The Sound Winning, Devo It's a Wonderful Live and Bauhaus She's in Parties , lots of reactions , don't tell anyone i only follow 2 reaction channels lol.
This video was actually them lip-syincing to an album version. Here is the link to a live performance, and my favorite version of this song. All of the elements are on point. ruclips.net/video/n4QSYx4wVQg/видео.html
glad you found and enjoyed this gem. if you're liking the bizarre maybe you can check this one out too. It's an offshoot of the Talking Heads. ruclips.net/video/_sLtZ1YhgdM/видео.html
Back in the day, when he said "down! down!" and you were on the dance floor, you would get on the floor, then come up when the music started back up. Great, silly times!
I've read that John and Yoko saw them perform at CBGB in NYC sometime in 1979, and were so impressed that it motivated John to return to the studio and start recording again -- sadly short-lived.
John thought Kate's yodeling was directly influenced by Yoko. It was most likely a coincidence, but when the band learned that John dug the song solely for that reason, they said "oh, uh, yeah we're totally into Yoko's music haha" just to be considerate. Ironically, it was inspiration enough for John to continue songwriting again after about a 5 year hiatus.
Yes!!!! You don't need to analyze to enjoy the B52s! They're a party band and they take it very seriously. I recommend more from this era! Dance this mess around, planet Claire, 52 girls and my favorite Give me back my man! Cindy Wilson (in the brown wig) and Kate Pierson in the red beehive have some SERIOUS vocal power!!! I saw them live in 1998 and they were AMAZING!
This is still such an amazing song, considering it's almost 45 years since its release in 1978. Odd/good things were certainly happening musically with My Sharona dropping in 1979 and the Talking Heads, Blondie, and the Ramones all making a buzz.
Not to mention Van Halen and The Police debuting in 78 I think. Fleetwood Mac released Rumors the year prior which launched them exponentially the year prior. Gary Numan released his first album (which was important for the oncoming of New Wave). The Wall came out in 79. Plus you have guys like Weather Report pushing things even further than they already were going in the jazz world (and that's saying something given that these guys were experimenting with songs with no key around this time because they were so good they had pretty much mastered everything else). There was a lot going on and it was a fantastic time musically.
She's now in the lodging business. She used to have a motel, but it closed down, now she rents a cabin in Woodstock NY and has an airstream camper park in the mojave dessert.
The B-52s made party music. It was all wonderful, crazy nonsense. This was early in their career. Other great B-52 songs: "Planet Claire," "Mesopotamia," "Roam," "Your Own Private Idaho," and "Song for a Future Generation."
They performed this song on Saturday night live back in the day. The girls were sporting bee hive hairdos. It was crazy. All of their music is frenetic. always a fun band to listen to.
I remember seeing that performance on SNL, and I had only really been exposed to radio top 40 countdowns and adult contemporary so it was quite a shock. I give SNL a huge amount of credit for hosting the B52s, as well as Gary Numan, David Bowie and other obscure performers that helped pry open the music scene across the country.
@@j.kevvideoproductions.6463 That DEVO performance, really, kicked off New Wave. Rock And Roll, is all about liberation, and then people applied that liberation, and then get something new, altogether. What I've seen, is that when a new mode is forming, it can be very accepting, to all things radical. For instance, Blondie picked up on things that were happening in the urban environment, and melded with hip-hop, when they made "Rapture". This concept, cracking the door to fringe voices, makes them less fringe. It builds bridges. It helps heal, or addresses, at least, what may require healing.
I remember seeing them at the Filmore in San Francisco in the 80s. The Filmore used to give out concert posters you pick up on the way out after the concert. Their poster had a picture of Barbie and Ken sitting naked in a bowl of jello. Barbie had a beehive haircut with a button in it that read: "Art is anything you can get away with." I think that sums up their style of music.
College students making their own party in a dry county at that time. Literally. Athens GA 1978. I was there. Vintage spy and surf music style sounds and riffs with silly twists. Great stuff.
“What were they talking about… Who gives a damn?!“ Jamaal… It was so much fun watching your reaction to this crazy ass song. Fun music. It actually displayed some serious talent. ThankQ so much for 10 minutes of wonderful entertainment. Bless your soul brother💕🧚♀️ I love you big as the sky… You are so special💕🧚♀️💕🧚♀️💕🧚♀️💕🧚♀️
"Private Idaho" is a must from them. Great party band and music. I was in Athens during their time. When he dropped to the ground, we all slowly dropped to the ground and slowly rose back up. Fun times.
Ya know Coot, I'd like to think that's why they didn't last long. They had fun. Not working to put out bullcrap to appease the company gods.... Thankfully I got to see them in Savannah, Ga. when they were first starting out...
@@SabrSuave23 What are you talking about? They released a total of 6 albums after the one this song was on, and have been continuously performing ever since (with minor breaks, and a two year hiatus after Ricky Wilson died in 1985). Heck, their last album (2008's Funplex) charted as high as 1989's Cosmic Thing. I've watched live concert footage from within the last three years. Not sure why you think tbey didn't last long.
I was in high school when this song came out. I looked at my friend and said "what the hell was that?" We started laughing & I still laugh every time I hear it. Good times.
I remember the first time I saw the B-52s was on SNL. I thought they were a skit, not a real band. I saw the record in the store the next day and bought it. Every cut on that record is a banger!
Was that the Good Stuff album? If so that's when I got to hang with them for awhile as a guest of the monitor engineer. They were great people and so much fun! Great memories.
That's another fun reaction. And The B-52's are all about the fun. Planet Claire and Quiche Lorraine are two other songs that go all-in on the "not to be taken seriously" category. For fun with a little bit of meaning thrown in, may I suggest one of their biggest hits: Roam. (A personal favorite.)
Gettin' nuthin' but static, static in my attic, picking up the static on Planet Z!! Man they have some party songs! Is that You Modean, as well as Hot Pants - oh man. I'm a rock and roll guy, but this band is just FUN!
What a wonderful band, What a wonderful song. One thing that is often overlooked, is Keith's drumming, It is just right for the group, & always tight. When the talented guitarist/songwriter (Ricky), passed away, the band were thinking of splitting up, as they would never get the same guitar sound. Keith taught himself to play in Ricky's style, so that the band could continue.
I saw them live 40 years ago tomorrow on March 3, 1982 in Lubbock TX. That night was a party. You could not stop dancing in the isles. Fun times and still remember that night vividly. Thanks for reminding me.
The love shack was a real place between Athens and Bogart, Georgia. College kids would party at the love shack among other things. They are a group of nice people, met them a couple of times. Love their minimalist dance music.
I always kind of think this is inspired by the little things you put in fish tanks, like the little diver and the clam that opens and closes. This song is made for one reason, and that reason is to get people to flail their arms around like a crazy person and dance like their hair is on fire. Or maybe it's just me, because I can't not move around like an idiot when I hear this song. 😂
They sold red hats with lobster claws coming out the sides, with a string you could pull to make the claws move. Half the crowd at least had those on and were making the claws clap together to the music, and I was just too high...I had to go sit down LOL.
I remember where I was when I first heard this. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Spring of 1978. I still can’t believe this song. It is a masterpiece.
Rock Lobster became a hit in Australia before anywhere else, thanks to one radio station Triple J. They played it for months and it eventually caught on with other stations.
I saw the B 52s at a casino nightclub about 10 years ago. Someone came dressed up as a lobster. And they play lots of crazy instruments I've never seen before. I enjoyed them a lot.
I honestly think my favorite thing about this reaction video is his connection of Gillian's Island and Star Trek in respect to Fred and Ricky.. Especially, Ricky. His shirt does oddly mimic Captain Kirk's LMAO
In the 90s at my cousins wedding they played this and everyone that was young got on the floor during the breakdown and convulsed. Everyone over 30 had no idea what was happening, but the rest of us had a great time. Amazing feel. Fantastic reaction as usual.
This came out in June of '79 but was a dance staple well into the 80s. I used to DJ a lot of parties and this was one the most requested songs. Whenever I played the floor was packed!
You're the best Jamel. Love this song. I saw them in concert in San Diego and when the beat drops down we were all laying on the floor of the arena. Thank you.
We would all lower ourselves to the dance floor during the down down part!! Lol Such awesome kickass surf jams that were so fun to dance too and just get silly and crazy!!! Miss those exciting fun times!!!
When they yelled Down Down!!! That was our cue, everyone was dropping slowly and squirming and then back up! Most fun concert at a university concert, everyone came down off the bleachers for this song and danced. Too bad we did not have cell phones to capture it!
This song used to be an absolute blast to dance to in a niteclub with all your friends. We used to love this. Ah, the memories of nights out, being young, carefree and just having fun.
This song was literally the inspiration for Spongebob Squarepants, and the B52's have contributed to the show :) LOVE THIS BAND. The most fun band on earth
I’ve always loved them. Saw them (my first time) in the gym at University of Delaware with my friend who’d been attending in like 80 or 81. “Private Idaho” is my favorite of theirs. “Strobe Light” is a fun one, too. “Song For a Future Generation”, “Planet Claire”, “Give Me Back My Man”, “Whammy Kiss”, “Quiche Lorraine”, “Roam”, “52 Girls”. There’s so much more. Great band. 💜💜💜
I took this album to a party in my town just after it was released. No one had ever heard of them, including myself. By the end of the night we into it in a big way. When we saw the video the party's got pretty insane. We had the dance moves down bro...lol....love it.
All other noises are accurate representations of what those fish sound like when you drop them in boiling water, except of course, the whales, which are not fish, and also are several octaves lower. It took me days to boil up enough water to drop a Bikini Whale into.
OMG---so much fun! Early in their career, for sure. When this came out, at my high school, you either loved them or hated them....of course I loved them!
The B-52s are fun. I can't help smiling whenever I hear them. "Roam" is one of my favorites of theirs. And "Your Own Private Idaho" is pretty iconic for them, as well. Cheers.
Oh does this song bring back memories... The time 1978... Location: NYC, Max's Kansas City which along with CBGBs was the epicenter of the American Punk and New wave movements. I was a 16 year old HS student who had some friends who were already in college. One of those college buddies was friends with someone who rented the entire floor above Max's (it was a vacant, roach infested, dance studio...) and threw "bring your own" parties until the building found a real tenant. We partied to the music coming thru the floor but we also would sneak downstairs and catch some of he shows if it wasn't to crowded (which we would do once we were completely blotto'd on cheap alcohol at the party).. One time we went downstairs and it was the B-52's playing... it was one of the first times they played in NYC. Thew show was beyond outrageous. I remember heckling the hell out of the guitarist, Ricky Wilson, for only having 4 strings on his guitar but that didn't last too long once their show took off. What a night....If I only knew back then how lucky I was to see some of the stuff I saw at some of these places...
I saw the B-52s about five years ago from the fifth row center. Absolute joy. Back in the clubs when this came out, we used to go down to the floor like Fred Schneider (the lead singer), and bounce up and just dance for joy. Wonderful memories. Thank your for your reaction videos. Your wonderful spirit and appreciation for all music makes my day!
Your comment about not taking the song too seriously is good advice for the B-52s in general. The word "campy" comes to mind. They are here to make the world a little more fun, a little wacky, and make everybody dance. You should check out "Song For A Future Generation" by them, as well.
So this particular clip is being played on rage, which is an Australian TV music program that runs overnight from like Fridays and Saturdays at 11pm or so and runs between 7 and 12 hours long. They are sort of famous because they play pretty eclectic mixes and have guests on who will pick songs, sort of like a radio station with videos. But the most funn aspect is their opening theme which anyone that grew up especially in the 90s has permanently imbeded in their brains: ruclips.net/video/Lzk0sygecu4/видео.html
One of the best stories about the B-52s is John Lennon hearing 'Rock Lobster' for the first time and recognizing they were stealing Yoko's vocals. He told Yoko 'it's time to start making music again!' and that's partly why we got 'Starting Over'. This song was HUGE on college campuses back in the day. i still love this album. New Wave was pure fun. Btw, the 'beep beep--BEEEP' sound is a smoke alarm :D
I think this is the best B-52s song. It’s just so well written, amazing music, the timing is insane - I mean come on…who doesn’t turn it up to 11 when this song comes on?!?
The term “rock lobster” is used in various ways. Some people use it to refer to all of the crustaceans in the family Palinuridae, while others use it specifically to discuss the southern rock lobster, Jasus edwardsii, which is native to the warm waters of Australia. These rock lobsters can take up to two years to develop from their larval form, and like other lobsters, they are generally very slow to mature. Ok, so Fred and the gang made a "rock" song from the name of a crustacean. As silly as they are, the way they are able to use their voices is (seriously) amazing. Some nice guitar work in there as well.
Love that you picked "Rock Lobster", Jamel! It's the first song I ever heard from the B-52's. I saw them on Saturday Night Live, with the original "Not Ready For Prime Time Players". I thought it was a skit, as they did a lot of musical stuff. I couldn't place the guys, but I remember thinking that Cindy was Lorraine Newman, and Kate was Jane Curtain. I'm glad I was wrong. I'd like to suggest for your list, "Quiche Lorraine", that's a fun song of theirs.
"What were they talking bout... Hey, who gives a damn!" Love it! I am so glad that you finally got to watching this video, I knew that you would absolutely love this since you really appreciated Love Shack!
I have always loved the B-52's my introduction to them was another song from about the same time called "Planet Claire" which while being different still has the same fun vibes to it. Although in Rock Lobster you only get to hear the girls make animal sounds they are really wonderful in many other songs when they sing in harmony. You may want to go back to the same album "Love Shack" was on and listen to "Roam" or "Deadbeat Club". You will never get bored listening to any of their songs.
Jamel… The lead singer moves around like the lead singer of one of our greatest bands …. Midnight Oil. The guy’s name was Peter Garrett, who later went on to work in politics here at a Federal level. Any Aussies reading this will know who I’m talking about 🇦🇺🤙😁👍🇦🇺
@@jamesbittle9789 … I have absolutely no doubt. I’ve been a fan of the Oils for 30 years (at least) & love them & have lost count of how many times I’ve seen them live over the years. Thanks for the tip on the album. I’ll check it out 🇦🇺👍😁🇦🇺
I've listened and read the lyrics enough times to know that my 7 month old grandson listen to this at least 3 times a week while he runs around the kitchen laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you guys coming over to watch it peace out
This song was so much crazy fun !!! So many great hits from that era! I’d like to recommend both versions of “Der Kommissar“, “Rock Me Amadeus“ by Falco, “Bird Song” by Lene Lovich (also “Say When” and “Lucky Number”, also by Lene Lovich).
Definitely a party band and a party song. Whenever this would start playing, EVERYBODY was on the floor dancing. Even had its own dance where you would make lobster claws. Next, you should do “Planet Claire”, “Private Idaho”, “Mesopotamia”, “Devil in My Car”, and/or “Give Me Back My Man”.
The inclusion of this song in Rock Band 4 on Xbox was definitely a great thing... Nothing like watching the kids jamming out to fun and silliness from things I enjoyed in the past!
One of my favorite albums ever.. This was way before Love Shack. Basically a 60s beach blanket movie on acid. Pure party time and no, no point in trying to analyze the lyrics. Try Planet Claire, Dance This Mess Around, 52 Girls, anything from this album or their other early albums.
Such a blast, like nothing I'd seen or heard before in my sheltered conservative home town. Later on I knew the pop culture styles genres and references that they were "pastiche"ing for the new punk scene. First time I heard Adam Ant too at that party. Got to go non-alcoholic wild. 😄
There’s another one that’s just as funny as this one and both of them have their own quirks. It’s another live version and even if you’ve seen all of them 10 times it’s still fun every time. The other ones a little bit longer I think but anybody that likes this will like the other version too.
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B-52’s Planet Claire check it out dude while your still on these guys. also Love Shack.
The Sound Winning, Devo It's a Wonderful Live and Bauhaus She's in Parties , lots of reactions , don't tell anyone i only follow 2 reaction channels lol.
This video was actually them lip-syincing to an album version.
Here is the link to a live performance, and my favorite version of this song. All of the elements are on point.
ruclips.net/video/n4QSYx4wVQg/видео.html
Please give Frank Zappa and the mothers of invention a try. Truly bizzaro music written by a certified genius.
glad you found and enjoyed this gem. if you're liking the bizarre maybe you can check this one out too. It's an offshoot of the Talking Heads. ruclips.net/video/_sLtZ1YhgdM/видео.html
I don't care what anyone says, this is the greatest song ever created by human kind.
Yes, but the edited version is a travesty.
This song is genuinely my least favorite song ever I think
It need more cowbell. Gotta have more cowbell.
@@brandonvalentine2555 oh c’mon! You’re no fun! The B-52’s are AWESOME!!!
@@kimberlysaffles9332 no disrespect to them as musicians, but when I hear their music I cant stand it
Back in the day, when he said "down! down!" and you were on the dance floor, you would get on the floor, then come up when the music started back up. Great, silly times!
That was my favorite -- everybody melted!
Yep. I could do that back in the day, but my knees won't let me now.
Exactly. Was going to say the same and The Swim was a requisite dance move for this song.
Yes!! I was just getting ready to mention that. So much fun at the school dances.
Damned straight we did! :D What wonderful times
If no one else has mentioned it, John Lennon actually name checked this song as one of his then favourites. High praise indeed.
Neat!
I've read that John and Yoko saw them perform at CBGB in NYC sometime in 1979, and were so impressed that it motivated John to return to the studio and start recording again -- sadly short-lived.
And I think the B-52's were heavily influenced by Yoko Ono's music.
The crazy sounds Kate makes sound just like Yoko
John thought Kate's yodeling was directly influenced by Yoko. It was most likely a coincidence, but when the band learned that John dug the song solely for that reason, they said "oh, uh, yeah we're totally into Yoko's music haha" just to be considerate. Ironically, it was inspiration enough for John to continue songwriting again after about a 5 year hiatus.
Yes!!!! You don't need to analyze to enjoy the B52s! They're a party band and they take it very seriously.
I recommend more from this era!
Dance this mess around, planet Claire, 52 girls and my favorite Give me back my man!
Cindy Wilson (in the brown wig) and Kate Pierson in the red beehive have some SERIOUS vocal power!!!
I saw them live in 1998 and they were AMAZING!
👍😎 Agreed, except Didn’t have a chance to see them. Am going recommend those same two songs.
Some of the songs you can analyze others you don't need to.
All of this! 👆 Nothing to analyze- just a pure fun party band
They are the masters of groove..The entire Wild Planet is fantastic..
No shredding to be had here, just dance party awesomeness.
Let's get some Devo going.
This is still such an amazing song, considering it's almost 45 years since its release in 1978. Odd/good things were certainly happening musically with My Sharona dropping in 1979 and the Talking Heads, Blondie, and the Ramones all making a buzz.
The Rezillos were another similar band and also excellent!!!
Don't forget Devo!
@@stevemurrell6167 they are not band, they are DEVO
Not to mention Van Halen and The Police debuting in 78 I think. Fleetwood Mac released Rumors the year prior which launched them exponentially the year prior. Gary Numan released his first album (which was important for the oncoming of New Wave). The Wall came out in 79. Plus you have guys like Weather Report pushing things even further than they already were going in the jazz world (and that's saying something given that these guys were experimenting with songs with no key around this time because they were so good they had pretty much mastered everything else). There was a lot going on and it was a fantastic time musically.
Those guitar licks are fire and the drumming impeccable!
One of the female singers (Kate Pierson) was with R.E.M. in 'Shiny Happy People" and with Iggy Pop in "Candy". Underrated singer!
Oh yes! I heard her once on "Prairie Home Companion" singing an Irving Berlin song. It was lovely.
Glad you mentioned those songs! Rock Lobster also brings back many good memories. 🦞🎉
She's now in the lodging business. She used to have a motel, but it closed down, now she rents a cabin in Woodstock NY and has an airstream camper park in the mojave dessert.
Thanks for pointing that out man!! 😊
She's also an amazing dancer
The B-52s made party music. It was all wonderful, crazy nonsense. This was early in their career. Other great B-52 songs: "Planet Claire," "Mesopotamia," "Roam," "Your Own Private Idaho," and "Song for a Future Generation."
@gizmo59 and for more fun “Quiche Lorraine!” Other greats, “52 Girls,” and to just listen to the “Party Mix!”
I always liked Quiche Lorraine.
@@jetboyracing I came here to say this. That song is so fun.
Always forget "52 Girls". Private Idaho is a favorite - used to do aerobics to that song, reeboks, legwarmers and thong leotards!
@@pagaporvista569 I had black leg warmers and red Reeboks high top. 🤣
They performed this song on Saturday night live back in the day. The girls were sporting bee hive hairdos. It was crazy. All of their music is frenetic. always a fun band to listen to.
I remember seeing that performance on SNL, and I had only really been exposed to radio top 40 countdowns and adult contemporary so it was quite a shock. I give SNL a huge amount of credit for hosting the B52s, as well as Gary Numan, David Bowie and other obscure performers that helped pry open the music scene across the country.
@@bluegreenglue6565 , I remember that show as well. My first exposure to them... Also Devo around the same time, maybe a year earlier. Blew my mind.
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That DEVO performance, really, kicked off New Wave.
Rock And Roll, is all about liberation, and then people applied that liberation, and then get something new, altogether.
What I've seen, is that when a new mode is forming, it can be very accepting, to all things radical. For instance, Blondie picked up on things that were happening in the urban environment, and melded with hip-hop, when they made "Rapture".
This concept, cracking the door to fringe voices, makes them less fringe.
It builds bridges.
It helps heal, or addresses, at least, what may require healing.
Cool , i remember that ! Those were some pretty good times!
I remember seeing them at the Filmore in San Francisco in the 80s. The Filmore used to give out concert posters you pick up on the way out after the concert. Their poster had a picture of Barbie and Ken sitting naked in a bowl of jello. Barbie had a beehive haircut with a button in it that read: "Art is anything you can get away with." I think that sums up their style of music.
One the names they thought about was Fellini's Children
And that statement about art is spot on. Love it!
College students making their own party in a dry county at that time. Literally. Athens GA 1978. I was there. Vintage spy and surf music style sounds and riffs with silly twists. Great stuff.
“What were they talking about… Who gives a damn?!“ Jamaal… It was so much fun watching your reaction to this crazy ass song. Fun music. It actually displayed some serious talent. ThankQ so much for 10 minutes of wonderful entertainment. Bless your soul brother💕🧚♀️ I love you big as the sky… You are so special💕🧚♀️💕🧚♀️💕🧚♀️💕🧚♀️
Always packed the dance floor, and when the lyrics went down, down down the whole dance floor went down like he did.
So did everybody in the audience at the concerts!
"Private Idaho" is a must from them. Great party band and music. I was in Athens during their time. When he dropped to the ground, we all slowly dropped to the ground and slowly rose back up. Fun times.
The thing I love about the 52s is that they are amazing musicians who have no rules apart from have fun. Brilliant
Ya know Coot, I'd like to think that's why they didn't last long. They had fun. Not working to put out bullcrap to appease the company gods.... Thankfully I got to see them in Savannah, Ga. when they were first starting out...
Oh man, I would love to have seen them live. ✌
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What are you talking about? They released a total of 6 albums after the one this song was on, and have been continuously performing ever since (with minor breaks, and a two year hiatus after Ricky Wilson died in 1985).
Heck, their last album (2008's Funplex) charted as high as 1989's Cosmic Thing.
I've watched live concert footage from within the last three years. Not sure why you think tbey didn't last long.
I was in high school when this song came out. I looked at my friend and said "what the hell was that?" We started laughing & I still laugh every time I hear it. Good times.
I remember the first time I saw the B-52s was on SNL. I thought they were a skit, not a real band. I saw the record in the store the next day and bought it. Every cut on that record is a banger!
That was my introduction to them also! I was in high school at the time and figured it was a skit because "real" bands were always so serious looking!
Was that the Good Stuff album? If so that's when I got to hang with them for awhile as a guest of the monitor engineer. They were great people and so much fun! Great memories.
Still one of the best New Wave bands ever. And their debut album is still great fun to listen to!
That's another fun reaction. And The B-52's are all about the fun. Planet Claire and Quiche Lorraine are two other songs that go all-in on the "not to be taken seriously" category. For fun with a little bit of meaning thrown in, may I suggest one of their biggest hits: Roam. (A personal favorite.)
I assume this is the 12in or LP version - which I have not heard before. Sitting on the sofa is probably not the best place to do this,
Roam is my favorite! And so meaningful to me, I love to travel.
Quiche La Poodle! Was her name. 🐩
Gettin' nuthin' but static, static in my attic, picking up the static on Planet Z!! Man they have some party songs! Is that You Modean, as well as Hot Pants - oh man. I'm a rock and roll guy, but this band is just FUN!
A classic from 1979...I love this band and how they've evolved over the years. Rest in peace Ricky 💔
Nope 1978 released on the Yellow LP We rocked this in the 70s BEFORE THE 80s even started
RELEASED IN 1878 But very Close lol
What a wonderful band, What a wonderful song. One thing that is often overlooked, is Keith's drumming, It is just right for the group, & always tight. When the talented guitarist/songwriter (Ricky), passed away, the band were thinking of splitting up, as they would never get the same guitar sound. Keith taught himself to play in Ricky's style, so that the band could continue.
When it comes to the B-52's, you don't question it, you just roll with it. They were awesome and unique. Very unique.
I remember this fondly. I worked at Red Lobster at the time it was a big hit. Can you even imagine!
I saw them live 40 years ago tomorrow on March 3, 1982 in Lubbock TX. That night was a party. You could not stop dancing in the isles. Fun times and still remember that night vividly. Thanks for reminding me.
I know this is a fun, sllly little song but it completely kicks ass at the 5:40 mark to the end of the song.
The Guitar is KILLER!!!!
Have you ever seen someone having so much fun making music? THey are a force of nature.
The love shack was a real place between Athens and Bogart, Georgia. College kids would party at the love shack among other things. They are a group of nice people, met them a couple of times. Love their minimalist dance music.
Oh man they were so young. This was from back when they were still playing smaller venues around UGA in Athens GA.
I always kind of think this is inspired by the little things you put in fish tanks, like the little diver and the clam that opens and closes. This song is made for one reason, and that reason is to get people to flail their arms around like a crazy person and dance like their hair is on fire. Or maybe it's just me, because I can't not move around like an idiot when I hear this song. 😂
And also 1960’s beach party movies.
It's not just you!😉🤪💃
They sold red hats with lobster claws coming out the sides, with a string you could pull to make the claws move. Half the crowd at least had those on and were making the claws clap together to the music, and I was just too high...I had to go sit down LOL.
That's a fun interpretation, love it. I have been dancing like a complete weirdo to this song for 40+ years, it's so great.
Excellent review , those were good times musically, others as well!
I remember where I was when I first heard this. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Spring of 1978. I still can’t believe this song. It is a masterpiece.
I read John Lennon was a fan of the B-52’s and likened their vocal trills to Yoko’s singing. I say, “No Way!” These ladies trilled on pitch! 🤣🤣🤣
@@lronhubcap8521 nope, you can only vomit to her
Kate and/or Cindy is a fan of Yoko's music. I remember an interview where one of them said that.
This was the best club dance song!!! When the song broke it down and came to a stop, we all fell down to the floor. Awesome!
Seen them back in the day in Irvine and San Diego. The B-52's were amazing live. We danced all night.
First time I heard this was during my party on my dorm floor (1978). Really got everyone moving.
Rock Lobster became a hit in Australia before anywhere else, thanks to one radio station Triple J. They played it for months and it eventually caught on with other stations.
Loved listening to Triple J in the late '80's and early '90's..
class of '89...great music back then
I saw the B 52s at a casino nightclub about 10 years ago. Someone came dressed up as a lobster. And they play lots of crazy instruments I've never seen before. I enjoyed them a lot.
A few years ago, my wife and I attended a B-52's/Culture Club concert. Both bands sounded great and we had a blast.
I honestly think my favorite thing about this reaction video is his connection of Gillian's Island and Star Trek in respect to Fred and Ricky.. Especially, Ricky. His shirt does oddly mimic Captain Kirk's LMAO
In the 90s at my cousins wedding they played this and everyone that was young got on the floor during the breakdown and convulsed. Everyone over 30 had no idea what was happening, but the rest of us had a great time. Amazing feel. Fantastic reaction as usual.
This came out in June of '79 but was a dance staple well into the 80s. I used to DJ a lot of parties and this was one the most requested songs. Whenever I played the floor was packed!
Well into the 90s in fact, in the clubs, and beyond 😉
@@YogZab That's good to know. I was done DJing by '88 so glad to hear it was still going strong.
You're the best Jamel. Love this song. I saw them in concert in San Diego and when the beat drops down we were all laying on the floor of the arena.
Thank you.
We would all lower ourselves to the dance floor during the down down part!! Lol
Such awesome kickass surf jams that were so fun to dance too and just get silly and crazy!!!
Miss those exciting fun times!!!
When they yelled Down Down!!! That was our cue, everyone was dropping slowly and squirming and then back up!
Most fun concert at a university concert, everyone came down off the bleachers for this song and danced. Too bad we did not have cell phones to capture it!
We had so much fun dancing to this song at 80s school dances.
This song used to be an absolute blast to dance to in a niteclub with all your friends. We used to love this. Ah, the memories of nights out, being young, carefree and just having fun.
I love the B-52s they’re so unique and full of energy.
I got to meet the B-52s in 1982 backstage at Red Rocks! I was 14, and it was epic!!! 😁
This song was literally the inspiration for Spongebob Squarepants, and the B52's have contributed to the show :) LOVE THIS BAND. The most fun band on earth
I didn't know that but I said just the other day this song makes me think of a sponge Bob square pants punk rock party.
One of the funnest songs of my youth.
I’ve always loved them. Saw them (my first time) in the gym at University of Delaware with my friend who’d been attending in like 80 or 81. “Private Idaho” is my favorite of theirs. “Strobe Light” is a fun one, too. “Song For a Future Generation”, “Planet Claire”, “Give Me Back My Man”, “Whammy Kiss”, “Quiche Lorraine”, “Roam”, “52 Girls”. There’s so much more. Great band. 💜💜💜
OH my god, loved your reaction. THis song was so big when i was young. You had the perfect analogy. it was fun..
I took this album to a party in my town just after it was released. No one had ever heard of them, including myself. By the end of the night we into it in a big way. When we saw the video the party's got pretty insane. We had the dance moves down bro...lol....love it.
Omg; this song is always SO MUCH FUN!!!! 😊 I have always loved how they sound like underwater creatures 🐠🐡🐟
That high pitch noise they're making us what a lobster sounds like when you drop them in boiling water 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙃
Ikr
All other noises are accurate representations of what those fish sound like when you drop them in boiling water, except of course, the whales, which are not fish, and also are several octaves lower. It took me days to boil up enough water to drop a Bikini Whale into.
This came out the year I graduated high school. I remember being on the beach with my friends and a boom box dancing to this. Great, fun memories!
Oh lord, how I was hoping one day you would get to this one. Loved your reaction buddy!
OMG---so much fun! Early in their career, for sure. When this came out, at my high school, you either loved them or hated them....of course I loved them!
The B-52s are fun. I can't help smiling whenever I hear them. "Roam" is one of my favorites of theirs. And "Your Own Private Idaho" is pretty iconic for them, as well. Cheers.
Oh does this song bring back memories...
The time 1978... Location: NYC, Max's Kansas City which along with CBGBs was the epicenter of the American Punk and New wave movements.
I was a 16 year old HS student who had some friends who were already in college. One of those college buddies was friends with someone who rented the entire floor above Max's (it was a vacant, roach infested, dance studio...) and threw "bring your own" parties until the building found a real tenant. We partied to the music coming thru the floor but we also would sneak downstairs and catch some of he shows if it wasn't to crowded (which we would do once we were completely blotto'd on cheap alcohol at the party).. One time we went downstairs and it was the B-52's playing... it was one of the first times they played in NYC. Thew show was beyond outrageous. I remember heckling the hell out of the guitarist, Ricky Wilson, for only having 4 strings on his guitar but that didn't last too long once their show took off. What a night....If I only knew back then how lucky I was to see some of the stuff I saw at some of these places...
🦞❤️A Fun Song Back in the Day . Your Reaction is Priceless!!
SNL .... 1978 ... I was there .... 💖💖
High school memories!! Thank you for reacting to the this song!!
I saw the B-52s about five years ago from the fifth row center. Absolute joy. Back in the clubs when this came out, we used to go down to the floor like Fred Schneider (the lead singer), and bounce up and just dance for joy. Wonderful memories. Thank your for your reaction videos. Your wonderful spirit and appreciation for all music makes my day!
This is a college party type of song, greatest one for that venue.
Saw them in concert at a club in NYC. The most fun I ever had at a show. Everyone was dancing!
The B52s have some jams, Mesopotamia, Planet Claire, Private Idaho, Rome, all of those are amazing take your pick
They were the ultimate party band. I saw them in the 1990’s, and they were awesome. I danced all the way through, and my ears rang for days!
Your comment about not taking the song too seriously is good advice for the B-52s in general. The word "campy" comes to mind. They are here to make the world a little more fun, a little wacky, and make everybody dance. You should check out "Song For A Future Generation" by them, as well.
The B52s were still making music as late as 2019...all in the 70s....love their music now as I did then. 👍👍🤗🤗
So this particular clip is being played on rage, which is an Australian TV music program that runs overnight from like Fridays and Saturdays at 11pm or so and runs between 7 and 12 hours long. They are sort of famous because they play pretty eclectic mixes and have guests on who will pick songs, sort of like a radio station with videos. But the most funn aspect is their opening theme which anyone that grew up especially in the 90s has permanently imbeded in their brains: ruclips.net/video/Lzk0sygecu4/видео.html
Thanks for the info. I love context. : )
Rock Lobster is absolutely a song that gets the party going and everybody is on the floor.
Another good tune to check from the B-52s:
ROAM
One of the best stories about the B-52s is John Lennon hearing 'Rock Lobster' for the first time and recognizing they were stealing Yoko's vocals. He told Yoko 'it's time to start making music again!' and that's partly why we got 'Starting Over'.
This song was HUGE on college campuses back in the day. i still love this album. New Wave was pure fun.
Btw, the 'beep beep--BEEEP' sound is a smoke alarm :D
ohhh yeah! This a funky one! Love the B-52s
I had a lot of fun as a teenager, and to this day I cannot sit still when it comes on. Thank you Dr. Demento!
I think this is the best B-52s song. It’s just so well written, amazing music, the timing is insane - I mean come on…who doesn’t turn it up to 11 when this song comes on?!?
The term “rock lobster” is used in various ways. Some people use it to refer to all of the crustaceans in the family Palinuridae, while others use it specifically to discuss the southern rock lobster, Jasus edwardsii, which is native to the warm waters of Australia. These rock lobsters can take up to two years to develop from their larval form, and like other lobsters, they are generally very slow to mature.
Ok, so Fred and the gang made a "rock" song from the name of a crustacean. As silly as they are, the way they are able to use their voices is (seriously) amazing. Some nice guitar work in there as well.
Love that you picked "Rock Lobster", Jamel! It's the first song I ever heard from the B-52's. I saw them on Saturday Night Live, with the original "Not Ready For Prime Time Players". I thought it was a skit, as they did a lot of musical stuff. I couldn't place the guys, but I remember thinking that Cindy was Lorraine Newman, and Kate was Jane Curtain. I'm glad I was wrong. I'd like to suggest for your list, "Quiche Lorraine", that's a fun song of theirs.
God I could listen to that guitar all day. So so amazing!
That whole last part of the song totally grooves
Love The B-52's, check out "52 Girls" it's a great tune
Coolest party band to ever walk the earth!
Love me some B-52’s!!!🤘🏻
The B-52's were a GREAT band. 1st concert I ever went to. Played their 1st album to death! The 1st side is perfection!
Were? They still are together!
you get it...IT'S ALL FUN!!! DO MORE thank you
"What were they talking bout... Hey, who gives a damn!" Love it! I am so glad that you finally got to watching this video, I knew that you would absolutely love this since you really appreciated Love Shack!
I won a dance contest to this when I was like 12. It was at a Bar Mitzvah party. Lol
Nice!
That's very sad, actually. 😖
@@honorsilverthorne7227 You must have forgotten to take your happy 💊 today!
This song was always super fun at a wedding. Everyone hit the dance floor!
I have always loved the B-52's my introduction to them was another song from about the same time called "Planet Claire" which while being different still has the same fun vibes to it. Although in Rock Lobster you only get to hear the girls make animal sounds they are really wonderful in many other songs when they sing in harmony. You may want to go back to the same album "Love Shack" was on and listen to "Roam" or "Deadbeat Club". You will never get bored listening to any of their songs.
One of the greatest New Wave dance songs! These guys did Love Shack and one of the girls, Kate Pierson, did Shiny Happy People with REM.
Jamel… The lead singer moves around like the lead singer of one of our greatest bands …. Midnight Oil. The guy’s name was Peter Garrett, who later went on to work in politics here at a Federal level. Any Aussies reading this will know who I’m talking about 🇦🇺🤙😁👍🇦🇺
Midnight Oil has a new album too; it's excellent.
@@jamesbittle9789 … I have absolutely no doubt. I’ve been a fan of the Oils for 30 years (at least) & love them & have lost count of how many times I’ve seen them live over the years. Thanks for the tip on the album. I’ll check it out 🇦🇺👍😁🇦🇺
I've listened and read the lyrics enough times to know that my 7 month old grandson listen to this at least 3 times a week while he runs around the kitchen laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you guys coming over to watch it peace out
This song was so much crazy fun !!!
So many great hits from that era! I’d like to recommend both versions of “Der Kommissar“, “Rock Me Amadeus“ by Falco, “Bird Song” by Lene Lovich (also “Say When” and “Lucky Number”, also by Lene Lovich).
THanks for bringing this back on my feed. I'd forgotten how much insanity they packed into about 4-5 minutes on this song.
Whenever I hear this classic, I can't help doing the Swim!
Shadooobeeya....
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Definitely a party band and a party song. Whenever this would start playing, EVERYBODY was on the floor dancing. Even had its own dance where you would make lobster claws. Next, you should do “Planet Claire”, “Private Idaho”, “Mesopotamia”, “Devil in My Car”, and/or “Give Me Back My Man”.
Private Idaho is my favorite from them
The inclusion of this song in Rock Band 4 on Xbox was definitely a great thing...
Nothing like watching the kids jamming out to fun and silliness from things I enjoyed in the past!
One of my favorite albums ever.. This was way before Love Shack. Basically a 60s beach blanket movie on acid. Pure party time and no, no point in trying to analyze the lyrics. Try Planet Claire, Dance This Mess Around, 52 Girls, anything from this album or their other early albums.
52 Girls...I listen to it while driving a lot of times.
@@DM-hk4cw It's a great kick in the pants. I used to listen to this whole album as part of my weekend pre-party routine.
Whenever this came on at a party, disco, club, even in the lounge room, the dance floor instantly became a sea of boppers. One of the best ever.
Such a blast, like nothing I'd seen or heard before in my sheltered conservative home town. Later on I knew the pop culture styles genres and references that they were "pastiche"ing for the new punk scene.
First time I heard Adam Ant too at that party. Got to go non-alcoholic wild. 😄
America’s great party band! This was an instant classic……I love it! They still kick it today!
There’s another one that’s just as funny as this one and both of them have their own quirks. It’s another live version and even if you’ve seen all of them 10 times it’s still fun every time. The other ones a little bit longer I think but anybody that likes this will like the other version too.
One of the greatest party-dance bands of the late 70s and 80s...and a founder of US New Wave from Athens, Georgia