Moon 83
The B-52s, The B-52's
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This is the space age This is the space age This is the space age This is the space age This is the space age Others like you This is the space age Others like you This is the space age Others like you This is the space age Others like you Ah Don't feel out of place Ah Don't feel out of place This is the space age Others like you This is the space age Others like you This is the space age Others like you This is the space age Others like you This is the space age This is the space age This is the space age This is the space age Ah Don't feel out of place Ah Do you This is the space age Others like you This is the space age Others like you This is the space age Others like you This is the space age Others like you Ah There are others like you Thousands Thousands This is the space age Others like you
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Written by: KATE PIERSON, FRED SCHNEIDER, KEITH STRICKLAND, CINDY WILSON, RICKY WILSON
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Moon 83" is a song by American rock band The B-52's. It comes from their fifth studio album, "Whammy!" which was released in 1983.
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Genre SpecificationThe song is categorized as New Wave, a genre that arose in the late 70s and 80s, combining elements of punk rock, funk, disco, and pop.
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Unique Arrangement"Moon 83" is a different arrangement of another song by the band, "There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon), which appeared on their self-titled debut album.
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Innovative ContentThe song is an example of The B-52's' playful and innovative songwriting style, where they toy with space-age themes and kitschy lyrics.
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Instrumental ExcellenceThe song showcases the eclectic mix of the band's signature instrumentations, with Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson's high, keening vocals, Fred Schneider's sprechstimme, and Ricky Wilson's unique guitar style.
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ControversyThe album "Whammy!" initially had a different track named "Don't Worry" but it was replaced with "Moon 83" due to copyright issues.
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Digital PioneerIt showcases the band's early use of a Roland TR-808 drum machine, one of the first fully programmable drum machines, which became a staple in electronic music.
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Live performancesDespite its ingenious flair, "Moon 83" is not a song that has been performed live by the band frequently.
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ReceptionThough not one of their biggest hits, The B-52's are praised by critics and fans alike for their experimental approach exhibited in songs like "Moon 83".
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RetrofuturisticThe song carries the band's retro-futuristic aesthetic with references to science fiction and the space age, common themes for The B-52's.
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