Deadbeat Club
The B-52's
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(Huh, get a job, what for, I'm trying to think!) I was good, I could talk A mile a minute On this caffeine buzz I was on We were really hummin' We would talk every day for hours We belong to the deadbeat club Any way we can We're gonna find something We'll dance in the garden in torn sheets in the rain We'll dance in the garden in torn sheets in the rain In the rain We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club) We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club) We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club) We're the deadbeat club Going down to Allen's for A twenty-five cent beer And the jukebox playing real loud "Ninety-six tears" We're wild girls walkin' down the street Wild girls and boys going out for a big time We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club) We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club) We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club) We're the deadbeat club Let's go crash that party down In Normaltown tonight Then we'll go skinny-dippin' In the moonlight We're wild girls walkin' down the street Wild girls and boys going out for a big time Anyway we can We're gonna find something We'll dance in the garden in torn sheets in the rain We'll dance in the garden in torn sheets in the rain In the rain We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club) We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club) We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club) We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club) Oh-oh no, here they come! The members of the deadbeat club (Deadbeat club) Oh-oh no, here they come! The members of the deadbeat club (Deadbeat club) Oh-oh no, here they come! The members of the deadbeat club (Deadbeat club) Oh-oh no, here they come! The members of the deadbeat club
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Written by: CINDY WILSON, FRED SCHNEIDER, KATE PIERSON, KEITH STRICKLAND
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album"Deadbeat Club" is a song by American new wave band The B-52's from their fifth studio album "Cosmic Thing," released in 1989. This album marked a significant comeback for The B-52's after a period of commercial decline and the death of founding member Ricky Wilson.
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Song InspirationThe song is a nostalgic look back on the early years of the band in the city of Athens, Georgia. It talks about the group of artists and musicians who called themselves the "Deadbeat Club" and how they wished to redefine their lives, against a traditional career path.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being less prominent than other singles from "Cosmic Thing" such as "Love Shack" and "Roam," "Deadbeat Club" still charted well. It reached No.30 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No.18 on the UK Singles chart.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Deadbeat Club" was directed by Jeff Preiss, who is known for directing retrospectives of music, film, and photography.
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Music Video ContentThe music video incorporated footage of young actors playing the band members, with the real band members reminiscing about their past. It also included footage from the band's early years, further establishing a nostalgic vibe.
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Musical CompositionLike many songs by The B-52's, "Deadbeat Club" features a strong pop-rock sound marked by catchy, upbeat melodies. However, the song also incorporates elements of nostalgia and sentiment, reflecting its reflective lyrics.
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Co-ProducerDon Was, a famed record producer known for his work with numerous other successful artists, co-produced the song.
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CertificationThe album "Cosic Thing" was certified quadruple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), highlighting the commercial success of the album which "Deadbeat Club" was a part of.
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SongwritingThe song was co-written by all four members of The B-52's, further emphasizing the highly personal and reflective nature of its lyrics.
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Live Performances"Deadbeat Club" has been performed by the band in many of their live concerts and is considered a fan favorite.
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