When thinking about some of the most delightfully weird and outright fun bands to emerge from the new-wave scene, did anyone do it better than the legendary B52s? While they always had a natural oddball quality about them, few bands managed to channel that energy into something as infectiously danceable as the B52s, as this classic performance of “Private Idaho” from 1980 demonstrates beautifully. Between Fred Schneider’s quirky delivery/mannerisms, Kate Pierson’s stoic expression whilst cackling wildly (with an epic beehive hairdo to boot), Ricky Wilson’s surfy guitar licks (R.I.P.), and his sister’s complimentary dance moves/vocals, this is peak old-school B52s in all their spunky glory. Enjoy:
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I like to listen to the B-52’s
for they really make me move,
dance, twirl about and sing
and giving me groovy shoes.
I smile listening to the B-52’s
for they cause me to be me
and my butt digs
their infectious grooves.
Do you have a fave. member of the B-52’s ?
mine’s Kate who’s smokin’ hot
sing like a bird as well
and wears nice shoes.
So there you have it fans of the B-52’s
I have made it very clear
go forth and play their beats
for others in need of ‘…magic shoes’.