s remains a lost classic of postpunknewwave, delivering more funperminute than almost any other lp of the past four decades. Online shopping from a great selection at digital music store. Rock lobster 52 girls promo 1979 vinyl 7 island island 6837 586 rock lobster 6060842 45 rpm, rerecorded. Listening to it though as a college student, i was really really surprised. Check out rock lobster by the b52s on amazon music. Simple minds dont you forget about me zhd extended remixremix audio duration. Rock lobster tab by the b52s songsterr tabs with rhythm. But we also incorporated some yoko onoisms in our fish sound.
For one, it was the b52s firstever single, released in 1978, and the song that gained them a cult following prior to landing their record deal. The b52s planet claire the b52s private idaho the b52s rock lobster the b52s dance this mess around the b52s give me back my man the b52s quiche lorraine the b52s mesopotamia the b52s legal tender the b52s shiny happy people the b52s dancing now the b52s song for a future generation the b52s. The b52s planet claire the b52s private idaho the b52s rock lobster the b52s dance this mess around the b52s give me back my man the b52s quiche lorraine the b52s mesopotamia the b52. The b52s head toward the finish line by returning to the first album, beginning with the song that launched their career, rock lobster. The b52s rock lobster acoustipunk cover iraq channel. Rock lobster b52s red glitter canvas tote bag beach bag vacation tote bag ocean life 90s throwback vacay pool bag summer handydandydesign 5 out of 5. Ricky wilson died from aidsrelated illness in 1985, and strickland switched from drums to lead guitar. Publication date 1979 topics rage, abc, music video, the b52s language english. How db recs chronicled the south in the 80s by jeff clark in the august 2003 issue of stomp and stammer vol. The b52s rock lobster dj overdose remix by djoverdose. Early commodore amiga 500 units had b52rock lobster etched on the main. Jun, 2012 a board for all things rock lobster including a redhot crystal assortment and the classic b52s song, as well as other rockin lobster ish inspirations.
Great information about the early days of the band, and their tragedies and triumphs in their rise to rock n. I had taken creative writing in college and did a book of poetry for my final project. There was an awesome section by the end likely cut for the radio that made the song truly outstanding. Rock lobster remains one of the best party tunes ever tho 52 girls runs it close and a late shout for the cover of down town petula clarkee anthem never sounded better.
Rock lobster by the b52s discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Then theres good ol jim davenport, the eteam, the diaz brothers, and johnny vegas, the accidental virgin, cranking up the fevered action as the. The original lineup consisted of fred schneider vocals, percussion, kate pierson vocals, keyboards, cindy wilson vocals, percussion, ricky wilson guitar, and keith strickland drums, guitar, keyboards. Planet claire combines tacky spacehorrorflick music with lyrics like some say shes from marsor one of the seven starsthat shine after 3. Rock lobster was a track that i heard a lot growing up, and i always never gave it a lot of thought. Youre watching the official music video for the b52s rock lobster from their selftitled debut album. Rock lobster by the b52s samples, covers and remixes. Rock lobster 2015 seattle rock orchestra summer intensive. Early commodore amiga 500 units had b52rock lobster etched on the main circuit board.
Free customizable online radio with unlimited skips. Rock lobster is a song written by fred schneider and ricky wilson, two members of the b52s. Rock lobster is a song written by fred schneider and ricky wilson, two members of the. The ultimate beach party dancing anthem of the 1980s, this contains all the elements that made the b52s stand out from the beginning, with kate piersons keyboard bass line and ricky wilsons syncopated. Jan 22, 2008 why is everyone rushing to flee tampa on a cruise ship to hell. It was produced in two versions, one by db records released in 1978, and a longer version, which was part of the bands 1979 selftitled debut album, released by warner bros.
Music video, as broadcast on an episode of rage, the abcs late night music video show. The original lineup consisted of fred schneider vocals, kate pierson vocals, keyboards, cindy wilson vocals, percussion, ricky wilson guitar, and keith strickland drums, guitar, keyboards. Mesopotamia granted, it was a change in style led by producer david byrne talking heads but the bass line is the b52s funkiest and most efficient. The b52s peaked at number 59 on the billboard 200, and rock lobster reached number 56 on the billboard hot 100. Rock lobster, influenced by the vocalizations of yoko ono, is of course a new wave classic. Publication date 1979 topics rage, abc, music video, the b52s language. The original lineup consisted of fred schneider, kate pierson, cindy wilson, ricky wilson, and keith strickland. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The b52s live at capitol theatre, nov 7, 1980 at wolfgangs. May 07, 2007 b52s rock lobster live at ventura county fair 815. Stream the b52s rock lobster dj overdose remix by djoverdose from desktop or your mobile device. Jun 01, 2018 the b52s look back on more than 40 years of boundarypushing party rock, including the songs rock lobster and love shack. Song information for rock lobster the b52s on allmusic. The b52s rock lobster official music video youtube.
The b52s live at heatwave festival, aug 23, 1980 at. Back when the b52s were just a party band from athens, georgia, trying to make it big, singer kate pierson lugged one thick book from town to town as they toured. The song became one of their signature tunes and it helped launch the bands success. Roam was the fourth single from the b52s 1989 hit album, cosmic thing. Shortly before his death, john lennon said he enjoyed the album. The b52s look back on more than 40 years of boundarypushing party rock, including the songs rock lobster and love shack. Provided to youtube by reprise rock lobster the b52s the b52s. Its a story she tells in this installment of pageturners. The b52s, bringing back the party from the late 70s to the early 90s, the zany dancerock outfit did the rock lobster, had its own private idaho and got together at. The band also added touring members for albums and live performances. Apr 10, 2008 the b52s, bringing back the party from the late 70s to the early 90s, the zany dancerock outfit did the rock lobster, had its own private idaho and got together at the love shack. The b52s are an american new wave band formed in athens, georgia, in 1976. Memories, dreams, reflections by carl jung soon became something of a talisman for the band. Jun, 2012 a board for all things rock lobster including a redhot crystal assortment and the classic b52s song, as well as other rockin lobsterish inspirations see more ideas about rock lobster, b 52s and kate pierson.
Rolling stones definitive list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. For one, it was the b52s firstever single, released in 1978, and the song that gained them a. Vinyl 7 the b52s rock lobster 1978, red logo, vinyl discogs. This is a great book for b52s fans, those interested in the athens georgia music scene, and anyone who remembers rocking down to rock lobster, private idaho, and love shack. For a few years now cedric bixler zavala the mars volta at the drive in has been very vocal on social media platforms about his family being harassed by the church of scientology. It was produced in two versions, one by db records released in april 1978, and a longer version, which was part of the bands 1979 selftitled debut album, released by warner bros.
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