Sorry, I know it's a little late in the day for a Monday long song being, as it is, only about three hours from Tuesday. But this came up in conversation over dinner, and I remembered how much I love it. That's all the reason I need, really.
God, this was 1978. I had The B-52's first album, from whence this comes, on cassette; probably still got it somewhere. And it's probably oxidised into an unplayable ferrous lump. Oh, to be young again.
Worth the wait!
ReplyDeleteBack then, it sounded so unlike anything else. And it still does!
DeleteWhat a thrilling clip - fantastic!
ReplyDeleteIt's brilliant, isn't it, crackling with vitality.
DeleteEvery time I hear this I keep being reminded of the version done by Peter Griffin on Family Guy. Sad, I know.
ReplyDeleteNot sad at all, as it's also brilliant in its own way. Happened twice, I think, here and (sort of, with changed lyrics) here.
DeleteMany happy memories of this and their other songs. I think they are still touring but no more in UK-missed a trick there as their live shows look pretty lively!
ReplyDeleteYes, they'd be good to see.
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