The soundtrack to simpler times, the summer of 81...road trips to the beach, driving home late at night from seeing bands, lazing on the bed thinking of what to do. This is an outstanding track by the B52's, they create an atmosphere here and on Give Me Back My Man that has the power to transport me back. The mind is a time machine, music the fuel for the machine...
Reckless drivin', like a sports car God I want you, like a fuel engine Energized line, like a road You ride me Like a road You ride meFoot on the peddle Feet in the air Sand in my hairOh, don't look back Don't look behind you Reckless drivin' on Dirty back RoadReckless drivin', like a sports car God I want you, like a fuel engine Energized line, like a road You ride me Like a road You ride meFoot on the peddle Feet in the air Sand in my hairOh, don't look back Don't look behind you Reckless drivin' on Dirty back Road
A driving riff to spray gravel and spin tires up and down the switchbacks. I was working in a record store when it came out in '80 and I wore this track out everyday. I still can't hear it enough!
Oh man does this song take me back to early to mid 80's (Poway high school class of 1985, San Diego county, California) , all the good times and the fun things I used to do, 🌊🏖🏄♂️🕺🥋🏕🏞😎🤙🇺🇸.
Saw them in '82 open for The Who. The crowd was not appreciative of the band. They played less than 30 minutes and were gone. It pissed me off because I was there for them as much as I was there for The Who.
I love this track, but my pick up is off, so I can't play it by my original 'Wild planet 1980 Island record' so, thank u guys and y tube for making me happy by finding all these versions here!!!!!
Reckless drivin', like a sports car God I want you, like a fuel engine Energized line, like a road You ride me Like a road You ride me Foot on the pedal Feet in the air Sand in my hair Oh, don't look back Don't look behind you Reckless drivin' on Dirty back Road *repeat*
@@slide4180 , évidemment qu'à 8 ans je n'avais même pas les pieds qui touchaient les pédales. Quand je dis à 8 dans une R 12 , il y avait les grands. Moi j'avais toujours la meilleure musique rock du moment (la fin des 70.s et le début des 80's ) Avec ma mère et mon frère , nous avons beaucoup voyagé Donc j'avais les moyens de trouver les bons albums .Introuvable en France. FORMI and for you Salutations
En 1985 , j'avais l'âge que tout le monde voudrais avoir. 18 ans. Surtout à cette époque , où il n'y avait pas encore de répression policière. Quand j'y pense , par rapport à aujourd'hui , ce n'est plus la même libertée. Les gens étaient moins matérialiste. La musique , était plus importante. Les posters aux murs et les magazine ROCK n FOLK et BEST. De nos jours tout est devenu du consommable : fast food , fast émissions télé , fast musique. Bref vous avez compris. l
@@slide4180 , oui 18 ans en 85 et à 8 ans je connaissais du monde. Mes parents voyageaient. J'ai eu la chance de pouvoir écouter et de ramener beaucoup de LP'S que l'on ne trouvais pas en France. Et pour les détails tu me dmande beaucoup. L'histoire est simplement des souvenirs cocasses.
So true!! I read once where John Stewart was urged to create a song that has "mass" appeal. I think he was reluctant as it wasn't his thing but he came up with the song "Gold" which is good but he said...really not his style. Therefore, perhaps same can be said of Rock Lobster.. silly song, easy to remember, hit the charts, etc etc However, Dirty Back Road excels with a sexy beat. I saw these guys Norfolk VA c1980 at the Narrow (Expanded) Theater!
Cindy looks good on the album cover. Car ignorant girls singing sexy about it non the less. Girl adventures. My favorite song with only the girls singing. Passage of time since recording makes it seem nostalgic.
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The song's ending leaves you breathless. Pure beauty.
One of my favorite songs! Their harmonies are beyond beautiful 💜
Glorious. They're glorious
I totally agree. There's something particularly wonderful about this song. Definitely a favourite of mine! As always, have a lovely evening 😊
Yup. With so much Bs to love, this is in my top 5. Their harmonies are always Beach Boys-esque, but the feel and lyrics…”foot on the pedal”, baby…
Agreed!
Je suis d'accord avec vous Telma, je passe ce titre régulièrement et nous sommes en 2022, très créatif The B52'S.
Bonne route à vous Telma 😉
The soundtrack to simpler times, the summer of 81...road trips to the beach, driving home late at night from seeing bands, lazing on the bed thinking of what to do. This is an outstanding track by the B52's, they create an atmosphere here and on Give Me Back My Man that has the power to transport me back. The mind is a time machine, music the fuel for the machine...
Well put!
I knew those times where good when it was happening
AHHHHHHH! One of my favorite B-52 songs!!!
i'm 23 years old and I love this song since Im 7 years old !!! I'm so a big fan
Great harmonies from two cuties.
Still listening now love Cindy and Kate. Headphones on now loud. The B52's. Rock'n'Roll.
Reckless drivin', like a sports car
God I want you, like a fuel engine
Energized line, like a road
You ride me
Like a road
You ride meFoot on the peddle
Feet in the air
Sand in my hairOh, don't look back
Don't look behind you
Reckless drivin' on
Dirty back RoadReckless drivin', like a sports car
God I want you, like a fuel engine
Energized line, like a road
You ride me
Like a road
You ride meFoot on the peddle
Feet in the air
Sand in my hairOh, don't look back
Don't look behind you
Reckless drivin' on
Dirty back Road
Mint
Pedal
Thank you!!,!!
I miss the 80's. Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!
fave b52s track, feel good rhythm, lovely
Nobody comes close to Cindy & Kate!! GENIUS!! ❤️👏👏👏👏 #80sgreatness #mtv
Love everything about this tune. Has all the 52's trademarks - drum, bass, harmony. Having been on some of those dirty back roads helps too!
It is missing one large trademark - Fred - but that's OK.
There was no bass guitar player though. The bass was played on a keyboard. I saw them live so that instantly makes me an expert. 😁
I knew they weren't always talking about driving. ;)
This is totally a reference to anal sex homosexual or other wise. It is still, however a great tune!
@@jarrodlovett4926 I had a feeling that might be the case but like said sounds like a great time.
A driving riff to spray gravel and spin tires up and down the switchbacks. I was working in a record store when it came out in '80 and I wore this track out everyday. I still can't hear it enough!
Reminds me of my friend back in High School listening to them on the beach on summer break!
GREAT, GREAT song!! Long live the B-52's!!!
Always loved this tune. Reminds me of Talking Heads.
Those 2 and Devo were my favorites in the early Eighties
Wait. What is this song about?
That's okay. Never mind...
I love it. I just love it.
J'adore ce groupe.. !!
The B-52S are timeless the simple songs are always the best . Their songs played in all the clubs in Houston TX in 81.please take me back
Love that beat, so unique and feels like dancing no matter where you are
This song doesn't last long enough!
Getting so nostalgic. Top, top album. I preferred it to the first one.
I'VE BEEN SUCH A HUGE FAN OF THE B52S EVER SINCE THEIR COSMIC THING ALBUM ❤️🥰😇
Same here. I bought it when I was 9 years old and it's been a big part of my music listening since then. Love them. Have a lovely evening 😊
Simplement génial !!
B52 s wild planet classic album dirty back road my favourite track
I play this song when I'm driving my pickup on the backroads in the country!!!
*wink*
rjptiger when I was in Costa Rica there was this one guy
rjptiger I'm sorry I thought it said Tigger rip
with your feet in the air ????? .... that's pretty reckless
that's not the "reckless" the song is referring to, but you do you. ;)
My favorite b52 song
So cool 👍👍
The 1950s wire-chairs on the cover are by Russell Woodard. The black asterisk Is a 50s George Nelson hallmark.
I wish young people could at lest hear this song on the radio and learn how B52s were so amazing and influential in the 80s.
Oh man does this song take me back to early to mid 80's (Poway high school class of 1985, San Diego county, California) , all the good times and the fun things I used to do, 🌊🏖🏄♂️🕺🥋🏕🏞😎🤙🇺🇸.
im soooooo in love with them. They make me feel so cool
You're cool !!
Still have the double album on one cassette!!
Found the same cassette the other day, still plays beautifully!
still listen to the original vinyl
@@mjproebstle oh man.. i had a japanese pressing of this - gave it away -
Arrrrr so do I lol
@@peterluccitti5459 can't believe I do . Several actually 😂
People didn't give them a chance they are one of my favorites
Same! I love them!
saw them four times! Got a chance and my money! Always brought it big time! where's my telephone?
what do you mean? They were HUGE and still tour.
You are an idi0t.
Saw them in '82 open for The Who. The crowd was not appreciative of the band. They played less than 30 minutes and were gone. It pissed me off because I was there for them as much as I was there for The Who.
👍😎 since aged 14 in 84 to date i thank you
Same (almost)... 15yo in 1984 and I played Wild Planet and the self titled album damn near nonstop 😄
My fave B52s track ever!
YES!!! this song!!
I love the shout out to Brian Eno at the end with the crickets.
Love you Ricky poor pioneer HIV is so aweful now I have it so much love and admiration for the first generation 🤍
It s takes me back . Once ur into it any album! Your definitely on it x
Brilliant song
Oldy but goody😊
Absolutely spot on, isn't it. As always, have a lovely evening 😊
This is my favorite song on this cassette
you have good taste...
I’m living this song.
Why are the most famous B-52s songs their worst? (Rock Lobster cough, cough) This is literally one of their best songs and it's virtually unheard of
And “Love shack” what the hell?
Planet Claire is a banger though
Rock lobster is ace
I know!!!? Mental world of people who don't listen further than the radio.... although those have gone. Now you hear nothing🤣🤣
Shhhh let's keep this between us
IM A PUNK ROCK FAN THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST GROUPS IN THE GAME!
I love this track, but my pick up is off, so I can't play it by my original 'Wild planet 1980 Island record' so, thank u guys and y tube for making me happy by finding all these versions here!!!!!
Mi favorita de toda la vida!!!!
This and Party Out Of Bounds are my favorite songs of theirs. The band has announced their breakup/retirement.
I don’t miss the 80,s, except CBGBs, have a nice day
Reckless drivin', like a sports car
God I want you, like a fuel engine
Energized line, like a road
You ride me
Like a road
You ride me
Foot on the pedal
Feet in the air
Sand in my hair
Oh, don't look back
Don't look behind you
Reckless drivin' on
Dirty back Road
*repeat*
It smooches of perfect cadence and brings you to that 70's middle of nowhere rock road
top 10 best pop song ever
one of the best american albums ever
These guys are amongst the best bands👊
thank you guys 😍
One of my favs use to cruise my orange cuda' when i was in my 20s listening to this.
and reminiscing on that time in the tent near Brokeback Mountain?
that base-line; wow :)
Een van mijn fav. group into 80's.....deze vinyl LP WILD PLANET full album heb ik ook ...
En wat denk je van Gruppo sportivo?
Really ahead of the times
Brilliant 👏
Yessssssssss
thank you!!!!!
Hey we kinda sort of have the same name and like this song😐
I 💘 it!!!
Welcome to my adolescence 💜🎶💜🎶💜
our collective actual repeated plays of b52s songs add up to millions for real
All right!....Let's all go back ho'ing for mud bunnies!!!!!!!
Omg Athens Ga. If u weren't there....you are square......
hotttt!
Nice Cover... You's all rock it out 👍😊
Cover? Of who?
@@StalinLovsMsmZioglowfagz oops, it seems that this song began to play on my list as i messaged the band i was previously listening to.
My Bad : )
@@foxjerseycol4433 Whew! That makes sense, was genuinely curious.
Cheers
thanks Carrie Brownstein
During this time John Lennon said this was the best act in music.
Wow, that's big coming from John Lennon. The B-52's are badazz, nothing left to say👊👍😆
@@kevinlong5392 👍😁
Southern funk.
WSHU radio.. (Seton Hall University)....80s staple!!!
En 1985 à 8 dans une voiture, avec les B52s, c'était fou. Merci
Tu conduisais à 8 ans? Formi!
@@slide4180 , évidemment qu'à 8 ans je n'avais même pas les pieds qui touchaient les pédales. Quand je dis à 8 dans une R 12 , il y avait les grands. Moi j'avais toujours la meilleure musique rock du moment (la fin des 70.s et le début des 80's ) Avec ma mère et mon frère , nous avons beaucoup voyagé Donc j'avais les moyens de trouver les bons albums .Introuvable en France. FORMI and for you Salutations
En 1985 , j'avais l'âge que tout le monde voudrais avoir. 18 ans. Surtout à cette époque , où il n'y avait pas encore de répression policière. Quand j'y pense , par rapport à aujourd'hui , ce n'est plus la même libertée. Les gens étaient moins matérialiste. La musique , était plus importante. Les posters aux murs et les magazine ROCK n FOLK et BEST. De nos jours tout est devenu du consommable : fast food , fast émissions télé , fast musique. Bref vous avez compris. l
@@michelbernardo6087 Quoi? Et toute de suite vous aviez 18 ans en 1985, pas 8 ans? C'est quel type d'histoire, ça?
@@slide4180 , oui 18 ans en 85 et à 8 ans je connaissais du monde. Mes parents voyageaient. J'ai eu la chance de pouvoir écouter et de ramener beaucoup de LP'S que l'on ne trouvais pas en France. Et pour les détails tu me dmande beaucoup. L'histoire est simplement des souvenirs cocasses.
Not so well known but Definitely one of their best.
So true!! I read once where John Stewart was urged to create a song that has "mass" appeal. I think he was reluctant as it wasn't his thing but he came up with the song "Gold" which is good but he said...really not his style. Therefore, perhaps same can be said of Rock Lobster.. silly song, easy to remember, hit the charts, etc etc
However, Dirty Back Road excels with a sexy beat.
I saw these guys Norfolk VA c1980 at the Narrow (Expanded) Theater!
“Meet the Flintstones” is so ice!
Infinite Love ¡¡¡¡ ...
oh.........yah!
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤
💘
Cindy looks good on the album cover. Car ignorant girls singing sexy about it non the less. Girl adventures. My favorite song with only the girls singing. Passage of time since recording makes it seem nostalgic.
"Car ignorant girls singing sexy about it non the less"
er, it wasn't about cars. at all.
now who's the ignorant one.
LOL
Legacy of looking back in front of me
Dirty back Beverly,Nasty,LOL.
07/01/2023
Exelent
Difficile de rivaliser avec ce son😂🎉😊
Cindee was my first crush.
I was 16 Heads old, I jumped more than I danced, Ulalala.
At last break at work. 8-15-23.
Get down that dirty filthy backroad…
Always nice when Fred takes the day off
Plenty of double meaning in this top tune.
I don't think there's a B-52's song I don't love.
Well, Mr. John Smith, that just shows that you are a right thinking guy.
song about...
😀
driving more slowly is more appropriate for a step mother !
Devia vim pro Rock in Rio
@anarchyonline211- sarcasm isn't needed.