Todays song is Love Shack by The B52's. The B-52's (originally spelled The B-52-s) formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. The classic, definitive lineup features Fred Schneider (vocals/percussion), Kate Pierson (vocals/keyboard), Cindy Wilson (vocals/percussion), and Keith Strickland (drums/guitar). The band's name has nothing to do with military aviation or the famous Boeing stratofortress bomber aircraft. Instead, "The B-52's" was a popular 1970s Southern slang term used to describe the exaggerated, towering bouffant hairstyles worn by women in the American South, which physically resembled the distinct, rounded nose cone of the B-52 aircraft. Singers Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson adopted these massive, synthetic hairpieces as their signature look on stage, prompting the group to claim the slang as their official band name.
This song was released as a single on June 20, 1989. It served as the explosive lead commercial track for The B-52's multi-platinum fifth studio album, Cosmic Thing, rescuing the group from career obscurity and transforming them into a permanent pop-culture fixture. The track is a high-octane, surf-rock, and dance-pop anthem that describes a hidden, ramshackle cabin out in the woods where people gather to dance, let their guards down, and love freely. Band members have explicitly noted that the track was envisioned as a celebration of radical inclusivity and communal joy during the height of the devastating HIV/AIDS epidemic, which had tragically taken the life of their founding guitarist Ricky Wilson just a few years prior.
The real-life cabin that inspired the song met a tragically fitting, rock-and-roll end. In December 2004, a severe structural fire tore through the Athens property, completely burning the historic cabin to the ground. The only surviving relic of the structure was its literal tin roof, which was completely scorched and rusted by the flames.
So let's learn this one together, the ASL version and on Guitar, Ukulele, and Piano. Plus check out the bonus covers. Let's get in to it.
The B-52's - Love Shack (Official Music Video)
You're watching the official music video for The B-52's - "Love Shack" from the album 'Cosmic Thing'. "Love Shack" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1989.
"Love Shack" B52's (ASL Version)
No infringement on copyright intended! I do NOT own this music! This song was performed by Frances Santos and Brayan Mendez for the Fifth Annual ASL Song and Poetry Presentation at Claremont Academy. Dedicated to Fernely Rondon Acosta 7/17/94 - 11/29/10.
How To Play: B-52's 'Love Shack' Guitar Lesson
This is a video lesson of how I play 'Love Shack' by the B-52's
Love Shack by the B-52's play along with scrolling guitar chords and lyrics
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LOVE SHACK - THE B-52S (EASY UKULELE TUTORIAL!)
Here's an easy ukulele tutorial for Love Shack, by The B-52's - my favourite band of all time... so hurry up, and bring your jukebox money!
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LOVE SHACK - UKULELE PLAY ALONG - B-52s / 80s / 90s
Ukulele play along for The B-52s "Love Shack" with chords on the screen and strum info!
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Basic strum 1: 
• Basic UKULELE STR...
Original key chords: C Bb Eb F Ab Cm
Intro / capo info / strum info / weird chord info : 0:00
Play along starts 1:45
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THE B52'S - LOVE SHACK - Piano Tutorial
Follow Sheet Music Boss! https://sheetmusicboss.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SheetMusicBoss/ https://www.twitter.com/SheetMusicBoss/ https://sheetmusicboss.tumblr.com/ Love Shack comes from the album Cosmic Thing (1989) by The B52s. The song ended up being the biggest hit for the B52s, selling over a million copies and reaching the Billboard Top 40 charts, peaking at number 3. Love Shack hit number 2 in the UK and number 1 in Australia, New Zealand and the Republic of Ireland. Love shack is a comeback song for the B52s, and cemented their popularity at the time. It is an upbeat pop-rock or dance-rock style song and comes alive in this piano arrangement!
Love Shack (The B52's Cover) - Popgun Sounds of the 80's Wedding and Function Band
Popgun performing Love Shack originally by The B52's
Popgun are the Ultimate 80s Tribute band slingshotting you back to the golden days with their authentic sound and performance. http://www.popgun80sband.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/popgun80sband http://www.soundcloud.com/popgun80sband twitter - @popgun80s
DZ Deathrays cover The B-52's 'Love Shack' Ft. The Gooch Palms for Like A Version
The love shack is a little old place where DZ Deathrays and The Gooch Palms can get together for triple j's Like A Version. Like A Version is a segment on Australian radio station triple j. Every week a musician or band comes into the studio to play one of their own songs and cover a song they love. Since 2004, many artists have participated, including Childish Gambino, Lorde, CHVRCHES, Tame Impala, Tash Sultana, HAIM, Gang of Youths, Halsey, DMA'S, Aurora, Arctic Monkeys. You can watch past sessions here: http://bit.ly/like_a_version
Lake Street Dive Plays "Love Shack." Happy Halloween!
We were the B-52's for Halloween this year, OBVIOUSLY, right?! We hope you like it, friends. If you're scared, that's...good.
The B-52's - Love Shack | The Story Behind The Song | Top 2000 a gogo
We visit Kate Pierson of The B-52's at her Lazy Meadow in the state New York. Here she tells the story behind 'Love Shack'. A short documentary by Top 2000 a gogo from 2019 (Dutch Public Television).
