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If you see a faded sign on the side of the road that says “15 Miles to the Love Shack,” you know it. The B-52's high-energy New Girlfriend Wave classic “Love Shack” is a go-to classic for music lovers looking for a dance-girl party. About this episode The story behind the song, B-52's vocalist and keyboardist Kate Pearson delves into the song's history and legacy. Listen on podcast or wherever you are.
Baring its fangs in Athens, Georgia, the B-52 had a ton of eccentric charisma from day one. Known for their danceable bops and flashy costumes, the band's reputation only grew with songs like “Rock Lobster,” and they rose from quiet beginnings to become a major influence on pop and rock scenes around the world. became. 1989 single “Love Shack” cosmic thingtook them to the next level as they knew they would.
“I thought, 'Wow, this is it,'” Pearson recalls of hearing the finished track. “And we played it for REM, [they] I stopped by the studio and heard “Love Shack” and was like, “Oh, this is it.” It was also very groovy.music made by keith [Strickland] It had a groove that was completely different from other B-52 songs. It was really funky, really danceable, not in a jerky way, just a real groove. It was just different and we found it really stood out and still had our signature sound. ”
The band pushed their music forward with post-punk pop, while also referencing popular songs from the past such as The Beatles and Yoko Ono. Pearson said that Cindy Wilson's wail at the end of “Love Shack” and “Rock Lobster” was “cut” from Ono's dolphin-like singing style. Notably, Ono and John Lennon were also inspired by this spirited group's efforts. “[Lennon] heard [‘Rock Lobster’] And he said to Yoko, “I've got to get my ax out, and I've got to start writing again.'' That was an inspiration for him,” she explains. “I can't believe it…it's amazing that a hero even knows about you.”
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Listen to Kate Pearson of the B-52s open the door for “Love Shack,” “Tin Roof, Rusty,” the origins of the band, and more above or on your favorite podcast platform. You can also watch portions of the interview in the video player above or on YouTube. Want to know more about The B-52? Get tickets to their recently extended Las Vegas residency following their 2022 “Farewell Tour.”
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