The-B52s - "Love Shack"

The Story Behind The Song

The B-52s, beloved for their danceable new wave tunes, quirky lyrics, and wild outfits brought everyone to the "Love Shack" with their 1989 album Cosmic Thing. The song's playful energy and endlessly quotable lyrics brought the band new levels of fame, going on to become one of dance music's most inescapable tracks.

On this episode of The Story Behind the Song, The-B52s' Kate Pierson talks to host Peter Csathy about the inspiration for "Love Shack," including how it almost didn't make the album and the session tale behind led to the famous, "T-i-i-i-n roof! Rusted." Pierson also dives into the band's origins and how the loss of bandmate Ricky Wilson almost marked the end of the group.

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