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About Love Shack
"Love Shack" is a single by American new wave band The B-52's from their 1989 album Cosmic Thing. It was released on June 20, 1989 and produced by Don Was. The song was a comeback of sorts for the band following their decline in popularity in the mid-1980s and the death of guitarist Ricky Wilson in 1985."Love Shack" is considered the band's signature song and has been a concert staple since its release. Commercially, the single topped the charts in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand and reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 (becoming their first Top 40 hit), and number five on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart. It also became a top-twenty hit in Belgium and the Netherlands. more »
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If you see a faded sign by the side of the road that saysFifteen miles to the, Love Shack, Love Shack yeahI'm headin' down the Atlanta highwayLookin' for the love getawayHeaded for the love getaway, love getawayI got me a car, it's as big as a whaleAnd we're headin' on down to the Love ShackI got me a Chrysler, it seats about twentySo hurry up and bring your jukebox moneyThe Love Shack is a little old place whereWe can get togetherLove Shack babyA Love Shack babyLove Shack, baby Love ShackLove Shack, baby Love ShackLove Shack, baby Love ShackLove Shack, baby Love ShackSign says, woo, stay away fools'Cause love rules at the Love ShackWell it's set way back in the middle of a fieldJust a funky old shack and I gotta get backGlitter on the mattressGlitter on the highwayGlitter on the front porchGlitter on the hallwayThe Love Shack is a little old place whereWe can get togetherLove Shack, babyLove Shack, babyLove Shack, that's where it's atLove Shack, that's where it's atHuggin' and a-kissin', dancin' and a-lovin'Wearin' next to nothing 'cause it's hot as an ovenThe whole shack shimmiesYeah the whole shack shimmiesThe whole shack shimmies when everybody's movin' aroundAnd around and around and aroundEverybody's movin', everybody's groovin' babyFolks linin' up outside just to get downEverybody's movin', everybody's groovin' babyFunky little shackFunky little shackHop in my Chrysler, it's as big as a whaleAnd it's about to set sailI got me a car, it seats about twenty, so come onAnd bring your jukebox moneyThe Love Shack is a little old place whereWe can get togetherLove Shack babyA Love Shack babyLove Shack, baby Love ShackLove Shack, baby Love ShackLove Shack, baby Love Shack (oh baby that's where it's at)Love Shack, baby Love Shack (baby that's where it's at)Bang bang bang on the door baby!Knock a little louder baby!Bang bang bang on the door baby!I can't hear youBang bang bang on the door baby!Knock a little louder sugar!Bang bang bang on the door baby!I can't hear youBang bang bang on the door baby, knock a little louderBang bang on the door baby, bang bang!On the door baby, bang bang!On the door, bang bang!On the door baby, bang bang!You're what?Tin roofrusted!Love Shack, baby Love Shack!Love Shack, baby Love Shack!Love Shack, baby Love Shack!Love Shack, baby Love Shack!
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The B-52's
The B-52s are an American rock band, formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976. The original line-up consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals, cowbell), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards), Cindy Wilson (vocals, tambourine, bongos), Ricky Wilson (guitar), and Keith Strickland (drums). Following Ricky Wilson's death in 1985 Strickland switched to guitar. more »
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Written by: Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Background"Love Shack" is a song from the album "Cosmic Thing" by The B-52's, an American new wave band. |
Release and SuccessThe song was released in 1989 and became the band's biggest hit. It reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and number 2 in the UK Singles Chart. |
InspirationThe song was inspired by a cabin around Athens, Georgia where the band members lived during their early years and where numerous impromptu parties were held. |
Description"Love Shack" is known for its catchy lyrics and distinctive vocal style, featuring three singers trading off lines. |
CollaborationThe song features vocals from all original band members and additional percussion from session musician Yogi Horton. |
Music VideoThe music video of "Love Shack" won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Group Video in 1990. |
Lifetime Achievements"Love Shack" was inducted into the 365 Songs of the Century list in 2001 and is considered the band's signature song. |
Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered and sampled by many artists and frequently appears in movies and television shows. |
LyricsThe lyrics of "Love Shack" involve an invitation to party at a cabin in the Georgia woods, which reflects the band's early days of camaraderie and spontaneous celebration. |
Chart Performance"Love Shack" was not only a hit in the U.S. and the UK, but it also topped the charts in Australia and New Zealand and reached the top 10 in many other countries. |
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