Rock Lobster
The B-52's
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We were at a party His earlobe fell in the deep Someone reached in and grabbed it It was a rock lobster Rock lobster Rock lobster We were at the beach Everybody had matching towels Somebody went under a dock And there they saw a rock It wasn't a rock It was a rock lobster Rock lobster Rock lobster Rock lobster Rock lobster Motion in the ocean His air hose broke Lots of trouble Lots of bubble He was in a jam S'in a giant clam Rock rock Rock lobster Down, down Lobster rock Lobster rock Let's rock! Boy's in bikinis Girls in surfboards Everybody's rockin' Everybody's fruggin' Twistin' 'round the fire Havin' fun Bakin' potatoes Bakin' in the sun Put on your noseguard Put on the Lifeguard Pass the tanning butter Here comes a stingray There goes a manta-ray In walked a jelly fish There goes a dog-fish Chased by a cat-fish In flew a sea robin Watch out for that piranha There goes a narwhal Here comes a bikini whale! Rock lobster Rock lobster Rock lobster Rock lobster
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Written by: Catherine Elizabeth Pierson, Cynthia Leigh Wilson, Frederick William Schneider, Julian Keith Strickland, Rickey Helton Wilson
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Formation Context"Rock Lobster" was written by two members of the band The B-52's, Fred Schneider and Ricky Wilson.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was initially released independently on a 1978 B-52's album, but became popular after it was included in their official self-titled debut album released by Warner Bros. Records in 1979.
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Chart Performance"Rock Lobster" peaked at No. 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. However, it did considerably better in Canada, reaching No. 1 on the country's RPM ratings.
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Popularity & Influence"Rock Lobster" is often hailed as a key track of the New Wave genre and regarded as a staple in the history of rock music.
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Unique FeaturesThe instrumentation is unusual and features a variety of unconventional sound effects, including a slide whistle, a smoke alarm, seagull-like screaming, and fish noises. There’s also a part where the band members are calling out different kinds of sea creatures.
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Inspiring Other ArtistsIt’s said that John Lennon, formerly of The Beatles, heard "Rock Lobster" at a nightclub and it apparently inspired him to return to recording music.
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Single's Track LengthThe original 1978 version of "Rock Lobster" lasts 6 minutes 49 seconds, but the 1979 single version is slightly shorter, clocking in at 4 minutes 36 seconds.
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Cover Versions"Rock Lobster" has been covered by several bands and musicians over the years. Notably, the British band, "The Computers," performed it as a live cover for BBC Radio 1's The Punk Show in 2012.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song was also popular for its unique features. It portrayed a beach party theme with the band grooving to the song's catchy tune.
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Critical AcclaimIn 2004, "Rock Lobster" was ranked No. 147 in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Uses in Pop Culture"Rock Lobster" is notable for being used in many TV shows and movies over the years, including "Family Guy," "The Simpsons," and 1987's "The Secret of My Success."
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