Love Shack

The B-52s, The B-52's

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.  


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If you see a faded sign by the side of the road that says
Fifteen miles to the, Love Shack, Love Shack yeah
I'm headin' down the Atlanta highway
Lookin' for the love getaway
Headed for the love getaway, love getaway
I got me a car, it's as big as a whale
And we're headin' on down to the Love Shack
I got me a Chrysler, it seats about twenty
So hurry up and bring your jukebox money

The Love Shack is a little old place where
We can get together
Love Shack baby
A Love Shack baby
Love Shack, baby Love Shack
Love Shack, baby Love Shack
Love Shack, baby Love Shack
Love Shack, baby Love Shack

Sign says, woo, stay away fools
'Cause love rules at the Love Shack
Well it's set way back in the middle of a field
Just a funky old shack and I gotta get back
Glitter on the mattress
Glitter on the highway
Glitter on the front porch
Glitter on the hallway

The Love Shack is a little old place where
We can get together
Love Shack, baby
Love Shack, baby
Love Shack, that's where it's at
Love Shack, that's where it's at

Huggin' and a-kissin', dancin' and a-lovin'
Wearin' next to nothing 'cause it's hot as an oven
The whole shack shimmies
Yeah the whole shack shimmies
The whole shack shimmies when everybody's movin' around
And around and around and around
Everybody's movin', everybody's groovin' baby
Folks linin' up outside just to get down
Everybody's movin', everybody's groovin' baby
Funky little shack
Funky little shack

Hop in my Chrysler, it's as big as a whale
And it's about to set sail
I got me a car, it seats about twenty, so come on
And bring your jukebox money

The Love Shack is a little old place where
We can get together
Love Shack baby
A Love Shack baby
Love Shack, baby Love Shack
Love Shack, baby Love Shack
Love 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 you
Bang bang bang on the door baby!
Knock a little louder sugar!
Bang bang bang on the door baby!
I can't hear you

Bang bang bang on the door baby, knock a little louder
Bang 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 roof
rusted!

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

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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 Success
The 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.
Inspiration
The 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.
Collaboration
The song features vocals from all original band members and additional percussion from session musician Yogi Horton.
Music Video
The 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 Impact
The song has been covered and sampled by many artists and frequently appears in movies and television shows.
Lyrics
The 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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