Singer terri nunn and her band berlin perform and record thier new dvd and cd at. The scene with the b52 wreckage could have been used to tell a story about what was then americas longest war, about the 58,195 american names on the vietnam wall, about the 1,652 americans still listed as missinginaction, or about the fates of the multiple crewmen aboard each of the 17 american b52s we lost in combat, hamilton wrote. Cindy wilson fred schneider kate pierson keith strickland ricky wilson. A dispatch from the deadbeat club with kate pierson of the. The b52 stratofortress first flew in 1952 and ended its production run in 1962, so the 76 b52hs in air force service are older than nearly. I know being a band thats mostly gay and has women in it, i just think that there are the male icon bands, they are always, and they deserve it, but they are always touted as. When did you realize the b52s were gonna make it and everyone could quit their 9. Funplex due on march 25th steve hoffman music forums. Reuniting permanently with cindy, the b 52s wrote and recorded two new tracks that fit perfectly into time capsule, a 1998 stellar collection of hits. It has become one of their signature tunes, and it helped launch the bands success.
The b52s songs top songs chart singles discography. It is the title track and first single from the bands eighth fulllength studio album funplex. It was released on june 20, 1989 and produced by don was. Sia cowrote this banger by rapper brooke candy with diplo in 214. In the same month that the b52s arrived at andersen ab, he began lobbying for the big bombers to patternbomb the viet cong who had been operating in south vietnam. Thank you this presentation shows their studio albums, singles and the approximate year of release. Miracle and hedrick flew b52s alongside each other more than a decade ago at minot afb, north dakota. We practiced at the shack and wrote the song private idaho there, pierson said. Featuring the song planet claire mp3 download and lyrics. After much debate, that included strong hesitation on sacs part, on june 18, 1965, the b52 entered combat as part of operation arc light. The b52 s roam live 5202017 houston, tx front row duration.
Next time, though maybe the pentagon wont wait halfacentury to give crewmembers color monitors. An indiedanceelectro remix of the classic punkdisco track planet claire by the b 52 s. Cosmic thing soared to the top of the billboard album chart, sold five million copies and yielded their firstever hot 10 hits love shack and roam and a top 40 hit with deadbeat club. And i think we really made a difference in the way, certainly athens music, went and we were the first kind of band to come out of athens, of that kind of era. Her brother and former b52s bandmate, ricky wilson, passed away due to complications from aids in 1985. In lava, a song about hot love, fred announces im gonna jump in a crater, and cindy and kate respond nonchalantly. Sep 27, 2016 the b52s planet claire recording fully restored from performance on childrens tv in the uk. Youre watching the official music video for the b52s channel z from the album cosmic thing. The b52s top songs top songs chart singles discography. This song was written for the lead singer of the b52s for her solo album. B 52s planet claire dj little nemo slumberland remix.
Rock lobster is the b 52 s first single, released in 1978 and in a longer version placed on the bands selftitled debut album, the b 52 s, one year later. But i could suggest doing searches for instrumentals. Its one of the few b52s songs where fred schneider has nothing to do. Great to see old friends again, but everyones a grown up now.
The original lineup consisted of fred schneider vocals, percussion, kate pierson vocals, keyboards, cindy wilson vocals, percussion, ricky wilson guitar, and. A dispatch from the deadbeat club with kate pierson of. The four band members are credited with writing the music. Worldwide, the song became a topten success in canada, ireland and new zealand, peaking at numbers four, nine and two respectively. Some dates are in reference to album release dates and. Now, after nearly 40 years of cowriting songs and singing backup to lead singer fred schneider, pierson is out. About the b52s get official b52s merchandise including tshirts, sweatshirts, hats, music and more.
Reuniting permanently with cindy, the b52s wrote and recorded two new tracks that fit perfectly into time capsule, a 1998 stellar collection of hits. Work from the comedy group known as the state on the mtv series you wrote it, you watch it we interviewed people on the street asking for funny stories from their lives, then we reenacted them. If you download all the music in tonights post and dont smile at least once, call a crisis center, you probably need serious medical help. Pierson had moved there with her future exhusband to go back to the. The book included a poem called theres a moon in the sky called the moon, which later appeared as a song on the b 52s. Kate pierson was one of the founding members of the 1970s new wave band, the b 52s. On guitars and microphones, b52s singer kate pierson gets a chance to break out of formation and fly solo alongside australian songwriter sia on a record that showcases unique vocals that. Cindy wilson on creating the world you want to be in the. Fred schneider of the b52s as a blogger, were not often given opportunities to interview legends. Oct 10, 2017 why americas enemies still fear the b 52 bomber. Having taken a oneyear break, the band struggled to write new material for their next album. Berlin ready to take your breath away with b52s at the anthem.
While her vocal foil, fred schneider, has managed to put out two solo albums during the b52s continuing reign, surprisingly, piersons first solo work, guitars and microphones, was. Cindy wilson music icon pop music chic everybody dance kate pierson b 52s blue oyster cult 60s hair we will rock you tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. The b52s styled as the b52s prior to 2008 are an american new wave band formed in athens, georgia, in 1976. This year marks 40 years since they formed, while next valentines day theyll be on stage in auckland celebrating the exact date of their first ever gig, back. The b52s want fans to be prepared to dance at chastain. The vocals are sung by kate pierson and cindy wilson. The first single from the best of collection, debbie is a metaphorical tribute to band friend and supporter debbie harry and the whole cbgbs scene of the late 70s. The b52s on a 40year career as lgbtq pioneers, and the. It almost is kind of a prophetic thing that he wrote that on there, he said. The tracks inspiration was a cabin in athens, georgia usa, where the band originates from which was located off the atlanta highway as per the lyrics.
Create your own version of roam as made famous by the b52s. American new wave art pop band formed in athens, georgia, usa in 1976. From what i understand, the disagreements between david byrne and the beefives stemmed from two things. Remix good stuff remix edit i listen to a lot of remixes. The b52s head back to australia for a tour 40 years since. With my band miniboone 20082016, ive played festivals such as bonnaroo and south by southwest, and have opened for acts like the b52s. The book included a poem called theres a moon in the sky called the moon, which later appeared as a song on the b52s. Legal tender is the first single released by the b52s from their 1983 album whammy.
Watch you wrote it, you watch it season 1, episode 3. According to band lore, the b52s named after local slang for their female singers signature beehives formed after sharing a fivestrawed polynesian cocktail at a chinese restaurant, which led to a jam session at a friends house. Robert waldrop, a good friend of the band who did their wild planet album cover, wrote the lyric. 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 full story behind the aborted mesopotamia sessions has never been fully told. Cash wrote the song backstage in a small texas town shortly after his marriage to his first wife. Cindy wilson is a vocalist and founding member of the b52s, a rock band from athens, georgia that have sold over 20 million albums. Singer terri nunn and her band berlin perform and record thier new dvd and cd at the house of blues on. In february 1991 the b 52s were nominated for a grammy award for best pop vocal performance by a duo or group for roam. The book is approximately 96 pages and out of print. I think its an important band and the way we wrote by jamming, we really had a different approach. The first single from the best of collection, debbie is a metaphorical tribute to band friend and supporter debbie harry. Ricky wilson died from aidsrelated illness in 1985, and strickland.
Sia co wrote this banger by rapper brooke candy with diplo in 214. By using this site, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy. Effie, madge, mabel, biddie see them on the beach or in new york. 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. The b 52s styled as the b 52 s prior to 2008 are an american new wave band formed in athens, georgia, in 1976. The b52s second album, 1980s wild planet, is thoroughly a blast, and probably the best showcase for the late ricky wilsons imaginative, propulsive guitar playingone listen to the track runnin around, with its weirdly offkilter, yet driving riffery, and its clear that sonic youth picked up a thing or two from this guy. After seeing his name signed on wise guy, miracle said he reached out to hedrick to talk about his foretelling call. The b 52 stratofortress first flew in 1952 and ended its production run in 1962, so the 76 b 52hs in air force service are older than nearly. It was released as the fourth single from the 1989 hit album cosmic thing, following shake that cosmic thing, channel z, and love shack. Youre watching the official music video for the b52s love shack from the album cosmic thing.
B 52s discography this is the discography and videography. Their best song was about a beach party gone bloody. While they werent the first american new wave act to break through to mainstream visibility, the b52s became one of the biggest success stories to emerge from the american underground in the late 70s. The b52s advanced their reputation as the greatest party band on the planet to a whole new generation of music fans. The b52s planet claire recording fully restored from performance on childrens tv in the uk.
Love shack is a single by american new wave band the b52s from their 1989 album cosmic thing. Kate pierson was one of the founding members of the 1970s new wave band, the b52s. Released as a single on june 20, 1989 by the the b 52s, love shack was taken from the album cosmic thing. B52s planet claire full hq restored best version youtube. Solved how to make loops on prodigy fx b52s mixingonbeat. Classic rock songs road trip music nostalgic songs. The b 52 s take new york we forgot to even ask if they wanted us back wilson. Cindy wilson music icon pop music chic everybody dance kate pierson b 52s blue oyster cult 60s hair we will rock you tumblr is a place to express yourself.
The b 52s they dropped the apostrophe in 2008 came together in athens, georgia, before it was known as a music town. One time ricky and keith said, we should just go and be street musicians in new york and live over. Discussion in music corner started by paulktf, mar 7, 2008. This is post ii of how i came to write the secret history of silicon valley. By 29 december 1972, the 700 nighttime sorties flown by b52s and 650 daytime strikes by fighter and attack aircraft persuaded the north vietnamese government to return to the conference table. Youre watching the official music video for the b52s roam from the album cosmic thing. After decades propelling the b52s with her throaty growl, kate pierson flies solo.
The b52s without apostrophe is currently this bands official name, so please dont change it back to the b52s. So when the offer to interview fred schneider came up, i had to jump at it. She recently released her first solo ep, sunrise, which will be followed by a fulllength solo record later this year. It was released as the fourth single from the 1989 hit album. Rock lobster is the b 52s first single, released in 1978 and in a longer version placed on the bands selftitled debut album, the b 52s, one year later. The b 52s styled as the b 52s prior to 2008 are an american new wave band formed in athens, georgia, in 1976. It was the bands biggest hit song, reaching number 3 in the us and number 2 in the uk. B52 pilot reconnects with retired aircraft air force. Whenever i see the word free, i generally grab whatever it is so quickly that i hardly think about sharing the goods with any other. The song was a comeback of sorts for the band following their decline in popularity in the mid1980s and the death of guitarist ricky wilson in 1985. Rock lobster is the b52s first single, released in 1978 and in a longer version placed on. Jan 10, 2005 kate pierson, singer of the b 52s, lived in the shack from 1973 to 1979, gardening and raising goats. Any mystery concerning the bands longevity and ongoing appeal is immediately solved when exposed to a b52s concert experience.
The b52s are an american new wave band formed in athens, georgia, in 1976. The amazing race apologizes to vietnam veterans for b52. If you tend to download mp3 the illegal way, i cant help you there. As you can imagine, stepping into a b52h is a bit like going back in time, to an era when monochrome cathode. Arc light marked beginning of b52 involvement in vietnam.
By 29 december 1972, the 700 nighttime sorties flown by b 52s and 650 daytime strikes by fighter and attack aircraft persuaded the north vietnamese government to return to the conference table. First, it was the sound itself, which was a radical departure from what the band was known for. Enjoy it, play it loud, download it and share it at. Love shack is a single by american new wave band the b 52s from their 1989 album cosmic thing.
The impact of the bombing was obvious in the severe damage to the north vietnamese logistic and warsupport capability. By placing your order, you agree to our terms of use. Entertainment lawyer josh grier has represented the b52s, elvis costello, diana krall and others. After been stationed at three fighter bases in thailand ubon, udorn and korat and working on electronic warfare suites on f4s, a7s, f105s and acs, i got orders to report to a. The b52s kate pierson goes solo with guitars and microphones. Air force begins installing modern computer system in b52 bombers 29 may, 2014 19. She was in demand for her distinctive vocals after the b 52s achieved mainstream success with love shack in 1989. In 1987, schneider wrote a paperback book of mostly poetry entitled fred schneider and other unrelated works, which was published by arbor house, new york. The b52s and thirty five years and over twenty million albums into their career, there can be no doubt as to why they remain one of rock musics most beloved and enduring bands. Air force begins installing modern computer system in b52. Jun 22, 2015 how much do tv theme songwriters earn. She was in demand for her distinctive vocals after the b52s achieved mainstream success with love shack in 1989. The b52s advanced their reputation as the greatest party band on the planet to.
The b52s recorded the song orange you glad its summer for a target. Roam peaked at number three on the us billboard hot 100 in march of 1990, spending a total of 20 weeks on the chart, and it also reached number three on the cash. Roam the b52s custom backing track karaoke version. Kate pierson, singer of the b52s, lived in the shack from 1973 to 1979, gardening and raising goats. Its been about eight years since you played chastain, which we all know is a special place to play depending on your perspective. Berlin ready to take your breath away with b52s at. Their offbeat style and subversive tunes made cbgb scenesters thea b52s a beloved party band and reaganera idols for a queer. Check out cosmic thing by the b52s on amazon music. 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. Choose the instruments you want to hear, and download your version instantly. Kate pierson of the b52s releases her first solo album.
Cd universe is your source for the b 52s s song planet claire mp3 download lyrics and much more. Cloud player might try to block you from downloading directly from your browsers download directory. Released as a single on june 20, 1989 by the the b52s, love shack was taken from the album cosmic thing. Rock lobster was the bands first single to appear on billboards hot 100. From its first notes, and the opening line, i hear a windwhistling airwhispering in my ear. The single was released to itunes stores internationally as a digital download on 29 january 2008. We didnt have much money so we just hung out and jammed and wrote songs. The b 52s second album, 1980s wild planet, is thoroughly a blast, and probably the best showcase for the late ricky wilsons imaginative, propulsive guitar playingone listen to the track runnin around, with its weirdly offkilter, yet driving riffery, and it s clear that sonic youth picked up a thing or two from this guy. If youre a composer or sound designer interested in getting into the game industry, check out this guide i wrote about getting into game audio.